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  • Get To Know Our Staff: Christina Potts

    Get To Know Our Staff: Christina Potts

    Going the extra mile in the journey – this is the mission statement Christina lives by in her role at Neal. As a Sales Associate, she knows that many of her customers might be first-time homebuyers, starting to chart their course through the waters of homeownership. Christina enjoys supporting her customers by being their cheerleader and navigator, reminding them to celebrate each homebuilding milestone.

    “I’m a people person. Everyone’s at different places in their lives with homeownership and I love being part of that journey,” she says. “My favorite part of the job is seeing the moments when my customers find joy in the community they’ve chosen to live in.”

    What’s Christina’s favorite floorplan? She is a huge fan of the Sea Mist, particularly drawn to the L-shaped lanai that offers plenty of space for outdoor relaxation. As a passionate cook who loves creating new dishes, she also loves this model’s large gourmet kitchen, which gives plenty of space for cooking up some five-star cuisine.

    In her off-time, Christina loves being outside with her husband and two energetic Australian Shepherds, playing a game of frisbee or going on runs. She also enjoys taking advantage of the Florida lifestyle, ranging from unwinding at the beach to trying new restaurants!

    Learn more about how Christina and our team can help you find your dream home by making an appointment to visit one of our beautiful communities.

  • A MESSAGE ON INDUSTRY SHORTAGES FROM NEAL COMMUNITIES

    At Neal Communities, customer satisfaction is our ongoing goal.

    As you will inevitably find during your search for the right new home, the housing market is experiencing an unprecedented level of supply chain and labor constraints. From windows, to trusses, to appliances, almost every component utilized in the construction of a new home has been affected. Even more, the availability of experienced labor has also become a challenge.

    While these challenges are industry-wide, and in some cases global, we are still working hard to continue to build quality homes in a reasonable timeframe. Nonetheless, much like in other sectors such as automotive, consumer electronics and retail, we expect to continue to face these global supply chain headwinds for a while longer.

    At this time, you will find that various communities have limited availability of both homes and homesites and are experiencing sudden price increases. These circumstances are a product of the market we are in, which is currently driven by rising costs, reduced building capacity, scarcity of various materials and record consumer demand. In order to continue building homes for our buyers and maintain the quality and value that Neal has prided itself on, we must manage the process closely through these measures. As we continue navigating supply issues, we’ll be exclusively offering inventory homes.  Currently under construction, these homes are already in progress and help ensure that we can build your home in a timely manner with the level of quality you have come to expect from Neal Communities. 

    What will we do for you?
    Our dedicated team of experts is here to ensure that the home-buying and home-building experience is as pleasant and transparent as possible. Keeping you updated on home purchase availability, financing, and construction progress is our utmost priority as you embark on this journey.

  • Neal Communities opens Heritage Preserve neighborhood at Verandah

    Neal Communities opens Heritage Preserve neighborhood at Verandah

    Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, announces the opening of the Heritage Preserve neighborhood at Verandah, a 1,456-acre gated, golf course community in Fort Myers.

    The last new neighborhood being built in Verandah, Heritage Preserve offers exquisite homesites, with every single one featuring a lake, golf course or preserve view. The neighborhood’s exceptional land plan means that there is something for everyone.

    “Heritage Preserve is a truly special neighborhood within Verandah,” said Tim Oak, president, south region for Neal Communities. “Buyers will find incredible homesites here that are well-situated for maximizing the Southwest Florida lifestyle.”

    Available floor plans will include the most popular model types in Neal Communities’ Celebration Series, which offers homes ranging from 1,812 to 2,332 square feet. The various single-family home options provide three or four bedrooms, two to three baths and two- or three-car garages.

    Verandah is located on the banks of the Orange River in Fort Myers and will feature 1,400 homes at completion. With two-thirds of the community dedicated as open space, Verandah offers a unique blend of world-class lifestyle amenities, including a resort-style pool, an updated state-of-the-art fitness center with a dedicated spin room, a dog park, playground facilities, kayak launch access and tennis and bocce ball courts. Dedicated fitness and lifestyle directors create monthly activity calendars filled with outings, classes, community events and social gatherings for residents.

    The community also offers residents an optional golf membership to two award-winning, 18-hole, private championship golf courses: Old Orange, designed by Bob Cupp, and Whispering Oak, a Jack Nicklaus II–designed course that was named one of the top-five private courses in the country by Golf Inc. The course also features a pro shop, driving range and dining.

    Situated two miles from Interstate 75 on Verandah Boulevard off State Road 80, Verandah is conveniently located near the Southwest Florida International Airport, the historic Fort Myers River District and Fort Myers Beach.

