About Lantana

History

It started with a vision. A desire to create a place so master-fully planned it would surpass any other. To do so required a commitment unusually broad in scope. A commitment to the needs of families and the future of their children. A commitment to quality in every detail, to environmental preservation and to residents that would extend far beyond mere physical spaces. Inspired by the Texas hill country-like terrain, the developers re-named the community after a native Texas flower which attracts butterflies. Lantana’s Hill Country theme was created and carried out from the landscaping and German-influenced low stone walls to the architecture and historic windmills.

Over a decade later, the results speak for itself. Recognized as one of Dallas/Fort Worth’s top selling communities and recipient of more industry and customer service awards than any other DFW community, Lantana has fulfilled that vision and continues today to break new ground in creating a master-planned community that serves the ever changing lifestyles of today’s families.

For decades, Lantana’s 1,780 acres of peaceful rolling terrain in Southern Denton County was known as Rayzor Ranch - the home of the Rayzor family, a prominent Denton family.

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Republic Property Group, in conjunction with its partner Forestar, purchased the property and assembled some of the most respected land planners, architects, engineers and landscape and golf course designers in the country to create this one-of-a-kind community.
Republic Property Group broke ground on the development with an initial phase including Sandlin and Larkspur and the Lantana Education Foundation was created to bring top quality schools to Lantana residents.
Lantana’s first residents move in and the spectacular Lantana Main Amenity Center opened with a Town Green with gazebo, lifestyle pool and kiddie pool, splash park and fitness center with cardio and weight training rooms.
The Lantana Golf Club opened and in 2003 became a Semi-Private Golf Club.
Eugenia Porter Rayzor Elementary, named in honor of Mr. Rayzor’s mother, welcomed its first students in August.
A 7,500 sq. ft. expansion of the Lantana Golf Club was completed adding new men’s and women’s locker rooms, men’s card room and lounge, playroom and state of the art fitness facility.
A nature trail extension of the hike and bike trail was opened.
Guyer High School opened providing a new, close high school to Lantana and southern Denton County students.
An additional pool and park was opened in the Heritage neighborhood.
The North Amenity Center opened, providing another state of the art fitness center including an aerobics/multi-purpose room with kitchenette, an Olympic-sized pool, tot pool and large open air pavilion for parties overlooking a beautiful lake.
Lantana added a second elementary school and middle school on the northern border of the community allowing Lantana children to attend school from kindergarten through middle school within their own neighborhood.
New phases, new neighborhoods and new builders continue to enhance the wonderful lifestyle known as Lantana.

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Developer Information

Stonebridge Ranch - 6,200 acres in McKinney, TX
Lake Forest – 165-acre community in Dallas.
Phillips Creek Ranch – 950 acres in Frisco, TX
Light Farms – 806 acres in Celina, TX

Republic Property Group (RPG) is a master–planned residential development company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1967, the company has deep roots in North Texas and has earned an outstanding reputation by creating high quality communities for over four decades. Renowned for their innovative land plans, amenities and expertise in creating a unique sense of community, RPG focuses on the architectural and development details that enhance the lives of residents for generations to come.

Forestar Real Estate Group

The financial partner for Republic Property Group and Lantana since 1999, Forestar is a real estate and natural resources company with a strategy to recognize and responsibly deliver the greatest value from every acre. Forestar's strategy originates from their commitment to developing real estate and natural resources to their highest purpose. Forestar's real estate holdings span several states in the U.S. sunbelt markets and encompass over 100,000 acres. Forestar's experienced team manages through the complex course of community design and infrastructure construction to create exceptional residential and mixed-use communities. Each new development is thoughtfully designed with the community's shared values, needs and preferred lifestyle mind. As a result, we design communities that have a sense of place and that are sustainable for generations to come. For more information about Forestar, please visit their website at www.ForestarGroup.com.

Visit www.RepublicPropertyGroup.com for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a homeowner's association?

A homeowner’s association (HOA) is a non-profit corporation registered with the State of Texas and managed by a duly elected Board of Directors. Its purpose is to maintain all common areas and to govern the community in accordance with the provision of the legal documents: CC&R's, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation. The governing legal documents for the Association may be viewed upon request. The corporation is financially supported by all members of the HOA. Membership is both automatic and mandatory.
What are the CC&R'S?

The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) are the governing legal documents that establish the guidelines for the operation of the community as a non-profit corporation. The CC&R's were recorded by the County recorder's office of the County in which the property is located and are included in the title to your property. Failure to abide by the CC&R's may result in a fine to a homeowner by the HOA. The governing legal documents for the association may be viewed upon request.
What is included in HOA dues?

HOA dues include CoServe security system and monitoring, a password-protected community Intranet website, front-yard maintenance based on 40 mows per year, amenity use, access to all community events & upkeep and common area maintenance for all residents, as well as Grande Communications basic cable television in many neighborhoods.
What is included in Front Yard Maintenance?

Front Yard Maintenance includes mowing, edging, fertilizing three times yearly, trimming shrubbery, turning flower beds and applying insect control. It does not include trimming of trees, planting of shrubbery, trees or flowers, irrigation maintenance or mulching of flowerbeds.
What is the Architectural Review Committee?

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is a board responsible for implementing and maintaining the architectural guidelines for every structure and residence constructed within Lantana. Containing unmatched detail and restrictions, the ARC reviews every permit to ensure the quality of the community as well as home values are always increasing.
How does the Lantana Education Foundation Operate?

The Lantana Foundation was created to fund projects such as advanced educational programs and scholarships for Lantana students, as well as religious, scientific, literary or other charitable endeavors. It is funded by one-half of one percent of the sale of all real estate sold or transferred within Lantana both current and future. Paid by the developer at the time of lot sale, builder at home sale, and then resident at re-sale, all funds go into this permanent foundation. To date over $3 million dollars have been granted through the Foundation to DISD. This unprecedented commitment is helping to build Lantana's reputation as one of the country's most "education-friendly" communities.