submitted by Doris Bloodsworth
The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) recognized Wellness Way with its 2026 Award of Merit for Best Practice, honoring excellence in community planning across the state. Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and Kathleen Dial, Executive Director of Development Services, accepted the award on behalf of Lake County at a recent state conference in Miami. The City of Clermont and GAI Consultants were also recognized.
GAI Consultants, one of the award recipients, presented an overview of Panther Run on Nov. 2 to the Wellness Way Economic Development Roundtable at their monthly meeting in Clermont.
Panther Run, a master-planned community with over 72% green space, is the largest development in Wellness Way. The development by GT USA is scheduled to break ground in 2027. The community will have 11 miles of trails and 20 community parks open to the public.
