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Neal Communities Earns Eighth Consecutive Year of Workplace Recognition
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (September 1, 2026) - Neal Communities has once again been recognized as one of the region’s premier employers, earning the number three ranking among large companies in the Sarasota-Manatee Top Workplaces 2026 awards. The recognition marks Neal…
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Every community has a place where neighbors gather, stories are shared, and life feels a little more personal. For us, that place is The Front Porch, a space to celebrate the people, places, and experiences that make Southwest Florida living so special. Here you’ll find news, homeowner stories, lifestyle features, and local highlights, all inspired by the heart of Neal Communities: where you live matters.
Neal Communities’ Ivory Matthews Named to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Board of Trustees
January 12, 2026
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (January 12, 2025) - Ivory Matthews has been named to the Board of Trustees at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Matthews…
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Rising Insurance Costs? Why a New Neal Communities Home is the Smarter Choice
December 31, 2025
If you have been following the real estate news lately, you have likely seen the headlines: homeowners insurance costs are on the rise, and…
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Neal Communities and Neal Signature Homes Employees Build and Decorate Playhouses for Cottages for Kids Program
December 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch, Fla. - December 12, 2025 - Employees from Southwest Florida’s premier private homebuilder, Neal Communities and its luxury home division, Neal Signature…
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Neal Employees Provide Holiday Cheer Through Two Donation Programs
December 11, 2025
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla., December 11, 2025 - Neal Communities employees got into the holiday spirit by stepping up to help children across the region…
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My Favorite Home Art Contest Inspires Kids’ Creativity about their Dream Homes
November 19, 2025
Winners to be featured on Neal Communities’ holiday card designs LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL. (November 10, 2025) - Hundreds of students at the new Skye…
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Neal Communities Exceptional Company Culture Leads to Top Workplace Award
October 22, 2025
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FLA - October 14, 2025 - In a business landscape where company culture often differentiates the good from the great, Neal Communities…
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Sisters Walk for Manasota B.U.D.S.
October 15, 2025
When the Manasota B.U.D.S. Buddy Walk takes place on October 25, every walker will have a personal story. Mary Quaid is no exception. …
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Lakewood Ranch Farmers’ Market Named #1 in America
October 8, 2025
At Neal Communities, we take pride in building not just new homes in Lakewood Ranch, but also in being part of a thriving, award-winning…
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Neal Communities in the 2025 Tampa Bay Rankings: What It Means for Homebuyers and Our Region
October 2, 2025
Tampa Bay’s business community keeps raising the bar - and housing is right at the heart of it. The Tampa Bay Business Journal’s newest…
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