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Southwest Florida luxury home builder Neal Signature Homes has broken ground in EVERLY, a gated neighborhood of single-family homes with private amenities in the master planned community of Wellen Park, located along West Villages Parkway and Manasota Beach Road.

Neal Signature Homes is building two models that will illustrate its eight available floor plans for the community. These newly designed models will showcase fresh concepts in Florida living. With more than 3,000 square feet of air-conditioned living space in each, the two model homes will feature multiple en suite bedrooms, expansive living spaces and enhanced outdoor living. One model will include an optional casita, showing how this flexible additional space can be for multi-general family living, a live-in nanny or accommodate guests. Both models will be professionally decorated, reflecting modern lifestyles and options for working from home and multigeneration living.

The Ravenna model will feature natural tones with pops of coral, and the Palm Bay model will have a modern farmhouse look accented with shades of green. Both models are expected to be completed by the end of March 2024, but homesites are available for purchase now.

Ranging from 2,562 to 4,214 square feet, Neal Signature Homes’ floor plans at EVERLY will be bright, airy and spacious with an abundance of natural light and the builder’s characteristic blend of indoor and outdoor living. Customizable options will allow homeowners to personalize their homes. Homesites will span 75-feet or 85-feet with select lots fronting along a 50-acre lake for prime sunset views.

EVERLY is Wellen Park’s first luxury and custom home neighborhood, as well as its first multi-homebuilder neighborhood. “We’re excited to have EVERLY feature luxury homes by the area’s top builders, including Neal Signature Homes,” said Rick Severance, president of Wellen Park. “EVERLY offers a truly outstanding social lifestyle with a waterfront vibe and exceptional lakefront amenities.”

Luxury living in EVERLY is complemented by extensive amenities, offering unique gathering areas for socializing and relaxing inside and out. The clubhouse and separate state-of-the-art fitness center enhance an active friendly lifestyle and feature modern farmhouse architecture - with a covered poolside veranda and steep sloping roofs adding to the openness of inside spaces, including a social hall with a kitchen and reception area. The outdoor area features a relaxing dining area with a fire pit to enjoy with neighbors. Additional amenities include a resort pool and spa with private cabanas, beach area, pickleball courts, a chip-and-putt golf facility, and more.

Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will enjoy access to the future Oakheart Nature Trail, which will wind alongside EVERLY’s featured 50-acre lake.

Wellen Park is one of the best-selling communities in the nation, according to national real estate consulting firms RCLCO and John Burns. According to Wellen Park vice president of marketing Christine Masney, “There is something for everyone in Wellen Park. From shopping and dining to Cool Today Park where the Atlanta Braves train, to golf, to arts and culture - it’s easy to find what moves you. We’re also close to four major airports and highly rated healthcare facilities.”

EVERLY is located near the brand-new College Preparatory Academy, which is currently under construction and accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. The EVERLY neighborhood is also walkable to the future Sarasota County School District high school and K-8 school site delivering Fall 2025.

“We look forward to having our models available for people to tour in this truly impressive luxury neighborhood within Wellen Park,” said Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Signature Homes and Neal Communities.

“We’re already selling homesites - this area has already garnered a lot of interest. It’s going to be a really special place to live,” said Carlos Puente, president of Neal Signature Homes.

Learn more about Neal Signature Homes in EVERLY at Wellen Park by joining the Signature VIP list at www.nealsignaturehomes.com/everly.

Southwest Florida luxury home builder Neal Signature Homes has officially opened its model in The Alcove, a small enclave of 47 luxurious lakefront homes within Waterside at Lakewood Ranch. The five available floor plans for The Alcove range from 2,426 to 3,334 square feet and from the $800s to $1+ million and offer an exciting waterfront lifestyle around Blue Heron Lake. The community includes a kayak launch area and an extension of the Waterside Trail System, 150 miles of walking paths and trails that extend throughout the larger community.

The Alcove offers spacious, lakefront private homesites that are close to Waterside’s marina and water taxi services as well as the new Waterside Park that features a splash park, volleyball courts and an event lawn.

Located in the southernmost area of Lakewood Ranch, south of University Parkway and east of I-75, Waterside includes seven pristine lakes and 20 miles of shoreline. When completed, nine neighborhoods will be part of the unique lakeside community. Waterside Place includes many options for dining, shopping, entertainment, wellness and recreation. It also hosts a very popular Farmer’s Market every Sunday and community activities such as movies in the park and cornhole and bocce ball tournaments.

“There’s a real sense of community here,” said Carlos Puente, president of Neal Signature Homes. “Lakewood Ranch is the #1 community in the U.S. for families of all ages, and Waterside has taken the lakeside lifestyle to another level. For those looking for a prestigious enclave of luxury residences that’s still close to everything Waterside Place has to offer, The Alcove will be the perfect place to call home.”

Neal Signature Homes began selling in The Alcove on May 13, and 10 homes have already sold. The five exclusively designed floor plans include the Montecito 2, Portofino, Carlotta 2 and Veneto 2 plans, which range from 2,426 square feet to 2,646 square feet with up to four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The Capri floor plan is 3,334 square feet with up to five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Customized options allow buyers to personalize their home for their lifestyle.

