Minto opens Westlake project to the public

The developer of the 3,800-acre development in Palm Beach County sold about 20 homes Saturday

Minto Communities held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Westlake's grand opening.
Minto Communities held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Westlake's grand opening.

The grand opening on Saturday for Westlake in Palm Beach County attracted hundreds of people, including some who bought homes at the 3,800-acre development. Minto Communities, the developer, opened the development’s sales center to the public along with six model homes at The Hammocks, the first neighborhood at Westlake.

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Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities USA, told the Palm Beach Post that the company sold about 20 homes Saturday. Prices start at $276,990 for homes with the Sage-model floor plan. In addition to thousands of homes, the master-planned Westlake development eventually will have 2.2 million square feet of non-residential properties, including restaurants, retail stores and schools. [Palm Beach Post]Mike Seemuth