Choosing the year’s best community is never easy, but there is one neighborhood that really stood out in 2018, not just for its amenities and attractions, but also for the enthusiasm its residents feel for their new home.
The 55 Places Community of the Year for 2018 is Latitude Margaritaville in Daytona Beach, Florida, where 6,900 single-family homes are being designed with Jimmy Buffett’s famous lifestyle in mind. The residents who have already moved in are quick to gush that their every expectation has been exceeded, and they have high hopes for the upcoming amenities.
Meeting New Friends: Including Jimmy Buffett
“Everyone is looking forward to the beach club,” Lana said.
A shuttle will run to the beach, where residents can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean, take walks on the sand, and enjoy coastal living within the privacy of their own community.
Daytona Beach Makes Sense


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