    For more information about Verandah, visit nealcommunities.com/new-homes/verandah or call 239-360-3450.

  • Neal Communities’ Kings Gate named 2022 Top Community by PrivateCommunities.com

    Neal Communities’ Kings Gate named 2022 Top Community by PrivateCommunities.com

    Kings Gate, a 55+ community where Neal Communities is building new villa homes, has been selected as a 2022 Top Community by PrivateCommunities.com.

    PrivateCommunities.com, an online resource for real estate shoppers interested in amenity-rich, master-planned lifestyle communities, considers factors such as page views, site visits and leads generated to put together its annual list of top communities. Kings Gate is one of seven communities in Florida to be recognized in 2022.

    Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, offers new villa homes ranging from 1,395 to 1,709 square feet at Kings Gate. Floor plans feature two bedrooms, two baths and two-car garages with opportunities for customization and upgrades.

    Located in Charlotte County between Sarasota and Fort Myers, the gated community offers numerous amenities ideal for active adults, including an 18-hole executive golf course, on-site restaurant and 30,000-square-foot, resort-style recreation center with an Olympic-sized pool, spa, fitness center and tennis, shuffleboard and bocce courts. Kings Gate is also home to a full-time event coordinator who oversees a calendar of year-round events.

    All outdoor recreation facilities other than golf are included as a club membership for homeowners at Kings Gate. The golf course offers a separate membership option, and both the golf course and Lion’s Den restaurant are also open to the public.

    “We thank PrivateCommunities.com for this recognition, and we’re so happy to see that prospective buyers researching options on the site find Kings Gate just as appealing as we do,” said Jason Frost, vice president of land acquisition for Neal Communities. “In addition to the active lifestyle the community offers, Kings Gate also provides residents with an attractive location with close proximity to beaches, airports and other local amenities at an attainable price point.”

    For more information about Kings Gate, please visit nealcommunities.com/new-homes/kings-gate/.

    For more information about PrivateCommunities.com’s 2022 Top Communities, please visit https://www.privatecommunities.com/blog/top-communities-2022.htm.

  • Get To Know Our Team: Darice Levasseur

    Get To Know Our Team: Darice Levasseur

    Since 2015, Darice Levasseur has been in the business of home matchmaking as a New Home Sales Associate at Neal. Her favorite part about her job is creating personal relationships with her customers, allowing her to match their personalities and wants to a dream home.

    In catering to a wide variety of clientele, Darice enjoys how she always learns something new about the world. She’s had the opportunity to guide a variety of people, from teachers and entertainers to doctors and lawyers through their homebuying journeys. Becoming a homeowner is an exciting adventure, and she enjoys sharing her insight and passion for homebuilding with buyers.

    “I’m a new home consultant. I don’t sell, I help put people together with homes,” she says. “The job I have in being a consultant is so impactful. I’m consulting people through one of the biggest purchases in their lives.”

    Darice’s favorite floorplan to date is the Kiawah, a perfect home for families. As a dedicated mother of five, she appreciates how this home offers plenty of space for everyone as well as an expansive covered lanai area meant for entertainment and unforgettable family memories.

    In her free time, Darice is a creator – she loves sewing and as advocate for self-care, also develops her own skincare and haircare products. And – as a self-proclaimed rockstar, she also enjoys making music!

    Get to know Darice and the rest of our team by making an appointment to visit one of our stunning communities.

  • Pat and Charlene Neal make final donation in $1 million commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

    Pat and Charlene Neal make final donation in $1 million commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

    Five years ago, Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Communities, and his wife, Charlene Neal, made a substantial donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County. In 2021, the philanthropic couple will mark the final stage of that years-long commitment.

    Pat and Charlene Neal donated a total of $1 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County to be paid out over five years. In 2021, the couple made the final $200,000 donation to the nonprofit that offers afterschool and summer programs, providing opportunities for Manatee County youth to learn and grow by achieving academic success and developing leadership skills.

    The couple’s substantial donation was made in support of the nonprofit’s Invest in Kids campaign to rebuild its DeSoto Club campus. Their donation underwrote a new flex sports field at the DeSoto Club that has been named the Patrick and Charlene Neal Field.

    “Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County appreciates all that the Neal family has done in support of our youth over the years,” said Dawn Stanhope, president and CEO of the nonprofit. “Their investment reflects a strong commitment to our community. Because of their generosity, we are able to encourage kids to address tough issues and build their resiliency through positive mentorship, in a safe and welcoming environment where everyone belongs.”

