Welcome to
Brightwater
The best of waterside living
Everyday is Better at Brightwater
What if a vacation home was just…home? That’s what life in a Lagoon community is like. Six acres of crystal-clear water in Ft. Myers surrounded by sand, swim-up bars, and sunset views. It’s a beachfront lifestyle – inland. With homes from the $300s, Resident Lagoon Membership, green spaces, trails, dog parks, and Smart Homes, you’ll have all of the amenities the amenities of modern living, in a community that feels like a resort.
Builder Spotlight
Where you live is just as important as how you live. Southwest Florida may be your next destination, and there’s clearly no better place to live than Brightwater. The first lagoon community in Ft. Myers features the area’s top home builders.
D.R. Horton offers homes for every stage of life, including The Shores at Brightwater, a gated neighborhood for Active Adults. The Shores offers a selection of highly desired twin villa and single-family home designs with eco-friendly features. Residents of The Shores will have access to their own private amenities, as well as to the 6-acre Brightwater Lagoon located just across the street.
Since 1954, Lennar® has proudly made the dreams of a new home a reality for millions nationwide. Lennar provides innovative solutions for all your homebuying needs, from the start of your journey to when you receive your keys and beyond. With their Everything’s Included® approach to homebuilding, Lennar is committed to elevating your homebuying experience every step of the way at Brightwater with a selection of single-family homes starting in the $300s.
Brightwater Lifestyle
Six acres of crystal-clear water in Ft. Myers, Florida surrounded by sand, swim-up bars, and sunset views. It’s a beachfront lifestyle – inland. With homes from the $400s, green spaces, trails, dog parks, and Smart Homes, you’ll have all of the amenities of modern living, in a community that feels like a resort.
The Only Lagoon in
Fort Myers – Coming Soon!
Brightwater is the only inland Lagoon community in Fort Myers. Six acres of sparkling clear water surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches and endless opportunities for recreation and socializing. From resident-only events like karaoke night to sports watch parties and neighborhood socials, you’ll always find something fun happening at the Lagoon. Whatever part of beach living you like best – morning runs, sunning on the sand, tropical drinks with friends, playing in the water, live music, or all of the above, you’ll have access to the Lagoon for your entire household.
Background picture is Southshore Bay Lagoon
Explore the Elements
From lagoon living to one-of-a-kind technology, vibrant parks to active trails, here are all of the elements for a great life™.
Lagoons
Lagoons
Enjoy the numerous activities or simply enjoy the view. Already hugely popular throughout the world, we are excited to introduce MetroLagoons. With a full amenity center ranging from 5 to 15 acres in size, homeowners have the opportunity to live a coastal lifestyle steps away from their front door.
Streetleaf Solar Streetlights
Streetleaf Solar Streetlights
Streetleaf is available at select MetroPlaces communities and is the first-of-its-kind solar streetlight system in the nation. Streetleaf delivers more than modern appeal and nighttime security. Not only does it save energy, it is not reliant on a power grid which reduces dependence on conventional utilities. The smart technology will automatically dim during inactivity and power to full strength when someone walks or drives by.
Lush Landscaping
Lush Landscaping
Green grass, trees, plants and flowers are abundant with our beautiful community design but it extends beyond the landscape. With bridges, towers, upgraded street signs and light posts, winding roads that curve and elevate…the big and small details that make you feel a sense of neighborhood, a sense of special, a sense of home.
Gated Entry
Gated Entry
Residents will have peace of mind with the additional benefit of a gated entry. Come and go as you please with remote access and call-in access for visitors.
Miles Of Trails
Miles Of Trails
Get out and get going on our system of sidewalks, paved paths and natural trails that cover several miles around the community, connecting residents to amenities and each other. Cycle, walk, jog or skate. Whatever your route, you’ll find fun and adventure along the way.
Smart Homes
Smart Homes
Want to dim the lights? Change the temperature? Set the security? It’s so simple here. Once you download the app, you can adjust it all from across the room or across town. Your new home comes with smart controlled features already in place and of course you can always add more. To learn more about Smart Homes, click here. (https://www.metroplaces.com/my-ultrafi/)
Green Space
Green Space
We believe that Green Space makes our neighborhoods special. A great place for events…or to kick the ball around…bring the pets…relax with a book…catch some sun…chase the kids…movie on the lawn…the list goes on and on.
Dog Park
Dog Park
When we designed the community, we thought about all of our residents. Even the pooches. So the off-leash Dog Park is the perfect place to let them run wild. They’ll be begging you to take them everyday.
Tot Lot
Tot Lot
Every resident, small or tall, needs their own space! The Tot Lot features a great big play structure for kids to climb up, jump around and slide down. As a topper, there’s a shady canopy to prolong the joy and laughter.
Top Builders
Top Builders
Award-winning builders including DRB Homes, D.R. Horton, Lennar, M/I Homes, and Pulte Homes and more, partner with MetroPlaces to offer a wide selection of new single-family homes, townhomes, and Lagoon residences.
Award-Winning Communities
Award-Winning Communities
We are extremely proud to offer some of the area’s most popular and Award-Winning communities. Metro is honored to have won high accolades for its amenities, homes, technology, people, innovation, and more. At MetroPlaces we are committed to the Gold Standard in the Development of Master Planned Communities.