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The Meadows at Westlake will feature 388 single-family homes CITY OF WESTLAKE, FL – (March 28, 2019) - Due to the overwhelming success of Westlake’s inaugural neighborhood, The Hammocks, Minto Communities has opened sales for its next neighborhood called The Meadows. “The demand for Westlake has been exceptionally strong which has allowed us to begin offering homes in our second neighborhood ahead of schedule,” said Mike Belmont, president of Minto...
Company takes part in dedication ceremony for new, free-standing emergency medical facility in Palm Beach County’s newest city CITY OF WESTLAKE, FL - (March 25, 2019) - Residents of Westlake and their neighbors will soon have closer and easier access to healthcare. On Monday, March 25th, Westlake developer, Minto Communities, joined representatives from Wellington Regional Medical Center, Universal Health Services (UHS) and the City of Westlake to celebrate the end of...
CHICAGO (Jan. 7, 2019) — With island-inspired amenities, carefree luxury and a dreamy location, Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach is providing a new kind of ‘paradise’ when it comes to active adult communities. It’s no wonder, then, 55places.com, a leading resource for active adult communities across the country, named the Minto development as Best 55+ Community of 2018. Like other awards bestowed from the company, website traffic, home sales, and offered amenities,...
CITY OF WESTLAKE, Fla. – November 29, 2018 – Last October, the master-planned community of Westlake in the newly created city of the same name opened to much fanfare and anticipation. One year later, the first residents are settled in as Minto Communities continues putting its stamp on this 3,800-hundred-acre parcel of land in the heart of Central Palm Beach County.
Port St. Lucie, FL – September 10, 2018 – Minto Communities is set to sell the remaining 130 developed, single-family detached lots in LakePark at Tradition to established Florida home builder Kennedy Homes LLC with the transaction set to close in September. Kennedy has plans to build three new single-family models at LakePark, set to open in early 2019.
Port St. Lucie, Fla. Sept, 6th, 2018 – Minto Communities will launch sales for the final phase of its popular villa home collection at LakePark at Tradition on September 14th. The award-winning developer/builder will release its last phase of 184 paired villas with prices starting in the low $200,000s. The five villa floor plans range in size from 1,503-1,862 square feet under air and offer 2 bedrooms/2 baths plus den up to 3 bedrooms/2 baths.
City of Westlake, FL - June 20, 2018 - Palm Beach County's newest master-planned community, Westlake, will soon include the country's first large utility-scale solar plant. Recently, Florida Power & Light received site plan approval from the City of Westlake to develop a 400-acre solar energy center on the western part of town. Today, the power company closed on the purchase of the land from Minto Communities USA.area with clean, renewable energy.
Watersound, FL — May 16, 2018 — Master developer Minto Communities USA, global lifestyle brand Margaritaville Holdings and The St. Joe Company have combined their resources to pursue the development of a new Latitude Margaritaville active adult community in Florida’s Panhandle region to be located in Bay County near Panama City Beach and the scenic 30A corridor. The community is projected to open in early 2020.
Tampa, FL - April 11, 2018 - Minto Communities USA Vice President Steve Svopa announces that Minto Communities USA has received seven 2018 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards. Eliant is a customer experience management company that has surveyed buyers of new homes in North America for more than 34 years. Moreover, homebuyers’ Choice awards are presented annually to homebuilders throughout the United States.
Coconut Creek, FL – April 9, 2018 – For the past five years, Minto Communities USA has generously supported Junior Achievement of South Florida. Recently, a group of employees presented the organization with a symbolic check for $162,500 which represents the total amount of money given to date. The company has a storefront at Finance Park at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Foundation.
Port St. Lucie, FL – April 4, 2018 – With home construction well under way at LakePark at Tradition, Minto Communities USA has now started building its resort-style amenities and recreation center. The Club at LakePark will be the hub of social activity at this 55 and better, active adult community that features villas and single-family homes in a master-planned development designed with a charming, small-town vibe.
Sunrise, FL – February 23, 2018 – As Minto Communities USA begins closing out sales at Artesia in Sunrise, the residential development company is now offering personal hard-hat tours of its newest floor plan currently under construction. The four-story Sky Villas offer four- and five-bedroom designs ranging in size from 2,797-3,089 square feet. They feature gourmet kitchens, elegant master suites, and a screened-in penthouse terrace.
