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Residents: Lantana valued for 'relax' feel but some say downtown needs work
Summary
During the session residents praised Lantana's small‑town, coastal feel and local institutions (Costco, Key Lime House) while others urged more attractive gateways; one long‑time resident recounted historic racial exclusion in the town's past.
Multiple residents told the consultants that Lantana's character centers on its coastal setting and laid‑back community. One attendee said of local highlights, "There's no reason to come to this town other than Costco," adding that institutions like Key Lime House matter to the town's identity.
A longtime resident recounted earlier racial exclusion in the community and said they remain committed to staying in Lantana. The resident said they had been one of the first Black people to live in the area in 1919 and described how previous residents attempted to keep Black people out; the comment was offered as part of a broader discussion about community history and who is represented in town narratives.
