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Neal Communities, southwest Florida’s premier, private homebuilder, was a $2,000 table sponsor at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s Party on the Pass. The event was held Saturday, March 16, at the aquarium on Ken Thompson Parkway in Sarasota.

The casual night of food, fun and goodwill benefited Mote’s marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and release programs, which include the Standings Investigations Team. Nearly 300 guests enjoyed light bites at food stations from the area’s best restaurants, while enjoying the ambiance of the shark tanks and touch pools and music from a live band.

Neal Communities’ $2,000 table sponsorship allowed ten employees and friends to attend the event.

With a core belief that “Where You Live Matters,” Neal Communities has given more than $8 million to local charities throughout Southwest Florida and is committed to the communities where they live, work and build. Over the years, Neal Communities has championed academic, athletic, cultural, environmental and philanthropic programs that support the arts, community, non-profit and educational organizations.

“We are proud to support Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and the wonderful work they do to rescue and rehabilitate marine wildlife,” said Ivory Matthews, vice president of community and governmental affairs for Neal Communities. “Mote is a cherished part of the local community and instrumental in protecting and preserving the marine environment and our natural resources that are so important to us as Floridians.”