History And Milestones
Beginning in 1996 and continuing today, Highland Homes is a builder you can trust with a reputation and history of excellence. Explore our milestones, recognitions, and award-winning history as one of the best home builders in Central Florida.
2021
![History Icon September 2021](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/tlcircle_hammer2.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes receives a repeated ranking as the #5 Largest Homebuilder in Tampa Bay (based on 2020 closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties) - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Homebuilders List
2020
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September
Highland Homes ranks once again as the #5 Largest Homebuilder in Tampa Bay (based on 2019 closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties) - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Homebuilders List
![History Icon August 2020](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/tlcircle_home.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
August
Highland Homes has a record-setting month, helping 313 new homeowners achieve their dreams in August.
2019
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September
Highland Homes ranks as the #5 largest Tampa Bay Homebuilder - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Homebuilders List (based on 2018 closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
![History Icon May 2019](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/tlcircle_100.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes is recognized as the #59 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 List (based on 2018 closings)
![History Icon May 2019](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer7.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes named the #97 largest builder in the nation (based on 2018 revenue), jumping 16 positions on Professional Builder's annual Housing Giants list
![History Icon May 2019](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/home.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes joins Clayton Properties Group®, a division of Clayton Home Building Group® and a Berkshire Hathaway company
![History Icon April 2019](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
April
Highland Homes ranks as the #3 best place to work in Tampa Bay (Extra large category for companies with 100+ employees) - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2019
![History Icon February 2019](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/grad.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
February
Highland Homes recognized on the 2019 Gator100 List as the #94 fastest growing company in the world owned or operated by University of Florida (UF) alumni
2018
![History Icon September 2018](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth1.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranks as the #57 largest, privately-held company headquartered in Tampa Bay (based on 2017 revenue) - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Tampa Bay 200 List
![History Icon August 2018](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer8.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
August
Highland Homes ranks as the #6 largest Tampa Bay Homebuilder - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Homebuilders List (based on 2017 closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
![History Icon August 2018](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth2.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
August
Highland Homes ranks #100 of the 500 largest companies on Florida's Gulf Coast (based on 2017 revenue) - Business Observer's 2018 Top 500 List
![History Icon July 2018](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth3.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
July
Highland Homes is honored at the Tampa Bay Business Journal's Fast 50 awards as the #44 fastest growing, privately-owned company based in Tampa Bay, with 46.65 percent revenue growth from 2015 to 2017.
![History Icon May 2018](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/100.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes ranked as the #75 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 List (based on 2017 closings). As a local company who exclusively builds new homes in Florida, it is a huge honor to be recognized alongside companies that build nationwide.
![History Icon May 2018](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer9.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes named the #113 largest builder in the nation (based on 2017 revenue) - Professional Builder's Housing Giants list
2017
![History Icon September 2017](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth4.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranks as the #65 largest, privately-held company headquartered in Tampa Bay (based on 2016 revenue) - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Tampa Bay 200 List
![History Icon September 2017](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer10.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranked #5 largest home builder in Tampa Bay for the second year in a row - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Home Builders List (based on 2016 closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
![History Icon July 2017](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth5.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
July
Highland Homes receives two honors at the Tampa Bay Business Journal's Fast 50 awards, which recognize the 50 fastest growing, privately-owned companies based in Tampa Bay:
- #8 for dollar revenue growth, with $43.19 million in revenue growth from 2014 to 2016
- #42 for percentage of revenue growth, with 63.75 percent growth from 2014 to 2016
![History Icon May 2017](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/1001.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes ranked as the #80 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 List (based on 2016 closings). This is a huge honor for the local company who exclusively builds new homes in Florida, to be ranked against companies which build nationwide.
