TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mirada, a master-planned community by Metro Development Group, has officially opened its 15-acre Lagoon, the largest human-made lagoon in the country. The Lagoon features crystal blue waters, soft-sand beaches, and a wide range of activities and programming, giving Mirada residents the opportunity to live a coastal lifestyle in the suburbs of Pasco County.
Mirada is the third Lagoon opened by Metro Development Group and MetroLagoons. Their first Lagoon, opened in 2018 in the nearby Pasco County community of Epperson, was the first in the United States.
The Mirada Lagoon stretches across 15 acres and is made up of 33 million gallons of water, with a perimeter that’s almost a mile long. In addition to the clear waters, 17.2 million pounds of sand (enough to build four average sized, two-story homes) and additional shoreline areas, provide ample space for lounging, events and entertainment.
In turn, the Mirada Lagoon is a key driver for the community’s growth, as the majority of homebuyers name the Lagoon as a leading reason they picked Mirada for their new home. And they’re coming from markets such as New York, Chicago, and Atlanta. Mirada, which launched home sales in 2020, has sold more than 1,200 homes since then.
When built out, Mirada will have approximately 4,500 homes ranging from the high $200s to nearly $1 million by builders including Lennar, D.R. Horton, Biscayne, LGI Homes, Maronda Homes and Homes by WestBay.
“We continue to see significant interest and demand in our Lagoon communities,” said Vaike O’Grady, Metro Development Group’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “They offer a unique Florida lifestyle to residents, an incredible waterside experience for visitors, and contribute to the county’s vitality and economic growth.”
In addition to homebuyers and visitors, the Lagoon also brings jobs to Pasco County. MetroLagoons, which runs the Lagoons’ day-to-day operations, expects to hire a team of more than 150 full-time and seasonal employees for the facility.
The amenities at Mirada Lagoon include:
- The Hub – event space for music, events and entertainment
- Beach areas with complimentary beach seating
- Resort-style swim-up bar
- Gasparilla Island – a sandy beach island surrounded by shallow water
- Inflatable floating water obstacle course
- Cabana Cove – 21+ years old VIP area with its own bar and rentals including Aquabanas (floating cabanas), cabanas and loungers
- Kayak and paddle board rentals
- Food trucks
- Activities like yoga, movie and trivia nights, and live music performances
After a soft opening to residents in late May, the Mirada Lagoon opened visitor pass sales to the public on June 3, 2023. Visitor daily passes range in price seasonally from $10 to $45 per person.
The Lagoon is the latest addition to the list of amenities at Mirada. The 2,000-acre master-planned community in Pasco County features trails, dog parks, playgrounds, and ULTRAFi, the fastest internet connectivity available today. Located less than an hour north of Tampa, it also provides access to both coastal and central Florida attractions and activities.
Looking ahead, Metro Development Group has other Lagoon communities in various phases of planning and development, including Angeline in Pasco County, Seaire in Manatee County, and new communities being planned in Duval County (near Jacksonville) and Osceola County (near Orlando).
MetroLagoons’ technology is sustainable and safe for the environment, limiting the use of water and energy. Lagoons use up to 100 times fewer chemical products and 50 times less energy than traditional swimming pools. They consume only two percent of the energy needed by conventional filtration systems, fully comply with the most stringent water quality standards, and consume up to 30 times less water than a typical 18-hole golf course.
About Metro Development Group:
A Tampa-based company founded in 2003, Metro Development Group is committed to bringing some of the most innovative technologies and amenities to homebuilders and home buyers. With the introduction of MetroPlaces, Connected City, ULTRAFi, and MetroLagoons, Metro Development Group continues to be the gold standard in the development of master planned communities. For more information, please visit www.metrodevelopmentgroup.com.