History
It started with a vision. A desire to create a place so master-fully planned it would surpass any other. To do so required a commitment unusually broad in scope. A commitment to the needs of families and the future of their children. A commitment to quality in every detail, to environmental preservation and to residents that would extend far beyond mere physical spaces. Inspired by the Texas hill country-like terrain, the developers re-named the community after a native Texas flower which attracts butterflies. Lantana’s Hill Country theme was created and carried out from the landscaping and German-influenced low stone walls to the architecture and historic windmills.
Over a decade later, the results speak for itself. Recognized as one of Dallas/Fort Worth’s top selling communities and recipient of more industry and customer service awards than any other DFW community, Lantana has fulfilled that vision and continues today to break new ground in creating a master-planned community that serves the ever changing lifestyles of today’s families.
For decades, Lantana’s 1,780 acres of peaceful rolling terrain in Southern Denton County was known as Rayzor Ranch - the home of the Rayzor family, a prominent Denton family.
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Barrington neighborhood opens.
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New full-size basketball court is put in adjacent to the Town Green.
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Reata neighborhood opens.
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Brand new Kroger Signature Market Place with gas station opens up just West of the Lantana main entrance.
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Adkins Elementary is the third elementary school to be built by the Denton school district in the Lantana area. The 88,000-square-foot facility was built on a 12-acre site north of FM407 and west of Copper Canyon Road in Lantana’s Fairlin neighborhood.
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Forestar Real Estate Group acquires full ownership of Lantana.
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Garner Neighborhood opens.
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New phases, new neighborhoods and new builders continue to enhance the wonderful lifestyle known as Lantana.
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Lantana added a second elementary school and middle school on the northern border of the community allowing Lantana children to attend school from kindergarten through middle school within their own neighborhood.
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The North Amenity Center opened, providing another state of the art fitness center including an aerobics/multi-purpose room with kitchenette, an Olympic-sized pool, tot pool and large open air pavilion for parties overlooking a beautiful lake.
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An additional pool and park was opened in the Heritage neighborhood.
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Guyer High School opened providing a new, close high school to Lantana and southern Denton County students.
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A nature trail extension of the hike and bike trail was opened.
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A 7,500 sq. ft. expansion of the Lantana Golf Club was completed adding new men’s and women’s locker rooms, men’s card room and lounge, playroom and state of the art fitness facility.
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Eugenia Porter Rayzor Elementary, named in honor of Mr. Rayzor’s mother, welcomed its first students in August.
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The Lantana Golf Club opened and in 2003 became a Semi-Private Golf Club.
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Lantana’s first residents move in and the spectacular Lantana Main Amenity Center opened with a Town Green with gazebo, lifestyle pool and kiddie pool, splash park and fitness center with cardio and weight training rooms.
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Forestar/RPG broke ground on the development with an initial phase including Sandlin and Larkspur and the Lantana Education Foundation was created to bring top quality schools to Lantana residents.
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Forestar Real Estate Group and original partner Republic Property Group purchased the property and assembled some of the most respected land planners, architects, engineers and landscape and golf course designers in the country to create this one-of-a-kind community.
Developer Information
Forestar Group is a real estate and natural resources company with a strategy to recognize and responsibly deliver the greatest value from every acre. Forestar's strategy originates from their commitment to developing real estate and natural resources to their highest purpose. Forestar's real estate holdings span several states in the U.S. sunbelt markets and encompass over 100,000 acres. Forestar's experienced team manages through the complex course of community design and infrastructure construction to create exceptional residential and mixed-use communities.
Each new development is thoughtfully designed with the community's shared values, needs and preferred lifestyle mind. As a result, we design communities that have a sense of place and that are sustainable for generations to come. For more information about Forestar, please visit their website at www.ForestarGroup.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a homeowner's association?
A homeowner’s association (HOA) is a non-profit corporation registered with the State of Texas and managed by a duly elected Board of Directors. Its purpose is to maintain all common areas and to govern the community in accordance with the provision of the legal documents: CC&R's, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation. The governing legal documents for the Association may be viewed upon request. The corporation is financially supported by all members of the HOA. Membership is both automatic and mandatory.
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What are the CC&R'S?
The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) are the governing legal documents that establish the guidelines for the operation of the community as a non-profit corporation. The CC&R's were recorded by the County recorder's office of the County in which the property is located and are included in the title to your property. Failure to abide by the CC&R's may result in a fine to a homeowner by the HOA. The governing legal documents for the association may be viewed upon request.
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What is included in HOA dues?
HOA dues include Vector security system and monitoring, a password-protected community Intranet website, front-yard maintenance based on 40 mows per year, amenity use, access to all community events & upkeep and common area maintenance for all residents, as well as Grande Communications basic cable television in many neighborhoods.
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What is included in Front Yard Maintenance?
Front Yard Maintenance includes mowing, edging, fertilizing three times yearly and trimming shrubbery once a month. It does not include trimming of trees, planting of shrubbery, trees or flowers, irrigation maintenance or mulching of flowerbeds.
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What is the Architectural Review Committee?
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is a board responsible for implementing and maintaining the architectural guidelines for every structure and residence constructed within Lantana. Containing unmatched detail and restrictions, the ARC reviews every permit to ensure the quality of the community as well as home values are always increasing.
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How does the Lantana Education Foundation Operate?
The Lantana Education/Charitable Foundation was created for providing activities or infrastructure to support quality of life, including cultural, educational, charitable, recreational, environmental, and conservation activities and infrastructure that directly benefits Lantana. It is funded by one-half of one percent of the sale of all real estate sold or transferred within Lantana both current and future. Paid by the developer at the time of lot sale, builder at home sale, and then resident at re-sale, all funds go into this foundation.
Being Social in Lantana
Things To Do Around Highland Village
Aug 4, 2016
It’s always a fantastic time living in our thriving DFW Metroplex with so many fun things to do. Of course we all know the abundance of outings and activities from Dallas to Fort Worth that create this active community. However there are a ton of fun things to do around Highland Village you may have no clue were at your disposal! Don’t worry that’s what we’re here for…
