Neal Communities sponsors 9th Annual Robinson Preserve runs

The area’s largest and most established private builder, Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), is the presenting sponsor at $5,000 for the 9^th Annual Robinson Preserve 5K and 10K on March 31, 2017.

This year, funds raised will benefit Manatee Counties Robinson Preserve for continuing management and improvement at the preserve and Feeding Empty Little Tummies, a nonprofit that founded a backpack program designed to meet the needs of Manatee County’s homeless children during the weekends.

The races, held at the 637-acre Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, showcase a scenic and authentic coastal Florida experience through the remarkable conservation property, with over 110 colorful directional signs and 18 course marshals.

“We are extremely grateful for Neal Communities’ commitment to the community and their sponsorship,” said Kim Bailey, executive director of Feeding Empty Little Tummies. “Manatee County is home to more than 1,800 homeless students. With donations like this from community leaders, we are able to meet the nutritional needs of many homeless students. Without local support, children go 65 hours without nutrition.”

There will be five race corrals based on a participant’s estimated finish time. Registration begins at 3 p.m. with the 5K and 10K beginning at 6:30 p.m. Runners are encouraged to arrive by 5:30 p.m. Following the runs, the Fit2Run after-party event will feature catered food, refreshments, live music and adult beverages. The award ceremony will start at 8 p.m. with crafted awards, including $1,250 in prize money distributed to top three male and female finishers in each race.

Tickets range from $10 to $40. Free parking is available at Neal Communities’ The Estuary on 9^th Avenue and 99^th Street. Participants can register at www.Active.com.

About Neal Communities

With over 40 years of building award-winning homes, Neal Communities has over 70 successful communities throughout southwest Florida. The Lakewood Ranch-based builder was named the Professional Builder 2015 “Builder of the Year” and was named one of 2012’s “America’s Best Builders” by BUILDER Magazine and voted the “2013 Best Residential Builder in Southwest Florida” in a readers’ poll sponsored by Gulfshore Business Magazine. The company is ranked No. 1 locally by Metrostudy and by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and ranked nationally among the top 50 builders by BUILDER Magazine.

To date, Neal has built over 11,000 homes in southwest Florida. As the area’s largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities is continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the home building and development business. Neal Signature Homes, Neal Land Ventures, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Neal Communities Funding, Fiducia Insurance and Allegiant Title Professionals all contribute to the firm’s continued, record-setting local success. The company’s honors and accolades include 44 Parade of Homes 2015 awards, 50 Aurora Awards, 5 Best in American Living Awards and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, please visit www.NealCommunities.com.

Neal Communities promotes two

Neal Communities, southwest Florida’s most experienced homebuilder, recently promoted Carl Allen to an area construction manager and Mark Dolan to a builder.

Allen joined Neal Communities as a builder in July 2013. With over 20 years of extensive construction knowledge, he previously worked for national builders in Florida and constructed large-scale military housing in Kansas.

Since joining the Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder, Allen has built and excelled in Neal Communities’ prominent communities, including Central Park, Milano and Grand Palm. Due to his success, Allen was promoted to a project manager in 2015 and continued to demonstrate his tenacity, leadership and dedication.

“We are pleased to recognize Carl and Mark with these well-deserved promotions,” said Josh Hoot, director of construction for Neal Communities. “Their proven contributions to the team have benefited the culture of Neal Communities as well as our customers. We wish them continued success in their new positions.”

Dolan joined the Neal Communities’ warranty team in September 2013, taking on a key role of lead warranty technician for the Lakewood Ranch-based builder’s most active communities. He brought over 15 years of experience in the construction industry to its team.

In this role, Dolan gained a thorough understanding of managing customer expectations, overseeing repairs and developing customer service techniques, which led to his transition to an assistant builder position in 2015. After several months training, Dolan took on additional construction-related activities and successfully completed several homes for customers.

Currently, Neal Communities employs 264. In 2016, the homebuilder added 97 new staff members to its team.

About Neal Communities

With over 40 years of building award-winning homes, Neal Communities has over 70 successful communities throughout southwest Florida. The Lakewood Ranch-based builder was named the Professional Builder 2015 “Builder of the Year” and was named one of 2012’s “America’s Best Builders” by BUILDER Magazine and voted the “2013 Best Residential Builder in Southwest Florida” in a readers’ poll sponsored by Gulfshore Business Magazine. The company is ranked No. 1 locally by Metrostudy and by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and ranked nationally among the top 50 builders by BUILDER Magazine.

To date, Neal has built over 11,000 homes in southwest Florida. As the area’s largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities is continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the home building and development business. Neal Signature Homes, Neal Land Ventures, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Neal Communities Funding, Fiducia Insurance and Allegiant Title Professionals all contribute to the firm’s continued, record-setting local success. The company’s honors and accolades include 44 Parade of Homes 2015 awards, 50 Aurora Awards, 5 Best in American Living Awards and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, please visit www.NealCommunities.com.

