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OTTAWA, Ontario—November 12, 2024: Minto Communities Ottawa (“Minto Communities”) took home four awards at the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association’s (GOHBA) 41st annual Housing Design Awards on November 2, 2024. This includes Production Builder of the Year and three individual awards for the 2023 Minto Dream Home (The Equestrian), designed and built for CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery. Minto Communities’ commitment to the Ottawa community, environmental sustainability, innovation in the industry, unique service offerings and customer-first approach, played a big role in being named Production Builder of the Year. This is the fifth time Minto has won the award in recent years, (2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024). Winning this award is a great honour and a testament to the dedication and value Minto Communities brings to the city, homeowners, and the CHEO Foundation. GOHBA also awarded the developer with: ● Innovation Award: Production Home of the Year with Tanya Collins Design and ASL Agrodrain Limited—received for The Equestrian’s unique geothermal heating and cooling technology ● Best Production Kitchen (251 square feet or more) with Tanya Collins Design—for The Equestrian ● Best Production Bathroom with Tanya Collins Design—for The Equestrian ABOUT THE 2023 MINTO DREAM HOME (THE EQUESTRIAN) Located in Mahogany, a modern and established community in Manotick. Built by Minto Communities’ Product Design team, led by Product Development Manager Karen van der Velden, in partnership with Tanya Collins Design. The 2023 Minto Dream Home is described as “modern equestrian” with Arts & Crafts exterior design elements and a blend of modern and classic interior design. The home sits on a semi-private cul-de-sac lot backing onto protected green space. The four-bedroom floorplan delivers over 4,200 square feet of interior space, plus a 3-season patio with nearly 150 square feet. A network of partners helped contribute décor, furnishings, landscaping and materials. ABOUT MINTO COMMUNITIES CANADA For almost 70 years, Minto Communities has crafted homes with beautiful designs enjoyed by more than 100,000 happy homeowners. Minto Communities constantly looks for ways to adapt its new homes and communities to provide customers with greater sustainability, lifestyle and design without compromising affordability for today’s families. These innovations support our homeowners’ needs and overall well-being in every detail. Minto Communities is recognized by the Canadian real estate industry as four-time winner of Building Industry and Land Development Association’s Green Builder of the Year, four-time winner of EnerQuality’s Ontario Green Builder of the Year award and four-time winner of the Ontario Home Builder Association’s Home Builder of the Year award. The company was named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2019. ABOUT THE MINTO GROUP The Minto Group is a fully integrated real estate company that provides new homes, condos, apartment rentals, furnished suites, commercial space, property and investment management. After almost 70 years in operation, we have built over 100,000 homes across Canada and the Southern U.S. We own and operate high-quality, multi-residential rental properties in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Greater Vancouver, and Greater Victoria areas. Together, with over 1,500 employees in Canada and the U.S., we are committed to doing more to help people live better—building better places for people to live, work, and play, one home and one relationship at a time. For further information please contact: Philip Sharp Marketing Manager Minto Communities Ottawa [email protected]

Taking care of our employees, customers, business partners and the environment as we execute our business plan. OTTAWA, Ontario – July 16, 2024 – Minto Group (“Minto”) today announced the release of More with Minto, its annual environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) impact report. This is Minto’s 15th ESG impact report and highlights its ESG related initiatives and accomplishments in 2023. "As we reflect on our 69-year operating history, it is clear that we are not just constructing buildings; we are creating communities and a legacy that will endure,” said Michael Waters, Chief Executive Officer of Minto Group. “In 2023, we celebrated a significant milestone with the construction and delivery of our 100,000th home.” “Our commitment to people and the planet is foundational to what we do, and we are proud to be recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. This achievement reflects our ongoing efforts, not just in the past year, but throughout the years leading up to it," added Mr. Waters. Over the last seven decades, Minto has stood out in the real estate development industry for its efforts in sustainability. Among its many accomplishments, Minto built Canada’s first LEED-certified high-rise condominium as well as one of its first net zero