Lantana, Florida
Town · Population 12,545 · #159 in Florida
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About Lantana
Lantana is a close-knit town in southeastern Florida counting 12,545 people who proudly call it home.
Lantana holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.37 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,293 residents per square mile.
📰 Lantana News Today
- Man dies in early morning two-car crash near Greenacres WPBF · Aug 15
- Fatal Lantana multi-vehicle crash began after Jeep driver fled initial collision: Sheriff WPEC · Jun 23
- Florida Supreme Court Ends Homeowner’s Fight Against $100,000 Fine for Parking on Her Own Driveway The Institute for Justice · Dec 24
- Lantana Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 28
- Shannon R. Hart Obituary (2026) - Lantana, FL - Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home & Crematory - Boynton Beach Legacy obituary · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lantana Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,545.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lantana
- Ravish Off Ocean — american
- Lantana Pizza — pizza
- Old Key Lime House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lantana
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lantana
- BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- ED VENTURE CHARTER SCHOOL
- LANTANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LANTANA MIDDLE SCHOOL
- PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
- PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY
- ROYAL PALM SCHOOL
- SANTALUCES COMMUNITY HIGH
- STARLIGHT COVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Mayor🏛️ Robert Hagerty
Population (2024)12,545
Rank in state#159 of 411
Land area2.37 sq mi
Density5,293/sq mi
Coordinates26.5834, -80.0554