From Grayhawk Landing and Pelican Pointe to Arbour Lake Preserve, discover the story behind a local builder that has helped shape Southwest Florida for more than 55 years.
Who Is Sam Rodgers?
If you’ve lived in Sarasota, Venice, or Manatee County for any length of time, chances are you’ve already experienced the legacy of Sam Rodgers Homes.
Maybe you’ve driven through the tree-lined streets of Grayhawk Landing.
Perhaps you’ve played a round at Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club.
Or maybe you’ve admired the scale and success of Gran Paradiso.
These communities have something in common: they were shaped by the vision and legacy of Sam Rodgers.
For more than 55 years, Sam Rodgers Homes has helped create some of Southwest Florida’s most recognizable communities, earning the trust of thousands of homeowners along the way.
By The Numbers
✔ Founded in 1968
✔ More than 55 years building in Florida
✔ Over 5,000 homes built
✔ Communities spanning Sarasota, Venice, Manatee County, Leesburg, and beyond
✔ A reputation built one homeowner at a time
But the story isn’t really about the numbers.
It’s about the communities.
Communities You Already Know
One of the best measures of a builder isn’t how many homes they sell.
It’s whether people still want to live there years later.
Some of the communities connected to the Sam Rodgers legacy include:
• Grayhawk Landing – Still one of East Manatee County’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
• Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club – Consistently recognized as one of the area’s premier golf communities.
• Gran Paradiso – A landmark master-planned community that helped shape the Venice market.
• Sandpiper Golf & Country Club – A beloved Florida community enjoyed by generations of homeowners.
• Gran Place at Wellen Park – An intimate gated neighborhood that reflects the company’s modern approach to community design.
The common thread?
These communities weren’t simply built to sell homes.
They were built to stand the test of time.
A Builder That Grew With Sarasota
As Southwest Florida evolved, so did Sam Rodgers Homes.
Over the decades, the company has successfully built everything from large master-planned communities to boutique luxury neighborhoods.
That experience has shaped how we build today.
While we are proud of the larger communities that helped establish our legacy, today’s focus is on something increasingly rare:
Thoughtfully designed, boutique communities with a more personal homebuilding experience.
Communities where every homesite matters.
Communities where architecture matters.
Communities where quality comes before quantity.
The Next Chapter
That philosophy can be seen in communities like Arbour Lake Preserve, an exclusive collection of just 37 lakefront estate homesites tucked behind The Founders Club in Sarasota.
Rather than building thousands of homes, we’re creating intimate neighborhoods designed around privacy, beauty, and exceptional locations.
It’s a more curated approach to homebuilding.
One that reflects what today’s luxury buyer is looking for.
Why Local Still Matters
In a world of national builders and corporate brands, there’s something reassuring about working with a company that has spent decades building in the same communities where its homeowners live.
We understand Florida.
We understand Sarasota.
We understand the lifestyle that draws people here.
And perhaps most importantly, we understand that a home is more than square footage.
It’s where life happens.
The Sam Rodgers Difference
For more than five decades, the principles behind the company have remained remarkably simple:
✔ Build quality homes
✔ Treat people the right way
✔ Create communities that last
✔ Stand behind your work
Those values helped build the Sam Rodgers legacy in 1968.
They continue to guide us today.
And they’ll continue to shape every home and community we build in the future.
Looking Ahead
The homes may have evolved.
The communities may have changed.
The commitment has not.
As Sam Rodgers Homes enters its next chapter, we’re proud to carry forward a legacy built on craftsmanship, integrity, and a deep connection to Southwest Florida.
Because while trends come and go, a trusted name never goes out of style.
Featured Property
- 3 Bedrooms + Bonus
- 3 Bathrooms
- 2,932 Square Feet
- Split 3-Car Garage
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Pool with Spa
- $1,459,369
- Impact Doors and Windows
- Luxury Plank Tile
Area Highlights
4 Nearby Airports
4 Nearby Hospitals
15 Minutes to Beaches
2 Golf Courses
Atlanta Braves Spring Training
A-Rated Schools
