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Serenade in Palmer Ranch

Serenade is a Palmer Ranch condominium neighborhood in south Sarasota, with homes built between 1999 and 2004 offering one to three bedrooms and 812 to 1,376 square feet.

At a glance

Serenade at a glance

Established condominiums in south Sarasota's Palmer Ranch, one to three bedrooms, close to Palmer Ranch services and a short drive from Siesta Key.

Airport
SRQ, 26 min drive
Lifestyle
Gated

Homes: condos, built 1999 to 2004, 812 to 1,376 sq ft. From the homes for sale and the community guide, as of October 11, 2026.

The area

Living in Serenade

Overview of Serenade

Newest listings
$119,900 to $230,000 (September 2026)
Home types
Condominiums, one to three bedrooms
Size
812 to 1,376 square feet
Built
1999 to 2004
School district
Sarasota County
Beach
Siesta Key Beach, 14 min drive
Downtown Sarasota
19 min drive

About Serenade in Palmer Ranch

  • Sarasota Memorial Health care location 3 minutes away on Rand Boulevard
  • Siesta Key Beach is a 14 minute drive
  • Downtown Sarasota theaters and gardens within about 20 minutes
  • The Legacy Trail is 7 minutes away

Serenade suits buyers who want condo living in a south Sarasota master-planned setting, with sizes that can work for a first home, a downsize or a seasonal place. Before buying, confirm whether the community is gated, what the condominium association maintains, whether any age restriction applies, and whether any club membership is required, since these details are set at the neighborhood level. Reach out to Janelle Mertins for current Serenade listings and a private tour.

Thinking about a move to Serenade in Palmer Ranch? Janelle can tell you which neighborhoods fit the way you live. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Schools near Serenade

Assigned schools depend on the address; confirm with the school district. Florida school grades from the Department of Education (opens in a new tab)

Comparing school zones in Serenade? Janelle can match them to the homes for sale. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Things to do near Serenade

Curious what life in Serenade is like week to week? Janelle can tell you, and introduce you to it. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Parks and outdoors near Serenade

  • Legacy Trail

    7 min drive

    Paved trail

    A paved trail through Palmer Ranch toward Venice and downtown Sarasota.

    Central Sarasota Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238

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  • Siesta Key Beach

    14 min drive

    Beach

    Siesta Key's public beach.

    948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242

    Show on map: Siesta Key Beach

Looking for a home close to the parks and water in Serenade? Ask Janelle where to look. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Shopping near Serenade

Want everyday errands close by in Serenade? Janelle can point you to the right neighborhoods. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Health care near Serenade

Need to be near care in Serenade? Janelle can keep that in mind when she picks homes to show you. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Getting around near Serenade

Commuting from Serenade? Janelle can tell you what the drive is like from each neighborhood. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Serenade homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 8 newest listings in Serenade on September 24, 2026 (8 condos) ranged from $119,900 to $230,000, with a median list price of $167,500, about $181 per square foot. 3 of them were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in Serenade in Palmer Ranch are really selling for? Janelle will tell you straight. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

What to know before you buy in Serenade

  • What the HOA and any CDD fees are, what they cover, and whether a transfer fee applies at closing
  • Rental and lease rules, if you may rent the home out
  • Drive times at the hours you would really travel, to work, to SRQ, and to the beaches

Buying in Serenade? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Serenade FAQ

What types of homes are in Serenade?

Serenade offers condominiums with one to three bedrooms and living areas ranging from 812 to 1,376 square feet, located in the Palmer Ranch area of south Sarasota.

When were the condos in Serenade built?

Homes in Serenade were built between 1999 and 2004, making it an established condominium neighborhood within Palmer Ranch in Sarasota.

Does Serenade have a homeowners or condominium association?

Yes. Each Palmer Ranch neighborhood has its own homeowners or condominium association with its own rules, fees and amenities, so buyers should review Serenade’s association documents before making an offer.

Have a question about Serenade in Palmer Ranch that is not answered here? Ask Janelle. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

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Climate

Weather, month by month

Average high and low in °F, and rain in inches, for each month.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

  1. Janhigh 72.5°low 52.3°2.8 in
  2. Febhigh 74.9°low 54.6°1.9 in
  3. Marhigh 78.2°low 58.1°2.9 in
  4. Aprhigh 82.5°low 62.7°2.5 in
  5. Mayhigh 87.5°low 68.2°2.6 in
  6. Junhigh 90.0°low 73.6°7.1 in
  7. Julhigh 91.1°low 75.2°7.4 in
  8. Aughigh 91.5°low 75.3°9.1 in
  9. Sephigh 90.2°low 74.1°6.0 in
  10. Octhigh 86.3°low 68.3°2.8 in
  11. Novhigh 80.0°low 60.1°1.8 in
  12. Dechigh 75.2°low 55.2°2.3 in

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (NOAA National Hurricane Center, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/); June through September is the rainy season, with most afternoons bringing a short thunderstorm.

NOAA climate normals, 1991 to 2020, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals), as reproduced in the Sarasota, Florida climate table (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarasota,_Florida); read 2026-10-04.

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  • Janelle is fantastic. We recently were able to sell our home in one week at 1% over asking price. I believe that the professional photos and staging coupled with Janelle helping us price competitively led to this success. We closed in one month and are so very grateful for Janelle and her help with the sale of our property.

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  • Janelle did a great job selling our house. We have worked with 4 realtors over the past 19 years in FL, and she was by far the best. She is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, and was great at communicating with us throughout the sales process. Her responses to our emails and texts were very detailed and timely. She was also very proactive with recommendations on how to get our house ready for sale, and she went above and beyond to make sure our house was sparkling clean and staged appropriately to make sure our house stood out compared to others. The video she created for our...

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