Neal Communities earns three Parade of Homes awards

The area’s largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), recently received three awards from the local 2017 Parade of Homes.

The homebuilder’s Bright Meadow model in Daniels Place and White Star model in Coconut Cove each won a Superior Home Award from the 31^st annual Lee Building Industry Association’s Parade of Homes.

Neal Communities’ Kendal model in Avalon of Naples earned the Merit Award in the under $300,000 category from the Collier Building Industry Association’s Parade of Homes.

Featuring model homes by some of southwest Florida’s premier builders, the 2017 Parade of Homes offered residents and visitors opportunity to explore a variety of exquisite homes in exclusive neighborhoods.

“We are proud to receive these honors from the Parade of Homes,” said Southwest Florida Regional President Michael Greenberg. “Neal Communities always strives to craft the highest quality homes and create a consistent and pleasant customer experience, which our homebuyers have come to expect from us.”

Located in the highly desirable Daniels Parkway location, the 2,288-square-foot Bright Meadow boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a one-car garage. The one-story plan has a large kitchen with breakfast nook and an open family room.

Coastal-themed Coconut Cove is conveniently located south Fort Myers. The one-story White Star plan features 2,064 square feet with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a two-car garage.

The 1,467-square-foot Kendal model, located in the newly opened Avalon of Naples, offers two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one-car garage, open family room and a large kitchen with breakfast nook.

About Neal Communities

With over 40 years of building award-winning homes, Neal Communities has over 70 successful communities throughout southwest Florida. The Lakewood Ranch-based builder was named the Professional Builder 2015 “Builder of the Year” and was named one of 2012’s “America’s Best Builders” by BUILDER Magazine and voted the “2013 Best Residential Builder in Southwest Florida” in a readers’ poll sponsored by Gulfshore Business Magazine. The company is ranked No. 1 locally by Metrostudy and by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and ranked nationally among the top 50 builders by BUILDER Magazine.

To date, Neal has built over 11,000 homes in southwest Florida. As the area’s largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities is continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the home building and development business. Neal Signature Homes, Neal Land Ventures, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Neal Communities Funding, Fiducia Insurance and Allegiant Title Professionals all contribute to the firm’s continued, record-setting local success. The company’s honors and accolades include 44 Parade of Homes 2015 awards, 50 Aurora Awards, 5 Best in American Living Awards and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, please visit www.NealCommunities.com.

Neal Communities recognizes top sales associates and Realtors with awards ceremony

The area’s largest and most established private builder, Neal Communities, and its firm’s luxury building division, Neal Signature Homes, recently recognized Realtors and the homebuilder’s top sales associates through its second annual Realtor Rewards appreciation dinner.

Held Thursday, March 9, the awards ceremony recognized individuals for their dedication and sales volume.

For Neal Communities, James Archibald took home the Highest Dollar Volume and Highest Units Sold awards. Barbara Price was honored as the Rookie of the Year, and Jackie Polino won Online Sales Consultant of the Year.

Dawn Merrill received the Highest Dollar Volume and Highest Units Sold honors, and JC Godfrey was named the Rookie of the Year for Neal Signature Homes.

“We are so proud of our strong team and community partners,” said Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities. “Our team consists of the best in the business, and we want to applaud them for their hard work and sales efforts. They can’t do it alone, however, and we are thankful for those who support and believe in the Neal Communities and Neal Signature Homes experience.”

In the individual Realtor category, Bill Aderman with Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty won the Neal Communities’ Highest Dollar Volume, with over $2 million in closed homes, while Heidi Cox with Michael Saunders & Company earned the Highest Dollar Volume, with more than $1.7 million in closed homes Neal Signature Homes.

Michael Saunders & Company’s Lakewood Ranch office received the Highest Dollar Volume with 14 homes closed at over $4.8 million for Neal Communities. The company’s Main Street office took the top spot in Highest Dollar Volume with three closed homes, totaling more than $2 million for Neal Signature Homes.

About Neal Communities

With over 40 years of building award-winning homes, Neal Communities has over 70 successful communities throughout southwest Florida. The Lakewood Ranch-based builder was named the Professional Builder 2015 “Builder of the Year” and was named one of 2012’s “America’s Best Builders” by BUILDER Magazine and voted the “2013 Best Residential Builder in Southwest Florida” in a readers’ poll sponsored by Gulfshore Business Magazine. The company is ranked No. 1 locally by Metrostudy and by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and ranked nationally among the top 50 builders by BUILDER Magazine.

