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Talon Preserve in Palmer Ranch

Talon Preserve is a gated, all-ages DiVosta community on the southern edge of Palmer Ranch, offering single-family homes and paired villas among lakes and nature preserves.

At a glance

Talon Preserve at a glance

A gated DiVosta community of about 926 homesites on the southern edge of Palmer Ranch, with an 18,000 sq ft clubhouse and restaurant, a resort pool, 8 pickleball courts, and a direct Legacy Trail connection, zoned for Laurel Nokomis School and Venice High and 4 minutes from I-75 north.

Lifestyle
Resort style, Gated

Amenities

  • Gated
  • Clubhouse
  • Resort pool
  • Fitness center
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Trails
  • Dog park
  • Playground
  • Restaurant

The area

Living in Talon Preserve

Overview of Talon Preserve

Price range
$435,000 to $1,350,000 across 13 listings (October 2026)
Villas and townhomes
$435,000 to $525,000 (October 2026)
Single-family homes
$599,000 to $1,350,000 (October 2026)
New construction
DiVosta homes and villas from $374,990, 1,405 to 2,901 sq ft (October 2026)
Size
About 926 homesites among 62 acres of lakes and 110 acres of preserve
HOA
Talon Preserve HOA, managed by Castle Group; covers management and common areas
School district
Sarasota County: Laurel Nokomis School (K to 8) and Venice High (2026)
Commute
I-75 north in 4 min via SR 681, SRQ airport 31 min, Siesta Beach 22 min

About Talon Preserve in Palmer Ranch

  • 18,000 sq ft clubhouse with an event room, social lounge, card and craft room, arcade, and a full-service restaurant and bar
  • Heated resort pool with beach entry, a rock wall, and a lap lane, plus a heated spa, splash pad, and fire pit lounge
  • 8 pickleball, 2 tennis, and 4 bocce courts, a fitness center with a group fitness studio, a dog park, and a playground
  • Walkways along 62 acres of lakes and 110 acres of nature preserve, with a direct connection to the Legacy Trail
  • State Road 681 puts I-75 north 4 minutes from the gate; Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice is 13 minutes away
  • Publix Nokomis Village 8 minutes away and Oscar Scherer State Park 9 minutes away

Talon Preserve suits buyers of all ages who want resort-style amenities with less upkeep. The community is gated, maintenance-free yard care is included in the HOA, and it is an all-ages community rather than age-restricted. An on-site activities director helps organize community life. Siesta Key Beach is less than 10 miles away and Nokomis Beach about 5 miles. Each Palmer Ranch neighborhood has its own association, rules, and fees, so confirm details with the association. Contact Janelle Mertins for current listings and a private tour of Talon Preserve.

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Schools near Talon Preserve

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

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Restaurants near Talon Preserve

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Things to do near Talon Preserve

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Parks and outdoors near Talon Preserve

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Shopping near Talon Preserve

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Health care near Talon Preserve

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Getting around near Talon Preserve

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Talon Preserve homes for sale: the market in September 2026

The 13 newest listings in Talon Preserve on September 24, 2026 (8 single-family homes, 5 townhomes) ranged from $410,570 to $1,350,000, with a median list price of $599,000, about $362 per square foot. 6 of them were already pending or under contract.

Wondering what homes in Talon Preserve 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 Talon Preserve

  • 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 Talon Preserve? Janelle can walk you through it before you make an offer. Email Janelle or call (813) 394-3313.

Talon Preserve FAQ

Is Talon Preserve gated?

Yes. Talon Preserve is a gated community on the southern edge of Palmer Ranch in Nokomis, located at 6400 Talon Preserve Drive, roughly halfway between Sarasota and Venice.

Who built homes in Talon Preserve?

Talon Preserve was developed by DiVosta, a brand of PulteGroup. Construction began in 2020, and the community offers single-family homes and paired villas set among lakes and nature preserves.

What amenities does Talon Preserve have?

Amenities include an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse with a restaurant and bar, a heated resort-style pool and spa, 8 pickleball courts, 2 tennis courts, 4 bocce courts, a fitness center, dog park, playground, and Legacy Trail access.

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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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