08/25/2026
We’re excited to officially introduce Verna Grove, Watson Home’s first land development project. 🌳
Verna Grove was thoughtfully developed by Watson Homes with the vision of creating spacious, estate-sized homesites that preserve the character of Old Florida while giving future owners the freedom to create a property that truly feels like their own. While we would absolutely love the opportunity to build your custom home, purchasing a homesite at Verna Grove does not require you to build with Watson Homes.
Verna Grove is made up of seven estate-sized homesites in Myakka: five approximately 5–5.25 acres, currently offered at $575,000 per homesite, and two approximately 6.5–6.9 acres, currently offered at $695,000.
The property was formerly an orange grove, and mature citrus trees still remain throughout the land producing oranges seasonally. Each homesite offers approximately 2 acres already cleared, driveways cut in, direct frontage along Verna Bethany Road, NO HOA, NO CDD, and a location within Flood Zone X.
One of the things we love most about Verna Grove is the flexibility it gives buyers. These are intended to be custom homesites without the additional architectural and square-footage restrictions commonly imposed by an HOA or master-planned community. Buyers can create a property around their lifestyle, whether that means a traditional custom home, barndominium, horse barn, shop space, or a combination that creates a complete country estate.
Verna Grove has a peaceful, private Old Florida feel while still being incredibly convenient. It’s less than 10 minutes to the new Publix, approximately 20 minutes to Lakewood Ranch and I-75, around 30 minutes to UTC and Downtown Sarasota, and less than an hour to the Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island beaches
Buyers can purchase their homesite now and hold the land or build when they’re ready with the builder of their choice.
And for those who choose to build with Watson Homes, preferred land pricing and additional buyer incentives may also be available.
We can’t wait to watch Verna Grove come to life.
This is a Vacant Land. It is located at GILL ROAD, Myakka City, FL.