New Construction Projects in The Villages, Florida

Project 1: Legacy Place

• Developer: Benderson Development (in partnership with The Villages)
• Location: Along Florida’s Turnpike near County Road 470 and Central Parkway, Sumter County (southern gateway area)
• Type: Mixed-use (retail, dining, office, wellness, hospital-anchored)
• Units/Size: 700-acre development; ~3 million sq ft planned; anchored by 80-bed hospital on 25 acres
• Status: Announced / Planning (site clearing and road improvements underway)
• Expected Completion: Phased; first components ~2027; hospital opening projected 2030
• Description: Major mixed-use destination featuring retail, restaurants, commercial space, walkable public areas, and an AdventHealth hospital with emergency and surgical services. Developed in phases to support regional growth.[1][2]

Project 2: Eastport (including Town Square and surrounding neighborhoods)

• Developer: The Villages
• Location: Eastport area / Fenney expansion zone, Sumter County (250-acre Central Lake area)
• Type: Mixed-use / Residential / Commercial (new town square, homes, golf, recreation)
• Units/Size: 250-acre neighborhood; new single-family homes, villas, and patio homes across price ranges (~$380K–$1M+); fourth town square and amenities
• Status: Under construction / Phased openings (town square and commercial elements expanding in 2026; residential ongoing)
• Expected Completion: Full opening of town square and core amenities in 2026; additional development through 2027+
• Description: The Villages’ newest town center with European/mid-century inspired architecture, Olympia Regional Recreation Center (opened 2025), new golf courses (e.g., Woodlands Championship, Bellaire Executive), hotel, dining, retail, and extensive new residential construction. Active sales and buildout of modern homes.[3][4]

Project 3: LaGrange (and nearby areas such as Long Creek, Lakeview, Merritt Field)

• Developer: The Villages
• Location: Eastport corridor / southern expansion areas (e.g., near Woodlands Championship Golf Course and Central Lake)
• Type: Residential (single-family homes, villas, patio homes, cottages)
• Units/Size: Multiple neighborhoods with new customizable Designer/Premier homes; part of broader expansion supporting thousands of annual home sales (e.g., infrastructure for ~2,800-home district)
• Status: Under construction / Active development
• Expected Completion: Ongoing, with significant activity and new home releases in 2026
• Description: Active residential expansion zones featuring new single-family homes, infrastructure (roads, trails, parks), clubhouses, pools, and proximity to Eastport amenities and golf. LaGrange is highlighted as one of the most active areas with lake/golf views and modern floor plans.[5][5]

Project 4: Paradise Regional Recreation Center Rebuild

• Developer: The Villages Community Development Districts (VCDD)
• Location: Paradise area, The Villages
• Type: Recreational facility
• Units/Size: Expanded facility with >10,000 additional sq ft; includes main building, parking, mechanicals, and amenities
• Status: Under construction (demolition and rebuild began August 2025; 18-month project)
• Expected Completion: Phased progress through 2026 (targeting full reopening in ~2027)
• Description: Major rebuild and expansion of The Villages’ first recreation center, adding space for games, gatherings, pools, and activities while preserving legacy elements. Construction updates show ongoing interior and site work.[6]

Notes: The Villages operates as a large master-planned community with continuous residential development across neighborhoods by the primary developer. No other large-scale, distinctly named commercial or mixed-use projects with detailed public timelines were identified beyond the above. Ongoing smaller commercial additions (e.g., restaurants, retail in Eastport/Middleton) and infrastructure support the overall growth. Information is based on verifiable announcements and reports as of mid-to-late 2026.