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.

Neal Communities breaks ground on resort-style amenity center

Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, recently broke ground on a new resort-style amenity center at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, a semi-private club in a 1,000-acre gated, master-planned Englewood community.

Last month, the homebuilder broke ground on the elegant new facility, which will mimic the architectural style of the homes throughout the community and will also incorporate an archetypical Bermuda-style flair.

Dubbed the Resort, the amenity center 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.

“I am confident that the soon-to-be opened Resort at the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club will not only be a terrific place to swim, take laps and relax but will also quickly become another socialization focal point in our rapidly growing community,” said Mark Sochar, vice president of special projects for Neal Communities.

Other community amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness facility and sports activities on site, including Bocce ball, croquet, tennis and an 18-hole golf course. The community also offers casual and fine dining and a wide range of social activities for resident and non-resident members.

About Neal Communities

Neal Communities 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 10,000 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. Members often relax while enjoying a light meal and drinks in the Members Room after golf or tennis. The 18-hole par 72 golf course includes a driving range, putting green, sand bunker, chipping/pitching area and Pro Shop.  The course offers a challenge for both amateurs and professionals alike.  With all of the activities available, this community is a prime example of the benefits and advantages of the active Florida lifestyle. Homes in this community range in size from 1,632 to over 3,262 square feet.

Neal family gifts generously to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County

Pat Neal, CEO and chairman of the board at Neal Communities, and his wife, Charlene Neal, recently gifted $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, an afterschool and summer program that offers hope and opportunity to every child in the community, especially those who need it most.

The longtime Lakewood Ranch-based builder and philanthropist made the substantial donation to the nonprofit’s Invest in Kids Campaign. The couple will be recognized with naming honors at a significant part of the new DeSoto Club campus. The Flex Sport Field will be dubbed the Patrick and Charlene Neal Field.

“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is extremely grateful to Pat and Charlene Neal for this very generous gift,” said Dawn Stanhope, president and CEO of the organization. “We are particularly pleased that this donation will underwrite the new “flex field” at the Club. Our sports programs have been a vital part of Boys & Girls Clubs’ initiatives and thanks to the Neal family, our members will have a great outdoor space to enjoy for many years to come.”

The Invest in Kids Campaign will rebuild the Clubs’ physically and functionally obsolete campus. The new campus will serve up to 600 kids, more than double the number currently served by the nonprofit, which provides life-changing impact and a safe and fun place for young people to learn, grow and build supportive relationships with caring adults.

“Charlene and I support the Boys & Girls Clubs for the growth and opportunities that the Clubs have given young people in our community during the nearly five decades that we have built here,” said Pat Neal. “We support not only the people but the mission, the importance and the results: young people who grow up and live their lives as capable contributing citizens in our community.”

Pat Neal founded Neal Communities in 1974, and since then, the award-winning homebuilder has created 70 successful communities and built over 11,000 homes throughout southwest Florida. Under his leadership, the company broke all previous sales records, ending the 2016 with 1,109 sales and 1,129 closings totaling over $430 million.

Charlene Neal is the vice president of design at Neal Communities and the president of Charlene Neal PureStyle, a full-service retail interior design company she founded in 2007. She oversees the design for all new communities and the styling and decor in the Neal Signature Homes’ and Neal Communities’ models.

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.

Strong start to 2017 for Neal Communities

The first month of 2017 marked a period of robust home sales for Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, which reported a total of 110 sales in January.

The company’s south division had a strong month with 30 sales, and Neal’s luxury homes division, Neal Signature Homes, was responsible for 11 sales.

The neighborhoods with the most sales in January were Grand Palm with 13 sales, the new community of Avalon with nine sales, Boca Royale Golf & Country Club and Milano with eight sales, and Silverleaf with seven sales.

“Our January sales represent a high bar and that sets the tone for the remainder of the year,” said Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities. “We’re looking forward to our new communities like Avalon continuing to be the top choice of home buyers in southwest Florida.”

Top-selling Grand Palm is a master-planned community in Venice, Fla. The community features interconnected walking trails, nature paths and a 39-acre lake with an island oasis. Grand Palm homeowners can choose between six of Neal Communities’ most popular and diverse home floor plan collections.

