New home builder
M/I Homes in Sarasota and Manatee
M/I Homes is a builder founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1976. Its Sarasota division builds from Palmetto and Parrish south to Venice and Englewood. Several of its communities here are listed with no CDD fees.
About the builder
M/I Homes at a glance
M/I Homes' history page says the company was founded in 1976 in Columbus, Ohio, by Melvin and Irving Schottenstein. In our area it builds single-family homes, villas and townhomes. Its Sarasota-area communities run from Palmetto to Englewood, and some are listed under its Southwest Florida division.
Home types: Single-family homes, Villas, Townhomes
Communities
Where M/I Homes builds here
| Community | Area | Status (October 2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkstone | Sarasota | Selling now | 155 single-family homesites off State Road 72. M/I lists no CDD fees. |
| Grand Park | Sarasota | Selling now | Single-family homes. Neal Communities also builds here. |
| Cassata Lakes | Venice and Nokomis | Selling now | Single-family homes on oversized homesites. |
| Vistera of Venice | Venice and Nokomis | Selling now | Nokomis address. Neal Communities and David Weekley Homes also build here. |
| Brighton | Venice and Nokomis | Selling now | Single-family homes with a model open. M/I lists no CDD fees. |
| Palmera at Wellen Park | Wellen Park | Selling now | Townhomes and a new phase of single-family homes. |
| Seaire | Parrish and North Manatee | Selling now | Single-family homes around a 4.5-acre lagoon. |
| Creeks Edge at Twin Rivers | Parrish and North Manatee | Selling now | Single-family homes in Parrish. |
| SeaFlower | Bradenton | Selling now | Villas and townhomes. Resort-style amenities are listed as coming soon. |
| Coasterra | Bradenton | Selling now | Palmetto. An amenity center is listed as opening this fall. |
| Southpointe | Bradenton | Selling now | Palmetto. An amenity center is listed as opening this winter. |
| Sandpiper Pointe | Englewood | Coming soon | M/I's page invites buyers to get a first look. It lists no CDD fees. |
Before you visit a M/I Homes model
- M/I runs a design studio for to-be-built homes. Ask for the upgrade price list before your appointment so you can budget ahead.
- M/I's local offers have required your agent to attend your first visit. Bring your agent or register them before you tour.
- Its special rates run through M/I Financial and often have credit score and closing date rules. Get the terms in writing.
- Where a community is listed with no CDD fees, still ask for the HOA budget and any special assessments.
Call us before your first visit so we can be registered with the builder. How to compare builder incentives.
Questions
M/I Homes: common questions
Which M/I Homes communities here have no CDD fees?
As of October 2026, M/I lists no CDD fees at Hawkstone, Brighton and Sandpiper Pointe. HOA dues still apply, so confirm the amount for each community.
Where is M/I Homes based?
M/I Homes was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1976, according to its history page.
Can I use my own agent with this builder?
Usually yes, as long as your agent is registered at your first visit or first contact. If you tour a model or send a builder web form on your own first, the builder may not recognize an agent later. Ask the sales office to confirm the registration in writing.
Monthly deals list
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Prefer to talk? Call Richard at 941-800-8891 or Patrice at 941-993-0823.
Sources and fine print
We're not affiliated with these builders or developers. Details come from their public websites and other public sources as of October 2026. Builders change floor plans, phases, amenities and terms often, so confirm everything with the builder before you sign. Your monthly deals list has the current offers.
- M/I Homes, Sarasota metro community search (read 2026-10-22)
- M/I Homes, Hawkstone (read 2026-10-22)
- M/I Homes, SeaFlower (read 2026-10-22)
- M/I Homes, history (read 2026-10-22)