John Cannon Homes won four "best overall" honors in the Parade of Homes design awards competition.
Neal Communities, Homes by Towne, Lee Wetherington Homes and Medallion Home won two "best overall" plaques in their price categories at the awards ceremony, held Thursday night at the Hyatt Sarasota.
M/I Homes, Palma Sola Bay Development and Mattamy Homes each won two "best overalls" among condominium builders who entered models in the design competition.
The Jubilee model at Rosedale, a 19-year-old Manatee County development where a third phase is under way now developers detect that a market recovery has begun. The model has 1,764 square feet and a price of $ 298,000 on a standard lot. Staff photo / Harold Bubil; 10-15-2012.
Awards were also presented in the various price categories for best pool (Coast to Coast pools won seven honors) and best landscape (ArtisTree Landscape edged Trent Culleny Landscape Contractor four awards to three.
Other categories were community design, interior design and green building (see the list in Sunday's Real Estate section). Nathan Cross Construction, featured in this section on Feb. 20, opening day of the 2016 Parade of Homes, won the "best overall green home" honor.
The Parade of Homes featured 110 model homes in the two-county area representing 42 builders. Homes participating in the event ranged in price from $200,000 to over $2.5 million.
Manatee-Sarasota BIA 2016 Parade of Homes Winners
HOUSES, by price category, from lowest to highest
Category 1
Best master suite and floor plan: Homes by Towne, Allura at GreyHawk Landing
Best curb appeal, kitchen, architectural detail and overall winner: Heritage Builders of West Florida, The Sabal at Grand Oaks
Category 2
Best master suite, architectural detail: Sam Rodgers Homes, The Captiva at GreyHawk Landing
Best curb appeal, kitchen, floor plan and overall winner: Rosedale Construction, Jubilee at Rosedale Golf & Country Club
The master bedroom in John Cannon Homes' Akarra III model at The Vineyards in The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch. Cannon said the house has warm contemporary decor. Staff photo / Harold Bubil; 6-19-2015.
Category 3
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Homes by Towne, Windsong at GreyHawk Landing
Category 4
Best kitchen, master suite and floor plan: Sam Rodgers Homes , Royal Palm II at GreyHawk Landing
Best curb appeal, architectural detail and overall winner: Homes by Towne, Kingsley at GreyHawk Landing
Category 5
Best kitchen and floor plan (tie): Neal Communities, Bright Meadow at Eagle Trace; Tivoli Homes of Sarasota, Bay Breeze at Cottages of Curry Creek
Best master suite, architectural detail: Heritage Builders of West Florida , Azalea at Ashton Oaks
Best curb appeal and overall winner: Tivoli Homes of Sarasota, Bay Breeze at Cottages of Curry Creek
Sam Rodgers Homes' Riviera II model at Gran Paradiso. Staff photo / Harold Bubil; 7-9-2015.
Category 6
Best kitchen: Neal Communities, White Star at Villages of Milano
Best architectural detail: Lennar Homes, Trevi at River Strand
Best curb appeal, master suite, floor plan and overall winner: Neal Communities, Endless Summer 3 at Woodland Trace
Category 7
Best kitchen: Taylor Morrison, Lazio VII at Esplanade at Artisan Lakes
Best master suite and architectural detail: Pulte/Centex, Martin Ray at Island Walk
Best curb appeal and floor plan (tie): Taylor Morrison, Lazio VII at Esplanade at Artisan Lakes; Pulte/Centex, Martin Ray at Island Walk
Overall winner: Pulte/Centex, Martin Ray at Island Walk
Category 8
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Neal Communities, Sea Star at Indigo
Category 9
Best curb appeal: CalAtlantic Homes, Hemingway at Palmer Reserve
Best kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Sam Rodgers Homes, the Riviera II at Gran Paradiso
Category 10
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Bruce Williams Homes, Blue Cypress at Winding River
Category 11
Best floor plan: Pulte/DiVosta, Tangerly Oak at Palmer Ranch
Best master suite and architectural detail: Taylor Morrison, Pallazio VII at Palmer Ranch
Best curb appeal, kitchen and overall winner: Arthur Rutenberg / R.W. Wilson Homes, Monaco at the Islands on the Manatee River
Category 12
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Pulte/DiVosta, Pinnacle at Lakewood Ranch
John Cannon Homes' Caaren model at Rosedale Links, near Lakewood Ranch in Manatee County. Staff photo / Harold Bubil; 5-30-2013.