City of Westlake, FL – February 22, 2018 – Minto Communities USA announced it will host its first Showcase of Homes, a two-week-long special presentation of model homes at its new master-planned community, Westlake. From February 24 - March 11, the public is invited to tour the designer homes and vote on which models feature their favorite kitchen, master bathroom, outdoor living area, floor plan, living room, master bedroom and interior design.
City of Westlake, FL – February 13, 2018 – The City of Westlake has paved the way to secure its first medical facility to serve the residents of the city and Central Palm Beach County. Last night, city council members approved a site plan for a 10,379-square-foot Freestanding Emergency Department with room for future expansion of a 2,000-square-foot medical office building. The 5.66-acre site will be sold by Minto Communities USA.
City of Westlake, FL – January 9, 2018 – Minto Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of residential developer Minto Communities USA, donated $75,000 during a check presentation to Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County (HFHPBC). The donation will help further the successful partnership between the nonprofit and the Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School.
City of Westlake, FL – August 29, 2017 – The City of Westlake, Florida’s newest municipality, which will contain Minto Communities USA's 3,800-acre community, will officially be recognized by the United States Postal Service effective September 15. The city was incorporated as Palm Beach County’s 39th municipality just over a year ago but was not immediately recognized as a permitted designation by the USPS.
Sunrise, FL – August 10, 2017 – Minto Communities USA announced it is more than halfway sold out of the second and final phase of Artesia, an amenity-rich, resort-style community ideally located in Sunrise. The Florida-based developer is completing the final 123 townhomes, which are currently under construction. At 60 percent sold, Minto expects the first Phase II move-ins to occur this fall.
Westlake, FL – June 26, 2017 – Home construction is underway in Westlake for the very first time since it became Palm Beach County’s newest municipality last summer. Minto Communities USA has begun building six model homes in the 3,800 acre master-planned community which shares the same name as the city. The fully-furnished model homes are expected to be completed this fall to coincide with the Westlake sales center grand opening.
Westlake, FL – June 6, 2017 – Minto Communities USA is making it possible for Palm Beach County to construct a new Fire Station #22 in Westlake to serve the people living in and around the area. Minto has completed the conveyance of nearly 4.5 acres of land to the Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Department for the new facility, which will dually serve as a district headquarters for central Palm Beach County.
Port St. Lucie, FL – May 30, 2017 – Minto Communities USA received multiple awards for their villa model homes in LakePark. Presented by the Treasure Coast Builders Association, the awards are designed to recognize exceptional design and merchandising by local home builders. Minto’s Magnolia and Mahogany model homes at LakePark were both recognized at an awards banquet held at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance.
Orlando, FL — May 25, 2017 – Minto Communities USA and Margaritaville Holdings today announced that Hilton Head, South Carolina will be the second location for their new Latitude Margaritaville active adult residential communities. The new 55-and-better community, built on the “no worries” tropical vibe of Margaritaville, will sit on 2,739 acres and include a 72-acre site for a 290,000-square foot Margaritaville-inspired festive retail center.
Westlake, FL – May 24, 2017 – Minto Communities USA announced that construction has begun on the sales center for its new 3,800-acre master planned community, Westlake, located in Palm Beach County’s newest city by the same name. The new sales center will include 9,378 square feet with interactive displays on the community and homes, children’s playroom, cafe’ and full interior design center.
Westlake, FL – March 15, 2017 – Minto Communities USA is developing a 3,800-acre, master-planned community that shares the same name and borders with the County’s 39th city, Westlake. In addition to many residential neighborhoods, plans include 2.2 million square feet of non-residential commercial space, including a town center that will become the new downtown for central Palm Beach County.