“We are happy to announce the opening of The Alcove, our new neighborhood in Waterside. We love this new area of Lakewood Ranch and are proud to offer such a stunning selection of lakefront homesites,” said Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Signature Homes and Neal Communities.”

Learn more about Neal Signature Homes in The Alcove at Waterside by joining the Signature VIP list at https://nsh.peakseven.ai/the-alcove-at-waterside/.

Southwest Florida luxury home builder Neal Signature Homes has officially opened its model in St. Lucia, a small enclave within Boca Royale Golf & Country Club. The larger community is a 1,000-acre gated, master-planned neighborhood graced with pristine lakes and lush nature preserves and featuring an impeccable landscape of oaks and tropical palm trees. It offers a country club lifestyle including a Georgian-style clubhouse with an on-site activities director, casual and fine dining, a resort-style pool and spa, two dog parks, a state-of-the-art fitness room and 6 Har-Tru tennis courts and pickleball, bocce ball and croquet courts. For golf lovers, there is also an 18-hole golf course, driving range and putting green.

The new section includes 26 single-family homesites on Nicklaus Court with six of those already sold. The four exclusively designed floor plans include the Newport, Pebble Beach and Oceanside plans, which range from 2,726 square feet to 3,053 square feet with up to four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The Pacific Grove floor plan is 3,209 square feet with up to five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Customized options allow buyers to personalize their home for their lifestyle.

“St. Lucia brings upscale, luxury homes to Boca Royale,” said Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Signature Homes and Neal Communities. “It’s an exciting opportunity for existing Boca Royale residents to move up within a community they love, or for those looking for a golf course or waterfront lifestyle to move into this desirable community.”

Located on Englewood Road, Boca Royale Golf & Country Club is close to area beaches, saltwater fishing and boating. Englewood’s downtown Dearborn Street offers shops and dining. The community is close to Wellen Park and Downtown Wellen, which includes 175 lakefront acres of dining, shopping and entertainment. It’s also a short drive to CoolToday Park, home of the Atlanta Braves spring training facility and stadium.

“St. Lucia offers residents the best in Florida luxury living,” said Carlos Puente, president of Neal Signature Homes. “The location and amenities are exceptional, and it’s a perfect setting to build your dream home.”

Learn more about Neal Signature Homes in St. Lucia at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club by joining the Signature VIP list at https://nsh.peakseven.ai/st-lucia-at-boca-royale-golf-country-club/.

As you may have found, the housing market is going through an unprecedented time. You want to select a home that’s meant for you, but it can be challenging to know how to navigate your search.

What about purchasing a new construction home? Many people assume it’s the more expensive option, but in fact, The New York Times listed Florida among the 18 states where building a new home is more cost-efficient. The report states that future homeowners save $76,000 when buying a new construction home in Florida. With the amount saved, homebuyers can expand their personal budget, providing an exciting opportunity to add in any preferred customizations and selections that turn their vision of a luxury dream home into reality.

Another factor is ownership cost. With an existing home, there are often unseen renovation costs. Homes may be dated or require upgrades like new roofs, HVAC systems or appliances to live comfortably. These costs have reached an all-time high with the scarcity of materials, meaning you’ll pay more to equip a home with modern amenities. When you build a new construction home, you won’t fall victim to these unseen costs. New homes have these features built into the floorplan, so you won’t need to pay more and postpone the enjoyment of your new space.

As one of Southwest Florida’s premier homebuilders, Neal Signature Homes creates luxury homes matching homeowners’ needs and personal budgets. Our dedicated team is proud to offer a variety of gorgeous floorplans in neighborhoods that allow you to experience The Luxury of Living Well. Contact us if you are ready to build your dream home.

Lakewood Ranch-based home builder Neal Signature Homes has broken ground on The Alcove at Waterside, a new neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside Village. It is planned to open in early 2023.

This 33-acre property will include 47 home sites in close proximity to shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues, as well as Waterside’s marina and water taxi services.

The Alcove at Waterside will feature lakeside homes with elegant floor plans inspired by British West Indies and coastal architecture with a range of options for customization. Spacious, private homesites will have expansive water views of Blue Heron Lake from any angle. The five floor plans available in the community will range from 2,393 to 3,156 square feet.

Well-situated near the new Waterside Park, The Alcove will provide residents with easy access to a splash park, trails, volleyball courts, an event lawn, and boardwalk, as well as Waterside’s town center, Waterside Place.

“We are excited to have broken ground on this luxurious new Neal Signature Homes neighborhood within the desirable Waterside Village in Lakewood Ranch,” said Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Signature Homes and Neal Communities. “We look forward to having homes available in The Alcove early next year.”

Lakewood Ranch is the best-selling master-planned community for all ages in the United States, according to national real estate consulting firms RCLCO and John Burns. For 2021, The Ranch saw 2,574 new home sales, an increase of 20% over last year’s numbers. For the past four years, it’s been the best-selling multi-generational master-planned community in the country.

Learn more about The Alcove at Waterside by joining the Signature VIP list.

