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First Latitude Margaritaville community coming to Texas. September 9, 2026 Minto Communities US and Margaritaville Holdings are expanding the age-restricted Latitude Margaritaville brand into Texas with plans to develop a community in Galveston Bay. This will be the first Latitude Margaritaville community in the Lone Star State. The tropical-themed communities are meant to offer a fun, relaxed lifestyle that was inspired by the late musician Jimmy Buffett. "Margaritaville has a strong commitment to Texas, and Galveston Bay is a perfect place to bring the Latitude Margaritaville lifestyle to life," Margaritaville President of Development Jim Wiseman said in a statement. "There's something special about life along the Gulf - the water, the energy, the music and that unmistakable sense that you're never too far from a good time." Plans call for approximately 3,500 residences that include single-family, villa and cottage homes featuring Minto's signature Latitude Margaritaville home designs. Across the Latitude Margaritaville portfolio, signature amenities include a town square with a bandshell for live music and dancing, a Fins Up! Fitness Center, Latitude Bar & Chill restaurant, Workin' N' Playin' Center, Last Mango Theater, Paradise Pool, Changes in Attitude poolside bar, tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts, and a Barkaritaville Dog Park and Pet Spa. Zoning for the 1,318-acre Latitude Margaritaville Galveston Bay property has been approved, allowing development to move forward. "Together with Minto and Texas City, we're creating more than a community. We're creating a place where neighbors become friends, every day feels a little more like vacation, and the Margaritaville state of mind comes naturally," Wiseman said. "We very much appreciate the positive vote and look forward to the road ahead." The next step in developing the property, according to Minto, is to submit plans to Texas City for the sales center and model park area, the first phase of development and the amenity site. The company is targeting the first quarter of 2028 for the grand opening of the sales center and model park. "We appreciate the thoughtful engagement and support of Texas City officials throughout this process and share their vision for creating a community that will have a positive impact well beyond its boundaries. With its location on Galveston Bay and access to everything the surrounding area has to offer, we believe this is an exceptional setting [for] those interested in the iconic lifestyle our communities provide," Minto Communities Division President, Acquisitions & Development, Dutch Neuweiler said. Minto Communities USA and Margaritaville first launched Latitude Margaritaville in 2017 with its first active adult community in Daytona Beach, FL. Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach sold out more than five years ahead of sales projections. Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head in South Carolina also has surpassed sales projections and is being expanded by an additional 2,600 homes. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, near Panama City Beach, FL, is being developed through a joint venture with The St. Joe Company. Latitude Margaritaville recently was named 2026 Master Plan of the Year by Zonda, an award presented by Builder Magazine.

In the Pipeline: Minto Communities USA, Margaritaville expanding to Texas; MorningStar starts construction in Arizona. In the Pipeline is part of your SHN+ subscription In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living. Construction: planned. Latitude Margaritaville, Minto Communities plan Texas development. Margaritaville Holdings and Minto Communities USA recently announced plans to expand into Galveston Bay, Texas with a 3,500-home development, according to a news release. Latitude Margaritaville Galveston Bay is part of a planned unit development on a 1,318-acre property, and the project recently received zoning approval to move forward. "This is an exciting milestone for Minto as we expand into Texas and introduce Latitude Margaritaville to the Greater Houston market," said Minto Communities Division President, Acquisitions & Development, Dutch Neuweiler. "We appreciate the thoughtful engagement and support of Texas City officials throughout this process and share their vision for creating a community that will have a positive impact well beyond its boundaries. With its location on Galveston Bay and access to everything the surrounding area has to offer, we believe this is an exceptional setting those interested in the iconic lifestyle our communities provide." Latitude Margaritaville communities are developed by Minto Communities USA through a license from Margaritaville and are designed around "a shared passion for tropical escape and relaxation." Development plans call for roughly 3,500 homes including single-family, villa and cottage homes. Amenities across Latitude Margaritaville communities include a Town Square with live music and dancing, a Fins Up! fitness center, Latitude Bar and Chill restaurant, Workin' N' Playin' center, Last Mango Theater, Paradise Pool, Changes in Attitude poolside bar, tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts, a Barkaritaville dog park and pet spa. An economic impact report from a consulting firm estimates the new Margaritaville community will create over 1,700 new, permanent jobs and create $68.8 million in annual labor income in the Galveston County area. Next steps include submitting plans for a sales center and model park area, the first phase of development on the project with a targeted opening in 2028. Another Latitude Margaritaville project, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound in Panama City Beach, Florida, is currently under development