To date, Neal has built over 11,000 homes in southwest Florida. As the area’s largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities is continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the home building and development business. Neal Signature Homes, Neal Land Ventures, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Neal Communities Funding, Fiducia Insurance and Allegiant Title Professionals all contribute to the firm’s continued, record-setting local success. The company’s honors and accolades include 44 Parade of Homes 2015 awards, 50 Aurora Awards, 5 Best in American Living Awards and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, please visit www.NealCommunities.com.

Neal notches 100 sales in February

Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, recorded 100 sales in February, continuing a second solid month for the start of 2017. The builder’s two-month total equals 210 sales, a more than 10 percent increase from 2016.

Neal South, the company’s division covering Lee and Collier Counties, marked 20 sales last month and recently opened Avalon, a new condominium community in Naples.

“With a national focus on tax cuts, infrastructure spending and deregulation, we continue to see a positive real estate market here in southwest Florida,” said Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities. “Furthermore, the continued favorable lending environment coupled with the possibility of impending interest rate hikes make this the perfect time to buy a new home. Our quality inventory with feature move-in ready homes and the option to build a new home from the ground up give buyers plenty of options with Neal Communities.”

Notable neighborhoods with robust sales in February included Milano in Venice with 14 sales and Silverleaf in Parrish with 13 sales. Silverleaf offers 18 home plan options and a variety of amenities, including a recreation center, pool, spa, playground, picnic area, basketball court, two dog parks, walking trails and a nature boardwalk.

Grand Palm, the builder’s master-planned community in Venice, continues to be a popular neighborhood with 13 sales last month. The community features interconnected walking trails, nature paths and a 39-acre lake with an island oasis.

The 1,000-acre gated community of Boca Royale Golf & Country Club in Englewood, is about to unveil five new models this month and reported eight sales in February.

Neal Communities is almost sold out in several communities, including Central Park in Lakewood Ranch with just three move-in ready homes available, Windwood in North Venice with only five homes remaining and Woodbrook in Sarasota with just four opportunities for buyers.

In 2016, Neal Communities broke all of the company’s previous sales records, ending the year with 1,109 sales and 1,129 closings, totaling over $430 million in communities from Hillsborough to Collier Counties and representing a 13 percent increase in closings compared to 2015.

About Neal Communities

With over 40 years of building award-winning homes, Neal Communities has over 70 successful communities throughout southwest Florida. The Lakewood Ranch-based builder was named the Professional Builder 2015 “Builder of the Year” and was named one of 2012’s “America’s Best Builders” by BUILDER Magazine and voted the “2013 Best Residential Builder in Southwest Florida” in a readers’ poll sponsored by Gulfshore Business Magazine. The company is ranked No. 1 locally by Metrostudy and by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and ranked nationally among the top 50 builders by BUILDER Magazine.

To date, Neal has built over 11,000 homes in southwest Florida. As the area’s largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities is continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the home building and development business. Neal Signature Homes, Neal Land Ventures, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Neal Communities Funding, Fiducia Insurance and Allegiant Title Professionals all contribute to the firm’s continued, record-setting local success. The company’s honors and accolades include 44 Parade of Homes 2015 awards, 50 Aurora Awards, 5 Best in American Living Awards and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, please visit www.NealCommunities.com.

Models open at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), the area’s largest and most established private builder, opens five new models on Saturday, March 18 at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, a semi-private club in a 1,000-acre gated, master-planned community in Englewood.

The new Tuscan and Mediterranean inspired models include three single-family home and two Spanish-style villa designs. The recently introduced floor plans include the Endless Summer 3, Fresh Spring and Sanibel, and the Sandcastle and Tidewinds villas.

Homes in Boca Royale Golf & Country Club range from 1,632 to 3,346 square feet. The Endless Summer features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a den at 2,181 square feet. The Fresh Spring offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage with 1,812 square feet. At 2,453 square feet, the Sanibel is the largest new model with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a three-car garage and a den.

“We are excited to introduce this new model lineup with enviable, spacious designs at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club,” said Mark Sochar, vice president of special projects for Neal Communities. “These floor plans capture the Florida lifestyle, and soon, residents can also enjoy the new resort-style pool. Every aspect of this community further enhances its one-of-a-kind appeal and beauty.”

The larger villa designs range from 1,632 to 1,842 square feet. The Sandcastle features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a den. Tidewinds offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage with a den.

The homebuilder recently broke ground on a new resort-style amenity center for the community. The elegant new facility, dubbed the Resort, will include a 2,283-square-foot clubhouse with restroom facilities, clubroom and café, which will feature a full-service kitchen with a freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, pantry, oven and sink for its residents to use. A luxurious spa and 3,302-square-foot pool area will offer a lounge area with chairs and tables and a shaded tiki hut.

