PHOTO GALLERY: Esplanade Groundbreaking Ceremony

Taylor Morrison employees gathered together for a groundbreaking ceremony for Esplanade’s new amenities center May 16.

With the help of future residents, Taylor Morrison employees broke ground on Esplanade’s new amenities center.

Lance and Kathy Granquist are Esplanade’s first residents.

Taylor Morrison West Florida division president Steve Kempton was eager to break ground on the new amenities center.

John Wiginton and his wife Gwyneth Paget, pictured with Taylor Morrison senior builder Fred Kunkle, bought a home in Esplanade.

Linda Johnston of Century 21 All Aces and Taylor Morrison sales consultant Rhonda Fleming-Hill

John Hill and Jerry Clevenger enjoyed catching up at the groundbreaking ceremony.

River Club resident Beth Myers and her 11-year-old daughter Lexi have family friends who are going to be moving to Esplanade.

Tony and Ramona Limon and Joyce Ballard recently purchased homes in Esplanade.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce assistant vice president of community development, Esplanade lifestyle director Amy Vleck and Manatee Chamber of Commerce membership development representative Lindsey Leech

Andy Sorensen and Maria Amundson both work for Taylor Morrison.