Category: Neal Team

A Pleasant First Year at Home

Dear Mr. Neal,

We hope this finds you well. We would like to take a moment to share our true appreciation and respect for the professionalism our Neal Warranty representative, Jon Wasluk, displayed towards us for the past year in listening and resolving building issues with our new home. Jon was communicative and always took notes on all the issues we found and shared with him. He was organized, followed through on all his action items and checked periodically with us to see if contractors were performing repairs as requested. Jon was always punctual, friendly, pleasant, respectful, patient, and knowledgeable. Many times, Jon took the time to do repairs himself, if he felt confident that he could. We truly felt he cared about helping us and providing us with excellent service.

We wish to reiterate how pleasant our first year was in our house and part of it was thanks to Jon who went over and beyond to be as helpful as possible to get all issues resolved. He perfectly represents excellence in service for Neal Communities.

Sincerely,

Joe & Valerie Flynn
Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

June 30, 2020
A Wonderful Design Session

Mr. & Mrs. Neal,

We just wanted to take the time to give you a quick note regarding Marcela Serio and her professionalism and demeanor, while we were going through the process of design, other ancillary questions regarding the process and related questions about Neal and the community!

Marcela was very helpful in answering so many question we had that are important to the future of our home. Originally, we were leaving the state and would come back at a later date, but Marcela was able to squeeze us in without making two extra trips and rearranging our flights. She not only saved us money but came in on her time. We really appreciated that and it made us feel important along with all the flexibility customers seek.

During this process Marcela has been very knowledgeable, helpful, professional and attentive to our schedule needs and technical questions. She was even available on the weekends! She is a true asset to Neal, we refer to her as the “glue” that brings the entire purchasing process to another level.

We look forward to our new home and we are sure the balance of the process in building will go according to the same professionalism that Marcela exhibited.

Roma & Phil Rogers

May 13, 2020
Our Second Neal Home

Dear Mr. Neal,

We recently contracted with your company to build the Endless Summer 3 in Canoe Creek. This will be our second Neal built home as we recently sold our Liberty 2 in Central Park.

A week ago, we completed our selection process with the Design Center. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience due to our designer, Justine Sieloff. Justine is very knowledgeable about the products we were able to view. She also made great suggestions, sometimes having us do an about-face on what we thought we wanted after she pointed out things we should consider. She made great suggestions keeping our taste and desires in mind.

We left the session very happy and excited about our experience and that was due to the wonderful work of Justine. You are fortunate to have such a competent and personable team member.

Sincerely,

Chris & Neva Conlon
Canoe Creek

March 18, 2020
We Never Hesitate to Refer Clients to You

Yesterday, we attended an orientation by Eric Bissler for our clients, purchasing in Verandah. I wanted to let you know what an exceptional job Eric did and I came away feeling even better about Neal than ever. Eric knows his product like the back of his hand and although he’s likely done hundreds of these orientations, he made the presentation interesting and informative and came across as though he genuinely cares about his product and wants the buyers to feel comfortable and happy with everything.

He very patiently and thoroughly explained about every aspect of the home, appliances, equipment, landscaping, etc. Your company has a true gem in Eric and you’re very lucky to have him. Kudos to you!

We have sold Neal homes in the past and have always felt good about Neal. Impressive, caring employees like Eric further instill why we never hesitate to refer clients to Neal Communities.

Sue & Tom Demogenes
RE/MAX Realty Team

March 16, 2020
Neal Communities Breaks Ground on New Lakewood Ranch Neighborhood

Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, recently broke ground on a new community, named Windward. The 450-acre gated community will have 900 homes at its completion.

The architectural inspiration for the community includes a collection of today’s most popular designs, including British West Indies, Coastal, Island and Farmhouse styles.

Windward will include a 7.8-acre amenity center with a 9,600-square-foot clubhouse including gathering spaces, a fitness center, pools, dog parks, a playground, a sports field and multiple athletic courts including pickleball, tennis and volleyball courts. The community will also have a full-time lifestyle coordinator to plan and host events for residents throughout the year.

Windward will offer 16 unique floorplans, seven of which will be on display as model homes. Plans are in development to construct a Discovery Center sales office.

Floorplans will include paired villas and single-family homes. Paired villas range from 1,434 square feet to 1,524 square feet. Single-family homes start at 1,531 square feet and can be as large as 2,907 square feet.

“We’re excited to break ground on this project so early in the year,” shares Mike Storey, President at Neal Communities. “Windward will offer a wide range of floorplan options to Lakewood Ranch starting this summer.”

Windward is ideally located in Sarasota County along the southern gateway of Lakewood Ranch. Windward is just three-and-a-half miles east of I-75 at the corner of Lorraine and Fruitville Roads and is adjacent to Lakewood Ranch’s Waterside Communities. The community is close to A-rated schools in the area, as well as several private school options.

Windward is currently scheduled to open in the Summer of 2020.

February 12, 2020
The Rehearsal Dinner Design – Part 1

Charlene Neal is President of Charlene Neal PureStyle and Vice President of Design at Neal Communities. She posts regularly on her website: http://www.charlenenealpurestyle.com.

This month I’d like to share something personal. Something special and something fun!

My son’s impending wedding. Much like planning a new home or model, this project has many similarities to what I do everyday in our models and your homes.

I love a good challenge! When my son announced his engagement we were thrilled, especially since he’d found an absolute gem of a girl. However, weddings are a lot of work, so my design mind immediately went to the responsibilities as the mother of the groom.

For me that meant throwing together a spur-of-the-moment engagement party, which was a success, and then planning ahead for the rehearsal dinner.