energy inspiration homes. And Minto has a longstanding commitment to accountability and transparency through annual reporting. Highlights from the 2023 More with Minto - ESG Impact Report include: • Our investments in building a more resilient business: Minto is safeguarding its future by investing in effective governance, ethical practices, and solid infrastructure. The company is proud of its majority independent board, the success of its second diversity, equity, and inclusion survey, which earned an inclusion score 9.8% above the industry average (measuring comprehensive diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement), and its ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and embed ESG principles into all aspects of its operations. • Making a positive impact on the community: Minto recognizes its responsibility to the people whose lives it touches as an employer, homebuilder, and rental housing provider. Over the past 11 years, employees have raised $1.5 million for charity. The 23rd annual Minto Dream Home for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) charity is a proud tradition, and Mentorship @ Minto was implemented this year as one of many programs offered to enhance the employee experience. • Helping Canadians find attainable housing. Rising construction costs and rapid population growth have made housing affordability challenging for many. Minto is helping people find their homes by creating more attainable entry-level homes, adding multi-generational living spaces to larger homes, and contributing to the supply of affordable rental housing options. • Environmental responsibility: As a significant player in a resource-intensive industry, Minto understands that every action it takes impacts the environment. Minto strives to be a responsible steward of the environment by minimizing waste, consuming less water and energy, lowering emissions, and investing in innovation. Minto is building homes that exceed energy efficiency requirements set out by municipal building codes and has reduced greenhouse gas emissions in its residential rental portfolio by 14% compared to its 2019 baseline putting it on the path to achieving our net-zero carbon goals. • Forging a new frontier with wellness-focused new homes, rentals and workplaces. Minto made news in 2023 when it became the first builder in Canada to roll out the WELL for residential program, a pioneering people-centered standard for the built environment. Several of Minto’s properties have also received Fitwel certification, a similar standard for buildings that support the health and wellbeing of their occupants and communities. This year, More with Minto, is interactive with some of its content available online. Visit www.minto.com/progress for details on progress in 2023, as well as case studies, people profiles, videos, and much more. About Minto Minto is one of the premier real estate firms in Canada with a fully integrated real estate investment, development and management platform. Since its inception in 1955, Minto has built more than 100,000 new homes, and continues to own and manage residential and commercial rental properties. With more than 1,300 full-time employees in Canada and the United States, Minto’s expertise spans the full spectrum of real estate investment disciplines. Minto has been recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. For media queries please contact: Dan Dixon 613-230-7051 [email protected]

Ottawa, ON, May 27, 2024: Minto Communities Ottawa (Minto) has announced an upcoming community of single family homes and townhomes in Almonte, Ontario. The community, named Weavers Way, will bring more than 200 modern, attainable homes to a 33-hectare parcel of land at 1218 Old Almonte Road, between Old Almonte Road and Appleton Side Road. Phase One of the community will start selling before the end of the year, with construction slated for 2025. "We're excited to enter the market in Mississippi Mills," says Anthony Minchella, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Not only can homeowners expect the same quality, innovative designs Minto is known for in the city, but they can expect them at comparatively attractive prices, and only 20 minutes from Kanata within Almonte." In Weavers Way, homeowners will benefit from everything Almonte has to offer, all the conveniences of the city – schools, supermarkets, a hospital, et cetera – with the appeal of an uncommonly vibrant small town; it all comes together. "Almonte is seeing tremendous growth as buyers continue to look for homes beyond the city limits," says Minchella. "The town's growth rate is expected to double its historical average over the next ten years. Minto is in a unique position to support that growth with a product mix that's not currently available in the area." The product mix in Weavers Way will include Minto's newly designed Executive Townhome collection. These class-defining townhomes, with up to six bedrooms, finished basements and guest-suite options, deliver astonishing space with no compromise to style. Also available