Seminole County eyes natural lands for conservation, including once-imperiled Hi-Oaks Ranch | Orlando Sentinel
November 25, 2025 Seminole County has ranked the 670-acre Hi-Oaks Ranch as its top priority for purchase under the Seminole Forever conservation program. The ecologically rich property, owned by the Clayton family and represented by Maury L. Carter & Associates, scored highest for habitat diversity, recreation potential, and development vulnerability. Listed at $35 million, Hi-Oaks […]
Daryl Carter-led investment group purchases 345-acre lakefront property in Tavares | GrowthSpotter
November 18, 2025 An investment group led by Maury L. Carter & Associates has acquired 345± acres of lakefront property in Tavares for $5 million in cash. The land sits along Little Lake Harris and near the proposed new Lake County Fairgrounds, positioning the site as a significant long-term opportunity for future economic growth. President […]
Plans for new Poinciana High School advance after major Polk County approvals | GrowthSpotter
November 11, 2025 from GrowthSpotter The Polk County Commission has taken initial steps toward establishing a new $182.2 million high school in Poinciana, Polk County, slated to open in 2028, by approving a property change with a district change to come in December. The 72± acre site, located along Poinciana Parkway, will be developed by Fortress […]
Investors lock down prime residential land in Minneola with speedy sale | GrowthSpotter
November 12, 2025 from GrowthSpotter Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc. successfully brokered the sale of a 26-acre residential development property along County Road 561A near the Florida Turnpike in Minneola, Lake County. The property sold for $2.75 million and went from contract to close in just 30 days. Representing the seller, Phillip Bustamante and […]
Maury L. Carter & Associates Announces Another Speedy Sale, Contract to Close in 30 Days on 26 Acres Near Minneola
Maury L. Carter & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce the sale of 26± acres on County Road 561A near Minneola, a highly sought-after residential development site. In a market where speed can sometimes mean compromise, this property went from contract to close in just 30 days while maintaining its premium market price, closing on […]
120 acres in Osceola County sells for $27.5M. Here’s what’s planned | OBJ
Orlando Business Journal, October 24, 2025 Maury L. Carter & Associates is pleased to announce the successful sale of 120 acres in Kissimmee, Osceola County, for $27.5 million. Representing seller Bronson Family Limited Partnership LLC, our team, led by Clyde Wells, helped facilitate the transaction with Winter Park-based Enright Real Property Company, LLC. The property, […]
Volusia schools sells land parcels in Deltona, South Daytona to big Orlando home builder | Daytona News Journal
Maury L. Carter & Associates represented the Volusia County School Board in the sale of two sizable land parcels to Trinity Land Co., LLC, affiliated with a major Orlando-based homebuilder. The combined sales totaled $11 million, funds that will support the district’s capital projects, including new school construction and facility upgrades. The properties—29 acres in […]
Conservation deal takes 1,000+ acres in Volusia off table for development | Jacksonville Business Journal
A major land preservation milestone was reached this month as the 958-acre Double Eagle Ranch in Volusia County was permanently protected under Florida’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP). This ensures the ranch will remain in active agricultural use while safeguarding its timber and wetlands from future development. Since its creation in 2001, the […]
Boggy Creek land deal paves way for major multi-use project | OBJ
Maury L. Carter & Associates is proud to announce the successful sale of 22 acres at the northeast corner of Boggy Creek Road and Simpson Road, paving the way for Bennett Place—a transformative $120 million mixed-use project. The property, owned by Jim Dowd of Dowd Properties and Daryl Carter of Maury L. Carter & Associates, […]
Conservation deal takes 1,000+ acres in Volusia off table for development | OBJ
Florida’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) has secured another major preservation victory, permanently protecting 958 acres at Double Eagle Ranch in Volusia County. The program works with landowners to preserve working farms and ranches through conservation easements, keeping the land in private hands while removing development rights. This latest deal ensures the property […]