Best Overall Category 44 - The Adelaide at The Founders Club
Best Overall Category 42 - The Pindari at Wild Blue in Waterside
Best Overall Category 38 - The Bellara at Star Farms in Lakewood Ranch
Winner Best Master Spa Area - The Adelaide at The Founders Club
Winner Best Kitchen Window - The Bellara at Star Farms @ Lakewood Ranch
Winner Best Layout/Floorplan/Design - The Pindari at Wild Blue in Waterside
John Cannon Homes has been voted "Best Home Builder" by the readers of the Sarasota Herald Tribune newspaper for 33 years!
Like many who launch their own business, John Cannon received a little help. A developer fronted him a lot and Cannon found the funds to build his first house. The house was well received. Once John Cannon Homes took off, the Sarasota, Fla., company jumped immediately into the design/build process.
“We saw a trend to more custom design, so we jumped onboard and that has set us apart from the crowd. Other builders are saying no to pure custom, and steering clients toward buying one of their models. For us, shifting to high-end custom was the right move,” says Cannon, president and CEO.
“To prep for the move to high-end custom, we had to allocate more overhead as a percent of the job cost because there’s more work to do and it takes more people. Your level of expertise must be high, you must have the best superintendents who have the best training and experience, and you must compensate them for all of those attributes,” he says.
John Cannon Homes not only pays for talent, but it has also been paying for employee health insurance for five years. Cannon believes that to retain the best, you have to treat them the best. But paying health insurance is not just a benefit to employees; it’s a benefit to the company, too. “We can’t do what we do without the employees, so it’s not a hardship at all to do this for them. It has a benefit for me, too. It attracts good candidates, and we have low turnover,” he adds.
“I think knowing that you must spend money to make money comes from my business experience. I learned very quickly when my father said it’s not what you pay someone; it’s what they cost you. You might think you’re getting a great buy, but the cost in mental energy you spend teaching or training or bailing out of jail might be too high,” he says.
Cannon just spent more money on new offices, including a larger design center. “We’ve had a design center for five years, but now it’s bigger and there are more selections. We’re hoping that if you look at the dollar per square foot of sales space like a retailer does, having more square footage and more selections will result in more sales.”
The Allora VIII at the Country Club in Lakewood Ranch - Winner Best Master Suite $750,000 - $850,000.
The Ballina at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch - Winner Best Master Suite $610,000 - $650,000.
The Elanora at The Founders Club - Winner Best Overall $2,300,000 - $2,500,000.
The Elanora at The Founders Club - Winner Best Architectural Detail $2,300,000 - $2,500,000.
The Elanora at The Founders Club - Winner Best Kitchen $2,300,000 - $2,500,000.
The Elanora at The Founders Club - Winner Best Master Suite $2,300,000 - $2,500,000.
The Temora at Teal Creek in Lakewood Ranch - Winner Best Overall $1,800,000 - $2,000,000.
The Temora at Teal Creek in Lakewood Ranch - Winner Best Architectural Detail $1,800,000 - $2,000,000.
The Temora at Teal Creek in Lakewood Ranch - Winner Best Floor Plan $1,800,000 - $2,000,000.
The Temora at Teal Creek in Lakewood Ranch - Winner Best Master Suite $1,800,000 - $2,000,000.
The Killara II at the Hammocks - Winner Best Overall $424,000 - $470,000.
The Killara II at the Hammocks - Winner Best Master Suite $424,000 - $470,000.
The Killara II at the Hammocks - Winner Best Curb Appeal $424,000 - $470,000.
The Killara II at the Hammocks - Winner Best Floor Plan $424,000 - $470,000.
The Killara II at River Wilderness - Winner Best Architectural Detail $587,000 - $665,000.
The Killara II at River Wilderness - Winner Best Floor Plan $587,000 - $665,000.
The Killara II at River Wilderness - Winner Best Master Suite $587,000 - $665,000.
The Killara II at River Wilderness - Winner Best Overall $587,000 - $665,000.
The Killara II at River Wilderness - Winner Best Kitchen $587,000 - $665,000.
The Sydney at the Estates in Silver Oak in Palmer Ranch - Winner Best Kitchen $1,140,000 - $1,325,000.
In 2005 John Cannon Homes was listed in The Tampa Bay Business Journal's Book of Lists as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the Tampa Bay area, by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
The Book of Lists is the signature product of American City Business Journal newspapers around the country. In the Bay area region, every year it provides a documented snapshot in time as to the health and well-being of our diverse business community.
I am a real estate agent in greater Tampa Bay and it’s always a pleasure working with the professionals at John Cannon Homes. Our clients love the level of expertise and attention to detail that can be found in every home they build.
We were recently hired by an owner to list and sell a new John Cannon home. The project manager, David Schmidt was incredibly helpful throughout the process. He made certain the punch list items were completed in time for closing. He was working hard every time we visited the property and managed the subcontractors well. The home turned out beautiful and the buyer and seller are happy.
We spent a good amount of time with Don Miller at the Bellara in Star Farms. Don went over in great detail the finishes in each room and the builder’s influences during each aspect of the build. There is no question that John Cannon and his team are the best in the business. I have visited many homes in the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota area but there has not been a better experience than having a John Cannon Homes tour by Don Miller. Thanks Don!
We bought a John Cannon Home from someone who had lived in it for just a few months. We wished to do some additional work in the house and reached out to Jamie and Knickole at John Cannon. They are amazing!! The response is prompt, informative and friendly. Moreover, we're absolutely happy with the house - well-constructed, and problem-free.