will be Minto's popular, low-maintenance Avenue Townhomes and three collections of single family homes – three-story, 36-foot and 43-foot – with layout upgrades and floor plans for multi-generational living. Weavers Way promises a fit for everyone, from first-time buyers to growing families to downsizers. To receive information on pricing and the grand opening day, those interested will need to register for updates at MintoWeaversWay.com. ABOUT ALMONTE With all its heritage buildings and scenic views along the Mississippi River, Almonte is one of Ontario's prettiest towns, the backdrop for more than a dozen Hallmark movies. It's also a town steeped in history, from its once-booming textile industry to its claim as the birthplace of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Much of this history is preserved in the town's architecture, museums and landmarks. For all its history, Almonte is just as hip, a place celebrated for its artisans and creative culture. It's home to an abundance of boutiques, vintage shops and local restaurants. There's also plenty of green space on display, including the Metcalfe Geoheritage Park, rich with 2.5 billion years of geological history, as well as other conservation areas and hiking trails nearby. ABOUT MINTO COMMUNITIES CANADA For almost 70 years, Minto Communities has been crafting homes with beautiful designs enjoyed by more than 100,000 happy homeowners. Minto Communities constantly looks for ways to adapt its new homes and communities to provide customers with greater sustainability, lifestyle and design without compromising affordability for today's families. These innovations support our homeowners' needs, lifestyle and overall well-being in every detail. Minto Communities is well recognized by the Canadian real estate industry as a four-time winner of the Building Industry and Land Development Association's Green Builder of the Year award; a four-time winner of EnerQuality's Ontario Green Builder of the Year award; and a four-time winner of the Greater Ottawa Home Builder Association's Home Builder of the Year award. The company was named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for 2019. ABOUT THE MINTO GROUP Minto Group is a fully integrated real estate company offering new homes, condominiums, residential rentals, furnished suites, property and investment management. With almost 70 years in operation, we've built over 100,000 homes across Canada and the Southern U.S. We have ownership interests in over 10,000 high-quality, multi-residential rental units in the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Greater Vancouver, and Greater Victoria Areas. Minto is a 2024 winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies program – recognizing organizations focused on exceptional employee experience, sustainability, corporate resilience, and bold innovation. Together with our over 1,300 employees in Canada and the U.S., we're doing more to help people live better – building better places to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. For further information: Philip Sharp, Marketing Manager, Minto Communities Ottawa, [email protected]

Toronto, May 14, 2024: Minto Group, a leading real estate developer known for its commitment to building high quality sustainable communities and its culture of inclusiveness and innovation, has been hailed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2024. “It’s an incredible honour to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies,” said Michael Waters, CEO, Minto Group. “This accolade is a testament to the dedication and daily contributions of our entire Minto team. It’s built on a legacy of creating communities that are thriving, safe and environmentally conscious, paired with the culture we have developed through years of hard work and investing in our people.”  Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To receive the designation, companies are evaluated by an independent panel of judges on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, innovation, governance, and financial performance. The 2024 cohort of Best Managed companies share common themes such as having a people-centric culture, targeting effective ESG strategies, and accelerating operational digitization. “Exploring new avenues for the advancement of tomorrow, this year’s Best Managed winners displayed courage, resourcefulness, and creativity,” said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “We’re extremely proud to highlight the impressive achievements of companies such as Minto Group in a rapidly evolving business world.”  