Harbour Isle On Anna Maria Sound Wins Parade of Homes' Best Overall Development - 200 Homes or Less

March 9, 2012 - PRLog -- BRADENTON, Fla. -- For more than two decades, Minto Communities has been acclaimed by South Florida’s homebuilding associations for creating some of the finest homes and communities in that region. In its first Parade of Homes contest in Manatee and Sarasota counties, presented by the Home Builder’s Association, Minto has struck gold again with Harbour Isle on Anna Maria Sound.

Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities Florida, is pleased to announce that Harbour Isle was voted as the 2012 Parade of Homes Best Overall Development with 200 Homes or Less. Additionally, the company’s Harbour Grand Retreat Island Home won Best Overall in the Multi-Family – Less than Four Units Category.

“We are honored to receive the two highest awards in our respective categories,” states Belmont. “From the initial design through the construction of the first home, we wanted Harbour Isle to be a truly unique island community... to which it has become. For the hundreds of men and women who have worked so hard on making Harbour Isle a success, we want to thank the judge’s panel and the Manatee-Sarasota Home Builder’s Association for these awards.”

The 2012 Manatee-Sarasota Parade of Homes contest was judged by 54 housing experts with no stake in the outcome. They judged the builders on their models, with categories ranging from the best kitchen to floor plan, curb appeal and architectural detail. Comprising some of the most desirable and beautiful real estate in the country, the entries were located in the following communities: Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Venice, University Park, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach.

In addition to the best overall category winners, Harbour Isle was recognized for the following:
•   Best Amenities with 200 Homesites or less – Harbour Isle
•   Green Award Winner, Green Multi Family – Harbour Grand Retreat
•   Best Entranceway 200 homes or less – Harbour Isle
•   Best Curb Appeal Multi Family Category 3 – Harbour Grand Retreat
•   Best Kitchen Multi Family Category 3 – Harbour Grand Retreat
•   Best Master Suite Multi Family Category 3 – Harbour Grand Retreat
•   Best Architectural Detail Multi Family Category 3 – Harbour Grand Retreat
•   Best Floorplan Multi Family Category 3 – Harbour Grand Retreat

Located on Perico Island, Harbour Isle features Island homes ranging in size from 1,621 to 2,960 sq. ft. and starting in the $340s. Surrounded by a coastal casual atmosphere, the homes include one level living with certain homes having the option to accommodate a second level scenic observatory or calming retreat.

Watch video of Harbour Isle: http://www.minto.com/buy-a-home-in-florida/Harbour-Isle-o....

Harbour Isle currently features a Mangrove Walk neighborhood pool, a kayak launch to explore the man-made one mile interior lake and a guard house with an observation tower providing extraordinary views of Anna Maria Sound and the Gulf of Mexico.

In addition to Harbour Isle, Minto Communities is actively building and selling in destination areas such as:
•   Artesia, Sunrise
•   Cascada and Cascada Isle, Cooper City
•   Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch
•   Olympia, Wellington
•   Portosol – Royal Palm Beach
•   Sun City Center, Florida
•   TownPark at Tradition, Port St. Lucie

For complete information on Minto Communities, please visit http://www.minto.com/buy-a-home-in-florida/projects.html or call (941) 896-4826.

About Minto Communities

Launched in 1955, Minto is a family-owned business that has grown into one of North America’s leading builders.  With more than 70,000 homes built – 20,000 in Florida – Minto welcomes more than 50 families per week into a brand new home.

Minto creates a wide array of award-winning new homes and resort-style master-planned communities, in addition to low, mid and high-rise condominiums to meet every lifestyle. The company has earned national awards and recognition by J.D. Power and Associates and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).