Gated communities are developed with each property owner agreeing to abide by the rules and regulations of the homeowners association. Some communities will not allow any parking on the street or in the driveway at night. Generally, boats and RVs either are not allowed or have to be behind fencing or garaged. Most people who have RVs store them off site. In planned communities, at the lake's edge, look to see a concrete structure about 4'X4' with a metal grate which allows the lake's rising water to flow into another culvert to another lake.
Drainage is critically important in Sarasota.
We are cautious of perimeter lots because the developer may be planning another phase and those pretty trees will be removed for the next phase of the community. The upper levels of most homes are usually made of a composition board covered with a tyvac type product then covered with stucco. It is pleasant to see different types of three-dimensional architectural detailing and other features. These designs are used on homes to give added interest around windows, doors and corners. However, most often these designs are made of a formed foam plastic, like Styrofoam, and then covered with a thin coating of stucco.