--- title: The Founders Club Blog | Homes (5) description: Homes | Sarasota’s premier golf and social club community, The Founders Club features a Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course and plenty of activities to foster camaraderie (5) --- [![logo-text-left.png](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TFC/TFC-BLOG/images/logo-text-left.png?width=1204&name=logo-text-left.png "logo-text-left.png")](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/) [![FoundersLogoHor FLUSH LEFT.png](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FoundersLogoHor%20FLUSH%20LEFT.png?width=640&name=FoundersLogoHor%20FLUSH%20LEFT.png "FoundersLogoHor FLUSH LEFT.png")](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/) - [Lifestyle](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/lifestyle) - [Location](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/amenities/about-sarasota) - Homes - [Available Homes](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/available-homes) - [Builders](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/builders) - Gallery - [Photos](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/photo-galleries) - [Videos](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/video-gallery) - News - [Blog](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/) - [Latest News](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/News) - [Contact](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/have-a-question) ![No-Tee-Times-Required.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/golf%20gallery/No-Tee-Times-Required.jpg?width=2000&name=No-Tee-Times-Required.jpg "No-Tee-Times-Required.jpg") # The Founders Club Blog - [News (117)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/news) - [Homes (113)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/homes) - [The Founders Club (100)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/the-founders-club) - [Lifestyle (87)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/lifestyle) - [London Bay Homes (73)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/london-bay-homes) [![Isabella Grande Sketch-2.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Isabella%20Grande%20Sketch-2.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-home-design-find-your-oasis-in-the-isabella-grande) ## [Featured Home Design: Find Your Oasis in the Isabella Grande](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-home-design-find-your-oasis-in-the-isabella-grande) September 29, 2015 Most of the rooms in our home serve more than one purpose - such as the kitchen being not only a place to prep and cook meals, but also a room where the family can gather to... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-home-design-find-your-oasis-in-the-isabella-grande) [![Clara 1.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Clara%201.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-settle-in-with-the-sophistication-of-the-clara) ## [Featured Model Design: Settle In With the Sophistication of the Clara](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-settle-in-with-the-sophistication-of-the-clara) September 1, 2015 A beautifully designed custom home needs interior finishes and furnishings that are its equal, so when the Clara model won best floor plan during the Manatee-Sarasota Building... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-settle-in-with-the-sophistication-of-the-clara) [![Girona at TFC-3.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Girona%20at%20TFC-3.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-explore-the-open-floor-plan-design-of-the-girona) ## [Featured Model Design: Explore the Open Floor Plan Design of the Girona](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-explore-the-open-floor-plan-design-of-the-girona) July 28, 2015 Open floor plans continue to be one of the most popular floor plan options for homeowners due to the practicality and flexibility the design allows. This type of floor plan gives... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-explore-the-open-floor-plan-design-of-the-girona) [![Isabella Two Story 2.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Isabella%20Two%20Story%202.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-the-isabella-two-story-takes-luxury-design-to-new-heights) ## [Featured Model Design: The Isabella Two-Story Takes Luxury Design to New Heights](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-the-isabella-two-story-takes-luxury-design-to-new-heights) June 23, 2015 As is true in most places, Sarasota real estate trends have shifted in the past year or so with more clients [opting to go big](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/higher-end-models-returning-to-the-founders-club/) when it comes to their dream homes. More square... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-the-isabella-two-story-takes-luxury-design-to-new-heights) [![Isabella-1-660x330.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Isabella-1-660x330.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/sarasota-market-update-reports-show-a-continued-upward-swing) ## [Sarasota Market Update: Reports Show a Continued Upward Swing](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/sarasota-market-update-reports-show-a-continued-upward-swing) June 16, 2015 Some things are worth the wait, but for some folks looking to pick out their perfect homes in Sarasota, waiting may just cause them to lose out. [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/sarasota-market-update-reports-show-a-continued-upward-swing) [![POOL-660x330-1.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/POOL-660x330-1.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/make-your-outdoor-kitchen-sizzle-with-our-summer-flavors) ## [Make Your Outdoor Kitchen Sizzle with Our Summer Flavors](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/make-your-outdoor-kitchen-sizzle-with-our-summer-flavors) June 9, 2015 When you chose your [Sarasota homebuilder](http://thefoundersclub.com/about-us/the-developer-london-bay-homes/) and worked out the plans for your outdoor living area, you undoubtedly had visions of amazing days spent splashing in the pool and cooking... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/make-your-outdoor-kitchen-sizzle-with-our-summer-flavors) [![Cottage-Courtyard-660x330.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Cottage-Courtyard-660x330.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/maintaining-your-luxury-vacation-home-during-the-hot-summer-months) ## [Maintaining Your Luxury Vacation Home During the Hot Summer Months](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/maintaining-your-luxury-vacation-home-during-the-hot-summer-months) June 2, 2015 It’s getting close to summer and if you are all packed and ready to head back up north, don’t forget to make sure your [Sarasota home](http://thefoundersclub.com/our-homes/) is prepped for the long, hot, and humid months... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/maintaining-your-luxury-vacation-home-during-the-hot-summer-months) [![Belita at TFC-1.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Belita%20at%20TFC-1.