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Ideal-LIVING Magazine Unveils the 2025 Top 100 Amenity Communities in its “Best Places to Live” Issue
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Ideal-LIVING Magazine Unveils the 2025 Top 100 Amenity Communities in its “Best Places to Live” Issue
Wilmington, NC – June 2025 – Ideal-LIVING magazine, a leading publication dedicated to guiding individuals in finding their ideal destination, lifestyle, and home, is thrilled to announce its 2025 “Best Places to Live” issue. This special edition proudly unveils its Top 100 Amenity Communities across the nation and abroad, meticulously selected based on extensive reader surveys identifying their most desired amenities and lifestyle preferences.
“Each year, we leverage valuable insights from our readers to identify the most desirable locations and the amenities that truly elevate their quality of life,” says Kelly Godbey, editor of Ideal-LIVING magazine. “This year’s Top 100 Amenity Communities cater to a wide range of preferences, from stunning mountain retreats and sun-kissed coastal escapes to exciting international destinations.”
These carefully curated communities are distinguished by their top-tier offerings, including a diverse array of amenities such as golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, watersports facilities, extensive hiking and biking trails, state-of-the-art fitness centers, luxurious spas, marinas, and inviting pools. They are chosen for fostering a strong sense of community, promoting healthy living through walkable environments, and often providing the peace of mind that comes with gated security and numerous social clubs. Many offer the convenience of self-contained living with access to restaurants, grocery stores, and crucial proximity to quality medical centers, alongside the appeal of maintenance-free living with beautifully maintained homes.
Ideal-LIVING’s research process meticulously considers the goals of its readership, many of whom seek an escape from high taxes and a yearning for a more favorable climate and a heightened quality of life. Whether your dream involves picturesque mountain vistas in Tennessee, breathtaking coastlines in the Carolinas or Florida, or venturing to exciting international destinations, the “Best Places to Live” issue offers a wealth of possibilities to spark your relocation journey.
Beyond the magazine, Ideal-LIVING provides a robust online presence at ideal-LIVING.com/best-places, allowing you to explore the Top 100 Amenity Communities in detail.
For over 35 years, Ideal-LIVING magazine has empowered its readers with valuable resources and insights for a successful relocation. The magazine is part of RPI Media, a leading media group that offers a comprehensive suite of resources for those considering a move. This includes the in-depth Ideal-LIVING Relocation Guide and the highly regarded Ideal-LIVING Real Estate Shows held throughout the year.
Explore the 2025 “Best Places to Live” issue and the Top 100 Amenity Communities list at ideal-LIVING.com/best-places today!
CONTACT:
Kelly Godbey
KellyG@ideal-LIVING.com
Waterside Place: A Lakefront Haven for Wellness, Community, and the Good Life
Neal Communities to Celebrate Palm Grove Grand Opening June 27
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. June 11, 2025 – Neal Communities, southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, will celebrate the grand opening of its Discovery Center on Friday, June 27 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and a virtual event at noon for those who cannot attend in person. RSVP is requested for both events at https://on.nealcommunities.com/palm-grove-go/. Two food trucks and dessert will be complimentary while supplies last.
Palm Grove also offers nine decorated models in the 900-home community, featuring single family homes, townhomes and paired villas being built in east Manatee County adjacent to Lake Manatee State Park.
Plans for the community include a centrally located amenity center clubhouse with a social spaces, a fitness center, resort-style and lap pools, pickleball, yoga lawn, tot lot, dog parks and more, which are already under construction. An on-site lifestyle director will also coordinate year-round events.
“Palm Grove is already coming together as an amazing community that showcases the natural beauty of the site,” said Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Communities. “With opportunities ranging from townhouses to villas to single family homes, Palm Grove offers something for every homebuyer.”
The architectural styles of the homes will include British West Indies, farmhouse, coastal and French Colonial. There will be 19 total floorplans offered and nine decorated models available to tour, including five single family floorplans and two each townhome and villa floorplans. In all, there are 15 single family home designs available to build, ranging from 1,533 – 3,483 square feet, two villa options ranging from 1,638 – 1,848 square feet, and two townhouse options that are both 1,790 square feet. Home prices will start in the low $300s for townhomes, $399,990 for villas and $430,990 for single family homes.
“Completing one of the final phases of the nation’s premier multi-generational master-planned community, Palm Grove is an exciting new place to call home,” said Carlos Puente, vice president of sales and marketing. “Blending Florida Modern–style amenities with a broad selection of homes, this community is thoughtfully designed to welcome all lifestyles.”
Palm Grove is located on the north side of State Road 64, west of Dam Road, and just east of Uihlein Road. The homes will be zones to attend Witt Elementary, Haile Middle and Parrish Community High Schools. Beginning in the Fall of 2025, Lake Manatee School, a new K-8 facility, will open just across SR64 from Palm Grove for students in the community for the upcoming school year.
For more information about Palm Grove, visit www.palmgrovevibes.com.
Contact: Jeff Durosko
412.635.7229
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About Neal Communities
Neal Communities, based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, is Southwest Florida’s largest and most established locally owned and operated private builder. During the company’s 55-year history, it has built more than 24,500 new homes in more than 90 acclaimed communities from Tampa to Naples. The company consistently ranks among the nation’s top 100 home builders and has earned numerous awards including the prestigious Builder of the Year from Professional Builder in 2015 and America’s Best Builder in 2012 from BUILDER Magazine. With a core belief that “Where You Live Matters,” Neal Communities has given more than $8.5 million to local charities throughout Southwest Florida and is committed to the communities where they live, work and build. Company revenue in fiscal year 2024 was $800 million.
Additional Neal Communities brands include Neal Signature Homes, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, Neal Communities Funding and Allegiant Title Professionals. For more information, visit NealCommunities.com.
