Guides
Everything worth knowing before you build
August 13, 2026
Ten Questions to Ask Any Builder Before You Sign
A radically honest vetting guide for Florida homebuyers — the ten questions any builder should welcome, from license lookup to warranty, and how to check the answers.
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August 11, 2026
New Construction Returns to Palmer Ranch
New construction has grown rare on Palmer Ranch. Stonebridge changes that — 27 homesites and three semi-custom plans, coming soon from Sam Rodgers Homes.
August 8, 2026
Designing the Lanai: Where Florida Homes Actually Live
The lanai is where a Gulf Coast home actually lives. How sliders, sun exposure, and outdoor kitchens shape a Florida home — and the choices worth weighing.
August 5, 2026
What Makes a Home Semi-Custom? The Middle Path Sarasota Buyers Love
What semi-custom really means: a proven floor plan as the starting point, then structural and finish choices that make it yours — the middle path Sarasota buyers keep choosing.
August 1, 2026
Is Wellen Park in Venice or North Port? Yes.
Wellen Park sits within North Port city limits while most of it carries Venice mailing addresses. Here is why both answers are right — and where Gran Place fits.
July 30, 2026
What Is a Sarasota Conservation Community?
Discover what makes a Sarasota conservation community different, how conservation subdivisions preserve natural beauty, and why Arbour Lake Preserve was designed around the land—not over it.
Design & Details
Kitchens, owner's suites, finishes and the choices that make a house yours.
August 8, 2026
Designing the Lanai: Where Florida Homes Actually Live
The lanai is where a Gulf Coast home actually lives. How sliders, sun exposure, and outdoor kitchens shape a Florida home — and the choices worth weighing.
July 2, 2026
Why Single-Story Living Wins in Florida
Why one level wins on the Gulf Coast — living that flows to the lanai, no stairs between you and the pool, and floor plans designed for the way Florida is actually lived.
July 8, 2020
How Sam Rodgers Homes Private Outdoor Spaces Help You Make the Most of Every Moment
This summer is unlike any other, but homes with private outdoor spaces give you your own beautiful oasis to enjoy with friends and family.
Building With Sam
How the process actually works, and what to ask any builder before you sign.
August 5, 2026
What Makes a Home Semi-Custom? The Middle Path Sarasota Buyers Love
What semi-custom really means: a proven floor plan as the starting point, then structural and finish choices that make it yours — the middle path Sarasota buyers keep choosing.
July 16, 2026
How to Read a Floor Plan Like a Builder
Sightlines, bedroom wings, garage depth, storage — a builder's guide to reading a plan drawing, with the Casey Key and Destin as worked examples.
February 13, 2020
The Potential Benefits of Buying a Model Leaseback
It's one of the best-kept secrets in real estate: model homes are up for sale — and buying one can be a smart long-term financial investment.
Our Communities
Where we're building on Florida's Gulf Coast, and what each place is like to live in.
August 11, 2026
New Construction Returns to Palmer Ranch
New construction has grown rare on Palmer Ranch. Stonebridge changes that — 27 homesites and three semi-custom plans, coming soon from Sam Rodgers Homes.
August 1, 2026
Is Wellen Park in Venice or North Port? Yes.
Wellen Park sits within North Port city limits while most of it carries Venice mailing addresses. Here is why both answers are right — and where Gran Place fits.
July 30, 2026
What Is a Sarasota Conservation Community?
Discover what makes a Sarasota conservation community different, how conservation subdivisions preserve natural beauty, and why Arbour Lake Preserve was designed around the land—not over it.
Gulf Coast Living
Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton — the beaches, the ballparks and the everyday things.
July 22, 2026
Venice or Sarasota? How to Choose Your Gulf Coast Hometown
Sarasota's arts and downtown energy, or Venice's Main Street pace and shark-tooth beaches? An honest guide to choosing your Gulf Coast hometown.
June 24, 2026
A Different Beach Every Day: The Gulf Coast From Our Front Door
From Venice's shark-tooth sand to Siesta Key quartz and Anna Maria Island — the beaches within easy reach of every Sam Rodgers community on the Gulf Coast.
August 6, 2020
Fun, Safe Summertime Activities Are Waiting for You in Bradenton, Sarasota, and Venice!
This summer has been a little different, but the Suncoast is still full of options for fun. Check out our list of fun, safe summertime activities in the area.
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