The 1,000-acre gated community of Boca Royale Golf & Country Club in Englewood, Fla., allows residents to experience the country club lifestyle with golf, tennis, fitness, dining and a myriad of social activities. Homebuyers here can choose from plans from Neal Communities and Neal Signature Homes, ranging from vacation villas to custom estates.

Also in Venice, the Milano community offers villas and single-family homes. Homeowners in this neighborhood can take advantage of a clubhouse, pool, spa, bocce ball courts, a pickleball court, a dog park and a variety of social activities.

Neal Communities’ Silverleaf neighborhood in Parrish, Fla., 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.

Avalon, a new development in Naples, Fla., is the company’s first condominium community. Situated on 17 acres with nearly six acres of natural preserve area and a large center lake, Avalon features 19 carriage home buildings with a coastal elevation and floor plans with options for a den and two-car garage.

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, representing a 13 percent increase in closings compared to 2015.

About Neal Communities

Neal Communities 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 10,000 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 donates to Emma E. Booker Elementary School

The area’s largest and most established private builder, Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), recently donated $1,000 to Emma E. Booker Elementary School as a business partner.

The generous donation will specifically support the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program. The PBS program is as an incentive-based rewards system that rewards students acting like positive role models.

“Emma E. Booker is so excited to have Neal Communities as a new business partner,” said Dedra Reed, an instructional coach at the school. “Our students benefit greatly from this program because they are motivated to earn Booker Bucks and excited to spend their money each week on something from the Tornado Take-Out Menu. Without this donation, we would not have been able to fill our cabinets with awesome stuff the kids want to earn! This makes a huge difference with our students.”

Students are identified by staff members modeling positive behaviors and are rewarded with a “Booker Buck.” The student will collect Booker Bucks throughout the week and spend them on a reward through the Tornado Take-Out ordering system. Their teacher will take the students’ orders, which are delivered on Fridays.

“The program gives students a chance to shine in front of their peers,” said Robin Williams, a behavioral specialist at the school. “Our students need positive attention, and our system gives them this opportunity. Business partners like Neal Communities make these types of programs possible in our school.”

Located at 2350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Sarasota, Emma E. Booker Elementary School opened in the fall of 1989. It is named for Emma E. Booker, an African-American educator who founded the first black school in Sarasota.

About Neal Communities

Neal Communities was named the Professional Builder national 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 10,000 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, visit www.NealCommunities.com.

Neal Communities celebrates Heart Month

The area’s largest and most established private builder, Neal Communities, and the firm’s luxury building division, Neal Signature Homes, are celebrating February by partnering with the American Heart Association on its Life is Why We Give campaign.

This year, as part of its philanthropic annual giving plan, the homebuilder chose to support the American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. The Life Is Why We Give campaign allows consumers to consider their reasons to live healthier, longer lives and to give in honor of those reasons.

Neal Communities and Neal Signature Homes will donate $100 to the local chapter of the American Heart Association for each new home sold throughout February. From Feb. 6 – 28, a Red Flag Sale will offer buyers an additional limited-time discount off the current price of move-in ready homes marked with a red flag.

“The American Heart Association’s mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke,” said Chad Loy, vice president of the Central Florida American Heart Association. “For over 90 years, the American Heart Association has led the fight against heart disease, and we are proud to be partnering with Neal Communities to build a healthier Florida.”

To kickoff the company-wide promotion for Heart Month, the Lakewood Ranch and Bonita Springs-based homebuilders’ employees wore red on Monday, Jan. 30 to launch the promotion.

“We are committed to healthy communities and giving back philanthropically to local organizations,” said Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities. “We are holding various promotions and events throughout February to support the nonprofit’s mission to improve overall health with healthy lifestyle choices.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year, equaling one in every four deaths. Eighty percent of those cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes, says the American Heart Association.

In addition, the activities directors at Neal Communities’ Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, Grand Palm, Indigo, and Milano will be holding heart-healthy activities, such as Tai Chi, yoga, pickleball, water aerobics, Zumba, Pilates and more, for its homeowners.

About Neal Communities

Neal Communities was named the Professional Builder national 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 10,000 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, visit www.NealCommunities.com.

About the American Heart Association

Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. To help prevent, treat and defeat these diseases — the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of Americans — the nonprofit funds innovative research, conducts lifesaving educational programs and advocates for stronger public health policies. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit www.heart.org.