I needed inspiration, so my first stop was, of course, Pinterest. This is a must because it’s a place you can throw all of your ideas while you figure out what may work and what will not. I shared it with my future daughter in law. It made it so easy to collaborate and share ideas. Soon a common aesthetic could be seen.

I also felt it was necessary to have someone to work with who knew style and would give me practical suggestions, as well as help me implement my ideas. So I made sure I had a secondary stylist on hand that I could bounce ideas off of and trust to follow through on all these extra details. This, in particular, has been invaluable to me.

As with any design project I undertake, it all starts with communication and collaboration. After talking with my future daughter-in-law, a casual laid-back affair was agreed upon. We also decided just how big the dinner would be, the budget, and the theme. With the nuts and bolts out of the way, I set to work designing this very special rehearsal dinner.

The theme we chose is rustic modern. It’s being held outdoors, which means attire will be smart-casual.

A weekly “Wedding Wednesday” meeting was arranged so that we could get together and see what was still yet to be done. Any questions we had could be answered, which allowed us to keep moving forward. We are now less than a month away and it’s crunch time! Over the last few months, we’ve been slowly culling our decor, our flowers, our playlist, our mood, our lighting, and our menu.

I am so excited and anxious for all of the details to come together. I hope everyone enjoys being there as much as I have enjoyed planning it.

It’s so much like the work I do as a designer for your home. From conversation to collaboration to execution of even the tiniest detail, for me every aspect of design is a thrill!

January 31, 2020
Impressed at Avalon

Dear Mr. Neal,

We purchased one of your homes in Avalon of Naples. This letter is on behalf of one of your employees, Thomas Mamone (Warranty Representative). We would like to take this opportunity to express how very impressed we are with Tommy’s overall diligence, mannerism and kindness. When there were problems that arose, he was there on the spot, correcting what needed to be fixed and in a timely fashion. Tommy is an exceptional and diligent worker. He consistently brings his all and it shows in his constant effort to get the job done.

Having an employee on your team such as Tommy is truly a huge asset to your company. It isn’t everyday that someone takes his time to make things right. We are blessed to have met him and work with him.

Sincerely,

Robert and Marie Segretto
Avalon of Naples

December 27, 2019
Neal Communities Celebrates 20 Years of Holiday Art Competitions with Local Elementary Schools

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, hosted its 20^th annual My Favorite Home art contest on Wednesday, December 4.

Each year, the homebuilder donates $1,500 to a local elementary school and partners with the school’s art department to design the Neal Communities and Neal Signature Homes holiday cards. This year, the homebuilder partnered with Venice Elementary School.

Students from kindergarten to fifth grade used a variety of themes to create their own vision of their favorite home. Students created house boats, futuristic homes, their dream home design and more using a variety of art mediums according to their grade level.

“It was amazing to watch the students’ creative processes and listen to the great ideas they came up with, as each grade level took a slightly different take on their idea of a dream home,” said Heather Young, Venice Elementary School’s art teacher. “It was a challenge to choose just ten finalists from each grade level.”

“Each student did a fantastic job of bringing their vision of their favorite home to life in a very unique way,” said Pat Neal, Founder and Chairman of Neal Communities. “We’re happy to support the art curriculum for our local students through this annual contest.”

The Neal Communities $1,500 donation will benefit the school’s art department through supply purchases or curriculum supplements for the school year.

December 10, 2019
Neal Communities Helps with Food Bank of Manatee

Neal Communities Helps Fill Empty Bowls with the Food Bank of Manatee

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, has sponsored the 19th annual Empty Bowls Luncheon with the Food Bank of Manatee for the eighth year in a row. The sponsorship included a $2,500 donation to the organization.

The luncheon, held on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street on November 22, was hosted by the Food Bank of Manatee, a program of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee.

“Neal Communities has been sponsoring Empty Bowls since 2012,” said Judi Bjork, Vice President of Events and Volunteer Engagement with Meals on Wheels PLUS. “We are so grateful for their support and dedication to our largest fundraiser for the Food Bank of Manatee.”

Empty Bowls was created to celebrate gains in hunger relief in Manatee County and serves as the largest fundraiser for the Food Bank of Manatee. At the luncheon, participants enjoyed soups, breads and desserts made by local restaurants and brought home a hand-painted bowl.

“The Food Bank of Manatee provides an incredible service to our community by providing nutritious food to those in need, and we’re grateful to offer our support,” said Mike Storey, President of Neal Communities. “Hunger is a very harsh reality that many families struggle with, and the Empty Bowls luncheon helps fill the need through fundraising and awareness.”

The Food Bank of Manatee provides nutrition and supportive services to the community. As the largest hunger-relief organization based in Manatee County, it has provided over 30 million pounds of food since 1985 for local children, families and seniors.

For more information or to make a donation, visit Food Bank of Manatee.

December 3, 2019
Neal Communities Donates to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Neal Communities Donates $3,355 to American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – October 22, 2019 – Neal Communities team members have raised $3,355 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, an initiative of the American Cancer Society.

The Neal Communities team, Building Hope with Pink Pride, raised the funds in support of associates, family and friends who have been affected by cancer. The team was organized by Raylene Gaines, office manager at Charlene Neal PureStyle, a company within the Neal Communities umbrella.

Gaines first started a team when her hairdresser was diagnosed with breast cancer, and continued fundraising when later her mother was diagnosed with the disease.

“Support for the American Cancer Society is very personal to me,” said Gaines. “While my mother is fortunately in remission, others still succumb to the disease. The cancer society’s commitment to research and treatment is so crucial.”

For more information or to make a donation to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, visit the American Cancer Society website.

October 23, 2019