Boca Royale Golf & Country Club: What to Know Before You Tour the Models

By Esta & Andy Ryder | Bright Realty | Venice, FL

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club sits right off US-776 in Englewood — just before you get into the heart of downtown, just across from Old Englewood Road, and with the golf course literally right behind the models. It's built by Neal Communities, a Southwest Florida family-owned builder who has been building here since 1970 and has put up more than 27,000 homes in the region. We toured the models. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Two Phases — and They're Meaningfully Different

This is the most important thing to understand about Boca Royale before you research it any further.

The community has an old phase and a new phase, and they're different in several ways.

The old phase is largely built out. It has the country club, the golf course, the existing restaurant, and three community pools spread throughout. A few villas and new construction lots remain in the old phase, but it's mostly established. There's also a meaningful resale market here — people who bought in the old phase relatively recently and now have homes available. The old phase has a genuine neighborhood feel.

The new phase is where active new construction is happening. It's under construction now and will connect to Wellen Park when complete. If you're not already familiar with Wellen Park, we have a full overview here. At the time we filmed, the new phase didn't have its own pool or amenity center — but a dedicated amenity complex is expected to be complete in 2027. That package is planned to include a dog park, pickleball courts, a golf simulator, a pool, an outdoor movie theater, a fitness center, and golf cart parking.

Both phases are gated and share access to the golf course and the country club amenities in the old phase. But if you're buying in the new phase, you're buying into a community that's still under construction with its primary amenity complex still coming.

The Golf Course and Country Club

The 18-hole semi-private golf course was designed by Golf Course Architect Gordy Lewis and includes a driving range, putting green, sand bunker, chipping and pitching area, and a pro shop. The club offers golf, racquet, and fitness/social memberships — meaning you don't have to live here to join, and living here doesn't automatically mean full membership is included. Ask about the membership structure when you visit.

The Georgian-styled clubhouse has views of the golf course and multiple dining options: the Fairway Dining Room for more formal meals, the 19th Hole for casual dining, and a newer Outdoor Dining Pavilion. This is a functioning country club with a social calendar — trivia nights, bingo, galas, card games, and organized events throughout the year.

For a community at Boca Royale's price point, the existing country club infrastructure is genuinely differentiated. Most communities at these prices don't have an operating restaurant, a social program, and a championship golf course already running.

The Models We Toured

Boca Royale offers single-family homes and twin villas with 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 4 baths, and 2 or 3 car garages, ranging from approximately 1,533 to 3,677 square feet. We toured six models across the villa and single-family lineup. The models sit at the entrance of the community and are technically located in the old phase, but they represent the floor plans being built in the new phase at the rear of the community near Wellen Park. If you're buying in the new phase, you're seeing the right floor plans — just in a different part of the community than where your home will be built.

Not every floor plan has a model open — reach out to us and we'll confirm what's currently available before you make the trip.

Keep in mind that model homes are dressed with upgrades. What you see on the tour is not necessarily what's included at base price. Reach out to us before you visit and we'll help you understand exactly what's standard and what isn't before you set foot in the sales center.

Tidewinds 2 — Villa / 2 bed / 2 bath / 1,638 sq ft / 2-car garage / from $351,990 The entry-level villa plan. The garage and front door are adjacent but not technically connected — a covered passage separates them, which is common in paired villa construction but worth knowing before you visit.

Sandcastle 2 — Villa / 3 bed / 2 bath / 1,848 sq ft / 2-car garage / from $370,990 Neal's largest villa design. Three bedrooms with a separate den tucked between the second and third bedrooms — a layout that works well as a flex space without giving up a bedroom. The primary suite has an oversized walk-in closet.

Dream 2 — Single Family / 3 bed / 2 bath / 1,860 sq ft / 2-car garage The entry-level single-family plan. Split floor plan with secondary bedrooms on the smaller side — Esta noted on the video that a king bed would be a tight fit in those rooms. The primary is considerably more spacious. Gas stove throughout the Boca Royale lineup is standard.

Bright Meadow 2 — Single Family / 3 bed / 2 bath / 2,309 sq ft / 3-car garage / from $878,990 (current inventory) A step up in square footage and garage size. Three-car garage is a meaningful upgrade from the Dream 2. The extra space shows up in the common areas and the flex room more than the bedrooms.

Lighthouse — Single Family / 4 bed / 3 bath / 2,601 sq ft / 3-car garage The only two-story plan in the model lineup. Four bedrooms and the only model with a second floor — worth considering if you want more separation between living and sleeping areas, or want the upstairs space for guests.

Captiva — Single Family / 3 bed / 3 bath / 2,698 sq ft / 3-car garage / from $977,990 (current inventory) The largest single-story plan in the model lineup. Three full baths in a single-story plan at nearly 2,700 square feet gives this floor plan a layout that works well for people who want main-floor living without compromise.

Base pricing is a starting point. Current inventory pricing reflects lot premiums and upgrades and runs higher. Contact us for current pricing before you visit.

Schools

Boca Royale is in Sarasota County. The Neal Communities site lists Englewood Elementary School for elementary, and the new phase connects to Wellen Park, which falls under Wellen Park High School for high school — opening August 2026. Middle school assignments depend on your specific address within the community.

School boundaries in a growing area like this can shift. Always confirm your specific address directly with Sarasota County Schools before making any decisions based on school assignment.

Contact us before you visit the Neal sales center. Once you walk in and register without an agent, you may lose the ability to have representation on that purchase. Neal's sales team works for Neal. Having your own agent costs you nothing as a buyer — builders compensate buyer's agents — but only if your agent is registered with you before your first visit. We know how to evaluate new construction contracts, understand what's standard versus an upgrade, and represent your interests through the process. Reach out before you go.

How Boca Royale Compares to Other Englewood Options

If you're evaluating Boca Royale alongside Beachwalk by Manasota Key, the key differences are: Boca Royale has a fully operating golf course and country club, a longer established community history, and a resale market alongside new construction. Beachwalk has a more extensive resort amenity package, is closer to the beach, and has no CDD. They serve genuinely different preferences — Boca Royale is the right community for someone who wants golf-centered country club living; Beachwalk is the right community for someone who wants maximum resort amenities closest to the water.

We have a full guide to Beachwalk. And for the broader Englewood picture, including neighborhoods, beaches, and what the two-county situation means practically we have an Englewood community guide. If you're comparing Boca Royale to other communities in the Wellen Park corridor, we've covered Sunstone at Wellen Park in detail as well.

If you want to see Boca Royale in person or talk through how it compares to other communities in the area, reach out. This is a community we know well and we'd be glad to walk you through it.

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Esta and Andy Ryder are licensed real estate agents with Bright Realty in Venice, Florida. Esta is a broker with 20+ years of experience. Andy and Esta relocated to Southwest Florida after researching the Gulf Coast extensively — Boca Royale was one of the communities they evaluated during that process.

Pricing, availability, school assignments, and community details current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Contact us for current pricing and availability. School assignments vary by address and county — verify with Sarasota County Schools or Charlotte County Public Schools depending on which phase you're considering.