Neal Communities breaks ground on Villa Amalfi in Bradenton
Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, has broken ground on a new, gated community that will provide residents vacation-style living in the North Sarasota. Villa Amalfi, situated on 18 acres at the corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and Honore Avenue, will consist of 92 maintenance-included villas. A luxurious pool, spa and cabana are at the centerpiece of the community’s vacation lifestyle. Residents can choose between three villa plans, each with a Tuscan architectural style. Plans range in size from 1,400 to 1,500 square feet. The Crystal Sa
Read MoreNeal Communities notches 89 sales in November
With one month to go in its best year for sales on record, Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, sold 89 new homes in November bringing its year-to-date total to 992 homes. “The last quarter of 2015 is proving to be extremely positive for us,” said Michael Storey, president of the Lakewood Ranch-based new homebuilding firm. “With recognition as America’s top builder from Professional Builder and sales setting an all-time record, I could not be more proud of our entire team. We remain committed to providing the best customer service
Read MoreNeal Communities hosts 16th annual art contest at Laurel Nokomis Elementary School
Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, recently held its annual “My Favorite Home Art Contest” at Laurel Nokomis Elementary School in Nokomis, Fla., where the top five student finalists in each grade level attended along with their families, school officials and guest judges from around the community. This year marks Neal Communities’ 16th year hosting the My Favorite Home Art Contest, featuring a different community school each year in Manatee or Sarasota County. “This event is a company highlight every year,” said Leisa W
Read MoreNeal Communities dubbed Builder of the Year
Today, Professional Builder has named Neal Communities (NealCommunities.com), southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, the 49th builder to receive its esteemed 2015 Builder of the Year award. Each year, Professional Builder, North America’s leading business publication dedicated to the home building industry, presents this prestigious and sought-after award to only one builder whose innovative ideas and business results represent the best in home building. “Our consistent goal is to combine the discipline, efficiency, skill and processes of a publicly owned homebuilder with the
Read MoreProfessional Builder Magazine: 2015 Builder of the Year: Neal Communities
There was something about Neal Communities that elicited curiosity from competitors. Amid the doom and gloom inflicted by the worst recession to hit the construction industry since the Great Depression, Neal was succeeding and growing. The Lakewood Ranch, Fla., builder was not only busy selling homes, but co-founder and chairman Pat Neal was also amassing acres of land without piling up huge debt. While half of the state’s 2,500 home builders went out of business between 2007 and 2012 and many others were treading water in survival mode, Pat Neal, already a prominent builder around Bradenton
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