Neal Communities Donates to Sarasota Heat Softball Team

Neal Communities supports local youth through premier sponsorship of Sarasota Heat.
 
April 15, 2011 - PRLog -- Southwest Florida – Neal Communities is the premier tournament sponsor for the Sarasota Heat 4th Annual Golf Tournament. The Sarasota Heat 14/Under Girls Fastpitch Softball Team is a non-profit organization that provides an opportunity for girls to play softball. The golf tournament takes place April 23 at Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

“We have long been supporters of organizations that help our young people. Sports are a wonderful way to teach them about teamwork, discipline, respect and work ethic,” says Neal Communities President Pat Neal. “These are values that are important for any community.”

The funds raised from the golf tournament will be used to help send the team to Midland, TX for the American Softball Association national tournament in July. “The girls will compete against some of the best teams in their age division from all over the United States,” explains team manager Jackie Rak.

The relationship between the Sarasota Heat and Neal Communities started with Mark Mulder, who owns Ocean Blue pool company, a trade partner with Neal. Mark’s daughter Kahlie plays with the team. “He is a good contractor and we like to support those in our extended family who are involved with the community,” comments Neal.

Neal Communities is recognized for its philanthropy in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. President, Pat Neal has also received Legislative Service Award, the Audubon Society Legislative Award, Award for Meritorious Public Service, The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Humanitarian of the Year and many other awards and recognition for service and philanthropy.  Neal Communities is ranked #1 locally by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and #126 among home builders nationally in BUILDER Magazine’s 2009 listing based on sales. With more than 7,800 homes built in Southwest Florida, Neal Communities’ honors and accolades include 37 Awards 2011 Parade of Homes, 44 Aurora Awards, five Best in American Living Awards and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, visit nealcommunities.com.

The HEAT organization was established in 1998 and fields teams in almost every age division.  The majority of the girls on the Heat '97 team have been traveling together for 6+ years.

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Neal Communities is Southwest Florida’s largest, most established locally owned and operated private company. Its commitment to responsible development, innovative home building, and design excellence serve as the benchmarks for the company’s success.
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