SimplyDwell Homes targets budget-conscious buyers in new Parrish community

Tour model homes in Parrish

SimplyDwell Homes, a new builder focused on homes for budget-conscious buyers, will host a grand opening 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at its first community, Broadleaf, in Parrish. The grand opening will include tours of the model homes, a food truck, an ice cream truck and bounce houses.

Broadleaf will consist of 266 homes, a dog park, pavilion, event lawn and children’s play areas.

Single-family homes in Broadleaf will range from 1,312 to 2,594 square feet with two to five bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and two-car garages. Home prices start in the low $300,000s and peak in the low $400,000s.

For more information on Broadleaf, visit www.simplydwellhomes.com/broadleaf/. For more information on SimplyDwell Homes, visit www.SimplyDwellHomes.com.

Neal honored for land preservation

Zonda has announced Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Communities, as the recipient of the 2024 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award, presented by BUILDER Magazine and Hearthstone.

The 25th annual award was given at the Builder 100 event last week at the Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point, California.

Hearthstone and BUILDER join to recognize builders who give back and make a difference in the community. Over the last 25 years, the Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award has given $7.65 million to various charities, making it the largest philanthropic award in the homebuilding industry.

“I am honored to accept the Hearthstone award from Zonda and BUILDER Magazine, and in particular to be recognized for land preservation efforts both privately and through that of my company Neal Communities,” said Neal.

Neal and his family have purchased and donated several pieces of land in Florida for conservation efforts, including:

· The Neal Preserve: 119 acres donated to Manatee County to preserve the wetlands and create an area for environmental education and enjoyment.

· Braden River Preserve: 30 acres donated to the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

The Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award program is fully funded by a team of sponsors. Every dollar given is donated to the awardee’s associated charities. As this year’s award winner, Neal will receive $350,000, which will be donated to the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

The award recipient was chosen by a panel of top industry leaders with experience in humanitarian outreach.

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