    “Philanthropy has always been extremely important to us, both personally and in everything we do at Neal Communities,” said Pat Neal. “We understand how valuable and impactful it is to support the younger members of the communities in which we live and work. Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County does such a phenomenal job in helping local children and teens develop and thrive in the immediate while also preparing them for future success, and we’re so happy to be able to support the organization’s life-changing work.”

    “The future is bright for our young people thanks to caring and dedicated leaders like Pat and Charlene Neal,” said Stanhope. “We are truly grateful for their backing of our mission which inspires others to get involved.”

    Pat Neal founded Neal Communities in 1970, and since then, the award-winning homebuilder has created more than 90 acclaimed communities throughout Southwest Florida. Charlene Neal serves as president of Charlene Neal PureStyle and vice president of design at Neal Communities, overseeing the design for all new communities and the styling and décor in the models for Neal Signature Homes and Neal Communities.

    About Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County’s mission is “to enable all young people, especially those that need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” In operation since 1946, Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County currently provides afterschool and summer programs for over 1,300 young people at six locations (2 traditional Clubs and 4 school-based Clubs). The Clubs offer a safe place to learn and grow, where members experience both life-enhancing and character-building programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and leadership. For more information, call 941-761-2582 or visit www.bgcmanatee.org or www.facebook.com/BoysGirlsClubsManatee.

  • Neal Communities’ Pre-Appointment Checklist

    Neal Communities’ Pre-Appointment Checklist

    Buying a new home is both exciting and daunting. You have the freedom to find your ideal location but it comes with no shortage of questions – where do you want to live? Does the spot fulfill your needs? You will be living in a home community for many years, so you should find the one that checks all your boxes.

    With over 50 years of experience in homebuilding, Neal Communities has a reputation for developing high-quality homes and the communities they reside in. This commitment to excellence extends to every facet of the home ownership journey, and we want customers to get that feeling of “home” the moment they step into any of our various communities. Our team members will guide you to the place offering everything you want.

    Before you start making an appointment, we have several tips that can narrow your search:

    1. Create a Home Checklist

    Start the search for your ideal community by creating a list of top-priority floor plan requirements (the option for a den, having a second floor, etc.) for your future home. This list will have a two-fold purpose, the first being you ordering desired features in terms of importance. You can separate what is absolutely necessary from what you may not need to live comfortably. Doing this step will give you a better idea of what your new home budget should be. You can then dive into your search knowing you have a financial plan that offers flexibility while ensuring you do not go over a certain limit.

    2. Discover Your Options

    Once you have an idea of what your home and budget should look like, you can then research the floor plans fitting your needs.

    When you find the floor plans matching your needs, spend time factoring in how your customizations will work. Our floor plans feature an interactive plan, allowing you to get an idea of the home’s layout and see how their offered customizations can change the home’s arrangement. If you are still deciding on the right home, many of our options link to virtual tours, so you can navigate a model home from anywhere.

    3. Research Your Community

    You found a floor plan matching your needs, but several communities offer the option. Continue down the ownership funnel by researching the potential communities on our site. Each of our communities present different offerings, so you should choose the one that provides the most value for you.

    When deciding on a community, a few common questions to ask are:

    • What amenities are offered?
    • Is the community near places of importance (schools, medical facilities, restaurants, etc.) to you?
    • What is the area like?
    • How long is the commute to work?

    To aid in your research, Neal offers a list of community-specific amenities on their respective community pages. These can provide you with a clear idea of what is accessible in your preferred community as well as the available homesites. Make sure you pick a community that can accommodate your needs.

    4. Speak With a Team Member

    You’ve narrowed your search down to a few communities but are still wondering which is the perfect one for you. For an additional hand in deciding, you can speak with one of our Online Sales Consultants. Our consultants have a wealth of information about our communities and they can help you decide if your selection aligns with your needs. It can also be valuable to get input from individuals who have already experienced what each community provides, painting a better picture of your life there.

    “That’s really where a phone call prior to visiting is incredibly valuable” says Jackie Polino, one of Neal Communities’ online sales consultants. “They [the future homeowner] can narrow down their search or even discover something new about the community that they did not know.”

    5. Schedule Your Appointment

    Now that you decided on a couple communities of interest, you can schedule the much-anticipated appointments with the New Homes Sales Associates serving your preferred communities. You can call our sales team members or submit an online form to set a time and date to see how a Neal community sets itself apart from the others.

    With our awarding winning home plans and industry expertise, Neal Communities will help you find a community that provides you with a true sense of belonging. To learn more about how our communities can help you, contact us here.

     

     

  • Neal Communities marks 10th year as sponsor of Empty Bowls fundraiser for Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

    Neal Communities marks 10th year as sponsor of Empty Bowls fundraiser for Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

    Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, is serving as a $5,000 Bowl Presenting Sponsor for the 2021 Empty Bowls fundraiser supporting Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee and The Food Bank of Manatee. This is Neal Communities’ 10th year as a sponsor of the annual event, with the company’s total donations over time standing at over $16,000.

