Waterside Shellstone Fence Company
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Serving Single-Family Homes Across Shellstone's 682-Home Lakefront Community
Five Architectural Styles, Two Builders, and One Stunning Lake as a Backdrop
Shellstone at Waterside is one of the larger and more architecturally varied communities in the Waterside District, located east of Lorraine Road and south of University Parkway in Sarasota County. Developed by Homes by Towne, a builder with a 75-year history, as both master developer and primary builder, with Lee Wetherington Homes serving as the luxury builder across 30 designated homesites, Shellstone spans 682 single-family homes across two series. The Clipper Series sits on 52-foot homesites while the Catamaran Series occupies larger 65-foot lots, with homes priced from the $500,000s through $1 million for Homes by Towne and starting over $1.5 million for Lee Wetherington builds. Five architectural styles run throughout the community: Coastal, Craftsman, Modern Mediterranean, West Indies, and Modern Farmhouse. Many homesites offer views of Lake Merganser, a 200-acre lake, or the natural preserve areas that frame the community. Amenities include the private Summit at Shellstone with a resort-style pool, spa, fitness center, social hall, fire pit, cabanas, and a poolside grill, plus shared access to the 13-acre Midway Sports Complex with Wild Blue, featuring eight pickleball courts, six tennis courts, a kayak launch, a pro shop, and dog parks. A full-time Lifestyle Director manages programming across the community.
Eagle Fence works with Shellstone homeowners across both builder tiers and both home series to plan and install fencing that fits their specific lot, satisfies the HOA and Sarasota County requirements, and is appropriate for a community with this range of architectural character.
Get a Fence Quote for Your Shellstone Property
If you own a home at Shellstone and are ready to explore fencing options, Eagle Fence is here to help you work through what is possible on your specific lot. We handle material selection, HOA coordination, Sarasota County permitting, and installation from start to finish. Reach out today to get started.
Maintenance-Assisted Living Means Fencing Needs to Work With the HOA, Not Around It
Understanding the Difference Between Maintenance-Assisted and Maintenance-Free
Shellstone is a maintenance-assisted community, which means the HOA handles lawn mowing, edging, landscape maintenance, and irrigation for every homeowner. That is distinct from a fully maintenance-free community in that residents still carry responsibility for exterior home maintenance, pool upkeep, and interior systems, but the weekly yard work is covered. That arrangement matters directly for fencing because HOA crews need ongoing access to the maintained landscaping on your property, and fence layout, gate placement, and locking hardware all need to accommodate that access.
Shellstone is also not a gated community, which differentiates it from several of its neighbors in the Waterside District. That open character has implications for how fencing along front and street-facing exposures is treated. Homesites with Lake Merganser or preserve views will face the standard view-protection restrictions common to waterfront and preserve-adjacent lots throughout the Waterside District, limiting fence type and placement along those exposures. For homeowners in the Lee Wetherington luxury tier, the elevated home values and custom design standards mean fencing conversations tend to be more deliberate around materials, gate design, and aesthetic compatibility with the home's architecture. Eagle Fence reviews the specifics of each lot, home series, and builder tier before recommending anything, so every homeowner gets guidance relevant to their actual property.
The Fence Company Shellstone Homeowners Trust
Two Builders With High Standards. Our Work Meets Both.
Homes by Towne brings 75 years of homebuilding experience to Shellstone, and Lee Wetherington Homes has built a reputation for luxury homes across Sarasota and Manatee counties that extends back decades. Both builders hold their work to a high standard, and the fencing at Shellstone should reflect that. Eagle Fence has been serving Southwest Florida since 1987, working on properties across the full range of the market, and we bring the same precision and attention to finished quality to every installation we complete at Shellstone regardless of which builder series the home belongs to.
Aluminum Fencing
Aluminum fencing provides clear boundary definition while maintaining visibility across your property. It offers a clean, structured look and works well around yards, pools, and landscaped areas.
Chain Link Fencing
Chain link fencing offers a practical way to define property boundaries while maintaining visibility. It is well suited for larger yards, side areas, and properties that prioritize function.
Vinyl Fencing
Vinyl fencing is valued for its consistent appearance and minimal upkeep. It is commonly used for privacy and boundary fencing where a clean, uniform look is preferred.
Wood Fencing
Wood fencing provides flexibility in design and layout, allowing it to adapt to a wide range of properties. Its natural appearance helps it blend easily with landscaping and home features.
Swimming Pool Fencing
Swimming pool fencing creates a safe, controlled barrier around pool areas while maintaining visibility. It supports safer pool use without disrupting the flow of outdoor spaces.
Privacy Fencing
Privacy fencing is designed to limit visibility and create more defined outdoor spaces. It is often used along property lines or around areas where separation and comfort matter most.
Straightforward Service From Start to Finish
Why Choose Eagle Fence?
Choosing a fence company is about more than materials and pricing. It is about experience, reliability, and knowing the job will be done right. Eagle Fence has served Southwest Florida since 1987, earning the trust of homeowners and businesses through quality workmanship and dependable service.
Proven Experience
With thousands of completed projects in SWFL, our work reflects consistency and proven results.
Reliable Service
Each fence is installed with care, precision, and attention to long term performance.
Peace Of Mind
We stand behind our work, delivering fencing you can rely on long after installation is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maintenance-assisted means the HOA handles lawn mowing, edging, landscape maintenance, and irrigation across the community, but homeowners remain responsible for exterior home care, pools, and interior systems. For fencing, the key implication is that HOA crews need continued access to the maintained landscaping on your property. Gate placement, locking hardware, and the overall fence layout need to accommodate that ongoing access so the arrangement works without creating maintenance conflicts. Eagle Fence accounts for this on every Shellstone project.
It does affect the conversation. In non-gated communities, street-facing fencing is subject to HOA review and often faces more restrictions than fencing along rear or side lot lines, since the community’s open character is more visible and dependent on consistent standards along public-facing exposures. Eagle Fence reviews the applicable HOA guidelines for front and street-adjacent fencing before recommending any approach for those areas.
Yes. Lots with Lake Merganser frontage throughout the Waterside District commonly carry HOA restrictions limiting fence type, height, and placement along water-facing exposures to protect views and preserve the open lakefront character of the community. Eagle Fence identifies those restrictions as part of the standard lot review before making any recommendations for lake-adjacent homesites.
The home series and builder tier affect the conversation from an aesthetic standpoint more than a technical one. Lee Wetherington homesites are typically the luxury tier properties with lakefront or preserve views and custom home packages over $1.5 million, where the fencing conversation tends to be more deliberate around materials, gate design, and compatibility with a higher-end home. Homes by Towne properties across the Clipper and Catamaran series have their own lot configurations and HOA considerations. Eagle Fence tailors the approach to the specific property regardless of which tier.
It matters aesthetically and can influence what the HOA considers appropriate for the community’s visual consistency. Coastal and West Indies homes tend to complement aluminum well, particularly open picket styles that reinforce the airy, light feel of those architectural traditions. Modern Mediterranean homes can work well with more structured or ornamental aluminum designs. Craftsman and Modern Farmhouse styles often pair naturally with wood or board-and-batten vinyl. Eagle Fence considers the architectural character of the home alongside HOA standards when recommending materials.
Yes. Shellstone sits within Sarasota County jurisdiction, and most fence installations here require a permit depending on height and scope. Eagle Fence handles the Sarasota County permitting process as a standard part of our service so homeowners do not need to coordinate with the county directly.
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