Use this list weekly
Check each box as you go — progress is saved on this device automatically. Print it out for the fridge if you prefer paper.
Interactive checklist
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60 days out
30 days out
Move week
First 30 days in
Skye Ranch-specific notes
- Insurance: Get a wind mitigation inspection ASAP. Skye Ranch is in FEMA Zone X so lender-required flood insurance is usually off the table, but wind and hurricane deductibles vary widely by carrier.
- School enrollment: Skye Ranch School is a Sarasota County K-8 campus at 9501 Lorraine Rd. Boundaries can shift — verify current zoning on the Sarasota County Schools locator before you commit.
- The Hub fob: activated at the HOA office weekdays only. Set expectations that your first pool day may wait a business day or two.
- Move-in truck rules: confirm gate hours, truck-size limits, and load-zone parking with the HOA before your movers arrive.
After the boxes are unpacked
Get ahead of Florida life:
- Register for hurricane alerts with Sarasota County and set a family evacuation plan.
- Save three local pros before you need them — bookmark your favorites in our neighbor-first directory.
- File homestead exemption by March 1 to lock in the tax savings for the following year.
Day 30-60: the pros to line up before closing
You'll need most of these in your first 90 days:
- Cleaning (move-in and recurring): House cleaning cost & the neighbor pick
- Lawn (before the grass gets away from you): Lawn care cost in Sarasota
- Pool (if applicable): Pool service cost
- Handyman (the punch-list you'll accumulate): How to choose a handyman
- Insurance (must be in place at closing): FL homeowners insurance for new construction
- Storm prep (if you close between May and October): Hurricane prep checklist
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Get matched with a Skye Ranch pro
Skip the Facebook-group crowdsource. Every business we list is a real Skye Ranch neighbor or a vetted local pro who actively serves 34241 — no franchises that "cover Sarasota" from Tampa.
- Home services: Cleaning, Lawn care, Pool service, Handyman, Pest control
- Home finance: Insurance, Mortgage, Real estate
- Free lead-match: Ask a neighbor for a recommendation
Or browse every vetted pro in Skye Ranch — filtered by resident-owned, elite, and verified status.
FAQ
Is my checklist progress saved if I switch devices?
Not yet — progress is saved locally on the device you use. Sign-in-based sync is on our roadmap.
When should I start planning a Skye Ranch move?
About 60 days out is ideal. Peak moving season in Sarasota is November through March; movers and PODs book up fast.