![History Icon May 2017](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer11.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes named the #124 largest builder in the nation (based on 2016 revenue) - Professional Builder's Housing Giants list
![History Icon February 2017](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/grad1.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
February
Highland Homes recognized as #69 on Gator100 List of 100 fastest growing companies in the world owned or operated by University of Florida (UF) alumni
2016
![History Icon September 2016](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth6.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes is ranked #89 fastest growing company in Florida - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Florida Fast 100 List
![History Icon September 2016](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth7.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranks #119 of the 500 largest companies on Florida's Gulf Coast, and #6 out of the 15 homebuilders to make the list - Business Observer's 2016 Gulf Coast 500 List
![History Icon September 2016](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer12.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranked #5 largest home builder in Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Home Builders List (based on 2015 closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
![History Icon July 2016](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth20.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
July
Highland Homes receives two honors at the Tampa Bay Business Journal's Fast 50 awards, which recognize the 50 fastest growing, privately-owned companies based in Tampa Bay:
- #9 for dollar revenue growth, with $41.1 million in revenue growth from 2013 to 2015
- #29 based on percentage of revenue growth, with 80.46 percent growth from 2013 to 2015
![History Icon May 2016](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/1002.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes ranked as the #81 largest builder in the nation, jumping up 21 positions from the previous year (based on 2015 closings) - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 List. This is a huge accomplishment for a local Florida home builder ranked against companies which build nationwide.
![History Icon May 2016](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer13.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up 25 positions to be named the #129 largest builder in the nation (based on 2015 revenue) - Professional Builder's Building Giants list
![History Icon February 2016](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/grad2.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
February
Highland Homes recognized as #47 on Gator100 List of 100 fastest growing companies in the world owned or operated by University of Florida (UF) alumni
2015
![History Icon September 2015](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth8.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes is ranked #84 fastest growing company in Florida - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Florida Fast 100 List
![History Icon September 2015](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer14.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranked #6 largest home builder in Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Home Builders List (based on 2014 closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
![History Icon July 2015](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth9.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
July
Highland Homes receives two honors at the Tampa Bay Business Journal's Fast 50 awards, which recognize the 50 fastest growing, privately-owned companies based in Tampa Bay:
- #10 for dollar volume growth
- #21 for percentage of growth with 95.74% growth acceleration over the past three years
![History Icon May 2015](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/1003.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up rankings to #102 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list (based on 2014 closings)
![History Icon May 2015](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer15.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes ranked as #154 largest builder in the nation - Professional Builder's Building Giants list (based on 2014 revenue)
![History Icon March 2015](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/home1.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
March
Highland Homes expands into Orange County, their 8th active county, and begins building new homes in Apopka, Florida
![History Icon February 2015](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/grad3.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
February
Highland Homes recognized as #73 on Gator100 List of 100 fastest growing companies in the world owned or operated by University of Florida (UF) alumni
2014
![History Icon September 2014](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth10.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes is ranked as #84 of the 100 largest private companies headquartered in Tampa - TBBJ's Business 100 list
![History Icon September 2014](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer16.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranked #7 home builder in Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Top Home Builders List (for closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
![History Icon September 2014](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer17.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Orlando Business Journal names Highland Homes as #16 of Central Florida's Top 20 Homebuilders, based on closings for first half of 2014 in metro Orlando (Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties, plus northeast Polk and southwest Volusia counties)
![History Icon August 2014](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/tv.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
August
Highland Homes partners with WFLA News Channel 8 as Tampa’s Expert Home Builder
![History Icon May 2014](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/1004.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up rankings to #113 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list (based on 2013 closings)
![History Icon April 2014](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer18.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
April
Highland Homes ranked as #187 largest builder in the nation - Professional Builder's Building Giants list (based on 2013 revenue)
2013
![History Icon October 2013](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/home2.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
October
Highland Homes expands into Marion County, their 7th active county, and begins building new homes in Ocala, Florida
![History Icon September 2013](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer19.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranked #8 home builder in Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Top Home Builders List (for closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
![History Icon September 2013](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth11.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes is ranked as #87 of the 100 largest private companies headquartered in Tampa - TBBJ's Business 100 list
![History Icon May 2013](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/1005.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes ranked #120 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list (based on 2012 closings)
![History Icon March 2013](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/journal.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
March
Highland Homes' blog is recognized as one of the top home building sites in the USA by Construction Management Degree
2012
![History Icon May 2012](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/1006.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes named #129 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list (based on 2011 closings)
2011
![History Icon May 2011](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/1007.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes ranked #100 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 list (based on 2010 closings)
2010
![History Icon November 2010](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer20.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
November
Highland Homes ranked #2 home builder in Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Top Home Builders List (for closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
![History Icon November 2010](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/home3.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
November
Highland Homes expands into their 6th county, now offering new homes in Manatee County, Florida
![History Icon May 2010](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/grad4.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Bob Adams, Owner / President of Highland Homes, receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Florida
![History Icon May 2010](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/1008.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #73 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 list (based on 2009 closings). This is a huge accomplishment for a local Florida home builder, being ranked against companies which build nationwide.
2009
![History Icon June 2009](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/award.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
June
Highland Homes is ranked as one of the top 200 privately-owned businesses in Florida, by Florida Trend magazine
![History Icon May 2009](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/1009.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes ranks as #84 largest builder in the nation - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 list (based on 2008 closings). This is a huge accomplishment for a local Florida home builder, being ranked against companies which build nationwide.
2008
![History Icon May 2008](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/10010.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes ranked as #107 biggest builder in America - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list (based on 2007 closings)
2007
![History Icon May 2007](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth12.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #137 largest privately-held company headquartered in Florida - Florida Trend's Florida Private 200 list
![History Icon May 2007](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/10011.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #107 biggest builder in America - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list (based on 2006 closings)
![History Icon May 2007](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer21.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #191 largest builder in the nation - Professional Builder's Building Giants list (based on 2006 revenue)
![History Icon March 2007](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/award1.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
March
Tampa Bay Business Journal names Highland Homes as one of the Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay
![History Icon January 2007](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer22.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
January
D. Joel Adams, Owner / Executive VP of Highland Homes, is named 2005 Builder of the Year by the Polk County Builder's Association
2006
![History Icon May 2006](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth13.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes named as #162 largest privately-held company headquartered in Florida - Florida Trend's Florida Private 200 list
![History Icon May 2006](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer23.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #232 largest builder in the nation - Professional Builder's Building Giants list (based on 2005 revenue)
![History Icon May 2006](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/10012.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #110 biggest builder in America - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list (based on 2005 closings)
![History Icon May 2006](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/award2.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Tampa Bay Business Journal names Highland Homes as one of the Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay
2005
![History Icon September 2005](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth14.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes honored as #71 on Builder Magazine's Fast Track List, for 54.03% Closing Growth from 2002-2004
![History Icon September 2005](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer24.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranked #9 largest builder in Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Top 25 Home Builders List (for closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
![History Icon May 2005](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer25.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #279 largest builder in the nation - Professional Builder's Building Giants list (based on 2004 revenue)
![History Icon May 2005](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/10013.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes rockets up to #115 biggest builder in America - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list (based on 2004 closings)
![History Icon May 2005](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth15.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes named as #167 largest privately-held company headquartered in Florida - Florida Trend's Florida Private 200 list
![History Icon January 2005](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer26.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
January
D. Joel Adams, Owner / Executive VP of Highland Homes, is elected President of the Polk County Builders Association
2004
![History Icon September 2004](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth16.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranked as #75 largest privately-held company in Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Tampa Bay Business 200 list
![History Icon May 2004](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer27.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #307 largest builder in the nation - Professional Builder's Building Giants list
![History Icon May 2004](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/10014.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #146 biggest builder in America - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list
2003
![History Icon May 2003](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer28.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes moves up to #324 largest builder in the nation - Professional Builder's Building Giants list
2002
![History Icon May 2002](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/10015.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
May
Highland Homes ranked #154 biggest builder in America - Builder Magazine's Builder 100 / Next 100 list
2001
![History Icon April 2001](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer29.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
April
Professional Builder ranks Highland Homes in the Building Giants list as #365 largest builder in the nation
![History Icon January 2001](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth17.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
January
UF Florida 100 recognizes Highland Homes as #56 on list of Fastest Growing Companies in Florida
1999
![History Icon November 1999](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth18.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
November
Highland Homes recognized as #1 Fastest Growing Company in Florida (Growth Rate of 2171% during first three years in business) - University of Florida's Florida 100 list
![History Icon September 1999](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/growth19.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
The Wall Street Journal's recognizes Highland Homes as #1 Fastest Growing Company in Florida - Florida Journal's Top 40 Growth Companies by Percentage in 1998
1998
![History Icon September 1998](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer30.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranked #13 largest builder in Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Top 25 Home Builders List (for closings in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
1997
![History Icon September 1997](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/hammer31.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
September
Highland Homes ranked as #14 largest builder in Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Business Journal's Top 25 Home Builders List (For closings in 1996, a partial year of business for Highland Homes, in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties)
1996
![History Icon July 1996](https://highlandhomes.imgix.net/historytimeline/home4.png?fit=crop&w=50&h=50&auto=format&q=50)
July
Highland Homes was established with a dedication to building quality homes in Central Florida