Taylor Morrison has appointed Mike Carlo as president of its Sarasota division. Carlo brings over 25 years of homebuilding experience to the role, having previously held leadership positions at Richmond American Homes and Lennar.
The appointment of a new division president signals Taylor Morrison's strategic focus on growth and expansion within the Sarasota region, impacting the local housing market and consumer choice.
Taylor Morrison has appointed Mike Carlo as the new president of its Sarasota division. Carlo brings more than 25 years of experience in the homebuilding industry to the role. He previously served for nearly nine years as division president and senior division president at Richmond American Homes, and held vice president positions in sales and land acquisition for Lennar's Northeast Florida operations. Steve Kempton, Area President at Taylor Morrison, expressed confidence in Carlo's ability to drive growth and strategic expansion. Carlo stated his enthusiasm for building upon the existing foundation and enhancing customer experiences. The Sarasota division currently manages seven communities and has plans to introduce two new Esplanade resort lifestyle communities: Esplanade at Wellen Park, which has already begun sales, and Esplanade at Cammaray in Lakewood Ranch, expected in early 2027. Esplanade at Wellen Park is planned to feature approximately 877 single-family homes and extensive amenities. Esplanade at Cammaray is anticipated to include around 1,200 single-family homes and condos, along with a comprehensive suite of amenities.