At Minto Group, resourcefulness and creativity manifest in the company’s ongoing drive to innovate in the face of a rapidly changing market. As more Canadians work from home, live with adult children and aging parents, and grapple with rising costs of housing and anxiety about the environment, Minto Group has responded. The company has introduced home designs that support hybrid work models and multigenerational living, while also focusing on making home ownership more attainable and sustainable. These achievements would not be possible without a workforce empowered to put forward fresh ideas, said Waters. This is why the company strives to continually improve its products, processes and culture through a tried-and-true innovation framework that advances creative concepts from ideation to scale-up. This culture of empowerment and innovation also drives Minto Group’s longstanding commitment to its Environmental, Social and Governance strategy. Minto’s commitment to reducing our environmental impact is part of a longstanding legacy of sustainability. Minto built Canada’s first LEED-certified condominium back in 2006, and this June will publish its 15th Sustainability Report. Looking ahead, Minto is pioneering geo-exchange technologies and embarking on a journey toward net zero. “We’re always looking for opportunities to do more for our customers and employees, from the way we design and build homes to how we nurture our corporate culture,” said Waters. “This award acknowledges our accomplishments over the past nearly 70 years. I am proud of the team and their contributions to this recognition.” Learn more about Minto Group at www.minto.com.  About Minto Group  Minto Group is a fully integrated real estate company offering new homes, condominiums, residential rentals, furnished suites, property and investment management. With almost 70 years in operation, we’ve built over 100,000 homes across Canada and the Southern U.S. We have ownership interests in over 10,000 high-quality, multi-residential rental units in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Greater Vancouver, and Greater Victoria Areas. Minto is a 2024 winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program – recognizing organizations focused on exceptional employee experience, sustainability, corporate resilience, and bold innovation. Together with our over 1,300 employees in Canada and the U.S., we’re doing more to help people live better - building better places to live, work and play, one home and one relationship at a time. About Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program  Canada’s Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca. 

CITY OF WESTLAKE, FL — (March 6, 2023) — Minto Communities USA, the master developer and primary home builder of Westlake, welcomes the first house of worship to the city since it was incorporated in 2016. After months of planning, fundraising, and some pandemic-related construction delays, Christ Fellowship Church held its grand opening on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Visitors were treated to live worship music, teaching, a bounce house and family games. In 2019, Christ Fellowship bought 13 acres from Minto off of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road at 16561 Waters Edge Drive to build a 38,000-square-foot worship center that features an 800-seat sanctuary. The church is approved for an additional 25,000 square feet of space to accommodate future growth. Based in Palm Beach Gardens, the church has one of the largest congregations in the region with multiple locations throughout Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. Church leaders saw the potential to reach even more people with a move to the fast-growing city of Westlake. Senior Pastor, Todd Mullins, told members in a website video: “A couple of years ago, when the initial plans for Westlake were being finalized, we knew we needed and wanted to be part of this community.” Christ Fellowship Westlake is led by Pastors Jonathan and Natalie Ferguson. The church, known for its contemporary music and worship style, offers numerous ministries related to students and young adults, kids, marriage, special missions and special needs. “We are so glad to have Christ Fellowship Church now open in the City of Westlake,” said John Carter, Sr. Vice President of Minto Communities. “I know they have big plans to become an active member of the community and serve people throughout the entire region of Central Palm Beach County.” Westlake is approved for 4,500 homes and more than 2-million square feet of commercial space. In 2022, the city was issued more single-family home building permits than any other municipality in Palm Beach County. Currently, Minto has a variety of single-family homes, estate homes and townhomes for sale starting in the $400s. New neighborhoods are expected to open for sales later in the year. Minto is wrapping up construction on phase two of the Westlake Adventure Park, a sprawling $22 million amenities center. New additions expected to open over the next month include basketball courts, an adult lap pool, and a multi-purpose building with an adjoining event lawn. A resort-style lagoon pool with tower slide, covered concert pavilion, picnic area, a BMX pump park, playground and dog park are some of the amenities already open to residents for use. On the commercial side, crews are finishing up construction of a new Publix grocery store and retail plaza, and a separate developer recently broke ground on a new retail complex that will