FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla., September xx, 2026 — Perry Homes, one of the nation’s most trusted homebuilders, celebrates the grand opening of its newest model homes in Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, the top-selling village in this premier community.

Perry Homes hosted its largest grand opening event in Florida with an immersive model home tour showcasing its portfolio of innovative floorplans. The progressive experience began at the 90-foot model home, welcoming attendees with a coffee bar, champagne and specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a flower cart and live music. Trolleys then transported guests to the 50-foot and 60-foot model homes for gelato, coastal small bites, margaritas and a dirty soda cart, live bandana chain stitching and other elevated gifts. Attendees had the opportunity to win high-end giveaways, including a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera, a luxury gift basket and a gift card to Disney.

“We are proud to bring Perry Homes to Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, a community that shares our commitment to quality living and thoughtful design,” said Garrison Taska, Perry Homes Division President. “This expansion reflects our dedication to delivering exceptional luxury homes, where families can grow, connect and thrive in the state’s most attractive communities.”

As one of the Sunshine State’s most sought-after developments and recognized as the No. 1 selling community in the area, Star Farms is situated within Lakewood Ranch, the nation’s largest master-planned community. Perry Homes offers an array of single-family designs with prices starting from the $700s. Lots are available with 50-foot, 60-foot, 75-foot and 90-foot frontages, and residences span from 2,000 to nearly 6,000 square feet, featuring four-car garage options, elevated ceilings, beautiful open-plan designs and signature covered lanais crafted for Florida’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

“We’re excited to welcome Perry Homes to Lakewood Ranch and Star Farms,” said Sandy Shahinian Levins, VP Sales & Marketing of LWR Communities LLC. “Their luxury homes span a broad range of sizes and price points, adding more choice for buyers and further supporting Star Farms’ — and Lakewood Ranch’s — multi-generational appeal.”

“This grand opening is a special milestone for Star Farms. Watching the Perry Homes team demonstrate such pride in the quality of their customer experience is a proud moment for their team and ours,” said Tony Squitieri, Forestar Regional Vice President. “Their homes reflect the same standard of quality, design and customer care that Star Farms was built around, and Perry Homes strengthens the luxury collection that families come here to find.”

Residents of Star Farms enjoy a wide range of amenities, clubs and hospitality services that promote connection, wellness and adventure. The village is situated near premier dining, shopping, cultural experiences and the desirable, top-rated Gulf Coast beaches.

The debut of Star Farms emphasizes Perry Homes’ growing footprint throughout Florida. Originally founded in Texas, the builder has rapidly expanded its presence across key Florida markets, including Southwest Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Southeast Florida. Perry Homes’ expansion strategy focuses on pairing trusted craftsmanship and smart home technology in prime master-planned communities in rapidly growing locations.

Prospective homebuyers are invited to visit the newly opened model homes at Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch to explore available homesites and move-in ready options. For more information or to schedule a tour, visit www.perryhomes.com/new-homes/florida/southwest-florida/star-farms-at-lakewood-ranch

About Perry Homes

Family-owned and operated since its inception in 1967, Perry Homes is committed to building quality, superior homes while providing exceptional customer care before, during, and after construction. The company builds and sells homes under the Perry Homes name across Texas and Florida, as well as the Britton Homes name in select Dallas-Fort Worth communities and the Mastercraft Builder Group brand in select communities in Jacksonville, Florida. The company has built over 70,000 homes in nine major markets in Texas and Florida and in more than 140 communities, earning a 95 percent customer satisfaction rating as reported by homeowners via post-closing surveys over the last 12 months. Perry Homes is led by Owner and Executive Chair Kathy Perry Britton and Chief Executive Officer Todd Chachere.

About Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch is one of the nation’s largest and most successful master-planned communities, spanning more than 35,000 acres across Manatee and Sarasota counties on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Developed by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, the community includes neighborhoods, town centers, parks, trails, schools, healthcare, employment centers, shopping, dining and lifestyle amenities serving more than 80,000 residents.