Rye Ranch is a master-planned community located between Parrish, Florida, and Lakewood Ranch, offering new construction homes in Manatee County on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The community is designed to include multiple homebuilders, neighborhood amenities, Rye Ranch Elementary School (opening August 2026), and convenient access to shopping, dining, and major regional roadways.

Master-planned communities have that moniker because all of the elements of a community, such as homes, amenities, roads, schools, parks, and open space are planned in advance. But not all master-planned communities are the same. Buying a home in a thoughtfully planned community like Rye Ranch, which has a high standard of quality in both development and sustained maintenance, helps you protect your investment over time and enjoy a high quality of life.

Rye Ranch is being developed by North Lake Communities, Inc. North Lake Communities, Inc. is responsible for the master planning, certain land development and infrastructure, and the overall vision for the community. Individual homes within Rye Ranch are built by approved homebuilders.

No. Lennar is a homebuilder in Rye Ranch, but it is not the developer.
The master developer is North Lake Communities, Inc. Lennar is one of what will be several builders constructing homes within the master-planned community.

You’ll soon be able to visit our brand-new welcome center and speak with a community guide who will give you a community presentation before you visit our model homes. In the meantime, you can meet with a community guide online for a virtual tour.

Rye Ranch is currently planned for approximately 800 acres.

A significant portion of Rye Ranch has been preserved as open space for recreational use as well as for wildlife and native habitats to thrive. The community is also located next to Rye Preserve, a 530-acre county park. Discover trails that wind through sand pine scrub, oak hammocks, and the river community, as well as a canoe/kayak launch on the Manatee River. Rye Preserve offers wildlife viewing (including gopher tortoises), a nature center, campgrounds, a playground, and picnic areas.

Yes, Rye Ranch is a walkable community, fully interconnected for pedestrians. When you live in Rye Ranch, you will be able to walk to your neighborhood pool, or community gathering places like The Grange. Elementary-aged kids can even walk to school because Rye Ranch Elementary is located within the community.

Homebuyers interested in Rye Ranch can:

• Explore RyeRanch.com
• Visit the community – Welcome Center Coming Soon!
• Tour model homes from participating builders
• Contact the individual builders directly
• Check the official Rye Ranch website for the latest community updates

Because Rye Ranch is a multi-phase master-planned community, new neighborhoods, builders, and amenities will be announced over time and you can register for those updates at RyeRanch.com

Rye Ranch is located in between Parrish, Florida, and Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It’s well positioned in a rapidly growing area situated between Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, making it attractive for homebuyers seeking new construction homes with convenient access to major employment centers, beaches, and regional amenities.

The Parrish/Lakewood Ranch area is known as a fast-growing residential area in Manatee County with new master-planned communities, expanding infrastructure, and convenient access to major highways. The area has become popular with homebuyers relocating to Southwest Florida because it offers:

• New construction homes
• Access to Sarasota and Tampa Bay
• Growing retail and dining options
• Proximity to Gulf Coast beaches

Rye Ranch is located near several retail and dining areas in the Parrish and Lakewood Ranch region. Nearby shopping and dining options include areas along:

• US-301
• State Road 64
• State Road 70
• Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
• University Parkway

These corridors include grocery stores, restaurants, vibrant town centers like Waterside Place, retail centers, luxury shopping at University Town Center, and everyday services for residents. Retail and dining options in the area continue to expand as central Manatee County grows.

Several grocery stores serve residents in the Parrish/Lakewood Ranch area. Nearby grocery options include stores such as Publix, located both along US-301 and State Road 64, as well as additional grocery stores in nearby Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton. As central Manatee County grows, additional grocery and retail options are expected to open closer to Rye Ranch.

The world-class beaches of the Gulf Coast are just 25-40 miles away. With miles of stunning Gulf Coast shoreline and crystal-clear waters, you can spend your weekends exploring some of the nation’s most beautiful beaches.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is 25 miles away, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is 45 miles away, and Tampa International Airport is 55 miles away.

HCA Florida Blake Hospital, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, and Sarasota Memorial are all within 15-45 minutes from Rye Ranch.

Rye Ranch is zoned to the School District of Manatee County. Residents will attend Rye Ranch Elementary School, Buffalo Creek Middle School, and Parrish Community High School.

Yes! Rye Ranch Elementary School is located within the community and will open for the 2026-2027 school year. Residents will be able to walk to school.

