Del Webb Explore Breaks Ground on Model Homes at North River Ranch

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First-of-its-kind community in West Florida breaks ground on resort-style living for all ages

PARRISH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PulteGroup’s Del Webb Explore brand is excited to announce that construction is officially underway on model homes at Del Webb Explore North River Ranch, marking a major milestone for this innovative community in Manatee County. This is the first Del Webb Explore community in Florida, offering the signature Del Webb lifestyle without having to be 55 or older. Del Webb Explore North River Ranch is scheduled for a formal grand opening in May 2026.

Located within the vibrant and award-winning North River Ranch master-planned development in Parrish, Fl, Del Webb Explore will feature 901 single-family homes across 410 acres, designed for buyers who crave an active, resort-style lifestyle with an emphasis on heath, wellness and connection. The community’s amenities will include a resort-style pool with lazy river, private clubhouse with indoor/outdoor bar & grille, game room with golf simulator and spaces for social connection. Wellness enthusiasts will enjoy the cold plunge, infrared saunas, generous movement studio, fitness center, outdoor exercise stations and extensive walking trails.

“Breaking ground on our model homes at North River Ranch is an exciting step forward for Del Webb Explore,” said Sean Strickler, Division President for PulteGroup West Florida. “This community represents a new chapter for the Del Webb brand, bringing our renowned lifestyle experience to a broader audience. With stunning home designs and world-class amenities, Del Webb Explore North River Ranch will redefine resort living in this market.”

The first model homes now under construction showcase a range of thoughtfully designed floor plans, including:

• Contour – 1,405 sq. ft., 2 beds, 2 baths, 2-car garage
• Mystique – 1,889+ sq. ft., 2–4 beds, 2–4 baths, 2-car garage
• Concord – 2,397 sq. ft., 4 beds, 3 baths, 2-car garage
• Stellar Grand – 3,361+ sq. ft., 4 beds, 4–5 baths, 3-car garage
• Renown – 2,808+ sq. ft., 3 beds, 3.5–4.5 baths, 3-car garage
• Ellenwood – 1,579 sq. ft., 2–3 beds, 2 baths, 2-car garage

Each home will feature modern exteriors with generous windows, tile roofs, paver driveways, and impact windows, along with open-concept interiors designed for entertaining and everyday living.

For more information, visit Del Webb Explore North River Ranch or call (941) 207-7900.

About PulteGroup

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of America’s largest homebuilding companies with operations in more than 45 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, 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’s purpose is building incredible places where people can live their dreams.

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About Del Webb

Del Webb is a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM). Del Webb is the pioneer in active adult communities and America’s leading builder of new homes targeted to pre-retirement and retiring boomers. Del Webb builds consumer-inspired homes and communities for active adults ages 55+ who want to continue to explore, grow, and learn socially, physically, and intellectually as they look forward to retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com.

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