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Our legacy for building award-winning homes in Southwest Florida continues! We’re honored to have won multiple awards at this year’s Manatee-Sarasota BIA Parade of Homes.  
Manatee-Sarasota Parade of Homes
This year, the Manatee-Sarasota Parade of Homes featured 90 model homes, 9 communities and 3 developments throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Exciting homes and locations like these help showcase Florida West Coast living at its best—and we’re thrilled to be a part of it!  
The Sandcastle – Best Kitchen
Neal Communities: Award-winning Homes
Our first award—a tie for Best Kitchen—went to The Sandcastle floor plan at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club. In fact, this bright kitchen is a homebuyer favorite, as well, thanks to a large kitchen island and open concept design that flows into the home’s dining area and great room.  
The Triumph – Master Bedroom
The Triumph floor plan at Grand Park won two awards: Best Master Suite and Best Floor Plan. This spacious one-story home boasts four bedrooms. This includes a well-appointed master suite featuring a large master bath and walk-in closet.  
The Savannah 2 – Best Kitchen
Finally, The Savannah 2 floor plan at Windward won for Best Kitchen. Its airy gourmet kitchen opens to a beautiful great room and dining area—perfect for relaxing or entertaining!
The Carlotta
Neal Signature Homes: Award-winning Homes
The luxury homes at Neal Signature Homes also won awards this year. To begin, The Carlotta at Country Club East won for Best Overall home in its category. This stunning home features an array of flexible options and upgrades, along with a spacious great room, gourmet kitchen and large outdoor lanai. In addition, The Carlotta won Best Kitchen, Best Master Suite, Best Floor Plan and Best Architectural Detail.  
Windward at Lakewood Ranch
We Also Build in Award-winning Communities
Neal Communities is also proud to build within one of the country’s most sought-after master-planned communities—Lakewood Ranch. In fact, Lakewood Ranch won a number of Parade of Homes awards this year as well, including Best Overall, Best Entranceway and Best Amenities. Don’t miss our private, gated communities located within Lakewood Ranch: Paired villas and single-family homes at Indigo and attached villa homes and single-family homes at Windward. Neal Signature Homes also builds luxury single-family homes at Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch.  
Own one of our award-winning homes
We’re thrilled to build award-winning homes in Southwest Florida for over 50 years. Contact us today to find the Neal home of your dreams! From charming villa homes to large single-family residences, you can find a floor plan to fit your exact needs and preferences.

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