Award-winning home builder Neal Communities is known for its extensive work in the Lakewood Ranch master-planned development of Manatee County. Now that Lakewood Ranch has been thoroughly developed, Neal Communities is engaged in creating neighborhoods such as Eagle Trace in Bradenton, where quality of life is a high priority.

Eagle Trace is located just north of Lakewood Park, below State Road 64 and just a few miles east of I-75. There are single-family homes and attached villas available in this gated community, which is only a couple of years old and still under development. The lifestyle concept offered by Neal Communities is similar to Lakewood Ranch in terms of convenience and amenities, but it also focuses on providing a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Although Eagle Trace has been around for less than three years, it has already earned a few major distinctions. First of all, two of the floor plans selected by Neal Communities for this neighborhood have earned the Parade of Homes award in consecutive years. Second, the neighborhood has attracted many home buyers who used to live in the Lakewood Ranch villages. Finally, Eagle Trace features some of the fastest-rising property values in Manatee County.

The residential architecture at Eagle Trace updates the familiar Mediterranean revival style with Victorian touches. The two-bedroom villas measure 1,434 square feet of living space; the four-bedroom homes feature two full bathrooms and measure up to 2,680 square feet. In late 2015, pricing at Eagle Trace ranged from $267K to $367K. Some of the homes are situated near ponds and nature preserves.

Eagle Trace is packed with amenities for the entire family; there are green areas, tennis courts, nature trails, and picnic areas to enjoy. Active residents can stay in shape at the fitness center and the swimming pool. A playground and two dog parks round out the amenities.

Residents of Eagle Trace leave very close to the Lakewood Ranch Main Street commercial district, which means they are never far from shopping and entertainment options. For even more shopping, the new University Town Center Mall is a 10-minute drive away.