bring a Starbucks, KFC, Taco Bell, Habit Burger, Verizon Wireless, Orange Theory, a dental practice and dry cleaners to the area. Two new 7-Eleven stores are open for residents to get gas, quick items or a hot meal. The Westlake Sales Center is located at 16610 Town Center Parkway North in the City of Westlake, on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road between Southern Blvd. and Northlake Blvd. For more information on the community, call 888-299-3628 or visit www.WestlakeFL.com. About Minto Communities USA: Minto Communities USA, based in Florida since 1978, has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value for over 45 years. Minto builds exceptional new homes and communities to meet every lifestyle, with more than 32,000 new homes built in 48 communities. Minto is dedicated to continuous improvement in design, quality and customer experience. These are just some of the elements that set Minto apart as an exceptional homebuilder and community developer and have earned the company national recognition that includes consistently high rankings from Eliant Customer Service Surveys. Minto has been recognized with multiple national awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for community and home design, including Best Single-Family Community Over 100 Homes and Best Sales Center for Westlake in the City of Westlake; Best Mixed-Use Community and Best Clubhouse for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida; Best Clubhouse for the Harbour Isle Beach Club in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida. Minto has also earned multiple Aurora Awards from the Southeast Building Conference for Westlake, including the 2018 Silver Award for Best Single-Family Residential Community. Minto is also recognized throughout the homebuilding industry as an expert in developing active-adult communities. The NAHB named Minto as 2019’s 55+ Builder of the Year. Minto’s Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2019, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2020.

TAMPA, FL — (March 10, 2023) — Minto Communities USA has been ranked 18th among the Top 100 Private Home Builders in the U.S. by Home Builder Executive magazine based on 2022 home closings. Minto also ranked 5th for the Greatest Gain in Closings on the Top 10 Private Home Builders list for the same time period. With 1,762 closings in 2022, Minto achieved a 24% increase over 2021 closings. Minto Communities USA, headquartered in Florida since 1978, builds master-planned communities and homes in Florida and South Carolina. Active communities include Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach in Daytona Beach, Florida; Latitude Margaritaville Watersound near Panama City Beach, Florida; Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head in Hardeeville, South Carolina, The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida, and Westlake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Minto recently announced plans to expand into Texas with the Latitude Margaritaville brand. According to Minto Communities USA President Mike Belmont, “Minto had a record-setting year in 2022 with four of Minto’s five master-planned communities also being recognized in the top 25 on the John Burns Real Estate Consulting list of Top 50 Master-Planned Communities in the U.S. Minto continually strives to build upon our long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, value and customer satisfaction. Our continuing success is in great part attributable to our team of dedicated and seasoned professionals who share Minto’s commitment to providing an outstanding customer experience while meeting and surpassing the expectations of our homebuyers.” About Minto Communities Minto Communities USA, based in Florida since 1978, has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value for over 45 years. Minto builds exceptional new homes and communities to meet every lifestyle, with more than 32,000 new homes built in 48 communities. Minto is dedicated to continuous improvement in design, quality and customer experience. These are just some of the elements that set Minto apart as an exceptional homebuilder and community developer and have earned the company national recognition that includes consistently high rankings from Eliant Customer Service Surveys. Minto has been recognized with multiple national awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for community and home design, including Best Single-Family Community Over 100 Homes for Westlake in the City of Westlake; Best Mixed-Use Community and Best Clubhouse for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida; and Best Clubhouse for the Harbour Isle Beach Club in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida. Minto is also recognized throughout the homebuilding industry as an expert in developing active-adult communities. The NAHB named Minto Communities as 2019’s 55+ Builder of the Year. Minto’s Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2019, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2020.

