Minto Communities USA and Margaritaville Holdings announced today the expansion of Latitude Margaritaville into Texas, with plans to bring the award-winning active adult community concept to Galveston Bay. This marks the first Latitude Margaritaville community in the state and the collaboration’s first development in Texas.

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Latitude Margaritaville communities offer a laid-back lifestyle centered around fun, food, music and escapism, supported by world-class amenity offerings and a dedicated lifestyle team.

Latitude Margaritaville communities offer a laid-back lifestyle centered around fun, food, music and escapism, supported by world-class amenity offerings and a dedicated lifestyle team.

The milestone follows the Texas City Commission’s approval of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Development Agreement (DA) for the approximately 1,318-acre property. The approvals establish zoning for Latitude Margaritaville Galveston Bay and outline the respective responsibilities of Minto and the City of Texas City as development moves 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 for those interested in the iconic lifestyle our communities provide.”

Latitude Margaritaville communities are developed by Minto Communities USA under license from Margaritaville and are designed around a shared passion for tropical escape and relaxation. Latitude Margaritaville Galveston Bay will be situated between State Highways 3 and 146, north of the Emmett F. Lowry Expressway and extending toward Moses Bayou.

Plans call for approximately 3,500 residences that include single-family, villa and cottage homes featuring Minto’s award-winning Latitude Margaritaville home designs, along with the next evolution of the brand’s resort-style amenities. Latitude Margaritaville communities offer a laid-back lifestyle centered around fun, food, music and escapism, supported by world-class amenity offerings and a dedicated lifestyle team.

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, a Barkaritaville Dog Park and Pet Spa, and more.

“Margaritaville has a strong commitment to Texas, and Galveston Bay is a perfect place to bring the Latitude Margaritaville lifestyle to life,” said Jim Wiseman, President of Development at Margaritaville. “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. 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. We very much appreciate the positive vote and look forward to the road ahead.”

Texas City’s Galveston Bay site was selected for the region’s broad appeal and its proximity to Galveston Island and area beaches, major highways and airports, cruise ports, retail, healthcare and continuing education. The location also provides access to the broader Houston metropolitan area while offering the coastal lifestyle that reflects the Latitude Margaritaville brand.

The development is projected to have a significant economic impact on Texas City and Galveston County. According to the Development Planning & Finance Group, a national real estate consulting firm, the development is expected to create approximately 1,742 permanent jobs and generate $68.8 million in annual labor income in Galveston County. At buildout, it is also projected to generate approximately $1.6 million in annual sales tax revenue for Texas City and be home to approximately 6,161 residents.

“Texas City is a great place to live, work and invest, and we’re excited to see Latitude Margaritaville recognize the opportunity here,” said Texas City Mayor, Abel Garza, Jr. “We know this development will bring new residents to our city, create jobs and generate new revenue that will benefit our community. We’re proud Texas City was selected for the first Latitude Margaritaville community in Texas and look forward to the positive impact this development will have for years to come.”

With the PUD and DA approved, Minto will 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 look forward to what Latitude Margaritaville Galveston Bay will mean for Texas City’s business community,” said President and CEO of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce, Tim Culp. “The addition of a community of this scale will broaden the customer base across our local economy and make Texas City even more attractive to businesses looking to locate or expand here, while also benefiting neighboring cities throughout the area. We know projects with this kind of potential take time, and we’re thrilled to see Latitude Margaritaville Galveston Bay reach this important milestone.”

The Texas expansion builds on the continued momentum of the Latitude Margaritaville portfolio. Minto Communities USA and Margaritaville announced their partnership to develop Latitude Margaritaville communities in 2017. Since then, the portfolio has grown across multiple states and Latitude Margaritaville was recently named 2026 Master Plan of the Year by Zonda, an award presented by BUILDER Magazine.

The first community, Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach in Florida, sold out more than five years ahead of sales projections. Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head in South Carolina has also surpassed sales projections and is being expanded by an additional 2,600 homes. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, near Panama City Beach, Florida, is being developed through a joint venture with The St. Joe Company.

For information on new homes or to join the interest list, call (888) 688-6910. For more information on Latitude Margaritaville, visit www.LatitudeMargaritaville.com.

About Minto Communities

Minto Communities USA, based in Florida since 1978, has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value for over 45 years. Minto builds exceptional new homes and communities to meet every lifestyle, with more than 38,000 new homes built in 48 communities. Minto is dedicated to continuous improvement in design, quality and customer experience. These are just some of the elements that set Minto apart as an exceptional homebuilder and community developer and have earned the company national recognition that includes consistently high rankings from Eliant Customer Service Surveys. Minto has been recognized with multiple national awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for community and home design, including Best Single-Family Community Over 100 Homes for Westlake in the City of Westlake; Best Mixed-Use Community and Best Clubhouse for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida. Minto is also recognized throughout the homebuilding industry as an expert in developing active-adult communities. The NAHB named Minto Communities as 2019’s 55+ Builder of the Year. Minto’s Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2019, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2020. Minto Communities USA was ranked #13 among the Top 100 Private Home Builders in U.S. by Home Builder Executive magazine for 2023. In addition, Minto’s Westlake and Latitude Margaritaville Watersound communities were named among the Top 50 Master-Planned Communities for 2024 by John Burns Real Estate Consulting and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting. Follow Minto on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram at MintoCommunitiesUSA or visit MintoUSA.com.

About Latitude Margaritaville

Latitude Margaritaville communities are active adult communities developed and built by master developer Minto Communities under license from global lifestyle brand Margaritaville Holdings. Offering resort-style amenities, Latitude Margaritaville is the ideal destination for those looking to live the Margaritaville lifestyle as they grow older, but not up. The communities feature a resort-style pool, fitness center, live entertainment, signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts, arts and learning programs and more. Ranked the nation’s most popular active adult community of 2018 by 55Places.com and Best 55+ Community of the Year for both 2019 and 2020 by the National Association of Home Builders. Latitude Margaritaville communities are open in Hilton Head, South Carolina and Watersound, Florida located on the Emerald Coast in Florida’s Panhandle, with the Daytona Beach, Florida location sold out. All three Latitude Margaritaville communities were named among the 2023 Top 50 Master-Planned Communities by John Burns Real Estate Consulting and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound was named among the Top 50 Master-Planned Communities for 2024 by John Burns Real Estate Consulting and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting. Additional Latitude Margaritaville communities are planned for South Florida as well as other popular destinations. For more information on Latitude Margaritaville and to sign up to receive regular development updates, visit www.LatitudeMargaritaville.com. Follow Latitude Margaritaville on Instagram and on YouTube at @LatitudeMargaritaville8114 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LatitudeMargaritaville.

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