Pasco County community recognized for strong growth and signature 15-acre lagoon lifestyle

Mirada has earned the No. 6 spot among Florida's master-planned communities for 2025, a milestone that reflects its rapid rise in one of the country's most competitive housing markets.

The recognition comes from the first-ever Florida regional analysis by John Burns Research & Consulting, which ranks master-planned communities based on new home sales and overall market performance. The expanded regional framework offers a sharper lens on how communities are competing within their own markets and not just on a national scale.

Mirada's debut ranking is driven by a lifestyle that is hard to replicate. At its heart is a 15+ acre MetroLagoon, the largest of its kind in the United States, where residents swim, kayak, paddleboard, and gather along a stunning beachfront-style shoreline. With nearly 3,900 homes now occupied, demand has remained consistently strong since opening. The lagoon is just the beginning. Mirada's amenity package includes EV cart paths, ultra-high-speed internet, solar street lighting, dog parks, and miles of walking and biking trails all anchored by a central event Hub built for year-round programming and community connection. For those still deciding, day passes to the lagoon offer prospective buyers a firsthand taste of the lifestyle before making it their own.

"What's driving interest in Mirada is how complete the lifestyle feels from day one," said Lisa Gibbings, Metro's Vice President of Marketing and Communications. "The lagoon is the anchor, but it's the way the entire community centers around it that really defines the experience. People can visit, spend a day at the lagoon, and see for themselves what makes Mirada such a special place to live."

The ranking places Mirada firmly among Florida's most closely watched communities and reinforces the growing appetite for large-scale, amenity-driven living that delivers from the moment residents arrive.

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About METRO Development Group

Founded in 2003, Tampa-based Metro Development Group has been redefining Florida living and master-planned communities for more than 20 years. As Florida's largest privately held residential developer, Metro focuses on managing all aspects of land development by working with investors, landowners and award-winning builders. Metro has set a gold-standard of inland coastal living through innovative technologies, iconic entryways and world-class amenities, including its signature MetroLagoon. In 2025, two of Metro's Pasco County communities - Mirada and Angeline - were ranked among the 30-top-selling master-planned communities in the country by real estate consulting firms RCLCO and John Burns Real Estate Consulting. For more information, visit MetroDevelopmentGroup.com.

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