Orlando, FL – February 16, 2017 – Margaritaville Holdings and Minto Communities USA today announced a partnership that will develop new active adult communities in some of the nation’s most popular destinations. The first location of the all-new residential concept will open in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Sales Center at Latitude Margaritaville, Daytona Beach has already broken ground and is slated to open in Fall 2017.
ort St. Lucie, FL – February 17, 2017 – A leading real estate consulting firm has named Minto Communities USA's Tradition in Port St. Lucie among the top 50 master-planned communities in the United States. The designation is based on 2016 net sales, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, which produces the annual list. Tradition ranked 46th in the entire country.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL – February 14, 2017 – Minto Communities USA has completed another successful residential project in South Florida. The homebuilder closed out sales at the 117-residence Villas By The Sea, located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Villas By The Sea is an island-inspired, low-rise community with four 4-story buildings. The first two buildings—Oceanside South and Oceanfront South—were both completed by 2009.
Sunrise, FL – February 7, 2017 – Minto Communities USA has begun construction on its second and final phase of Artesia, an amenity-rich, resort-style community in Sunrise. Crews have started going vertical with the first two townhome buildings that will feature 23 Terrace Homes and 15 Sky Villas. When completed, the award-winning builder will deliver 123 townhomes in this final phase, bringing the total number of residences to 837.
Naples, FL – 2018 – Minto Communities USA recently received two prestigious awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the 2017 International Builders Show held in Orlando. Minto received two NAHB silver awards — a Nationals Award and a Best in American Living Award — for Best Clubhouse and Community Facility, respectively, for The Isles Club at The Isles of Collier Preserve.
Bradenton, FL – January 11, 2017 – Minto Communities USA presents Luxury by the Bay at Harbour Isle on Saturday, January 21, from 12-4 p.m. The public is invited to participate in an afternoon of wine tasting, culinary presentation, spectacular water ski show, aerial artist performance, showcase of luxury automobiles and much more. Six fully-furnished models are open for tours.
Orlando, FL – January 9, 2017 – Minto Communities USA is offering special purchase incentives of up to $50,000 on select move-in ready homes at Festival. Festival is a new 200+-acre luxury resort-style residential community located just five miles from Walt Disney World® in Orlando. Plans call for 500 uniquely designed luxury resort vacation homes within private, gated neighborhoods that are surrounded by natural Florida woodlands and lakes.
Westlake, FL – September 23, 2016 – Minto Communities USA announced that construction has begun on improvements to Seminole Pratt Whitney Road through the newly formed City of Westlake. The improvements consist of major utility infrastructure installation, placing the overhead power underground, as well as widening a 1.5-mile stretch of the roadway. The project will also include the installation of a rural parkway landscape buffer.
Sunrise – FL August 11, 2016 – Minto Communities USA announces the launch of sales for the final phase of Artesia, a 76-acre, resort-style community ideally located at Flamingo Road and Panther Parkway in Sunrise. The award-winning builder will deliver 123 low-rise townhomes in this final phase, bringing the total number of residences in the community to 837.
Orlando, FL – August 2, 2016 – Minto Communities USA was recognized with ten awards, including two prestigious Grand Aurora Awards, at the 2016 Southeast Building Conference presented by the Southeast Building Council (SEBC) in Orlando. The SEBC presents the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. The 2016 Aurora competition drew 335 entries in 57 categories that were reviewed by a panel of six building industry leaders.
Orlando, FL – July 6, 2016 – Minto Communities USA is underway on construction of four additional vacation home buildings at Festival, Orlando’s newest luxury vacation home community located just five miles from the Walt Disney World® exit. To meet buyer demand for the popular Elation floor plan at Festival, Minto also has introduced a new eight-unit building configuration that will accommodate more homes with this floor plan.
Westlake, FL – June 20, 2016 – Residents within the Seminole Improvement District have voted unanimously to create the city of Westlake with a charter and founding city council. Westlake is home to a 3,800-acre project being developed by Minto Communities USA. Approved plans call for 4,500 homes and 2.2 million square feet of non-residential commercial and employment center zoning.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL – May 9, 2016 – Minto Communities USA’s Villas By The Sea announced there is one remaining residence available before the community is completely sold out. The developer also announced it will start conducting hard-hat tours of the property. Construction on the project’s second and final phase has been underway since last year and is on track to be completed in September.
Sun City Center, FL – April 26, 2016 – Minto Communities USA announces that two Minto models at Sun City Center have won 2016 Tampa Bay Builders Association (TBBA) Parade of Homes awards. The Montecito single-family model at Sun City Center won an award in the $451,000-$475,000 category, and the Banyan paired villa model at Sun City Center won an award in the $301,000-$325,000 category.
