From lagoons to neighborhood farms, national rankings recognize Metro’s lifestyle-driven approach to modern community design

Metro Development Group’s Mirada and Angeline have been named among the nation’s top-selling master-planned communities in 2025, earning recognition from John Burns Research & Consulting and RCLCO, two of the real estate industry’s leading research organizations.

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Mirada Lagoon.

Together, the two Pasco County communities ranked in the Top 40 nationally, driven by more than strong sales alone. From Mirada’s 15-acre world-class lagoon–the largest in the U.S.--and vibrant event programming to Angeline’s neighborhood farm, Wild Thyme Café, Welcome Center, wellness partnerships, and walkable neighborhoods, Metro’s communities are designed around how people actually want to live, connect, and spend their time.

According to John Burns Research & Consulting, the Top 50 master-planned communities collectively sold nearly 33,000 new homes in 2025, with Mirada ranked No. 12 and Angeline ranked No. 27 nationally. These rankings underscore both communities’ strong sales performance and the growing demand for thoughtfully designed, amenity-rich neighborhoods.

Mirada and Angeline also earned national recognition in RCLCO’s Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities of 2025 report. Their success demonstrates sustained buyer interest and the value of master-planned communities that deliver thoughtfully designed neighborhoods and a vibrant lifestyle.

“Metro’s communities are built around experience, connection, and well-being,” said Metro’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Lisa Gibbings. “At Mirada and Angeline, that means designing around lifestyle, health and wellness, and spaces that bring people together, from world-class lagoons and walkable community to neighborhood farms and year-round programming. It’s incredibly rewarding to see that vision recognized on a national stage.”

About Mirada

At the heart of Mirada sits a unique 15+ acre man-made lagoon by MetroLagoons that connects Mirada residents to an amazing beach lifestyle right in their own community: swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and playing in the sand is all right here. But in addition to Tampa’s finest homes, there’s even more at Mirada: a resort-style pool, dog parks, spacious sidewalks, walking and biking trails, an event lawn and the lagoon amenities. From high-speed action to leisurely strolling or floating, at Mirada in Pasco County you can live life at its fullest. For more information about Mirada, visit miradastaycay.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

About Angeline

Angeline is a 6,200-acre master-planned community located in Pasco County. It offers Tampa Bay’s first residential farm along with schools, and Moffitt’s future 775-acre medical city called Speros. Visitors can also check out Wild Thyme Cafe, located next to the farm, which features light bites, wine, and coffee. For more information about Angeline, visit angelinefl.com, and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

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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“At Mirada and Angeline, that means designing around lifestyle, health and wellness, and spaces that bring people together, from world-class lagoons and walkable community to neighborhood farms and year-round programming."