Guests at the Model Grand Opening event on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Ave Maria will be among the first to get a glimpse into the community’s newest single-family home designs as well as decorated models by Pulte Homes in Avalon Park and Del Webb in Del Webb Naples.

The new decorated models represent PulteGroup’s two brands of premier Life Tested® homes within Ave Maria. Del Webb is the pioneer in 55+ active adult communities and America’s leading builder of new homes targeted to pre-retirement and retiring boomers. Pulte Homes builds consumer inspired homes and communities that provide the move-up buyer the best quality of life.

The community event is open to the public and will include light refreshments throughout the model home tours. Eleven model homes will be open for viewing during the model grand opening event.

“With its world-class amenities, tremendous value and small-town connection, Ave Maria is developing into one of our region’s most vibrant master planned communities,” said Richard McCormick, president of PulteGroup’s Southwest Florida Division. “Whether you are a young family or an empty-nester, these latest floor plans at Ave Maria are designed to fit a variety of lifestyles.”

In Avalon Park at Ave Maria, Pulte has introduced the new four-bedroom, two-bath DeLand, one of four models within the neighborhood. The home is part of the new Discovery Series of single-family homes Pulte recently debuted in Avalon Park. Ideal for entertaining, the DeLand’s open design connects the kitchen, breakfast nook and gathering room in 1,747 square feet of living space, starting from $254,990.

The Discovery Series also includes three additional home designs offering three-to-four bedrooms, two baths, private owner’s suites and pricing from the $240,000s.

Just a short walk from Ave Maria’s quaint Town Center and located in the sought-after Collier County School District, Avalon Park amenities offer homeowners a variety of activities designed for family fun, including neighborhood parks and biking trails.

Nearby, in the 55+ active adult community of Del Webb Naples, visitors will have a chance to experience Del Webb’s newly introduced offering of carriage homes, with two new models open for viewing.

The first floor Heron model features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a flex room to use as an office, den or guest room. Offering 1,457 square feet of living space, the Heron starts at $189,990.

The second-floor Cormorant decorated model offers two to three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and a gathering room that opens to an expansive balcony. A split floor plan positions the owner’s suite for privacy, apart from the second bedroom, bath and flex room. With 1,868 square feet of living space, the Cormorant starts at $217,990.

Two additional carriage home designs include the first floor Egret and second floor Spoonbill. Offering 1,538 square feet, the Egret features a gourmet kitchen, spacious great room and lanai, and priced from $199,990. With more than 1,800 square feet, the Spoonbill offers two to three bedrooms, two baths, and is also available for quick move-in, starting from $214,990.

Starting from the $190,000s, the carriage home series joins Del Webb’s selection of single-family and attached villa homes available in Del Webb Naples. Seven model homes are currently open for viewing in Del Webb Naples.

            Del Webb Naples residents enjoy the grand 12,000-square-foot Oasis Club clubhouse, a fitness center, 18 outdoor sports courts including 12 pickleball courts, four bocce and two tennis courts, resort and lap pools, mouth-watering creations at the community’s Rusty Putter bar and grille, and an optional 18 holes of championship golf. Offerings also include a full calendar of events and activities, including art classes and wine tastings, planned by the community’s Lifestyle Director, as well as access to all Ave Maria amenities.

To tour the models open daily or for more information about homes in Avalon Park by Pulte Homes or Del Webb Naples by Del Webb, visit www.Pulte.com/AvalonPark or www.DelWebb.com/Naples.