    “Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee and The Food Bank of Manatee provide vital services to Manatee County, working to ensure that residents in need have access to healthy food and other necessities,” said Ivory Matthews, community and governmental affairs director for Neal Communities. “We’re repeat sponsors of the Empty Bowls fundraiser because we want to support their important work and the members of the community they serve. Neal Communities has a long history in Manatee County, and we want to help make it a place where all residents can thrive.”

    This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee Empty Bowls fundraiser, which will take place on November 4, 2021, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center and November 5, 2021 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. All proceeds benefit The Food Bank of Manatee, a program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee. Since its 1985 opening, The Food Bank of Manatee has provided more than 55 million pounds of food to the community. Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee has been providing nutrition and supportive services in Manatee County, including meal delivery to the elderly and disabled, since 1972.

    For more information about Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, visit https://mealsonwheelsplus.org.

  • Neal Communities grants $1,995 to Braden River Middle School agriscience teacher for innovative robotics-based learning tool

    Neal Communities grants $1,995 to Braden River Middle School agriscience teacher for innovative robotics-based learning tool

    Agriscience teacher Jane Beach loves to give her Braden River Middle School students opportunities for experiential learning. Students in the Bradenton school’s agriculture program, for example, learn how to grow different foods and raise chickens and rabbits as part of their in-class work.

    “When students do science hands-on, they wake up to what is really going on,” said Beach. “It makes students understand on a deeper level what’s going on in a book or on the Internet.”

    When Beach learned about FarmBot, a programmable robotic farming system through which students can learn about everything from plant science to coding, she knew it could provide a valuable learning experience that would engage and interest her students. After an unsuccessful attempt to get funding elsewhere, she got connected with Neal Communities, which recently granted Beach $1,995 to purchase a FarmBot for use with her students.

    “This is going to allow us to expand our possibilities,” said Beach. “It shows that Neal Communities is invested in supporting education, and that they believe in the students and that they can learn and grow through projects like this that wouldn’t be able to happen without community support. We really appreciate the fact that Neal Communities funded our project and that we’ll be able to access technology like this that we wouldn’t normally be able to do.”

    Beach and her students might have to wait a bit to get their FarmBot due to the global computer chip shortage; she’s hoping it arrives in the spring. In the meantime, there’s a lot that she and the students can do while they wait.

    They’ll need to prepare the raised bed required for installing their FarmBot, and then research and plan what they want to grow. FarmBot plants in a grid system, so students will need to understand how big their different plants will be as they grow and whether their nutritional and watering needs are compatible. The technology that FarmBot uses is open-source, so they can also start learning how to use that technology to program their FarmBot to plant and water what they’re growing.

    “We still have plenty of work to do before it arrives,” said Beach. “The kids are really excited. It’s going to be an awesome boost to our program.”

    “We always appreciate the chance to support schools that educate young members of the communities in which we work,” said Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder. “The FarmBot will be a highly interactive and interesting way for students to learn about science and agriculture using a forward-thinking approach that helps prepare them for the future.”

    For more information about Braden River Middle School, visit manateeschools.net/bradenrivermiddle.

  • Neal Communities breaks ground on Tide Marsh in Fort Myers

    Neal Communities breaks ground on Tide Marsh in Fort Myers

    Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, has broken ground on Tide Marsh in Fort Myers. This small infill community with a coastal/island architectural theme will feature 63 homesites.

    The gated community will offer one- and two-story floor plans from Neal Communities’ Cruise and Celebration series, ranging from 1,531 to 3,014 square feet. Two models at Tide Marsh are planned, featuring one floor plan from each series. Home prices will begin in the high $300s, with options well-suited for families, empty nesters and retirees, and there will be no CDD. Neal Communities will begin taking names for a VIP list in the next 30 days.  A grand opening is planned for March 2022.

    Tide Marsh is located near sister community Coastal Key, which sold out a few years ago. It’s also situated close to Estero Bay Preserve State Park and offers a quiet setting for homeowners off Winkler Road. With its location west of I-75 and U.S. 41, the community offers easy access to downtown Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and a range of retailers, restaurants and medical providers.

    “Tide Marsh will be a great community for anyone who really wants to enjoy the Southwest Florida lifestyle,” said Tim Oak, president south region, from Neal Communities. “It’s close to golf courses and wonderful parks and preserves for hiking and wildlife watching. And it’s just a short drive to the beaches on Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach.”

    For more information about Neal Communities, visit nealcommunities.com/.