PUBLISHER'S PICK: COMMUNITY

Mattamy Homes’ newest community, Jesup’s Landing, is a stylish, value-packed neighborhood in a lively small city that offers an extraordinary quality of life. Winter Springs, in fact, was recently ranked among the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States by Money Magazine.

Jesup’s Landing sits near the shores of Lake Jesup, one of the largest lakes in Central Florida and part of the St. Johns River. The community’s ambiance reflects the Old Florida charm of its location, but nearby, things are rocking and rolling.

Upscale Winter Springs Town Center, with an eclectic collection of shops and restaurants as well as a Publix supermarket, is a short stroll from Jesup’s Landing. The complex is also the site of numerous annual events, including the Spring Family Festival, Hometown Harvest, the Winter Springs Festival of the Arts and Winter Wonderland.

An easy bicycle ride from the community is Central Winds Park, home of the Central Florida Highland Scottish Games, where you’ll find baseball, softball and soccer fields and volleyball courts. Nearby Keeth Elementary School, Indian Trails Middle School and Winter Springs High School are ranked among the region’s best.

But when you just want to unwind, the state-of-the-art amenities within Jesup’s Landing are just what the proverbial doctor ordered. A community center is planned that will feature a pool, a cabana, a clubhouse with a serving kitchen for large functions and a fitness center — all for the exclusive use of residents.

Mattamy Homes is offering six stylish two- and three-story townhomes at Jesup’s Landing. Ranging in size from 1,822 to more than 2,200 square feet, the townhomes boast spacious rooms with balconies and decks to expand the living space, gourmet kitchens, ample storage and two-car garages. Prices start in the $190s.