Ryland Homes Announces Grand Openings in Four Communities in the Tampa Bay Area14:43 EDT Friday, May 11, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. (Business Wire) -- Ryland Homes (NYSE:RYL) proudly announces the Grand Opening of new model homes and new homesites for sale in four communities in the Tampa Bay area. Offering an array of home styles and prices, these communities represent many exciting opportunities for new homeowners. WaterGrass, located in desirable Wesley Chapel, and Palmer Lakes, in beautiful Sarasota, both offer the new Sabal Series of floorplans from the $150's. The spacious designs were created with family and entertaining in mind. With 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, a den, and a loft, the featured Sandpiper model offers plentiful living space. Ryland Homes introduces the American Classic Series of floorplans in Rocky Creek. These luxury floorplans offer upscale living in a private community close to the everyday conveniences in Citrus Park. Classically beautiful one- and two-story homes range from 2,155 to 3,514 square feet. The fully decorated Hemingway model features a downstairs master bedroom, an upstairs loft, and a covered patio. Bayou Cove is a small community in Pinellas Park featuring homes with 3-car garages. The Siesta model showcases 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, an upstairs game room, a breakfast nook, and a formal dining room. This home is an incredible value at 3,154 square feet from $348,990. But hurry in, as only 22 homesites are available in this exclusive community. For 45 years, homebuyers have trusted Ryland Homes as a new homebuilder for truly livable designs, great neighborhoods, outstanding quality and a commitment to complete satisfaction in their new home. With a dedication to building homes that are energy-efficient and a better value to their customers, as well as a national strength rooted in local focus, Ryland Homes and its dedicated team prides itself on a day-to-day commitment to the customer. For more information, please contact Diane Morrison, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at dmorriso@ryland.com. Ryland HomesDiane MorrisonVice President of Sales and Marketing813-281-1810dmorriso@ryland.comRyland.com