through a joint venture with the St. Joe Company. Evergreen Real Estate Group breaks ground on multiple projects. Chicago-based Evergreen Real Estate Group announced the start of construction on three affordable assisted living communities in Ohio near Dayton and Columbus, according to a news release. The projects are expected to be completed in the fall and winter of next year. Work is now underway at Green Oaks of Fairborn near Dayton, along with construction at Green Oaks of Grove City near Columbus. Another Columbus property, Green Oaks of Walnut Creek, is also under active construction. The three projects will use the same model Evergreen has deployed in the past to build affordable senior housing properties across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Apartments at all Green Oaks communities will offer a kitchenette with a sink, refrigerator and microwave, as well as an option for a full kitchen. Residences will include full private bathrooms with showers, living and bedroom spaces, individual heating and air conditioning and an emergency alert system, the news release states. The exteriors of the communities will include a main drop-off point, sitting areas, walking paths, a private patio, a gazebo recreation area and new landscaping. Each community consists of a three- or four-story, 120-unit building with 67 studio apartments and 53 one-bedroom units for older adults. The communities will be managed by Gardant Management Solutions, one of the nation's largest assisted living providers. "The partnership with Evergreen Real Estate Group and Gardant represents what's possible when two organizations align around a common mission," said Julie Simpkins, co-CEO of Gardant. "We're not just meeting the needs of today's seniors - we're building for tomorrow's. In Fairborn, Grove City and Walnut Creek, that means communities where residents receive exceptional care, retain their independence and genuinely feel at home. It also means expanding the reach of affordable assisted living so that more seniors - regardless of income - have access to the kind of quality, dignified care every person deserves." All three affordable developments will be licensed as residential care facilities through Ohio state authorities. These projects follow Evergreen's previous work in the Buckeye State, including construction that began late last year on Green Oaks of Canal Winchester near Columbus and Green Oaks of Holland near Toledo. The developments are made possible through partnerships with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Aging and Ohio Department of Health. The three new Green Oaks projects were designed by Chicago-based WJW Architects and the general contractor is The Douglas Company, based in the Netherlands. Construction: in progress. MorningStar Senior Living starts construction in Arizona. MorningStar Senior Living, in partnership with Investcor Development and EOS Residential Investors, recently broke ground on a new senior living community in San Tan Valley, Arizona, according to a news release. MorningStar Senior Living at Creekside will include 117 units and span two stories across 94,810 square feet on a 5.93-acre property. A total of 89 units will be available for assisted living with 28 units for memory care services. The project's design focuses on creating a modern, inviting residential environment with a plethora of amenities. Offerings include indoor and outdoor dining venues, a salon, fitness center, game room, library and landscaped courtyards with a dog park. "Since our inception in 2003, MorningStar's unifying mission to honor, to serve and to invest has set us apart in the senior living space," said Ken Jaeger, founder and CEO of MorningStar. "We're honored to have found partners in Investcor and EOS who share these core values. The Creekside community will be designed to offer area seniors elegance and comfort, resort-style amenities and a compassionate, responsive hospitality and care team." The project is expected to open in 2028. Construction: completed. Ohio community expands with memory care neighborhood. 1019 Belle's Place of Kenwood in Cincinnati, Ohio, announced the opening of a new memory care neighborhood at the senior living community, according to a news release. Kesler Hall will add a 15-resident memory care neighborhood "created to honor veterans and military families." The concept for the project was inspired by U.S. Army service history in founder James Kesler's family. "As families search for memory care, they are looking for more than quality clinical support," said 1019 Senior Living CEO Heather Kesler. "They want their loved one to feel known, valued and connected to the life they've lived. Kesler Hall was created to provide that sense of belonging while honoring the service and sacrifices that helped shape generations of families." Wingate Living opens independent living community in Massachusetts. Wingate Living announced the opening of its latest independent living community in Needham, Massachusetts, according to a news release. One Wingate East, a boutique independent living property, welcomed its first residents this week to the 61-unit independent living property, which is designed for older adults seeking luxury residential offerings with access to amenities, programming and social opportunities. The community includes "dozens of unique floor plans," featuring Juliet balconies and French doors. Amenities at One Wingate East include a rooftop lounge and grill, golf simulator, artist workshop, fitness studios, a library and multiple dining offerings. Other noteworthy projects. Companies featured in this article: Austin Montgomery is a reporter for Senior Housing News as part of WTWH Media. When he isn't writing, find him at a local disc golf course or at the driving range working on his golf swing.