Orlando, FL – April 25, 2016 – Minto Communities USA has received a Greater Orlando Builders Association Parade of Homes (GOBA) award for the Jubilee model at Festival in Orlando. Festival, located just five miles from Walt Disney World®, is Orlando’s newest vacation resort community. Five models are open for viewing. Their names, Elation, Imagine, Jubilee, Marvel and Splendor, capture the sense of fun and adventure.
Port St. Lucie, FL – April 25, 2016 – Minto Communities USA's master-planned community, LakePark at Tradition, received six awards for its brand new models during the 2016 Treasure Coast Parade of Homes. Presented by the Treasure Coast Builders Association, the event is designed to promote local builders and showcase their products including model and luxury homes.
Central Palm Beach County, FL – March 31, 2016 – Minto Communities USA will begin work on Westlake in central Palm Beach County following a unanimous ruling by the 1st District Court of Appeals that rejected all arguments against the 3,800-acre project. The court turned away objections for the master-planned community of 4,500 homes and 2.2 million square feet of commercial space.
Bradenton, FL – March 10, 2016 – For the fifth straight year, Harbour Isle, a community of luxury island coach homes and resort homes by Minto Communities USA, won “Best Overall Community” and “Best Amenities” awards at the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association’s 2016 Parade of Homes awards banquet. Harbour Isle is a 220-acre island living community located directly across from Anna Maria Island in Bradenton, Florida.
Naples, FL – January 29, 2016 – The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples by Minto Communities USA received a prestigious Silver Award at the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) for “Best Mixed Community.” Minto is one of only three recipients to be recognized in this category in the entire country. Winners were announced at the 2016 International Builder Show in Las Vegas.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA announces that construction is progressing on luxury resort home models at Marina Walk in Harbour Isle, an award-winning 220-acre island-living community located directly across from Anna Maria Island in Bradenton, Florida. Marina Walk is Minto’s third neighborhood at Harbour Isle. The first two neighborhoods, Mangrove Walk and Edgewater Walk, each sold out soon after opening.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA was honored by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) as one of Florida’s Top 15 Green Home Builders at a recent awards banquet that took place during the 2015 Green Trends Conference in Orlando. According to FGBC Executive Director Suzanne Cook, “These builders are being recognized for their conscientious green building efforts in creating healthier and safer homes and a more sustainable Florida.
Naples, FL – 2015 – Minto Communities USA was honored by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) as one of Florida’s Top 15 Green Home Builders at a recent awards banquet in Orlando. FGBC is the leading certifier of green projects in Florida. Its certification programs are the only standards developed with climate-specific criteria to address issues caused by Florida’s hot and humid environment.
Sun City Center, FL – 2015 – Minto Communities USA presents the fifth annual WinterFest and Sun City Center’s historic Sun, Sand & Surf Golf Cart Parade at Sun City Center, 1009 North Pebble Beach Boulevard. The ever-popular parade of golf carts ingeniously decorated and driven by Sun City Center residents is a highlight of the holiday season. Minto is awarding $6,000 in American Express gift cards to golf cart parade winners.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA announces that two new move-in ready homes are available at TwinEagles. Limited time incentives of $35,000 to be applied toward closing costs or options are available on homes closing on or before December 30, 2015. Move-in ready homes include the Prestwick and Turnberry single-family homes in the Lockford neighborhood. The Prestwick is 3,743 square feet with 2,642 square feet under air.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA announces that four new move-in ready homes are available at The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples. Limited time incentives of up to $20,000 to be applied toward closing costs or options are available on homes closing on or before December 30, 2015. Move-in ready homes include the Plumeria and Wisteria single-family model homes, the Honeysuckle villa, and the Poinciana coach home.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA's Villas By The Sea, one of the best-selling and most successful condominium home enclaves in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, announced there are just two remaining Oceanside residences available before the community is completely sold out. The two homes are located in Oceanside North in the development’s second and final phase. The Laguna residence is available, and priced at $737,850.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA announces that three new move-in ready homes are available in Minto’s charming Laureate Park neighborhood at Lake Nona in Orlando with limited-time buyer incentives ranging from $5,000-$12,500 to apply toward closing costs or options. Two move-in ready single-family homes, the Porter and the Hopkins, are available now. The third, the Kendall, is a townhome and will be available in November.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA announces that three new move-in ready homes are available at Sun City Center with a limited time incentive of $7,500 to apply toward closing costs or options. Move-in ready homes include the Laguna and Capistrano single-family homes and Banyan paired-villa. Sun City Center is located between Tampa and Sarasota, Florida. The Laguna single-family home is 2,631 square feet with 1,919 square feet under air.
