Lantana, Texas
Lantana, Texas | ||
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ZIP codes 76226 | ||
Area code | 940 | |
Website | Lantana, TX |
Lantana is an upscale
Lantana encompasses 1,780 acres (7.2 km2). It was developed starting in 1999 on land acquired from the Rayzor family (known as Rayzor Ranch). On March 16, 2000, Republic Property broke ground on the community. Larkspur and Sandlin were the first neighborhoods developed. The first residents moved in on July 31, 2001. In the first quarter of 2014, Forestar Group, Inc, an original equity partner along with Republic Property Group, acquired the remaining partnership interest in Lantana and continued the final development of the community.[3]
The homes in Lantana are built around an 18-hole golf course, designed by Jay Morrish. In October 2003, Lantana Golf Club became a semi-private facility. In October 2004, a 7,500 square-foot club house expansion was completed. The club went private in early 2009.[citation needed]
The Lantana Community Association, Lantana's HOA, is managed by Insight Association Management. HOA dues cover, security monitoring and system installation, front yard maintenance, and amenities. The Board of Directors of the Lantana Community Association are: Tara Boswell, Christi Brownlow and Darrel Amen. The Association is currently in the process of transitioning over to a Resident Board of Directors after the reaching the community size the state of Texas requires to do so.[4] Lantana's monthly Board meetings are open to the public and take place in the Bartonville Town Square. Residents who have individual concerns about their home or the community in general may present those items at the monthly meetings.
Lantana residents pay an annual fee, through the Lantana Community Association, to the Argyle Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) for Fire and EMS service. The fee is based on the appraised value of each home and the rate charged by the AVFD.
Lantana is located in Development District #4, Fresh Water Supply District #6 and Fresh Water Supply District #7. A Fresh Water Supply District (FWSD) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, authorized by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, to provide water, sewage, drainage and other services within the district's boundaries.
The publicly elected Board of Directors manages and controls all of the affairs of the district, subject to the continuing supervision of the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. The Board establishes policies in the interest of its residents and utility customers. A district may adopt and enforce all necessary charges, fees and taxes in order to provide facilities and service.
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Lantana is divided into subdivisions or neighborhoods listed below:
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Lantana has a sky/weather camera overlooking the park and pool in Larkspur subdivision. It's often seen on KDFW during the weather segment.
Education
It is zoned to the Denton Independent School District.[5]
Elementary schools serving sections include: Adkins Elementary School (in the CDP),[6] E. P. Rayzor Elementary School (in the CDP),[7] and Blanton Elementary School.[8]
All portions are zoned to Harpool Middle School,
The majority of Denton County, Lantana included, is in the boundary of North Central Texas College.[11]
References
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Lantana CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ "Cross Timbers Gazette - January 2016 Issue: Article: LantanaLinks, Pg. A12". Cross Timbers Gazette. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ^ "Cross Timbers Gazette: Lantana developer sells interest to equity investor". Cross Timbers Gazette. Archived from the original on August 1, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ "Cross Timbers Gazette: Lantana advisory committee gains insight". Cross Timbers Gazette. January 8, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Adkins Elementary School Attendance Zone" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "EP Rayzor Elementary School Attendance Zone" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Blanton Elementary School Attendance Zone" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Harpool Middle School Attendance Zone" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Guyer High School Attendance Zone" (PDF). Denton Independent School District. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ Texas Education Code, Section 130.190, "North Central Texas College District Service Area".