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Discover Your Perfect City on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Florida has more than 1,300 miles of coastline dotted with wonderful cities and towns, each with its own charming character, colorful history and unique offerings. Neal Communities has been building unique communities along Florida’s Gulf Coast for decades. The sunset side of our peninsula offers powdery white beaches, plenty of culture and much more. You’ll get the same great living experience no matter where you settle – let’s take a closer look.

Bradenton | Parrish, FL

Nicknamed “The Friendly City of Florida” Bradenton is the largest city in Manatee County and includes cultural gems like the South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium and the picturesque Bradenton Riverwalk.

• Nestled right in the heart of the Sarasota/Manatee County region and convenient to St Petersburg and Tampa
• Offers plenty of nearby attractions to keep you engaged and active all year round

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Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch is nationally ranked as the “best-selling, master-planned multi-generational community in the U.S.” and the best in Manatee County.

• Easy access to recreation, dining and entertainment
• Quieter, multi-generational area with access to great schools and plenty of wide-open green spaces, this is the place for you.

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Sarasota | Venice

With a blend of arts, culture, fine dining, circus history and Gulf coast beaches, Sarasota is ranked as one of the “Best Places to Live” by U.S. News & World Report. Venice is located in Sarasota County with scenic views of Florida’s Gulf coast, Venice is nicknamed the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World.”

• Located in Sarasota County with scenic views of Florida’s Gulf coast
• Nature-lovers paradise with birdwatching in Oscar Scherer State Park, nightly sunsets on the Venice Jetty, boating on the Intracoastal Waterway and fishing off Venice Pier

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Port Charlotte

Charlotte County, home to the renowned cities of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte is consistently ranked among the nation’s top communities to retire.

• Easy access to beaches, marinas, wildlife sanctuaries, airports and more
• Vibrant downtown, great beaches, high culture and even higher-end shopping

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Fort Myers

With pristine beaches on the islands of Sanibel and Captiva, family-friendly attractions in Cape Coral and the innovative spirit of Thomas Edison’s and Henry Ford’s winter estates, Fort Myers is one of Florida’s most popular cities.

• Just north of Naples is the city of Ft. Meyers, which is quieter and more affordable, but still just as charming
• Easy to reach by air
• Offers plenty of nearby attractions to keep you engaged and active all year round

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Naples

Naples, considered the Crown Jewel of Southwest Florida, shines with exquisite sunsets, boutique shopping and alfresco dining on Fifth Avenue South, championship golf, and, of course, awe-inspiring Gulf beaches.

• Routinely voted one of the happiest, healthiest places to live
• Popular with global luxury travelers and retirees alike
• Vibrant downtown, great beaches, exciting culture, and exceptional shopping

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