Latitude Margaritaville: A piece of paradise named winner of the 2026 Master Plan of the Year award. Aug 10, 2026, 09:30 ET Outpacing Sales Projections Nearly Two-to-One, Latitude Margaritaville Will Be Awarded at the Future Place Conference and Featured in BUILDER Magazine NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Zonda today announced Latitude Margaritaville, by Minto Communities, as the winner of the 2026 Master Plan of the Year award, to be presented by BUILDER Magazine live at the Future Place conference at the Ritz-Carlton in Irving, Texas, Sept. 28-30. "Nearly a decade ago, Minto Communities bet that active adult buyers wanted more than a house, they wanted a lifestyle," Jeff Meyers, chief executive officer of Zonda, said. "That bet has paid off in almost 20,000 homes and future lots across multiple states, and it's exactly the kind of builder vision the Master Plan of the Year award was created to recognize." Since partnering with Margaritaville Holdings, Minto Communities has expanded Latitude Margaritaville across multiple states, including: * Daytona Beach, Florida: Opened in 2018; more than 200 prospective buyers camped overnight for a chance to purchase; now sold out * Hilton Head, South Carolina: Now part of the expanding portfolio * Florida Panhandle: Developed through a joint venture with The St. Joe Co. * Naples, Florida: An upcoming community * Galveston area, Texas: Next development in line, with additional Texas markets under evaluation "We're incredibly honored to be named Master Plan of the Year," said William Bullock, president of Minto Communities. "It's confirmation of what we set out to build - not just homes, but a lifestyle centered on community and connection. Our residents tell us every day that it's the friendships they've made here that make Latitude Margaritaville special." Bullock credits the brand's momentum to listening closely to residents, from amenity programming to floor plan design. "We put the infrastructure in place and see the lifestyle come to life," he said. "but the residents really make it their community." Latitude Margaritaville's amenities are intentionally designed to turn neighbors into friends: resort-style restaurants with regional menus, commercial-grade fitness centers, arts studios, and dozens of resident-led clubs. That formula is working: roughly one-third of Minto's sales come from existing homeowners referring friends to buy in another Latitude community. Bullock and the Latitude Margaritaville team will be honored with the Master Plan of the Year award live at Zonda's Future Place conference. They will also be featured in the Q3 edition of BUILDER Magazine in "Changing Latitudes, Changing Attitudes" by Symone Strong. Previous award winners include Serenbe, located outside Atlanta (2025), and The Irvine Ranch, which makes up one-fifth of Orange County, Calif. (2024, inaugural winner). Explore Latitude Margaritaville communities on Zonda's NewHomeSource.com, including locations in Hilton Head, SC, Watersound in the Florida Panhandle and coming soon to Naples, FL and Galveston, TX. About BUILDER BUILDER is the No. 1 resource - via its award-winning journalism and industry events - for anyone involved in new-home construction. Primarily focused on the single-family sector, BUILDER strives to help home builders manage their operations, large and small, more efficiently and profitably. Residential construction pros turn to BUILDER for housing-related news, market analysis, design trends, M&A deals, building product coverage, and more. Learn more at builderonline.com About Zonda Zonda is the trusted source of homebuilding data, insights, and marketplaces that help housing professionals make smarter decisions, connect with homebuyers, and sell homes more effectively. We help builders, developers, building product manufacturers, mortgage lenders, and other housing professionals navigate every stage of the homebuilding lifecycle. Our mission is to advance the homebuilding industry because we believe better homes mean better lives and stronger communities. Together, we are building the future of housing. Learn more at zondahome.com. SOURCE Zonda