PARRISH, Fla. (May 13, 2026) — Neal Land & Neighborhoods has reached a new milestone in the progression of its flagship master-planned community, North River Ranch, with the debut of Explore by Del Webb at North River Ranch – a new gated community developed by PulteGroup.
Located in the northeast portion of North River Ranch, Neal Land & Neighborhoods closed on the 400 acres to PulteGroup in February 2025 for $38.7 million, marking the company’s largest land sale to date, and reflects a strategic partnership enhancing the builder relationship and the depth and diversity of North River Ranch
The “Next Generation Living” concept, specifically created for Explore, introduces elevated single-family homes and a focus on multigenerational living with “All Gen” floor plans that integrate universal design for greater functionality. These floor plans feature private suites with their own kitchenettes and bathrooms, paired with connected indoor and outdoor living spaces that balance togetherness with independence. Homes will range from approximately 1,405 to over 3,900 square feet, with six model homes available for tours at opening.
Residents of the new, gated community will also benefit from its private, vibrant resort-style club living that balances activity with relaxation. Further, Explore residents benefit from the proximity to North River Ranch’s established commercial offerings, including Market Walk, which features a mix of dining, retail, health, and fitness destinations.
“From the start, we envisioned North River Ranch as a community that could serve a wide range of homebuyers,” said John A. Neal, president of Neal Land & Neighborhoods. “Explore builds on that vision by introducing elevated home and lifestyle experiences that broaden the community’s appeal while complementing what’s already in place.”
Its arrival further reinforces North River Ranch’s appeal to national homebuilders, with PulteGroup’s decision to introduce the first Florida-based Explore brand signaling confidence in the location and the strength of the community’s established infrastructure, amenities, schools, retail, and healthcare network.
“This is a strong example of how thoughtful, intentional land planning translates into lasting value for our builders and ultimately, home buyers,” adds Neal.
Sales at Explore by Del Webb at North River Ranch begin May 20, 2026, with a Grand Opening Celebration to the public on May 30, 2026. Introductory pricing is in the mid-$300s to $600s+.The sales center is located at 11435 Emberstone Circle, Parrish, Florida 34219; the sales team includes Leslie Busse, Nick Richardson, Britney Burns, and Hannah Moore.
To learn more or join the list for Explore by Del Webb at North River Ranch, visit here.
About Neal Land & Neighborhoods
Neal Land & Neighborhoods is a Manatee and Sarasota, Florida-based master land planning and community development organization led by John A. Neal. The award-winning company incorporates thoughtful master planning and public infrastructure solutions to create the next level of elite community planning in Southwest Florida. By working with carefully selected new home builders, Neal Land & Neighborhoods aims to establish thriving, sustainable, livable, and ecologically sensitive communities throughout Manatee, Sarasota, and Hillsborough counties. Neal Land & Neighborhoods currently owns or controls several thousand acres of land entitled for more than 9,000 future residential homes and the supporting mixed-use commercial and retail. The developer’s current projects include the master-planned communities of North River Ranch and Vistera of Venice.
About North River Ranch
North River Ranch is the flagship master-planned community for Neal Land & Neighborhoods, strategically positioned and carefully planned to evolve to meet the needs of tomorrow’s families and active adults. Located in Parrish, Fla., the amenity-rich development is a fresh approach to development in Southwest Florida, unlike anything in the market today. North River Ranch is an award-winning community with approvals for 6,000 residences across several neighborhoods featuring abundant recreation and amenities, judicious land planning and management, commercial development, a hospital, and nearby schools. Current home builders include Pulte Homes, David Weekley Homes, Neal Communities, Homes by WestBay, and Cardel Homes Florida. North River Ranch was recognized with Bradenton’s Best Gold Award for Best Master Planned Community and New Home Community 2022-2025.