Planned to be extraordinary.

A thoughtfully planned community in the heart of Wellness Way, where economic opportunity, conservation, trails and neighborhoods come together to create something truly special built for generations, not just today.

A Different Approach to Growth

Some communities are built one neighborhood at a time. Panther Run was planned as a complete community from the very beginning. Panther Run will bring to life the decade-long vision of Wellness Way.

10 Facts about Panther Run you should know:

  1. More than 1 million square feet of employment uses expected to attract over 3,000 jobs.

  2. Over 4 miles of roads will connect surrounding communities to relieve congestion on existing roads.

  3. About 72.5% of Panther Run will be lakes, wetlands, uplands and open space.

  4. A proposed new high school will serve South Lake County.

  5. 8-acre proposed Public Safety Complex will include a fire station and a sheriff’s substation.

  6. Over 2 square miles of open space will include a wildlife corridor, closing a critical gap in the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

  7. Twenty (20) community parks will be open to the public.

  8. Over 11 miles of trails available for cycling, jogging and walking.

  9. Tourist Homes are forecast to generate $6 million per year in tourist tax dollars.

  10. New homes will be thoughtfully placed, preserving conservation areas, open spaces and the wildlife corridor.

Where is Panther Run?

Panther Run is a 2,241-acre, master-planned community stretching from US 27 on the west to the Orange County line on the east. This premier community is in the Wellness Way corridor in Clermont, located in southeast Lake County, Florida. As shown below, more than half of Panther Run is set aside for lakes, uplands, wetlands, open spaces and a wildlife corridor.

Thoughtfully Planned for the Future

In Panther Run, the decade-long vision of Wellness Way becomes reality.

A robust employment center, shopping, dining and neighborhoods with miles of connecting trails will be merged with over 1,100 acres of uplands, open spaces, wetlands and a wildlife corridor, making Panther Run unlike any other community.

Thoughtfully designed neighborhoods will feature nearby employment centers, 20 parks, a proposed high school and public safety complex and 11 miles of trails and a trailhead park. A wildlife corridor provides critical habitat protection and a vital connection to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

Neighborhoods

Multi-Use and Neighborhood Centers will anchor generous non-residential space for office, retail and commercial uses. These Employment Centers are estimated to attract more than 3,000 jobs offering Panther Run residents and their South Lake neighbors the opportunity to work close to home, reducing long commutes. This is an important pillar of the Wellness Way vision. MORE.

Employment Centers

Protected wetlands, preserved uplands, public open spaces and miles of connected trails are woven throughout Panther Run, creating opportunities to explore nature while helping preserve the character of Wellness Way.

Panther Run includes 11 miles of trails for jogging, cycling and walking along nature.

Conservation Districts

More than 4 miles of new roads will connect neighborhoods and reduce congestion by providing alternate paths to existing roads and highways like SR 516, SR 429 and US 27. The Panther Run community emphasizes complete streets with bike trails, on-street parking and pedestrian environments.

Connections

Wildlife Corridor

One of Panther Run's defining features is its wildlife corridor, which runs throughout the property. This protected habitat closes the gap in the Florida Wildlife Corridor and will allow animals to travel naturally between South and North Florida.

While the name Panther Run evokes exotic images of Florida’s natural habitat, there are no panthers in Panther Run or Central Florida. Wildlife experts say this endangered species lives in South Florida. MORE

Trails

Panther Run’s emphasis on healthy living extends to 11 miles of multi-use and nature trails for strolling, jogging and biking.

The trails are open to the general public and will include a trailhead with parking, a pavilion, restrooms and potable water.

The multi-use trails will be paved, and nature trails are planned to have a crushed shell/rock surface, which will allow for water to drain through but also be sturdy enough to bike, walk or jog on.