Yes, there are multiple private schools close to Rye Ranch including: Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch, Discover Montessori Academy of Parrish, North River Charter School, and Pinnacle Academy.

Yes, there will be walking and biking trails throughout Rye Ranch. Heritage Trail is now partially completed and open for exploration! Designed to honor the history of the area, the trail will feature interactive play and experiences. Heritage Trail is a part of the beginning of Rye Ranch’s planned 10-mile trail system designed to connect neighbors with neighborhoods, Rye Ranch Elementary, nature and gathering spaces throughout the community.

Rye Ranch’s master plan includes a diverse array of parks including pocket parks, linear parks, playground areas, trails, fields, nature preserves, and green spaces dotted throughout the community.

Neighborhoods will have their own amenity outposts that will feature pools and clubhouses as well as other amenities.

Rye Ranch has multiple amenities and gathering areas for residents to have new experiences and make the most out of every day. The Grange (coming soon) will be a community gathering space with fireside lounge areas, event space, and a trailhead, as well as a playground, eBike share, and the Grange Barn for hosting events. There will also be pickleball courts, cornhole and bocce.. A 10-mile trail system is also underway.

Yes, Rye Ranch has high-speed internet with Blue Stream Fiber.

Rye Ranch has a full-time lifestyle director dedicated to ensuring there’s always something fun on the calendar. From concerts and movie nights to seasonal events, the lifestyle program at Rye Ranch is meant to connect neighbors.

Yes, Rye Ranch has a variety of resident clubs.

Rye Ranch does not have a golf course within the community. However, there are many golf courses close by including: The Club at River Wilderness, Buffalo Creek Golf Course, River Strand Golf and Country Club, Waterlefe Golf & River Club, Links at Greenfield Plantation, Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, Lakewood National Golf Club, and The River Club.

Yes! Golf carts are allowed in Rye Ranch; however, golf carts are prohibited on the multi-purpose trails and sidewalks throughout Rye Ranch.

Yes. Rye Ranch offers new construction homes for sale between Parrish, Florida, and Lakewood Ranch, built by several nationally recognized homebuilders. Homes vary by builder and neighborhood and may include a range of:

• Single-family homes
• Different floorplans
• Various lot sizes
• Multiple price points

Homebuyers can contact the individual builders or visit their model homes to explore available homes and floorplans.

The homebuilders currently building or planned to build homes at Rye Ranch include:

• Lennar
• Cardel Homes – Coming Soon
• David Weekley Homes – Coming Soon
• Encore by David Weekley Homes (55+) – Coming Soon

Availability of homes from each builder may change over time as neighborhoods open for sales.

Yes. Right now, you can tour models by Lennar Homes. You can visit Lennar on our website for information and model hours. Models by Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Encore by David Weekley Homes are coming soon.

No. DR Horton is not a builder in Rye Ranch. The builders in Rye Ranch are Lennar, Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, and Encore by David Weekley Homes.

Sales availability changes as neighborhoods open. Lennar is currently the first builder selling homes in Rye Ranch.

Other builders are expected to open sales in future phases of the community. Prospective buyers should check with each builder or the Rye Ranch website for the most current sales information.

Rye Ranch may appeal to buyers who are:

• Relocating to Southwest Florida
• Wanting a friendly, small-town feel in a new community
• Looking for new construction homes between Parrish and Lakewood Ranch
• Searching for a community where kids can walk to school
• Love native Florida landscaping
• Interested in a master-planned community with high quality execution
• Seeking proximity to Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa, Rye Preserve, University Town Center and Gulf Coast beaches

The variety of builders and home designs allows buyers to choose homes that match their lifestyle, budget, and long-term plans.

Yes, Rye Ranch will have an active adult (55+) neighborhood opening soon, built by Encore by David Weekley homes.

Many homebuyers consider Rye Ranch alongside other nearby master-planned communities such as Lakewood Ranch and North River Ranch. Buyers often choose Rye Ranch for reasons such as:

• Newly planned community with early-phase pricing
• Location in growing Manatee County, Florida
  Multiple builders offering different home styles
• Access to major roadways connecting to Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay
• Easy access to nature and Rye Preserve
• A smaller, more intimate neighborhood feeling
  Layered, native landscaping and protected open space designed to preserve and enhance the beauty of the Florida landscape.
• Walkability to the Rye Ranch Elementary School

Each master-planned community in the region offers different amenities, homebuilders, and price ranges, so buyers typically compare communities to determine which best fits their lifestyle and budget.