Coming Soon: New Homes with Amenities in Lakeland, Florida

Posted: August 14, 2025 | Categories: Communities | News | Communities>Touchstone
By Highland Homes

Kitchen in the Shelby by Highland Homes in Lakeland, FL

Are you searching for a new home in South Lakeland offering resort amenities, good schools, and a fantastic location? We are pleased to introduce Touchstone, a brand-new neighborhood of new homes coming soon to the Highlands area of Lakeland, Florida!

Desirable South Lakeland Location

Touchstone in located in the Highlands area of South Lakeland

Located off Crews Lake Drive and Yarborough Lane in the exclusive Highlands area of Lakeland, Touchstone offers peaceful surroundings on the outskirts of the city, yet remains convenient to all your daily necessities.

Close to home, you will appreciate the convenience of:

  • Major roadways, including US-98 South/Bartow Road (1.9 miles), the Polk Parkway (4.4 miles), and South Florida Ave (5.4 miles).
  • Grocery stores, including Uncle Frank's Produce (formerly Walker's Produce), 2 miles away, and Publix Super Market at Highland City Town Center, 2.3 miles from home.
  • Healthcare and hospitals, including Watson Clinic Highlands (2.5 miles), Bartow Regional Medical Center (4.9 miles), and the Lakeland VA Clinic (6.3 miles).
  • Parks and recreation, such as the Fort Fraser Trail (2.2 miles to the main trailhead), Banana Lake Park (2.8 miles), and Circle B Bar Reserve (6.4 miles).
Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
Circle B Bar Reserve is a nearby destination for hiking and wildlife viewing.


In this fantastic location, you are also located just 6 miles from Bartow's Main Street, 8.5 miles from Downtown Lakeland, and 40 miles from Tampa, placing you within a convenient commute of all of these cities.

Innovative Schools and Education 

Spessard L. Holland Elementary School in Lakeland
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School - Courtesy of Facebook


Children living in Touchstone are zoned to attend schools in the Polk County School District that offer high-tech, innovative, and career-based education opportunities:

  • Spessard L. Holland Elementary School, where innovative STEAM programs provide students with engaging, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics curriculum.
  • Bartow Middle School offers Agriculture and Pre-Medical Academies designed to develop skills students can use for future careers while providing scholarship and high school credit opportunities.
  • Bartow Senior High School provides multiple academic paths and nationally-certified academies, including culinary, future educator, medical, firefighting, criminal justice, agricultural, and construction academies. The school also offers international exchange student programs, exemplary extra-curricular and sports programs, and shares its campus with the Bartow International Baccalaureate School and the Summerlin Military Academy.

Resort-Style Living

People floating in a poolTouchstone’s amenities will be a standout feature of the neighborhood. Resort-style amenities under development for Touchstone homeowners include:

  • A sparkling swimming pool,
  • Welcoming clubhouse, 
  • Playground, 
  • Multi-purpose play field,
  • And open green spaces.

Whether you want to cool off on a hot day, host friends at the clubhouse, or enjoy the outdoors, everything you need for fun and leisure will be right outside your door.

Homes Designed for Your Lifestyle

Living area of a new home designed for your life at Touchstone in Lakeland

Touchstone will offer a wide range of new home designs and price points to meet your needs. Homes planned for Touchstone feature 1,400 to more than 3,100 square feet of living space, three to six bedrooms, and a two- or three-car garage. Open-concept layouts, spacious kitchens, and outdoor living areas will make your home ideal for entertaining or everyday comfort, and flexible spaces adapt to your life. Introductory pricing is expected to start from the low $300’s, giving you exceptional value in this sought-after location. 

Join the VIP List for these New Homes in Lakeland

Exterior of the Raychel by Highland Homes, coming soon to Touchstone in Lakeland, FL

More details are coming soon, and you can be among the first to receive information about plans, pricing, and availability. Join the Touchstone VIP List today and start imagining life in Lakeland’s newest destination for style, convenience, and community.


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