Latitude Margaritaville Communities Expanding to Texas Tampa, FL (April 12, 2022) — Today, Margaritaville and Minto Communities USA announced that Latitude Margaritaville is expanding into Texas – introducing the Austin, Dallas, and Houston markets to the award-winning and wildly popular communities for those 55 and better. Latitude Margaritaville communities are being developed by Minto and global lifestyle brand, Margaritaville. These communities are inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter, and best-selling author Jimmy Buffett whose songs evoke a passion for tropical escape and relaxation. There are currently three Latitude Margaritaville communities: Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound near Panama City Beach and Scenic Highway 30A, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, located near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. “Latitude Margaritaville has redefined how pre-and-active retirement living is viewed forever with a combination of world-class amenities and island-inspired villa, single-family and cottage homes,” said Scott Rogers, Minto’s newly-appointed Vice President of Acquisition and Development – Texas. He will be based in Dallas and will lead Minto, under license from Margaritaville, in strategic land positioning efforts and establishing a development and operating team in each new market. “I am impressed by the innovative placemaking and vision of the Latitude Margaritaville brand. Locations are carefully considered and must meet specific criteria to be selected for a community, including sufficient land; a temperate climate; proximity to an airport; convenient retail and service businesses, and nearby medical offices and hospitals. Another very important factor is convenient access to outstanding leisure-time activities in the surrounding area. Dallas, Austin, and Houston definitely meet these criteria.”  “The sense of community we’ve seen at our previously opened Latitude Margaritaville properties in Daytona Beach, Hilton Head, and Watersound has been truly incredible,” shared Jim Wiseman, President of Development at Margaritaville. “The Margaritaville brand has a strong foundation in Texas. The state represents tremendous opportunity as we expand the development of Latitude Margaritaville communities. We look forward to bringing our iconic lifestyle to the Southwest.”  For information on Latitude Margaritaville and to sign up for regular updates, visit Latitude Margaritaville. Follow Latitude Margaritaville on Facebook at LatitudeMargaritaville and on Instagram and Twitter at @LatitudeMville. For Latitude Margaritaville Texas land acquisition inquiries, email us here. About Latitude Margaritaville Latitude Margaritaville communities are active adult developments built by master developer Minto Communities under license from global lifestyle brand Margaritaville Holdings. Offering resort-style amenities, Latitude Margaritaville is the ideal destination for those looking to live the Margaritaville lifestyle as they grow older, but not up. The communities feature a resort-style pool, fitness center, live entertainment, signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts, arts and learning programs and more. Ranked the nation’s most popular active adult community of 2018 by 55Places.com and 2019’s Best 55+ Community of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders, Latitude Margaritaville communities are now open in Daytona Beach, Florida, Hilton Head, South Carolina and Watersound, Florida located on the Emerald Coast in Florida’s Panhandle. Additional Latitude Margaritaville communities are planned for some of the nation’s most popular destinations. Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head were recognized among 2021’s top 50 master-planned communities and top 50 top-selling master-planned communities in the U.S. on the prestigious John Burns Real Estate Consulting list and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting list, respectively. About Minto Communities   Minto Communities USA, based in Florida since 1978, has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value for over 40 years. Minto builds exceptional new homes and communities to meet every lifestyle, with more than 30,000 new homes built in 48 communities. Minto is dedicated to continuous improvement in design, quality and customer experience.  These are just some of the elements that set Minto apart as an exceptional homebuilder and community developer and have earned the company national recognition that includes consistently high rankings from Eliant Customer Service Surveys. Minto has been recognized with multiple national awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for community and home design, including Best Single-Family Community Over 100 Homes for Westlake in the City of Westlake; Best Mixed-Use Community and Best Clubhouse for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida; and Best Clubhouse for the Harbour Isle Beach Club in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida. Minto is also recognized throughout the homebuilding industry as an expert in developing active-adult communities. The NAHB named Minto Communities as 55+ Builder of the Year for 2019 and 2022.  Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2019, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2020. MEDIA CONTACTS:  Minto Communities Paula Robertson & Associates [email protected]    Margaritaville Finn Partners  [email protected]

