A new, integrated mixed-use commercial destination taking shape
in the heart of Sumter County, Florida
Echo Springs is where opportunity runs deep.
Echo Springs is not just a place, but a confluence. Of roads and opportunity. Of residents and travelers. Of need and next.
Positioned at the new western entrance to The Villages®, one of the fastest-growing and most economically powerful retirement communities in the nation, Echo Springs sits where a brand-new arterial roadway meets I-75 and Florida’s Turnpike, creating fluid access to and from the region’s most active residential and tourism corridors.
Retail demand surges. Dining is sparse. Wellness, grocery, and everyday services are overdue. With over $90 million in unmet retail potential within reach, Echo Springs isn’t a speculative bet—it’s where opportunity runs deep.
Live local, spend local.
Echo Springs is a master-planned, mixed-use destination strategically designed to meet the region’s growing demand for retail, recreation, and residential experiences. Echo Springs features a variety of mixed-use commercial outparcels and zones fronting Highway 301 and the brand new Central Parkway.
The master-plan is highly flexible, offering phased development and scalable opportunities for:
- Retail
- Restaurants & QSR
- Medical offices
- Health & wellness tenants
- Fuel/convenience services
- Office
- Multifamily
Local market snapshot
$93 Million+ in Retail Demand Leakage and Limited Local Competition
High traffic flow from nearby highways (US-301, I-75, FL Turnpike) in addition to the new Central Parkway which will extend through Echo Springs create key visibility and access for consumers.
21,000+ Vehicles Daily
High traffic flow from nearby highways (US-301, I-75, FL Turnpike) in addition to the new Central Parkway which will extend through Echo Springs create key visibility and access for consumers.
150,000+ Local Residents With Limited Retail Proximity
With over 150,000+ residents, The Villages® is the largest retirement community in the nation, yet its commercial zones are centralized—creating pent-up demand for amenities in Echo Springs and adjacent areas.
Affluent Population: $156,000+ Average HHI
The immediate area boasts 38% higher income than the national average. This is a consumer base that spends on quality, experience, and convenience.
Booming Growth: 40%+ Population Increase Since 2010
The local population grew from 9,400 in 2010 to 13,320 today, and it’s projected to rise another 5.4% in the next five years.
NEW Echo Springs Outdoor Resort
Echo Springs Outdoor Resort is located within the central heart of Echo Springs and serves as a built-in hospitality engine, attracting recreational travelers who typically spend on food, fuel, and entertainment within 5–10 miles of their stay.
NEW Onsite Multifamily
A development site for future multifamily is located along the northern end of the master plan offering walkable access to Echo Springs and encouraging a strong live local/spend local dynamic.
CR 470 Realignment
The realignment of CR 470 flows through Echo Springs as Central Parkway, a new, widened roadway that extends all the way to The Villages® to increase capacity, safety, and access.
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