FL — 2015 — The October grand opening of Downtown Festival in Minto Communities USA's newest luxury resort townhome community — Festival™ — in Orlando was a fun-filled celebration with live music, games, prizes, fantasy princesses, face painting, stilt walkers, jugglers and more. More than 200 attendees enjoyed Downtown Festival’s many amenities from putt-putt golf and beach volleyball to sampling treats from the ice cream parlor and model home tours.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA recently released for sale three designer furnished island coach home models at Harbour Isle, an award-winning, 220-acre private island community by Minto. Harbour Isle is located directly across from Anna Maria Island on Anna Maria Sound in Bradenton, Florida. The coach home models are located in the sold out Mangrove Walk neighborhood at Harbour Isle.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA presents the grand opening of Downtown Festival within Minto’s newest luxury resort townhome community — Festival™ — in Orlando, Florida. Festival offers uniquely designed luxury townhomes that are surrounded by 200 acres of natural Florida woodlands, lakes and walking paths. Just five miles from Walt Disney World®, Festival provides the best of both worlds.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA wins nine Collier Building Industry Association 2015 Sand Dollar Awards for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples The Isles of Collier Preserve by Minto Communities was recognized with nine Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) 2015 Sand Dollar Awards at the annual Sand Dollar Awards Banquet on September 26 at the Ritz-Carlton Tiburon in Naples.
FL — 2015 — The Isles Club at The Isles of Collier Preserve by Minto Communities USA is nearing completion and is projected to open later this year. The addition of The Isles Club adds yet another outstanding amenity to this award-winning, eco-friendly community. Minto has received many national, regional and Southwest Florida industry awards for The Isles of Collier Preserve, including for community design, home design and green building practices.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA presents Luxury by the Bay — a grand opening celebration for the new Harbour Isle Beach Club. Harbour Isle is an award-winning, 220-acre private island community by Minto, located directly across from Anna Maria Island on Anna Maria Sound in Bradenton, Florida. Luxury by the Bay will include tours of the Harbour Isle Beach Club, a luxury yacht presented by Galati Yacht Sales.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA won three Southeast Building Council (SEBC) Aurora Awards for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida, including a Grand Aurora Award for best residential/ mixed use land development for a residential-only development over 501 acres. The Awards were presented at the SEBC’s 2015 Southeast Building Conference held in Orlando, Florida in July.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA announces the grand opening of a new ultra-luxurious, single-family home model at The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples — the Tamarind Grande. The dramatic, two-story model includes 5,892 square feet with 4,037 square feet under air. The Tamarind Grande’s many striking features include two guest casitas that open directly onto the 1,100-square-foot interior courtyard with pool, spa and fountain feature.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA has completed five luxury resort vacation villa models at Festival™ — a 200+-acre private resort community in Orlando. Festival is located just five miles from Walt Disney World®, between I-4 and Ronald Reagan Parkway in ChampionsGate. Colorful vacation villa model names — Elation, Imagine, Jubilee, Marvel and Splendor — capture the sense of fun and adventure.