CITY OF WESTLAKE, FL (June 21, 2021) — Commercial development continues at a rapid pace in the City of Westlake. Minto Communities, which is developing the 3,800-acre master-planned Westlake community, has designed a 50-acre business park called Westlake Landings to attract a strategic mix of commercial tenants to service the surging population. The City of Westlake approved the plans last week. Deerfield Beach-based Konover South, a premier retail real estate company, is contracted with Minto to acquire seven acres within the park to develop a pod of quick service restaurants and two multi-tenant, open-air shopping centers—one 7,000 square feet and the other, 9,450 square feet. Collectively, the area will be known as The Shoppes of Westlake Landings. It will be adjacent to a 7-11 convenience store and gas station currently under construction within the business park. The Shoppes will feature a mix of service-related businesses and restaurants. Konover South already has commitments from a handful of tenants as it prepares to submit its building plans to the city over the next 30 days. "We have had our eye on Westlake since the very beginning," said Bob Bedard, senior vice president of development at Konover South. "We look forward to attracting some great businesses to the area so that residents will no longer have to travel a long way for basic services. I fully expect we'll be 100% leased up by next summer." Minto is also under contract with a local developer to buy 5.75 acres to build a 107, 290 -square-foot self-storage facility whose site plan was also approved by the City. An investment group is seeking to buy a 14.5-acre parcel for an entertainment/sports concept and a final section of Westlake Landings is set aside for a flex office/warehouse project on 17.5 acres. Discussions are underway with several interested developers. "We wanted to create this mixed-use park to proactively plan for our commercial development activities in Westlake," said Minto Vice President John Carter. "Westlake Landings allows us to be more intentional in our approach and curate the right types of businesses to service our residents." Westlake Landings is located on the corner of Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd. and Persimmon Blvd. Just to the north, Publix has submitted plans to the City of Westlake to build its own outdoor shopping center—Publix at Westlake Plaza— anchored by a 50,000 square-foot grocery store. Other non-residential development in the city includes a second 7-11 store and gas station that is under construction across the street from Westlake Landings, on the east side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. The Constitutional Tax Collector’s Office for Palm Beach County is currently building a regional service center that is planned to open later this year and located near the Palm Beach County fire station that opened in January 2020. Two years ago, Wellington Regional Medical Center opened a freestanding emergency room and subsequently acquired 35 more acres from Minto to develop a future medical campus. In addition, Christ Fellowship Church is preparing to break ground on an 800-seat worship center located in the heart of Westlake. The City of Westlake incorporated in 2016, and Minto commenced home sales one year later. In March 2021, Minto will start developing its fourth neighborhood of single-family homes and will break ground on the second phase of the Westlake Adventure Park, which will include basketball courts, an adult lap pool and a multi-purpose building. The community is approved for 4,500 homes at build out. The Westlake Sales Center is located at 16610 Town Center Parkway North in the City of Westlake, on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road between Southern Blvd. and Northlake Blvd. For more information on the community, call 888-299-3628 or visit www.WestlakeFL.com. About Minto Communities USA: Minto Communities USA, based in Florida since 1978, has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value for over 40 years. Minto builds exceptional new homes and communities to meet every lifestyle, with more than 28,000 new homes built in 48 communities. Minto is dedicated to continuous improvement in design, quality and customer experience. These are just some of the elements that set Minto apart as an exceptional homebuilder and community developer and have earned the company national recognition that includes consistently high rankings from Eliant Customer Service Surveys. Minto has been recognized with multiple national awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for community and home design, including Best Single-Family Community Over 100 Homes and Best Sales Center for Westlake in the City of Westlake; Best Mixed-Use Community and Best Clubhouse for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida; Best Clubhouse for the Harbour Isle Beach Club in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida. Minto has also earned multiple Aurora Awards from the Southeast Building Conference for Westlake, including the 2018 Silver Award for Best Single-Family Residential Community. Minto is also recognized throughout the homebuilding industry as an expert in developing active-adult communities. The NAHB named Minto as 2019’s 55+ Builder of the Year. Minto’s Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2019, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2020.