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Those priorities have held steady even as buyer preferences, architectural trends, and market conditions change. That focus has helped the company sustain demand across Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Wellen Park and Lakewood Ranch. Today, Lee Wetherington Homes builds about 36 homes each year, with average values near $ 2.5 million. Its clients expect more than a custom home; they want an experience tailored to how they live. David Hunihan, Chief Executive Officer, leads that charge.

Customer experience

David’ s connection with Lee Wetherington Homes goes back to 1995. He helped shape the business during an earlier phase, then returned as CEO in 2021, bringing a rare perspective. He understands both where the company started and where it’ s headed.

“ Thanks to our history, we’ re steady. We don’ t see the peaks and valleys that many other companies face. We keep working toward being the builder of choice in our markets, and we’ ve set ourselves apart by delivering high-quality homes and a better customer experience. We’ re in our own category. By the time buyers decide on us, they’ re rarely looking at anyone else.”

For David, the difference isn’ t just what the company builds; it’ s how it delivers it. He believes the industry often overlooks what customers remember most: how

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