Lantana, Texas | |
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Master-planned community | |
Location within the state of Texas | |
Coordinates: 33°4′57″N 97°7′15″W / 33.08250°N 97.12083°WCoordinates: 33°4′57″N 97°7′15″W / 33.08250°N 97.12083°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Denton |
Area | |
• Total | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
• Land | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 6,874 |
• Density | 2,800/sq mi (1,100/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP codes | 76226 |
Lantana is a census-designated place (CDP) and master-planned community originally developed by Republic Property Group, 8 miles (13 km) south of Denton in unincorporated Denton County, Texas, United States. The population of the CDP at the 2010 census was 6,874. Lantana had 3,274 occupied homes as of December 31, 2015, with an estimated population of 10,641. Lantana shares the 76226 ZIP code of Argyle. Approximately one quarter of the populace have an annual household income of greater than $150,000, with 34% having incomes from $75,000-$150,000. Almost half of the Lantana population has a Bachelor's Degree or higher. In 2004, 2006, 2011 and 2012, Lantana won the People's Choice Award for Community of the Year at the Dallas Homebuilders Association McSAM Awards. Lantana hosts regular community events, such as outdoor music presentations in the parks, chili cook offs, festivals, picnics, and other similar functions for its residents.
Lantana encompasses 1,780 acres (7.2 km2). It was developed starting in 1999 on land acquired from the Rayzor family (known as Rayzor Ranch). On March 16, 2000, Republic Property broke ground on the community. Larkspur and Sandlin were the first neighborhoods developed. The first residents moved in on July 31, 2001. In the first quarter of 2014, Forestar Group, Inc, an original equity partner along with Republic Property Group, acquired the remaining partnership interest in Lantana and will continue with the final development of the community.
The homes in Lantana are built around an 18-hole golf course, designed by award-winning golf architect Jay Morrish. In October 2003, Lantana Golf Club became a semi-private facility. In October 2004, a 7,500 square-foot club house expansion was completed providing new facilities such as men's and women's locker rooms, men's card room and lounge, playroom, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. The club went private in early 2009.
The Lantana Community Association, Lantana's HOA, is managed by Insight Association Management. HOA dues cover Grande Communication basic cable television (19 channels), CoSecurity 24-hour security monitoring and system installation, front yard maintenance, and amenities - including five community pools, a water spray park, two fitness centers, playgrounds, tennis courts, hike and bike trails and parks. The Board of Directors of the Lantana Community Association are: Tara Boswell, Christi Brownlow and Darrel Amen. The Association is currently in the process of transitioning over to a Resident Board of Directors after the reaching the community size the state of Texas requires to do so. Lantana's monthly Board meetings are open to the public and take place in the Bartonville Town Square. Residents who have individual concerns about their home or the community in general may present those items at the monthly meetings.