Taylor Morrison, the sixth-largest builder in the HousingWire Homebuilder Rankings, has appointed Mike Carlo as president of its Sarasota division.
Carlo brings more than 25 years of homebuilding experience to the role.
“Mike is a proven leader with an impressive track record of operational excellence and strategic growth across several homebuilders,” said Area President Steve Kempton. “We are thrilled to welcome him to oversee our Sarasota division and are confident that his experience in driving growth, leading high-performing teams and executing thoughtful land and sales strategies will further strengthen our position in the region.”
Before joining Taylor Morrison, Carlo spent nearly nine years at Richmond American Homes, serving as division president of Jacksonville and most recently, senior division president of Orlando and Jacksonville. He previously was president of real estate investment and development firm CenterPoint Properties LLC in St. Johns, Florida, and held roles as vice president of sales and vice president of land acquisition for Lennar‘s Northeast Florida operations. Carlo earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Illinois and a law degree from American University.
“I look forward to building upon the strong foundation the Sarasota team has established and continuing to deliver exceptional homes and customer experiences,” Carlo said. “Taylor Morrison’s commitment to quality, innovation and culture deeply resonates with me and I’m enthusiastic to work alongside this talented group as we grow our presence and help more individuals achieve homeownership across the market.”
Taylor Morrison’s Sarasota division currently has seven open communities and plans to add two new Esplanade resort lifestyle communities over the next year: Esplanade at Wellen Park, which recently opened for sales, and Esplanade at Cammaray in Lakewood Ranch, anticipated in early 2027.
Located in Venice, Esplanade at Wellen Park is planned for approximately 877 single-family homes and a range of amenities, including a resort-style pool and spa; Bahama Bar & Grill; The Resort Club, a state-of-the-art amenity center with group fitness rooms, fitness equipment and spa therapy suite; dog park; massage treatment room; and tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts. The community will be part of the 11,000-acre Wellen Park master plan, which features multiple districts, established neighborhoods and a walkable downtown.
Esplanade at Cammaray will be Taylor Morrison’s third Esplanade community in Lakewood Ranch and is planned for about 1,200 single-family homes and condos. The gated community is expected to include amenities such as a resort-style pool and spa with towel service and poolside cabanas; Culinary Center with multiple dining venues; Wellness Center; trail network; fitness center; tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts; signature spa services; Bahama Bar; and event lawn.