Category 13
Best curb appeal and master suite: John Cannon Homes, The Caaren in The Links at Rosedale
Best kitchen: Neal Signature Homes, Costa Mesa at Wildgrass
Best floor plan: Medallion Home, Caicos at Twin Rivers
Best architectural detail: NWC Construction, Hawks Nest
Overall winner (tie): NWC Construction, Hawks Nest; John Cannon Homes, the Caaren in The Links at Rosedale
Category 14
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Neal Signature Homes, Fenwick at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club
Category 15
Best curb appeal and floor plan: Javic Homes, Abaco at The Islands on the Manatee River.
Best kitchen, master suite, architectural detail and overall winner: Lee Wetherington Homes, Stillwater at Rivetta
Allegra Homes' JBird II model. Staff photo / Harold Bubil; 3-1-2016.
Category 16
Best kitchen (tie): John Cannon Homes, The Miah; Murray Homes, the Intrepid at The Lake Club
Best curb appeal, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Murray Homes, the Intrepid at the Lake Club
Category 17
Best master suite, floor plan: Arthur Rutenberg / Nelson Homes, Novara at Lakewood Ranch
Best kitchen (tie): Arthur Rutenberg/Nelson Homes, Novara at Lakewood Ranch; Allegra Homes, Jbird II, West of the Trail
best curb appeal, architectural detail and overall winner: ALLEGRA HOMES, JBIRD II , WEST OF THE TRAIL
Lee Wetherington Homes' Windsong model in Seacroft at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch. Staff photo / Harold Bubil; 2-17-2015.
Category 18
Best kitchen and architectural detail (tie), Johnson Homes of West Florida, Birkdale at The Concession; Lee Wetherington Homes, Windsong at Lakewood Ranch
Best curb appeal, master suite, floor plan and overall winner: Lee Wetherington Homes, Windsong at Lakewood Ranch
Category 19
Best master suite and architectural detail: Murray Homes, The Resolute at The Lake Club
Best curb appeal, kitchen, floor plan and overall winner: John Cannon Homes, the Kiandra at Lakewood Ranch
Category 20
Best curb appeal: Todd Johnston Homes, The Floridia at The Lake Club
Best kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: John Cannon Homes, Akarra III at the Lake Club
Category 21
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Arthur Rutenberg / Nelson Homes, The Santa Monica at The Concession
Lee Wetherington Homes' Windsong model in Seacroft at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch. Staff photo / Harold Bubil; 2-17-2015.
Category 22
Best curb appeal: London Bay Homes, Delfina at The Founders Club
Best curb kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: London Bay Homes, Girona at the Founders Club
Category 23
Best floor plan: Arthur Rutenberg / Nelson Homes, The Almeria at The Lake Club
Best curb appeal, kitchen: Neal Signature Homes, Dominica II at The Concession
Best master suite, architectural detail and overall winner: John Cannon Homes, Avianna at the Concession.
