Who's the electric utility?

Florida Power & Light (FPL). Set up service before closing day.

Who handles water and sewer?

Sarasota County Utilities. Set up an account through the county before closing day.

What internet options are available?

Primarily Frontier Fiber and Xfinity. Frontier fiber is generally preferred for speed; schedule install 2–4 weeks ahead.

How quickly do I need a Florida driver's license?

If moving from out of state and establishing residency, Florida law requires a Florida license and vehicle registration within 30 days.

When do I file for homestead exemption?

Between January 1 and March 1 of the year following move-in, with the Sarasota County Property Appraiser. It reduces your taxable value significantly.

What needs HOA approval?

Any exterior change — paint, landscaping additions, fence, pool screen, shutters, exterior lighting. Submit ARC paperwork and wait for approval before starting work.

Moving to Skye Ranch — Utilities, Setup, First-Week Checklist

A practical first-week setup guide for new Skye Ranch residents — utilities, internet, trash and recycling, HOA onboarding, and the local logistics of moving into a Sarasota master-planned community.

Welcome to Skye Ranch. The first 2–3 weeks after closing are mostly logistics — utilities, internet, trash, HOA onboarding, and learning where things are. This guide walks through the practical setup so nothing falls through the cracks. **Electric.** Skye Ranch is served by Florida Power & Light (FPL). Set up service in your name before closing day so the meter doesn't lapse — FPL accepts new-service requests online and same-day activation is usually possible. **Water and sewer.** Sarasota County Utilities provides water and sewer to the community. Set up your account through the county utilities office or website. Like FPL, schedule it to start on or just before closing day. **Internet and TV.** The two primary providers in this part of Sarasota are Frontier Fiber and Xfinity. Both are available across most of Skye Ranch, with Frontier's fiber service being the typical preference for speed and latency. Schedule installation 2–4 weeks ahead — fiber installs sometimes need a brief outside cable run. **Trash and recycling.** Trash, recycling, and yard-waste pickup are handled through Sarasota County's contracted hauler on an assigned weekly schedule. Confirm your specific pickup days with the county's solid-waste service-area lookup — they vary by address. **Mail.** Update your address with the USPS online (\$1 verification charge), file Form 8822 with the IRS if you've moved states, and notify your bank, employer, and insurance carriers. **Driver's license and vehicle registration.** If you're moving from out of state, Florida law requires you to obtain a Florida driver's license and register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency. Sarasota has multiple DMV/tax-collector offices — make an appointment online to avoid the walk-in wait. **Homestead exemption.** If Skye Ranch will be your primary residence, file for Florida's homestead exemption with the Sarasota County Property Appraiser between January 1 and March 1 of the year following your move-in. It significantly reduces your taxable value and caps year-over-year assessment increases. **HOA onboarding.** Your HOA management company will provide a welcome packet with key fobs/cards for The Hub amenities, an architectural-review (ARC) packet for any exterior changes you're planning, and the current rules and regulations. If you don't receive this within 2 weeks of closing, contact the management company directly. **ARC approvals.** Any exterior change — paint color, landscaping additions, fence, pool screen modification, hurricane shutters, exterior lighting — requires an ARC submission and approval before work starts. The form is short; the timeline is typically 2–4 weeks. **Hurricane prep.** If you're moving in between June and November (hurricane season), put together a basic plan within the first week: know where your shutters or protection panels are, identify your evacuation zone (most of Skye Ranch is in a low-evacuation zone, but check), and confirm your insurance covers wind and flood appropriately. **Find your pros.** Use the Skye Ranch Professionals directory for vetted local service providers — neighbor-owned businesses are listed first. Lawn, pool, HVAC, and pest control are the four services most new residents set up in the first month.

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