FL — 2015 — Fewer than 10 home sites and only two of four move-in ready models remain available for sale at the award-winning Bonita Isles development by Minto Communities USA. Bonita Isles, located in Bonita Springs, has experienced brisk sales activity since opening in 2013. Popular amenities at Bonita Isles include the Island Club, uniquely situated on an island in the center of the community’s expansive lake.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA presents the fully-furnished Palm model in the Kings Point neighborhood at Sun City Center as the Minto home of the week, offering a special incentive of $10,000 towards closing costs or options if the buyer closes on the home by June 28, 2015. The Palm paired-villa model is 2,163 square feet with 1,503 square feet under air with two bedrooms, two baths, den and two-car garage. It is priced at $261,086.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA announces that construction has started on the luxury resort home models at Harbour Isle’s Marina Walk. An award-winning, 220-acre island-living community, Harbour Isle is located directly across from Anna Maria Island on Anna Maria Sound in Bradenton, Florida. Marina Walk models are projected to open in January 2016. Marina Walk is Minto’s newest Harbour Isle neighborhood.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA has received a Greater Orlando Builders Association Parade of Homes (GOBA) first place award for the Laureate Park Mansfield model at Lake Nona in Orlando. “Minto is honored to receive GOBA’s first place recognition for the second year in a row for our innovative home designs at Laureate Park,” notes Minto Senior Vice President William Bullock.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA announces that construction is nearing completion on the Beach Club at Harbour Isle with opening scheduled for summer 2015. Harbour Isle is an award-winning, 220-acre island-living community of luxury coach homes and resort homes located directly on Anna Maria Sound in Bradenton, Florida. The two-story Beach Club is 23,000-square-feet, and will include a wide range of luxury amenities.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA's Senior Vice President William Bullock announces that Minto Florida has received five 2015 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Premier Awards. Eliant is a customer experience management company that has surveyed buyers of new homes for more than 30 years. Homebuyers’ Choice awards are presented annually to homebuilders throughout the United States and Canada judged by their homebuyers to have provided the best customer experience.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA is presenting eight new fully-furnished models in the last remaining new neighborhood ever to be built within historic Sun City Center near Tampa. Four luxury single-family models and four luxury paired villa models now are open for viewing. Verona features a private gated entrance, resort-style pool, and selection of six villa floor plans and nine single-family home floor plans from Minto.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA hosts a grand opening event for Festival™ — an exciting 200+-acre luxury resort-style residential community in Orlando. Festival is just five miles from Walt Disney World®, between I-4 and Ronald Reagan Parkway in ChampionsGate. Two-story villas are priced from the mid-$200s, and range in size from 1,605 to 2,232 square feet under air, plus optional cabana bath.
FL — 2015 — Construction is nearing completion on Festival™, a 200+-acre luxury resort-style residential community by Minto Communities USA. Festival is located just five miles from Walt Disney World® in Orlando, between I-4 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. Festival’s gated neighborhoods and resort-style amenities are surrounded by natural Florida woodlands and lakes.
FL — 2015 — Minto Communities USA announces the release for sale of the four furnished models at Bonita Isles, located in Bonita Springs. The first phase of Bonita Isles sold out within the first year of opening for sales, and only 15 home sites remain to be sold in the award-winning community. Popular amenities at Bonita Isles include the Island Club, uniquely situated on an island in the center of the community’s expansive lake.
Bradenton, FL – 2015 – Harbour Isle, a community of luxury island coach homes and resort villas by Minto Communities USA located on Anna Maria Sound in Bradenton, Florida, won nine awards including two Best Overall awards at the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association’s (MSBIA) 2015 Parade of Homes Awards banquet. The awards banquet was held at the Hyatt Sarasota.
Tampa, FL – 2015 – Minto Communities USA celebrates the closing of West Boca’s most prestigious community Boca Reserve. This private enclave is comprised of 44 elegant residences highlighted by exceptional craftsmanship, spacious interiors, lavish kitchens and baths, and a full complement of included premium features. Launched in 2013, Minto offered seven elegant designs.
Orlando, FL – 2015 – Construction is progressing on Festival™, a 200+-acre luxury resort-style residential community by Minto Communities USA. Festival is located just five miles from Walt Disney World® in Orlando, between I-4 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. The Festival site includes natural Florida woodlands and lakes that will surround residential areas and amenities.
Tampa, FL – 2015 – After great selling success for TownPark at Tradition, Minto Communities USA announces the grand opening of its newest community in Port St. Lucie, LakePark at Tradition. This active adult community is located in one of the “Top 10 Best Places to Retire” in the U.S. according to Portfolio.com and has a list of resort-style amenities in one of Florida’s most desirable places to live.
