If you’ve been driving by Connerton recently, Central Pasco’s “New Town,” and you were wondering what sounds you were hearing, it’s not just the honking of the sandhill cranes – you will hear hammers pounding, saws buzzing, powertools whirring and contractor
trucks driving in and out, as the New Town awakens to a fresh economy. Connerton’s developer, Hayman Woods, a Dallas-based development company, promised to bring this community back to life after the housing bust, and they are keeping their promise.
Since their grand reopening in May of this year, almost 40 homes are under contract with four outstanding builders, Taylor Morrison, Ryland, M/I Homes and Homes by WestBay. These builders offer innovative floor plans from 1,481 to over 6,300 sq. ft. with prices from the low $100s to over $700,000.
The residents are excited to see all of the activity. Connerton was given the New Town designation by the State of Florida and Pasco County. To be designated as a “New Town,” a community must include certain uses. In addition to residential home building, a New Town offers education, recreation, retail and commercial development.
When they say, “timing is everything,” the phrase certainly applied to the opening of Connerton during the real estate boom, and the slowdown during the bust. However, Connerton is now well-positioned for the economic recovery because its amenities, parks, trails and an $8 million dollar clubhouse are already in place.
The 10,000 sq. ft. clubhouse offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, super pool with a unique aquatic playground and children’s wading pool. A café, meeting rooms for resident and community use, plus tennis and basketball courts are all available as part of the Connerton lifestyle.
The annual Labor Day ice cream social was recently coordinated by Amy Gallogly, the onsite activities director, and her staff. She keeps residents busy with holiday parties, nature walks, scavenger hunts, wine tasting events, and is always willing to listen to other suggestions. In addition to the clubhouse, an extensive trail and boardwalk system runs throughout the community, and will eventually connect all of the villages. These trails and walkways help to promote a more sociable, pedestrian culture.
Connerton Elementary School opened in 2010, providing students with updated technology, such as rolling laptops filled with new MacBooks and interactivè whiteboards for classroom use. Connerton Elementary is an “A” rated school, along with Pineview Middle and Land O’ Lakes High School, which Connerton residents attend.
The staff leadership is provided by Principal Aimee Boltze and Assistant Principal Claudia Steinacker. Together they uphold the school’s mission to provide a nurturing environment for both students and teachers. The school also provides learning opportunities for 55 intellectually disabled students in five self-contained classrooms.
These students are also integrated into the traditional classroom environment, helping to provide disability awareness for all grade levels. If you have an opportunity to visit the school, you will be welcomed by a friendly staff who will be happy to provide you with a tour of this state-of the-art education center.
The “New Town” of Connerton is back on its feet with a wonderful lifestyle to offer its residents. So, if you haven’t been there lately, stop by, visit the clubhouse, walk the trails, and be sure to visit the new models. It could be your new home!
Connerton is located in Land O’Lakes, approximately 7 miles north of the intersection of SR 54 & US 41.
For more information, call (813) 996-5800, or visit www.Connerton.com.
This story was written by the advertising department.
