Suncoast Parkway:
The Suncoast Parkway recently opened was a $135 Million Dollar expansion that extends 13 miles north from US-98 to SR 44 which features 15 new bridges, electronic tolling gantries, and the extension of The Suncoast Trail part of the Florida's Statewide Greenways and Trail System. The Suncoast Parkway is just 68 Miles 1 hour and 15 mins from Tampa making it a great commuting Highway for the workforce seeking to be outside of the Tampa traffic. The Veterans Expressway and Suncoast Parkway is a north–south toll road near the Florida Gulf Coast. Maintained and operated by Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, this 68-mile transportation corridor extends from State Road 60 in Tampa, north to State Road 44 near Lecanto.
Citrus County Growth:
Citrus County, Florida's estimated population is 155,582 with a growth rate of 1.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Citrus County, Florida is the 34th largest county in Florida. The 2010 Population was 141,173 and has seen a growth of 10.21% since this time. Citrus County's current LDC allows for approximately a population of 350k residencies. Given the expansion of the Suncoast Parkway and the 6-lane expansion of US 19, we are in the path of tremendous growth. Currently, Citrus County has 60,000 vacant parcels of land prime for development. The County and incorporated Cities have plans for extensive utility expansion throughout the county including the expansion of the Crystal River Airport Runway 5000 feet to allow for larger aircraft to land and take off including a newly funded 75 acres industrial complex granted by the state to expand utilities, road reconstruction to support eighteen wheelers and to include environmentally friendly and energy conservation features.
Community Development:
-957 single-family residential homes on a 354-acre site in Lecanto.
-500-lot subdivision, located in Citrus Springs by Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County.
-Green Mills Group 2020 built a 106-unit apartment campus offering affordable housing on Colonnade Street in Inverness.
-County commissioners approved a planned unit development (PUD) for Preservation Point RV Resort, a 234-acre property.
-Jaymelday Holdings LLC calls for up to 600 RV sites, along with amenities such as a pool, golf cart rentals, bar and grill, basketball court, and walking trails in Crystal River.
-207 Home subdivision by DR Horton in Beverly Hills, Florida Citrus Ridge Area.
-930 Unit Subdivision in Planning with a national builder in Lecanto just off the Suncoast Parkway extension on SR 44.
