Land O’ Lakes residential development scoops up additional 80 acres
By Henry Queen
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Published: Feb 8, 2023

One of Florida’s largest homebuilders has closed on an additional 80 acres in Pasco County, allowing for about 100 more homes in the Whispering Pines community.

Pulte Homes now plans to build a total of 330 single-family homes off of Lake Patience Road in Land O’ Lakes, according to a news release. The Atlanta-based builder will hold a grand opening for phase 1 of the community on March 25.

“Pasco County is an extremely popular and thriving area,” Sean Strickler, Pulte’s west Florida division president, said in a statement. “It has become a leading bedroom community given its proximity to employment centers and highly rated schools. We’re so excited to offer new construction homes in a location that is ideal for both work and play.”

The residential development is located off U.S. Highway 41, about five miles from Lutz and 20 miles from Tampa. A purchase price was not disclosed.

Pasco County had the highest net migration among all Florida counties between 2016 and 2020, according to labor analytics firm Lightcast.

Three model homes will be shown during the March grand opening. Prices will hover around the low $400,000s, according to the release.