Bonita Springs, FL – 2015 – Bonita Isles by Minto Communities USA is far ahead of the company’s anticipated schedule for the sell out of their new Bonita Springs community. Bonita Isles has been a major draw for homebuyers looking for a conveniently located resort-style community and luxury home at a competitive price. The Salerno model at Bonita Isles received a 2014 Lee Building Industry (BIA) Parade of Homes Superior Home Award.
Bradenton, FL – 2015 – Minto Communities USA announces that the new Marina Walk neighborhood at Harbour Isle has opened for sales. Harbour Isle, located in Bradenton, Florida, is Minto’s 220-acre island community that is almost entirely surrounded by the waters of Anna Maria Sound along the western shoreline and Perico Bayou to the east. With Marina Walk, Minto introduces its luxury resort villas at Harbour Isle.
Naples, FL – 2015 – Minto Communities USA's The Isles of Collier Preserve grand opening event to unveil four new luxury villa models was attended by more than 500. Hundreds of visitors also took guided electric boat tours of the Cypress Waterway, nature trail tours, and tours of the award-winning, 7,330-square-foot Discovery Sales Center with its recreated natural cypress wetland.
Naples, FL – 2015 – Minto Communities USA presents a grand opening event to introduce four new villa models at The Isles of Collier Preserve on Saturday, February 7, from Noon to 4 p.m. These new, furnished luxury villa models — the Fresia, Petunia, Mimosa and Dahlia — will be showcased and open to the public. In addition three furnished coach home models and four furnished single-family models will be available for touring.
Naples, FL – 2015 – Minto Communities USA presents a grand opening event to introduce four new villa models at The Isles of Collier Preserve. These new, furnished luxury villa models — the Fresia, Petunia, Mimosa and Dahlia — will be showcased and open to the public. In addition three furnished coach home models and four furnished single-family models will be available for touring.
Orlando, FL – 2015 – Minto Communities USA announces the grand opening of the luxury single-family home model, the Mansfield, located in the new phase of homes in Laureate Park at Lake Nona in Orlando. The two-story Mansfield is 2,928 square feet under air, and is priced from $428,900. The Mansfield includes four bedrooms, plus den, three-and-a-half baths and two-car garage.
Sun City Center, FL – 2015 – Minto Communities USA announces the grand opening of four new luxury paired villa models in Verona, a gated enclave within the historic community of Sun City Center near Tampa, Florida. Verona features a private gated entrance, resort-style pool, and a selection of six paired villa floor plans and nine single-family home floor plans with 200+ lots planned at build out.
Orlando, FL – 2014 – Minto Communities USA has started construction on its newest resort community — Festival™. Festival’s 200+-acre site is located just five miles from Walt Disney World® in Orlando, between I-4 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. Plans call for 500 uniquely designed luxury vacation villas. Construction is underway on five luxury villa models, and Minto now is accepting reservations on the first release of villa homes in phase one.
Naples, FL – 2014 – The Isles of Collier Preserve by Minto Communities USA has received a prestigious Silver Award from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) National Sales & Marketing Council. The Silver Award for “Best Welcome Center” recognized Minto’s Discovery Sales Center at The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida. Minto is one of only five recipients in the entire country.
Tampa, FL – December 9, 2014 – Award-winning homebuilder and developer, Minto Communities USA announces the final phase of construction at Villas by the Sea. This new phase will feature two new buildings, Oceanfront North and Oceanside North with brand new designs offering open floorplans, 2 - 3 bedrooms, 2 - 3 baths and optional studies. Gourmet island kitchens, master suites, balconies and spacious living areas offer breathtaking ocean views.
Naples, FL – 2014 – Minto Communities USA's Senior Vice President William Bullock announces that construction has started on The Isles Club at The Isles of Collier Preserve. The clubhouse is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2015. It will be the social focal point of The Isles of Collier Preserve, a 2,400-acre, eco-friendly community located just four miles from downtown Naples.
Naples, FL – 2014 – Minto Communities USA announces that sales are open for homes in the next phase of The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples. For a limited time, pre-grand opening pricing is available on the first release of homes in phase II. Minto also is introducing an exciting new collection of luxury paired villas and single-family home designs.
