CITY OF WESTLAKE, Fla. – (January 30, 2026) – Minto Communities USA announced the sale of a 10.64-acre parcel within its flagship Westlake community to Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC for the development of a new retail location, marking another major milestone in the city’s accelerating commercial growth. The transaction closed on January 29. Terms were not disclosed.
The proposed Lowe’s store will be in Town Center West, at the intersection of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Town Center Parkway North. The development will span approximately 134,148 square feet, including a 107,547-square-foot indoor big-box store and a 26,601-square-foot outdoor garden center. In addition to serving local customers, the location will also function as a regional headquarters for the North Carolina-based retailer. Building plans have been approved by the City of Westlake.
“This is a major win for Westlake and a clear reflection of the city’s strong growth trajectory and long-term potential,” said John Carter, Senior Vice President of Minto Communities USA. “Lowe’s is a highly respected national brand, and their decision to establish a presence here exemplifies the strength of our community. This investment will serve residents, create jobs and further accelerate commercial momentum throughout the area.”
Westlake continues to experience rapid commercial expansion fueled by sustained residential growth. For example, in 2021, Minto sold 20 acres to Publix for a 140,000-square-foot, two-phase retail development that is now nearly leased out. Since opening in 2023, the Publix grocery store has seen foot traffic increase by more than 116%, highlighting strong consumer demand in the area. Additional tenants in the plaza include Planet Fitness, Fifth Third Bank, and several small service-oriented retailers. Mavis Tires & Brakes has secured site plan approval and is expected to open soon.
Aside from the Publix at Westlake Plaza development, a new flex-office building with a private racquet club and a handful of other retail centers have opened, bringing new shops and restaurants to the area. They include such brands as Starbucks, Chipotle, Habit Burger & Grill, Orangetheory Fitness, and a Tractor Supply store.
Public records from the City of Westlake indicate Walmart has submitted a site plan for a future location adjacent to the new Lowe's in Town Center West. A limited number of outparcels in the Center, ranging from one to five acres, remain available for a future retail or restaurant concept.
“As Westlake reaches critical mass, the market is responding,” said Carter. “National brands and commercial developers recognize the opportunity here, and our strategic planning allows us to be selective while still welcoming businesses that add real value for our residents.”
Minto has sold approximately half of the 2.2 million square feet approved for commercial development in Westlake. On the residential side, the community has capacity for 6,000 homes, with Minto currently offering a mix of single-family estate homes and townhomes. Most recently, in December 2025, Minto launched sales at its newest neighborhood, The Oaks at Westlake, which will include 266 single-family homes in Phase 1. Prices start in the mid $400s.
Residents of The Oaks, along with all Westlake homeowners, enjoy access to the community’s $22 million Westlake Adventure Park, which includes a resort-style lagoon pool with tower slide, splash pad, adult lap pool, event lawn, concert pavilion, food truck court, BMX pump park, playground, dog park, full-length lighted basketball courts and a community gathering space known as The Lodge.
Westlake’s sales center is located at 16610 Town Center Parkway North, Westlake, Florida, off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road between Southern Boulevard and Northlake Boulevard. For more information about Westlake, visit WestlakeFL.com
About Minto Communities USA
Minto Communities USA, based in Florida since 1978, has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value for over 45 years. Minto builds exceptional new homes and communities to meet every lifestyle, with more than 36,000 new homes built in 48 communities. Minto is dedicated to continuous improvement in design, quality and customer experience. These are just some of the elements that set Minto apart as an exceptional homebuilder and community developer and have earned the company national recognition that includes consistently high rankings from Eliant Customer Service Surveys. Minto has been recognized with multiple national awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for community and home design, including Best Single-Family Community Over 100 Homes and Best Sales Center for Westlake in the City of Westlake; Best Mixed-Use Community and Best Clubhouse for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida. Minto is also recognized throughout the homebuilding industry as an expert in developing active-adult communities. The NAHB named Minto Communities as 2019’s 55+ Builder of the Year. Minto’s Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2019, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2020. Minto’s Westlake and all three Latitude Margaritaville communities were named among the 2023 Top 50 Master-Planned Communities by John Burns Real Estate Consulting and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting. In addition, Minto Communities USA was ranked #13 among the Top 100 Private Home Builders in U.S. by Home Builder Executive magazine for 2023. Follow Minto on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram at MintoCommunitiesUSA or visit MintoUSA.com
