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Texas City Considering Latitude Margaritaville Community
Texas City might soon be encouraging you to eat spongecake, drink margaritas and wear flip-flops all day. The Houston Business Journal reports that Texas City may be the chosen location for one of Texas’ first Latitude Margaritaville age-restricted master-planned communities inspired by singer Jimmy Buffett’s popular song. Texas City and Minto Communities USA have confirmed that they are in discussions for the active-adult development.
Florida-based Minto develops Latitude under license from Margaritaville Holdings. The companies announced in April 2022 that they planned to open communities in Houston, Dallas and Austin. Existing communities are in Daytona Beach, Florida; Panama City Beach, Florida; and Hardeeville, South Carolina, near Hilton Head.
They feature resort-style pools, fitness centers, live entertainment, signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts, and arts and learning programs. Residents need to be at least 55 years old.
Minto looks for land between 1,000 and 1,500 acres to accommodate the development’s amenities and about 3,000 homes.