Taylor Morrison Breaks Ground and Prepares to Open First Model In Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch

SARASOTA, FL, May 11, 2012 (Press-News.org) Taylor Morrison recently hosted a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate a new model home in Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch. The Umbria model located at 14805 Carmargo Place will be the first the company has built in Country Club East since announcing its commitment to build in the prestigious neighborhood earlier this year. This new luxury model will be fully furnished and ready for tours by summer of this year. In addition to Camargo, homebuyers can also purchase a Taylor Morrison home in the Country Club East neighborhoods of Secret Harbor, Hazeltine, Leopard Creek, Royal Valley and Valderrama. In attendance for the ceremony were: Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes and Lakewood Ranch Representatives Jimmy Stewart and Candace McElyea. Representing the Taylor Morrison team were: Steve Kempton, Cammie Longenecker, Michelle Campbell, Tony Squiteri, Devon Rushnell and Derek Andruss.

Country Club East is the second village in Lakewood Ranch that Taylor Morrison is currently building in. The first is its highly popular Esplanade, an active lifestyle community that opened in January. Like its sister community, Country Club East offers all the eco-friendly benefits of building and living in Lakewood Ranch, which is recognized as the largest green-certified master-planned community in the country. It also provides the many perks of the live-work-play scenario that has made the Lakewood Ranch concept such a notable success, with excellent schools, shopping, entertainment and recreational opportunities within close proximity.

Homes in Country Club East draw their architectural influence from the Mediterranean with the lush landscaping, barrel tile roofs and ornate detailing that are signatures of that region. Taylor Morrison will offer an array of its finest floor plans designed for the sophisticated buyer, all with spacious open concepts and luxurious amenities such as spa-like master suites, chef-inspired kitchens, and gracious outdoor living areas. All homes will meet the Florida Green Building Coalition's guidelines for energy efficiency and sustainability.

Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch is a private, gated community built around beautiful lakes and nature preserves. The growing village boasts a well-appointed clubhouse with swimming pool and cabana area as well as an 18-hole golf course designed by international landscape and golf course architect Rick Robbins. A second golf course and clubhouse are planned for the future. Residents can enjoy a top-rated elementary school and beautiful community park just outside the gates, along with exceptional shopping, polo matches, the new Premier Sports Fields and gourmet dining. Homeowners will also have the opportunity to join the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club with an athletic center, clubhouse, 18-court tennis facility and two golf courses. Maintenance-included options are available.

To pre-register for the first peek at Taylor Morrison's new model, please call
866-495-6006 or visit taylormorrison.com.

About Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is an 8,500-acre master-planned community that is home to more than 7500 households and nearly 19,000 residents. Lakewood Ranch (delete communities) was ranked the 9th best selling master planned community in the United States in 2011 and has received national recognition for its quality planning, which makes it such a desirable place to live, work, play, shop and learn, and is the largest green-certified community in the country. To learn more, visit: lakewoodranch.com.

About Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison was named the No. 1 private homebuilder in the United States in 2010 and 2011 by Builder magazine and builds a wide range of product for discerning home buyers across the country. With more than 130 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas, Taylor Morrison offers first-time, mid-market and mid-to-upscale housing in both master-planned communities and urban infill neighborhoods. The company also operates one of Canada's largest homebuilding companies, Monarch, in Ontario, Canada, where it builds single-family homes and high-rise condominiums in Toronto and Ottawa. For more information about Taylor Morrison communities in West Florida, contact 866-495-6006 or visit taylormorrison.com.