The Boca Royale Golf & Country Club’s community boasts mature landscaping, with lakes and nature preserves, towering oaks, cypress and palms. Homeowners have access to an elegant clubhouse with casual and fine dining, an 18-hole 72-par golf course and a state-of-the-art fitness facility with sports activities on site, including Bocce ball, croquet and tennis courts. The community’s homes start from the mid $200,000s.

Sales are currently underway for the plans. For more information, visit the sales center at 1 Golf View Dr. in Englewood or call 941-474-0476.

About Neal Communities

With over 40 years of building award-winning homes, Neal Communities has over 70 successful communities throughout southwest Florida. The Lakewood Ranch-based builder was named the Professional Builder 2015 “Builder of the Year” and was named one of 2012’s “America’s Best Builders” by BUILDER Magazine and voted the “2013 Best Residential Builder in Southwest Florida” in a readers’ poll sponsored by Gulfshore Business Magazine. The company is ranked No. 1 locally by Metrostudy and by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and ranked nationally among the top 50 builders by BUILDER Magazine.

To date, Neal has built over 11,000 homes in southwest Florida. As the area’s largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities is continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the home building and development business. Neal Signature Homes, Neal Land Ventures, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Neal Communities Funding, Fiducia Insurance and Allegiant Title Professionals all contribute to the firm’s continued, record-setting local success. The company’s honors and accolades include 44 Parade of Homes 2015 awards, 50 Aurora Awards, 5 Best in American Living Awards and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, please visit www.NealCommunities.com.

About Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

Located in south Sarasota County, near world-class and secluded beaches, Boca Royale Golf & Country Club is nestled within a private, gated community of beautiful homes, pristine lakes and nature preserves. A semi-private golf facility, Boca Royale offers single and family golf, tennis, fitness and social memberships and a full range of social activities. The elegant Georgian clubhouse provides spectacular views of the manicured golf course and a full range of dining options – from fine dining in our Fairway Dining Room to casual dining in the 19th hole. The 18-hole par-72 golf course includes a driving range, putting green, sand bunker, chipping and pitching area and Pro Shop.

Neal Communities debuts new floor plans at Daniels Place

The area’s largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), recently introduced two new floor plans at Daniels Place, a master-planned community in Fort Myers with 85 single-family homes.

The new floor plans offer homebuyers endless possibilities with the flexibility of adding a second story. The Silver Mist 3, which is a popular floor plan in many of the builder’s other communities, is the most recent addition to Daniels Place. With 2,912 square feet of living space, the new design features four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and a three-car garage. The Silver Mist 3 also has separate dining room and office areas as well as a covered lanai.

The community’s other latest addition, the Sea Star, now offers a bonus room option, which takes the community’s original plan and incorporates a second story. With a variety of options available for the additional space, potential homebuyers can choose from a bonus room with a bathroom, a second master suite or a guest bedroom with a loft and jack and jill bathroom.

The 2,379-square-foot Sea Star offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a three-car garage. Similar to the Silver Mist 3, the Sea Star also has separate dining room and den spaces as well as a covered lanai.

Located in the highly desirable Daniels Parkway location, homes in the community feature views of an 8.4-acre natural preserve area and a 2.71-acre lake. Homes start from the high $200,000s, and the residents of Daniels Place are not required to pay Community Development District fees and lawn maintenance is included. The neighborhood is a short drive to some of southwest Florida’s finest beaches, shopping and dining.

For more information, visit the sales center at 8251 Wildlife Preserve Lane in Fort Myers or call 239-220-1743.

About Neal Communities

With over 40 years of building award-winning homes, Neal Communities has over 70 successful communities throughout southwest Florida. The Lakewood Ranch-based builder was named the Professional Builder 2015 “Builder of the Year” and was named one of 2012’s “America’s Best Builders” by BUILDER Magazine and voted the “2013 Best Residential Builder in Southwest Florida” in a readers’ poll sponsored by Gulfshore Business Magazine. The company is ranked No. 1 locally by Metrostudy and by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and ranked nationally among the top 50 builders by BUILDER Magazine.

To date, Neal has built over 11,000 homes in southwest Florida. As the area’s largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities is continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the home building and development business. Neal Signature Homes, Neal Land Ventures, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Neal Communities Funding, Fiducia Insurance and Allegiant Title Professionals all contribute to the firm’s continued, record-setting local success. The company’s honors and accolades include 44 Parade of Homes 2015 awards, 50 Aurora Awards, 5 Best in American Living Awards and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, please visit www.NealCommunities.com.

About Daniels Place

Located in Fort Myers, minutes away from world-class shopping, dining and beaches, as well as Jet Blue Park and Century Link Stadium, Daniels Place is a private, gated community of beautiful Mediterranean and French Country style homes. The community comprises 85 single-family homes, ranging from 1,870 to 2,912 square feet, as well as an 8.4-acre natural preserve area and a 2.71-acre lake.