Lantana Homes
Lantana is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,423 at the 2010 United States Census. The first settlers came to the area after Congress passed the Armed Occupation Act of 1842 at the end of the Seminole Wars during the Administration of President John Tyler. The M.B. Lyman family is credited with founding the town. Lyman arrived with his family in 1888 and within a year started several enterprises including a general store, Indian Trading Post and a post office. As postmaster, Lyman named the post office – Lantana Point – for the wild Lantana plants that grew in abundance in the area. The word Point was later dropped. Enjoy the laid back lifestyle of a former fishing village, when you make the coastal community of Lantana, Florida your next home. With about 10,000 residents, Lantana is one of the oldest communities of South Florida and covers roughly three square miles. The winter season brings in a few thousand additional part-time residents to the area. There are several options to choose from when you invest in one of the many Lantana, Florida homes for sale. Whether you are looking for a condominium community, a townhome, or a luxury estate, the choices are available right now, and waiting for you in beautiful Lantana, Florida.
Things To Do in Lantana
Outdoor adventures await you when you enjoy the eight acres of city-owned beaches in Lantana. The oceanfront property includes a playground, picnic areas, restrooms with showers and a lifeguard station. The town of Lantana also has four community parks, which include more playgrounds, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, a picnic area and a small boat launching area. To the north, in Lake Worth, you will find the Lake Worth Historical Museum and the Lake Worth Playhouse. The playhouse is a great location for the performing arts. Lake Worth also features some additional beaches and some of the best surfing locations in all of South Florida. Further to the north in West Palm Beach, enjoy the Intracoastal and beaches, along with the annual SunFest. The waterfront festival brings in large music acts and artists, as well as thousands of tourists to the area each year. Also, in West Palm Beach, enjoy the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. It is the home of live musical theatre, the ballet and the opera. For outdoor family musical entertainment, head to Meyer Amphitheater. While there, explore the largest art museum in the entire state of Florida, at the Norton Museum of Art. Drive south to Boca Raton for the Boca Raton Museum of Art and to view the Boca Ballet. For outdoor recreation, Boca features Red Reef Park. The area provides some fantastic locations for snorkeling, canoeing, surfing and kayaking. Nearby Boynton Beach also has the Lofthus Underwater Archaeological Preserve. It is a great place for diving, and very popular with local residents. The area also includes one of the oldest homes in the area, the carefully preserved Andrew Home. Additional spots in Boynton Beach include the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and a new marina in Downtown Boynton Beach.