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-discover-your-luxury-options-with-the-belita) ## [Featured Model Design: Discover Your Luxury Options with the Belita](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-discover-your-luxury-options-with-the-belita) May 26, 2015 The Founders Club has many [fully furnished model homes](http://thefoundersclub.com/available-homes/) available for viewing seven days a week, but if you’re looking to add your own style to a completed luxury home for sale,... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-discover-your-luxury-options-with-the-belita) [![BW-Amenities-Award-v2-455376-edited](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TheFoundersClub_Jan2017/Images/BW-Amenities-Award-v2-455376-edited.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/how-to-choose-the-right-community-for-you) ## [How to Choose the Right Community for You](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/how-to-choose-the-right-community-for-you) May 12, 2015 When asked to describe a dream home, people will likely spout off the number of bedrooms they require, the type of flooring with which they are comfortable, or the sheer size of... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/how-to-choose-the-right-community-for-you) [![Delfina 4-1.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Delfina%204-1.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-the-delightfully-entertaining-delfina) ## [Featured Model Design: The Delightfully Entertaining Delfina](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-the-delightfully-entertaining-delfina) April 28, 2015 When tasked to create a floor plan that speaks to homeowners with a knack for entertaining, the architectural and design teams of [London Bay Homes](https://www.londonbay.com/) constructed an open floor plan... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-the-delightfully-entertaining-delfina) [![Isabella Grande Sketch-3.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Isabella%20Grande%20Sketch-3.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-new-home-bigger-is-better-with-isabella-grande-master-suite) ## [Featured New Home: Bigger is Better with Isabella Grande Master Suite](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-new-home-bigger-is-better-with-isabella-grande-master-suite) April 23, 2015 After a long day golfing or shopping, who doesn’t want to retreat into a spacious master bedroom suite that makes you feel like the king or queen of your castle? Well that’s... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-new-home-bigger-is-better-with-isabella-grande-master-suite) [![EL-Custom Home-1.png](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/EL-Custom%20Home-1.png)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/last-days-to-take-advantage-of-london-bay-homes-20000-incentive) ## [Last Days to Take Advantage of London Bay Homes’ $20,000 Incentive](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/last-days-to-take-advantage-of-london-bay-homes-20000-incentive) April 16, 2015 Customizing your new home in an award-winning Sarasota golf community has never been easier with [London Bay Homes’ $20,000 incentive](http://thefoundersclub.com/lp/20k-promotion-sidebar/), but time is running out to take advantage of... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/last-days-to-take-advantage-of-london-bay-homes-20000-incentive) [![Clara FRONT-DUSK-1024x682.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Clara%20FRONT-DUSK-1024x682.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-experience-the-award-winning-clara-from-your-home) ## [Featured Model Design: Experience the Award-Winning Clara From Your Home](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-experience-the-award-winning-clara-from-your-home) March 26, 2015 A great floor plan has to fit your lifestyle, so when researching different homes for sale, it is imperative that every square foot serves a purpose in your world. In our new blog... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-experience-the-award-winning-clara-from-your-home) [![TFC Amenities](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Amenities.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-shines-as-best-overall-community-in-the-2015-parade-of-homes) ## [The Founders Club Shines as Best Overall Community in the 2015 Parade of Homes](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-shines-as-best-overall-community-in-the-2015-parade-of-homes) March 19, 2015 With 700 acres of lush landscape, nature preserves, and glistening lakes, a growing number of amenities, and beautiful luxury custom homes, it’s no wonder that The Founders Club... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-shines-as-best-overall-community-in-the-2015-parade-of-homes) [![150212_LondonBay_002.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/150212_LondonBay_002.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/london-bay-hosts-grand-prix-of-homes-at-the-founders-club-in-sarasota) ## [London Bay Hosts Grand Prix of Homes at The Founders Club in Sarasota](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/london-bay-hosts-grand-prix-of-homes-at-the-founders-club-in-sarasota) March 6, 2015 If there is anything better than new homes for sale in a luxury, boutique-style community, it’s those same homes coupled with high-end automobiles. During the first annual Grand... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/london-bay-hosts-grand-prix-of-homes-at-the-founders-club-in-sarasota) [![Girona at TFC Living-3.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Girona%20at%20TFC%20Living-3.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-the-new-girona-at-the-founders-club) ## [Featured Model Design: The New Girona at The Founders Club](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-the-new-girona-at-the-founders-club) February 20, 2015 The Founders Club offers 700 beautifully landscaped acres of picturesque lakes, gently swaying stands of pines, palms, and moss-covered oaks. Amongst the glorious nature found in... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-the-new-girona-at-the-founders-club) [![Girona at TFC-5.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Girona%20at%20TFC-5.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/a-beginners-guide-to-preparing-for-a-parade-of-homes) ## [A Beginner’s Guide to Preparing for a Parade of Homes](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/a-beginners-guide-to-preparing-for-a-parade-of-homes) February 13, 2015 A Parade of Homes sets the stage for home builders and designers alike to present the very best of what they have to offer. It’s a showcase of intricate architecture, quality... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/a-beginners-guide-to-preparing-for-a-parade-of-homes) [![Cristina at Night - Pool.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Cristina%20at%20Night%20-%20Pool.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-trends-to-take-advantage-of-london-bay-homes-extended-20000-incentive) ## [Top Trends to Take Advantage of London Bay Homes’ Extended $20,000 Incentive](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-trends-to-take-advantage-of-london-bay-homes-extended-20000-incentive) February 6, 2015 The success of London Bay Homes’ $20,000 incentive program has prompted us to extend it through season. From now until April 30, 2015, London Bay Homes is offering $20,000 worth... 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