Category 24
Best master suite, floor plan: London Bay Homes, Isabella at The Founders Club
Best curb appeal, kitchen, architectural detail and overall winner: Anchor Builders of Southwest Florida, the Siena IV at the Lake Club
Category 25
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Medallion Home, Grand Santa Maria at The Inlets
Category 26
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Medallion Home, Bimini at The Inlets
CONDOMINIUMS, by price category, from lowest to highest
Category 1
Best master suite (tie): M/I Homes, Covington II at Creekwood Townhomes; Lennar Homes, Hibiscus at Gran Paradiso
Best floor plan, architectural detail: Lennar Homes, Hibiscus at Gran Paradiso
Best curb appeal, kitchen and overall winner: M/I Homes, Covington II at Creekwood Townhomes
Category 2
Best kitchen, master suite: WCI Communities, Montserrat at Lakewood Ranch
Best curb appeal, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Mattamy Homes, Driftwood at Lakewood Ranch
Category 3
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail, and overall winner: M/I Homes, Devonshire II at Creekwood Townhomes
Category 4
Best curb appeal, master suite and floor plan: Medallion Home, Anna Maria at University Village
Best kitchen, architectural detail, and overall winner: Mattamy Homes, Captiva at The Enclave at Forest Lakes
More than 4 units
Category 1
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Lennar Homes, Dogwood at Heritage Harbour
Category 2
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Taylor Morrison, Vitale VII at Lakewood Ranch
Category 3
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Palma Sola Bay Development, Key Largo at Palma Sola Bay Club
Category 4
Best curb appeal, kitchen, master suite, floor plan, architectural detail and overall winner: Palma Sola Bay Development, Islamorada at Palma Sola Bay Club
DEVELOPMENT WINNERS
Fewer than 50 homesites
Best overall: Legacy Builders on the West Coast, Bellora
151 to 200 homesites
Best entranceway, amenities and overall: The Islands on the Manatee River
151 to 200 condominium units
Best entranceway, amenities and overall: Koral & Gobuty Developments, Mirabella
201 to 500 homesites
Best entranceway, amenities and overall: Core Development, The Concession
201 to 500 condominiums
Best entranceway: Palma Sola Bay Development, Palma Sola Bay Club
Best amenities and overall: Minto Communities, Harbour Isles on Anna Maria Sound
More than 1,000 homesites
Best entranceway, Amenities and overall: LWR Development, Lakewood Ranch
SUBCONTRACTORS
Interior Design
Best overall: Soco Interiors, The Leeward at The Lake Club
Pools
Category 1
Best overall: Coast to Coast Pools, The Siesta at Rosedale Golf & Country Club
Category 2
Best overall: Coast to Coast Pools, The Captiva at GreyHawk Landing
Category 3
Best overall: Coast to Coast Pools, The Baylee at The Islands on the Manatee River
Coast to Coast Pools won a design award in the 2016 Parade of Homes for its work at John Cannon Homes' Akarra III model. It is at The Vineyards in The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch. Staff photo / Harold Bubil; 6-19-2015.
Category 4
Best overall: Coast to Coast Pools, The Akarra III at The Lake Club
Category 5
Best overall: Coast to Coast Pools, The Avianna at The Concession
Category 6
Best overall: Waterscapes Pools & Spas, The Silver Mist 2 at Silverleaf
Category 7
Best overall: Pool Design Concepts, The Miah
Category 8
Best overall: Coast to Coast Pools, The Kiandra at Lakewood Ranch
Category 9
Best overall: Coast to Coast Pools, Hemingway III at Palmer Ranch
Category 10
Best overall: Pool Design Concepts, The Intrepid at The Lake Club
Category 11
Best overall: Bulldog Pools, Jbird II, West of the Trail
Category 12
Best overall: Pool Design Concepts, The Leeward at The Lake Club
Category 13
Best overall: Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Barbados II at Lakewood Ranch
Category 14
Best overall: Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Dominica II at The Concession
LANDSCAPING
Category 1
Best overall: Trent Culleny Landscape Contractor, Azalea at Ashton Oaks
Category 2
Best overall: ProGro Landscapes, Jbird II, West of the Trail
Category 3
Best overall: Trent Culleny Landscape Contractor, Dolcetto 3 at Lakewood Ranch
Category 4
Best overall: ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design, The Casa Bella
Category 5
Best overall: ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design, The Akarra III at The Lake Club
Category 6
Best overall: Trent Culleny Landscape Contractor, The Leeward at The Lake Club
Category 7
Best overall: ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design, The Almeria at The Lake Club
Category 8
Best overall: ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design, The Santa Monica at The Concession