Neal Signature Homes recently celebrated a milestone by selling its last new construction home in Country Club East.

Located in the Prestbury neighborhood of Country Club East in the master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch, the final home sold was Neal Signature Homes’ Santa Cruz floor plan, a one-story plan that offers 2,935 square feet of living space.

Country Club East opened in 2008, with Neal Signature Homes serving as one of seven builders in the community. Neal Signature Homes has built on homesites within multiple neighborhoods at Country Club East, building a total of 309 homes at the community. (Neal Communities has also built another 231 homes at Country Club East in addition to the homes built by Neal Signature Homes.)

Lakewood Ranch is the best-selling master-planned community in the United States, according to national real estate consulting firm RCLCO’s 2021 mid-year survey. In the first half of 2021, Lakewood Ranch saw 1,535 new home sales, an increase of 83% over last year’s numbers.

This is the first time that Lakewood Ranch has been ranked number-one overall by RCLCO. For the past three years, it’s been the best-selling multi-generational master-planned community in the country.

The Alcove at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch will soon be Neal Signature Homes’ next venture. Located in Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside Village, this well-situated neighborhood will provide residents with easy access to shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues. Neal Signature Homes recently closed on the land for the new neighborhood, which is planned to open in early 2023.

This Neal Signature community of lakeside homes will feature elegant floor plans inspired by British West Indies and coastal architecture that offer homebuyers a range of options for customization in the designs. Spacious, private homesites will enjoy magnificent water views from any angle.

The Alcove at Waterside will be conveniently located near the new Waterside Park, featuring a splash park, trails, volleyball courts, event lawn and boardwalk offering gorgeous lakefront views. Residents will also have easy access to Waterside’s town center and the future Players Centre for Performing Arts campus.

“This is an exciting new neighborhood for Neal Signature Homes within the desirable Waterside Village in Lakewood Ranch,” said Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Signature Homes and Neal Communities. “We look forward to sharing more details about The Alcove at Waterside soon.”

With their 50th anniversary approaching, Don and Charlotte Malko knew they wanted to do something special to celebrate. Going on a cruise or travels abroad didn’t seem worthwhile, as they wanted to mark this milestone with something that would last beyond a few days or weeks. The couple wanted to celebrate with a new home. That’s when they decided to visit Neal Signature Homes at Country Club East. A custom-designed home would not only be a gift to celebrate their golden anniversary, but it would also mark the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Their journey with Neal Communities began when Don and Charlotte first moved to Florida and were searching for a homebuilder. The pair actively participated in many Parade of Homes and open house events; Charlotte even kept a book of newspaper clippings to help them narrow down the right builder. They followed Neal Communities closely, and were ultimately impressed with the beauty of the communities they visited, and the reputation of Pat Neal and his associates.

“We toured every development, going on every Tour of Homes,” Don said, “and we found ourselves comparing every model home to Charlene Neal’s work. Neal Communities always had the best offerings, and Pat Neal’s professionalism and integrity was found throughout everyone he employs. It made our decision an easy one.”

They eventually purchased a home with Neal Communities in the Siena neighborhood of The Country Club. Shortly after move-in, they purchased their second Neal Communities home, this time in Central Park, where their daughter would live.

Excited with all the possibilities of a new home, including new appliances, a new roof and flooring, and the ability to apply all of their creative enthusiasm at the design center, Don and Charlotte knew they wanted to build with Neal again. A month before their 50th anniversary, they walked into the Neal Signature Homes sales center in Country Club East with their hearts set on a new house from the homebuilder that started it all.

Don is a retired educator, having taught art history and art education for over 33 years. Today, he continues to paint, with oil on canvas, specializing in aviation art. For the past 15 years, Don has been the editor and publisher of AeroBrush, a magazine that focuses on aviation art enthusiasts.

Using oil paints at home, however, comes with challenges. The smell of turpentine along with the possibility of drips limits his ability to paint without restrictions. That’s why the recently opened Carlotta model home caught his attention. With two separate garages, Don saw the possibility of converting the carriage style garage into an art studio.

With the unique ability to provide semi-custom homes in a luxury market, the team at Neal Signature Homes quickly assembled to make Don and Charlotte’s home aspirations possible. Lois Reed, New Home Sales Associate, provided guidance on home site selection and plan options. Janet Ladwig, at the Design Gallery, walked them through all of the design possibilities.

“It’s like being a kid in the candy store,” Charlotte says. An HGTV enthusiast with a passion for home décor, Charlotte couldn’t stop smiling when talking about her new home. “I’m excited for everything,” she said. “I love to shop, but instead of filling my closet, I’m going to fill our new home.”

After 15 years in their Neal Communities home in Siena, they listed and sold the home in less than 30 days. “The appraisal of the home and what we received for it,” Charlotte said, “it’s just wonderful. The home kept its value over the years and we’re very happy with how it sold.”

Now the Malkos are happily looking forward to their new home, with expected completion in June 2020.

“We already live in vacation land,” said Don, “so we have fun every day. Now we’ll have our dream home in a place we love and we can’t wait.”