Sarasota-Manatee builders and developers had another strong showing at the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Best in American Living Awards, with local projects recognized in categories spanning custom homes, concrete home design, master-planned communities and apartment development.
The awards, known as BALA, are NAHB’s premier residential design awards program, honoring standout work in single-family and multifamily design, remodeling, offsite construction and projects still on the boards. The 2025 winners were announced during the International Builders’ Show in Orlando in February 2026.
Based in Bradenton and known for its coastal custom homes on Anna Maria Island and nearby barrier islands, Ross Built was among the local standouts…