Elected representatives cut the “ribbon” at the grand opening with a few pirates and mermaids joining in on the festivities.

Commissioners Oakley, Mariano, and Weightman shared their excitement about what the newest MetroLagoons means to the area. Their comments were echoed by representatives from the Pasco County Economic Development Council and the North Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

The Mirada Lagoon created almost 150 local jobs as well as significant activity from those living outside the area as well as residents within the Mirada community, who enjoy special benefits.

Metro Development Group developed Mirada in San Antonio, FL, as the third Lagoon in the Tampa Bay area, following successful ventures at Epperson in Wesley Chapel and Southshore Bay in south Hillsborough County.

The Mirada Lagoon is now open to the public; tickets can be purchased at MetroLagoons.com. New homes within Mirada are available from the high $200s to almost $1 Million from builders Biscayne Homes, D.R. Horton, Homes by WestBay, Lennar, Lennar Active Adult, and Maronda Homes.

Overview:

MetroLagoons are the heart of many MetroPlaces communities. This exclusive amenity offers acres of crystal-clear blue waters, swaying palms, sandy shorelines, and beachside gathering areas, along with programming such as evening trivia, fitness classes and live music. Rentals, such as paddleboards, kayaks and cabanas, and other on-water activities are available to residents and visitors alike to enhance their inland beach experience.

Location:

The Mirada Lagoon is located in the Mirada master-planned community by MetroPlaces in Pasco County, FL, approximately 1.5 miles east of I-75.

Lagoon Size:

• Largest Lagoon in the nation
• Perimeter: 5,100 feet
• Acreage: 15.2 acres of water
• Gallons: approximately 33 million gallons of water
• Staff: 150+ team members
• Amount of Sand: Roughly 8,600 tons, which is more than 17.2 million pounds of sand
• Number of Days to Fill: It took 45 days to fill (at rate of approximately 750,000 gallons per day)

Lagoon Highlights:

Our clear-water lagoons are comprised of:

• The Hub where we host live music, events, and entertainment
• Beach areas with complimentary, first come, first serve beach seating
• Resort-style swim up bar
• Gasparilla Island - a sandy beach island surrounded by clear blue shallow water
• Water slide
• Inflatable floating water obstacle course
• Kayaks and paddle boards
• Water activity zone for kids
• Cabana Cove (21+ years old) -
• Exclusive VIP area with rentals to upgrade your day including aquabanas, cabanas and loungers
• Aquabanas – a cabana that floats – allow for you to enjoy a completely different experience on the water for up to 8 people
• Private bar and pool
• Food trucks and treats -
• Our food truck menus vary from Lagoon to Lagoon, and we are always adding to our offerings
• Find our menus on the Plan Your Day page of website
• Daily visitor passes range in price seasonally from $10-$45 per person
• Community residents pay a small monthly fee (vary by community) for the following benefits -
• Full access to the Lagoon every day for entire household (outside of closings for holidays)
• Year-round resident-only activities and entertainment
• Discounted premium party space for private gatherings
• Complimentary chaise loungers at Resident Beach areas
• Additional benefits such as complimentary and discounted tickets for guests
• Resident discounts on all Lagoon rentals and activities
• MetroLagoons is responsible for the operations of the lagoons.

Schedule:

• Opened to Mirada residents on May 27, 2023
• Admission for outside visitors/paid passes will start on June 3, 2023
• Grand opening celebration will take place June 24-25, 2023

About Mirada by MetroPlaces:

Mirada is a 2,000-acre master-planned community in Pasco County, FL, less than an hour north of Tampa, featuring approximately 4,500 residential homes ranging from the high $200s to nearly $1 million. Builders offering new homes in the Mirada community include: Lennar, D.R. Horton, Biscayne, LGI Homes, Maronda Homes and Homes by WestBay. In addition to homes, the community offers a range of amenities including miles of trails, dog parks, playgrounds, modern amenities like ULTRAFi, the fastest connectivity available today and a 15-acre Lagoon. Mirada is located on the recently completed new SR52, approximately 1.5 miles east of I-75.

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.

Plans, amenities, descriptions, renderings, photos, and other depictions are the planned intention of the Mirada lifestyle and development. All are subject to change by the developer based on but not limited to regulatory approvals, marketing changes or design considerations. All rights reserved. 6/2023