Explore the Starkey Ranch Communities

Spotlight on our Head-Turning Starkey Ranch Communities: Whitfield Preserve and Esplanade in Odessa

Located just north of Tampa, Starkey Ranch is a beaming master-planned community full of friendly neighbors and a sense of adventure.  Within Starkey Ranch, Taylor Morrison’s Esplanade and Whitfield Preserve communities are delivering an unmatched lifestyle experience in a community that leaves nothing to be desired.  Here, you’ll find homes designed with care and built with the expertise and attention to detail Taylor Morrison is known for along with a myriad of vibrant amenities to make life here fun. Plus, you’ll enjoy excellent schools and close proximity to shopping, entertainment, recreation, and dining options. Keep reading to learn more, then come explore this prime Odessa real estate for yourself.

Put down roots in a community with a sense of adventure and a penchant for fun, in a prime Odessa location close to everything and everywhere you want to be.

Whitfield Preserve at Starkey Ranch

Visit Whitfield Preserve to discover a stunning streetscape that will grab your attention with its variety of stunning exteriors and charming paver driveways. Inside the homes, you’ll find impressive open concept living areas, designer kitchens, and secluded owners’ suites with walk-in closets.  When you build your home in Whitfield Preserve, you’re getting so much more than a beautiful space to live—it’s what comes with the homes that makes the Whitfield Preserve lifestyle so enjoyable and convenient. Here, you can get a breath of fresh air with plenty of in-place and planned amenities and recreational activities to keep you active and entertained.

  • A sparkling community pool and splash pad, the best way to cool off on a warm Tampa summer day
  • Paved trails connecting to the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve for a relaxing evening stroll or invigorating morning jog
  • Picnic pavilions to gather with loved ones and enjoy an al fresco meal
  • Two dog parks to give your four-legged family member a chance to roam and play
  • An event lawn, just as perfect for a variety of community events as it is for a casual frisbee game with friends
  • Softball and multi-sports fields for a bit of friendly neighborhood competition
  • Three playgrounds where the little ones can let their imaginations run wild, bounce, skip, play, and make new friends to last a lifetime

But the icing on the cake is Whitfield Preserve’s incredible location. Excellent schools are just minutes away, including a middle school within walking distance!  Shopping and dining are numerous and easy to find, along with two convenient medical centers for peace of mind.

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  • Whitfield Preserve Bimini Kitchen
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  • Whitfield Preserve Bimini Covered Lanai

Esplanade at Starkey Ranch

Designed for luxurious, sophisticated living, Esplanade at Starkey Ranch is a distinctive, resort-style enclave within the master planned Starkey Ranch community.  Homes in Esplanade are second to none in quality and craftmanship with their California-inspired Tuscan Architecture, impressive curb appeal, and incredible interior designs—but there is more.

In addition to enjoying the community-wide Starkey Ranch amenities, Esplanade at Starkey Ranch is a gated community with private amenities. As a resident, you’ll enjoy the almost 6,000 square foot resort amenity center, which is beautifully appointed with:

As a resident, you’ll enjoy the almost 6,000 square foot resort amenity center, which is beautifully appointed with:

  • State of the art fitness center
  • Catering kitchen
  • Meeting spaces
  • Spa room

Continue outside to soak in Tampa’s endless sunshine and relax by the resort-style swimming pool, walk your dog at the dog park, gather round the crackling flames of the fire pit with friends on a cool evening, or enjoy a planned event on the formal events lawn.

Want to get away from the modern world without leaving your community?  Take a walk on one of the many community trails or immerse yourself in nature in the adjacent Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve.

Other amenities still located within Esplanade are the resistance pool, jacuzzi spa, and sports courts, where you will find friendly games of Tennis, Bocce Ball, and Pickleball.  All excellent options to get your exercise for the day.

All the amenities in Esplanade at Starkey Ranch are luxurious, but coupled with the beautiful views and serene landscape of the area. Esplanade delivers a one-of-a-kind lifestyle that will inspire you every day. 

An Enriching Lifestyle Awaits

Wondering how you can live life to the fullest when you move into Whitfield Preserve or Esplanade?  The answer is easy.  Starkey Ranch comes with a lifestyle program for its residents. The full-time Esplanade Lifestyle Director and Starkey Ranch resident services team keeps a robust calendar of events all year long, which you can easily find on the Starkey Ranch website when you’re figuring out what you’d like to do after work or on the weekends.  

Whether you are looking for something new to be involved in or hoping to connect with friends in your own community, there is something here for everyone.  Maybe you want to try yoga or listen to live music and have a pizza party.  You may be interested in the guided nature walks or play sports. All this and more are part of the Starkey Ranch calendar of events, so take a look now and see what you could enjoy the minute you move into your new Odessa home.

Start Living Inspired Today

Discover your ideal Florida lifestyle in a prime location close to white-sand beaches, great schools, and all the recreation, shopping, entertainment, and dining you could want. Taylor Morrison’s Whitfield Preserve and Esplanade communities in Starkey Ranch offer elegant living focused on neighborhood comradery, an engaging lifestyle, and a luxurious new home you’ll find joy in every single day. If you’re looking for a vibrant life in an incredible location, schedule a tour of these communities today!

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