Sarasota News & Events

Sarasota News and Events

Discover the latest AR Homes® news and events throughout the Sarasota – Bradenton area.

11.03.25
Custom Homes Available Now in Wild Blue | Sarasota, FL
At AR Homes® Sarasota (Nelson Homes), we have custom homes available for buyers who are ready to move quickly. Our Talise Showcase Home is ready for immediate occupancy, and a Showcase Home featuring our new Lago design will be available in spring 2026.
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03.03.24
Celebrating Excellence: We’re Honored to Be Named 2024 Builder of the Year
We are proud to share that AR Homes® Sarasota (Nelson Homes, Inc.) has been named the 2024 Builder of the Year at the inaugural Builder Summit Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas.
Luxury Custom Home Builder
01.28.24
Lakewood Ranch Ranks NO. 1 in the Nation for Sixth Consecutive Year
Lakewood Ranch Lots
Business Observer: Building Homes for Multigenerational Living

Derek Nelson of AR Homes® Sarasota (Nelson Homes, Inc.) discusses building multigenerational homes throughout Lakewood Ranch, Florida communities.

Derek Nelson in Kitchen

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All Faith's Food Bank
All Faiths Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization in Sarasota and DeSoto counties. The Food Bank was founded in 1989 by a group of individuals who, through their respective organizations, were feeding the hungry. They combined efforts to incorporate as All Faiths Food Bank, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All Faiths has been a Certified Member of the Feeding America network since 1990.
All Children's Hospital
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital provides expert pediatric care for infants, children and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems in our community and around the world.
The Humane Society
Founded in 1952, the Humane Society of Sarasota County is the area's premier no-kill shelter. HSSC engages the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals.