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Holiday Happenings Near Your Florida Home
Having a holly, jolly holiday in central Florida is easy to do thanks to the area’s many festive events, celebrations, and activities! From free events designed for the entire family to romantic date night getaways, there are countless fun events to enjoy near your new home in Lakeland, Tampa or
Easter Egg Hunts and Fun in Central Florida
It seems like Spring just arrived in Florida, and now Easter is here, too! If this year seems to be flying by for you like it is for us, then you may have let this holiday sneak up on you. Believe it or not, this weekend is the time to celebrate with bunny photos, egg hunts and fun-filled baskets!
Best Christmas Lights in Central Florida

All is bright in Central Florida as we count down the days until Christmas. When the holiday season arrives, theme parks debut an array of holiday entertainment. However, if you're on a budget, there are several areas in Central Florida that let it glow with just as much glamour, and many are even
The Best Haunted Houses in Central Florida
Halloween is the best time of year to indulge on candy and dress up in absurd costumes. It’s also the only time people seek out the best places in Florida to have someone scare the socks off them! There’s something about the Halloween season that makes people want to have an unforgettably frightful
Highland Homes Honored as One of Tampa’s Fastest Growing Companies
Highland Homes honored as one of the fastest growing companies in Tampa Bay. Pictured L to R: Angel Mills, Sales Manager; Kareyann Ellison, VP of Sales and Marketing; and Stacey Perez, Design Studio Manager.Highland Homes was honored for the third year in a row as one of Tampa Bay’s fastest growing
Highland Homes Recognizes Top Producers at Annual Sales Awards Banquet

Karen Gianos is presented the Overall Excellence award for her dedication to Highland HomesOur sales team continues to demonstrate their passion for the home building industry through their customer-focused skills and positive attitudes. That’s why, each year, they are recognized for their
Walking for a Cause — AHA’s 2016 Polk County Heart Walk
We are proud to be a sponsor of the American Heart Association’s 2016 Polk County Heart Walk, happening on October 1st at Mosaic Park in Bartow. As a company, we have always considered health and well-being to be of great importance and we are honored to support and volunteer at this event that has
Three Cheers for 20 Years - Highland Homes Celebrates a Major Milestone
July 1, 2016 marked a major milestone here at Highland Homes, as we are celebrating our 20th anniversary!Over 20 incredible years, we have built dream homes for more than 6,500 Florida home owners, ranked among the top builders in the nation, and worked hard to create the most satisfying home buying
Highland Homes Recognizes Top Producers at Annual Sales Awards Banquet
Doug Pike achieves the Highest Closings of 2015Each year, our sales team is recognized for their outstanding achievements at the annual Highland Homes Sales Awards Banquet. During this beloved annual event, the top performers from the previous year are honored with awards and gifts for their
Job Market Strengthens as Large Employers Move to Polk County
Legoland Florida is one of several companies expanding or opening its doors in Polk County.In 2012, approximately 1,700 jobs were created in Polk County, bringing the average unemployment rate down from 11.6 percent in 2011 to 9.7 percent. As several companies announce their expansions or grand
Back-to-School Shopping TAX FREE This Weekend near Your Florida New Home
The start of a new school year signals an important holiday for parents - Florida’s Sales Tax Holiday! Happening THIS weekend, August 2nd through 4th, the tax free holiday is a great opportunity to purchase must-have back-to-school items (and maybe a few goodies for yourself, too). From new clothes
Tampa Home Builder Helps You Prepare for Hurricane Season
When summer comes along in Florida, so does the possibility of tropical storms and hurricanes. This year’s hurricane season, which officially started on June 1, is projected to produce about 9 to 15 named storms - we have already “weathered쳌 Tropical Storm Debby. As your trusted Tampa home builder