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LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (June 10, 2026) – PulteGroup has closed on a 464-acre site for EverCreek, a new Pulte Homes-branded community in southeastern Lakewood Ranch. Pulte Homes, one of the nation’s most recognized and trusted homebuilders for 70 years, will offer 1,000 homes, including 850 single-family homes and 150 townhomes.

            “We thoughtfully planned EverCreek to be a sanctuary that honors the natural beauty of Lakewood Ranch,” said Josh Graeve, president of PulteGroup’s Southwest Florida Division. “From the moment you arrive you see smooth creek bed boulders along the lake banks and realize EverCreek isn’t a typical development. The rugged natural aesthetic along with resort-style amenities featuring a creek inspired lazy river makes it an ideal destination for both growing families and empty nesters.”

With its abundant amenities and desirable location off I-75 via Fruitville Road and University Parkway close to the Sarasota area’s top Gulf beaches and destinations, Lakewood Ranch is the second fastest-selling master-planned community in the U.S. and the nation’s No. 1 multigenerational community for eight consecutive years.

“Pulte has been an outstanding partner in shaping thoughtfully designed, multi-generational villages that resonate with today’s homebuyers,” said Sandy Shahinian Levins, vice president of sales and marketing for LWR Communities. “Their newest village will continue that momentum, adding to the dynamic lifestyle, strong sense of connection, and exceptional living experience that define Lakewood Ranch.”

            Tailored to a low-maintenance lifestyle with spacious consumer-driven floor plans, Pulte’s well-appointed single-family homes and townhomes will offer 1,580 to 3,820 square feet under air and feature two to five bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms and one- to three-car garages. Home designs and pricing will be announced soon.

“Homebuyers will have the opportunity to build a new-construction home from the ground up and personalize it to their dreams or they can purchase a move-in-ready home for a shorter move-in timeline,” said Graeve.

            EverCreek will host an eight-acre lakeside amenity campus, featuring a beach entry resort-style pool connected to a lazy river, a firepit lounge area and a clubhouse with a fitness center and community gathering spaces. It will also offer an expansive pickleball complex with courtside shade structures, a dog park, playground and event lawn. Nearly three miles of multi-modal trails will directly connect to Lakewood Ranch’s 150-mile trail system and sidewalks throughout the community.

EverCreek also connects residents to Lakewood Ranch’s many amenities and the greater community with convenient access to performing arts, world-acclaimed Gulf beaches, destination shopping, renowned restaurants, vibrant entertainment and quality healthcare. Lakewood Ranch offers over 300 stores and eateries in the Main Street, Waterside Place and The Green at Lakewood Ranch town centers which host concerts, festivals, theater performances and farmers markets. The community also features 13 parks and is home to the Premier Sports Campus. It celebrates unique pastimes with seven world-class polo fields and a cricket club.

Beyond Lakewood Ranch, more options for dining, shopping and recreation are easily within reach. Multiple beaches are located within 20 miles including Crescent Beach, Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. The upscale University Town Center with 100 specialty shops and 20 restaurants is within a 20-minute drive. The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is 30 minutes away while the Tampa International Airport is 60 minutes away.

Residents will also enjoy convenient access to job centers, quality healthcare and top schools. Sarasota County is projected to experience a 44.6 percent increase in jobs during the next 10 years. Lakewood Ranch features urgent care, general and specialty medical offices, freestanding emergency rooms and a full service hospital. Students attend A-rated Tatum Ride Elementary School; McIntosh Middle School, the only STEM A2 magnet middle school in the county, offering classes such as computer coding, aerospace and engineering; and Booker High School, which offers the acclaimed Cambridge AICE curriculum and an award-winning visual and performing arts program.

For more information about Pulte Homes’ newest Lakewood Ranch community, call 941-256-2400 or visit PulteHomes.com/EverCreek to join the VIP Interest List and receive updates as the community progresses.

About Pulte Homes

Pulte Homes is a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM). Pulte Homes builds consumer inspired homes and communities that provide the move-up buyer with the best quality of life. Only Pulte Homes offers the combination of innovative Life Tested Home Designs® with an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pulte.com.

About PulteGroup

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of America’s largest homebuilding companies with operations in more than 40 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods and American West, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide homebuyers with innovative solutions and consumer-inspired homes and communities to make lives better.

About Lakewood Ranch

Developed by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Lakewood Ranch is the 55-square-mile, award-winning master-planned community located in Sarasota and Manatee counties on Florida’s west coast. Just a few miles from the region’s white-sand beaches and offering a robust mix of cultural assets, Lakewood Ranch is home to more than 80,000 residents. It has ranked as the nation’s top-selling multigenerational master-planned community for eight consecutive years and serves as a major economic engine for the region, with more than 22,000 people employed across a growing mix of businesses, healthcare facilities, and commercial centers. The community also features top-rated schools, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, the 75-acre Premier Sports Campus, Sarasota Polo Club, and three vibrant town centers with shopping, dining, and entertainment. Lakewood Ranch is a place where individuals and families can put down roots, build careers, and find community. For more information, visit lakewoodranch.com.

For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to www.pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com; www.divosta.com; www.jwhomes.com; and www.americanwesthomes.com.  Follow PulteGroup, Inc. on Twitter: @PulteGroupNews.

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Angela Bell, Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and PR, 239-275-5758, Angela@GSMA.pro

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Located in southeastern Lakewood Ranch, Pulte Homes’ new EverCreek community offers lakeside living and abundant amenities in an ideal location off I-75 via Fruitville Road and University Parkway close to the Sarasota area’s top Gulf beaches and destinations.

Pulte Homes’ designs are tailored to the wants and needs of today’s homebuyers providing ideal fits for everyone from growing families to empty nesters.

Tailored to a low-maintenance lifestyle with spacious consumer-driven floor plans, Pulte’s well-appointed single-family homes and townhomes will offer 1,580 to 3,820 square feet under air and feature two to five bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms and one- to three-car garages.