It's great to have had such a positive and long-lasting experience with John Cannon Homes – more than 20 years! It's a testament to their commitment to improving their management team, fostering a client-focused culture, and consistently delivering high-quality services. Additionally, the fact that I've referred several friends and received positive feedback about their construction timeline, communication, professionalism, and work quality speaks to their consistency in delivering high-quality services. I can personally attest and confirm that their insurance program is equally as impressive and will meet any need you have from a lender.
I recently toured several John Cannon models in the Lakewood Ranch area. The quality of materials used and attention to detail in the homes stood out immediately. The sales staff was extremely knowledgeable and eager to assist with questions from my clients after our tour. They have definitely earned their best in the industry reputation!
Being in our John Cannon home for 10 years, we can honestly say that we love his product: a quality, well-built, well-designed residence that continues to draw numerous compliments! From the initial planning stages with our knowledgeable salesman Blaise Bright, to Jamie O’Driscoll, the resourceful warranty specialist, we have had pleasant experiences. In all, we appreciate and enjoy our John Cannon home more and more as time goes by!
I worked at John Cannon Homes for nearly 17 years, You will not find a builder that focuses more on the little details which make you house as a whole, that much better.
We spent a good amount of time with the Don Miller at the Bellara in Sky Ranch. Don went over in great detail the finishes in each room and the builders influences during each aspect of the build. There is no question that John Cannon and his team are the best in the business. I have visited many homes in the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota area but there has has not been a better experience than having a John Cannon Homes tour by Don Miller. Thanks Don!
I’ve toured the Lakewood Ranch community and Models. Lakewood Ranch builds quality well built forever homes that can be designed and suited to anyone’s taste and desired options. This is a a great community with all the convenience to the beach’s, shopping restaurants and delivers many amenities within the community’s gates. I would highly recommend this builder and the personal attention that they give each client with focus on your individual desires, design needs build quality and unlimited options offered. This area of Southwest Florida would be a great place to call home!
I am a real estate agent in greater Tampa Bay and it’s always a pleasure working with the professionals at John Cannon Homes. Our clients love the level of expertise and attention to detail that can be found in every home they build.
We were recently hired by an owner to list and sell a new John Cannon home. The project manager, David Schmidt was incredibly helpful throughout the process. He made certain the punch list items were completed in time for closing. He was working hard every time we visited the property and managed the subcontractors well. The home turned out beautiful and the buyer and seller are happy.
We spent a good amount of time with Don Miller at the Bellara in Star Farms. Don went over in great detail the finishes in each room and the builder’s influences during each aspect of the build. There is no question that John Cannon and his team are the best in the business. I have visited many homes in the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota area but there has not been a better experience than having a John Cannon Homes tour by Don Miller. Thanks Don!
We bought a John Cannon Home from someone who had lived in it for just a few months. We wished to do some additional work in the house and reached out to Jamie and Knickole at John Cannon. They are amazing!! The response is prompt, informative and friendly. Moreover, we're absolutely happy with the house - well-constructed, and problem-free.
It's great to have had such a positive and long-lasting experience with John Cannon Homes – more than 20 years! It's a testament to their commitment to improving their management team, fostering a client-focused culture, and consistently delivering high-quality services. Additionally, the fact that I've referred several friends and received positive feedback about their construction timeline, communication, professionalism, and work quality speaks to their consistency in delivering high-quality services. I can personally attest and confirm that their insurance program is equally as impressive and will meet any need you have from a lender.
I recently toured several John Cannon models in the Lakewood Ranch area. The quality of materials used and attention to detail in the homes stood out immediately. The sales staff was extremely knowledgeable and eager to assist with questions from my clients after our tour. They have definitely earned their best in the industry reputation!
Being in our John Cannon home for 10 years, we can honestly say that we love his product: a quality, well-built, well-designed residence that continues to draw numerous compliments! From the initial planning stages with our knowledgeable salesman Blaise Bright, to Jamie O’Driscoll, the resourceful warranty specialist, we have had pleasant experiences. In all, we appreciate and enjoy our John Cannon home more and more as time goes by!
I worked at John Cannon Homes for nearly 17 years, You will not find a builder that focuses more on the little details which make you house as a whole, that much better.
We spent a good amount of time with the Don Miller at the Bellara in Sky Ranch. Don went over in great detail the finishes in each room and the builders influences during each aspect of the build. There is no question that John Cannon and his team are the best in the business. I have visited many homes in the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota area but there has has not been a better experience than having a John Cannon Homes tour by Don Miller. Thanks Don!
I’ve toured the Lakewood Ranch community and Models. Lakewood Ranch builds quality well built forever homes that can be designed and suited to anyone’s taste and desired options. This is a a great community with all the convenience to the beach’s, shopping restaurants and delivers many amenities within the community’s gates. I would highly recommend this builder and the personal attention that they give each client with focus on your individual desires, design needs build quality and unlimited options offered. This area of Southwest Florida would be a great place to call home!
I am a real estate agent in greater Tampa Bay and it’s always a pleasure working with the professional at John Cannon Homes. Our clients love the level of expertise and attention to detail that can be found in every home they build.
We were recently hired by an owner to list and sell a new John Cannon home. The project manager, David Schmidt was incredibly helpful throughout the process. He made certain the punch list items were completed in time for closing. He was working hard every time we visited the property and managed the subcontractors well. The home turned out beautiful and the buyer and seller are happy.
We spent a good amount of time with Don Miller at the Bellara in Star Farms. Don went over in great detail the finishes in each room and the builder’s influences during each aspect of the build. There is no question that John Cannon and his team are the best in the business. I have visited many homes in the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota area but there has not been a better experience than having a John Cannon Homes tour by Don Miller. Thanks Don!
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