Daytona Beach, FL – November 11, 2014 – Minto Communities, the award-winning homebuilder and developer who created successful communities such as Olympia in Wellington, The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, and Sun City Center - Tampa’s premier active adult community, has begun the planning and design of a new development on 1,600 acres located in the area of western Daytona Beach known as Daytona West.
Bradenton, FL – 2014 – Minto Communities USA announces that construction has started on the 23,000-square-foot Beach Club at Harbour Isle in Bradenton, Florida. The Beach Club’s projected completion date is September 2015. Harbour Isle is Minto’s 220-acre island community that is almost entirely surrounded by the waters of Anna Maria Sound along the western shoreline and Perico Bayou to the east.
Loxahatchee, FL – September 30, 2013 – Minto Communities USA, the developer who created Olympia in Wellington, Madison Green and Portosol in Royal Palm Beach, has announced the purchase of a 3,800-acre property formerly known as the Callery-Judge Grove in western Palm Beach County. Minto, one of North America’s preeminent builders, will seek a comprehensive land plan change to increase the overall density to 1.7 residences per acre.
Naples, FL – March 21, 2013 – Minto Communities USA introduced Bonita Isles — the company’s newest community — with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Ben Nelson, city officials, Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce officers and Chamber Ambassadors. A reception followed that was attended by 40 community leaders. Bonita Isles is located at Bernwood Parkway, 0.5 miles east of U.S. 41.
Naples, FL – March 12, 2013 – Minto Communities USA has completed four beautifully furnished model homes that are open for viewing at Bonita Isles — the company’s newest community. Bonita Isles is located at Bernwood Parkway, 0.5 miles east of U.S. 41, at the center of Bonita Springs. The four models at Bonita Isles feature open floor plans that are ideal for Florida living and entertaining.
Boca Raton, FL – February 5, 2013 – Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of every day life sits a private reserve of 44 limited edition homes in South Florida’s newest luxury community: Boca Reserve. Minto Communities USA is proud to announce the grand opening of the community starting February 9th with the debut of its first furnished model, the Callista.
Anna Maria Sound, FL – January 15, 2013 – Development in one of Florida’s most desirable communities – let alone its last private island – continues on Harbour Isle on Anna Maria Sound. William Bullock, vice president of Minto Communities USA, is pleased to announce the launch of phase two of the Mangrove Walk neighborhood with the release of 12 buildings offering 36 Island-style Coach Homes.
Orlando, FL – January 14, 2013 – Minto Communities USA – one of Florida’s premier homebuilders with more than 30,000 homes built – is pleased to announce the grand opening of three luxury courtyard model homes in the Laureate Park neighborhood of Lake Nona. Building in Orlando for the first time, Minto offers homebuyers requiring craftsmanship, value and style three designs to choose from.
Naples, Florida – 2013 – Minto Communities USA has announced that four furnished model homes are nearing completion in their new Bonita Isles community. The new models include two single-family residences, the Ventura and Palisade, and two villas, the Buttonwood and Magnolia. Single family homes and villas include two-car garages, covered entries and covered, screened lanais.
Boca Raton, FL – October 26, 2012 – In a community internationally known for its culture, arts and luxury, Steve Svopa, vice president of Minto Communities USA, announced the construction of its first furnished model in Boca Reserve, an enclave community of 44 limited edition homes. Minto’s model features towering rotundas, dramatic foyers with symmetrical staircases, a luxurious master bedroom and an airy gourmet kitchen.
Naples, FL – October 25, 2012 – Minto Communities USA, one of North America’s most respected homebuilders, announces it is close to completing construction of two luxury model homes – Prestwick Grand and Turnberry Grand – in the exclusive golf community of TwinEagles. The models will make their debut in mid November. Minto’s two new model homes feature innovative designs, quality that only Minto can provide and enduring value for buyers.
Coconut Creek, FL – 2010 – Minto Communities USA, South Florida’s premier community developer and homebuilder has announced that its newest community, Cascada at Monterra, located in Cooper City, will set a new standard for energy efficiency, sustainability and resource conservation. Introduced under their mintoblueSM label, furnished models for Minto’s Courtyard Homes at Cascada will be designed, constructed and certified to meet agency standards.