Eastern Naples Collier County, Florida
The Longwater Village plan helped shape this part of eastern Collier County. That plan was folded into the Town of Big Cypress, and current Town materials now introduce Forestar's Star Farms of Naples as a coming village of roughly 1,000 acres with more than 260 acres devoted to lakes. This independent site follows the story so you can tell what is approved, what is planned and what has not been released.
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Figures reflect current Town of Big Cypress descriptions of Star Farms of Naples and are approximate. Plans may change.
Longwater, Big Cypress and Star Farms
The names changed as the planning changed. Here is the sequence in plain language, so you can search for Longwater and still understand what is actually happening on the ground today.
Collier County approved the Longwater Village Stewardship Receiving Area in June 2021. The approval covered about 999.81 acres and allowed up to 2,600 homes, with lakes, pathways, parks and a village center in the original concept.
Approved June 2021In 2023 the county acted on a request to convert Longwater Village into a town called the Town of Big Cypress and to add acreage. The resulting Town framework covered roughly 1,544.46 acres with a maximum of 4,432 homes at that stage.
Converted in 2023Current Town of Big Cypress material introduces Forestar's Star Farms of Naples as coming to the Town, described as roughly 1,000 acres with more than 260 acres devoted to lakes. County and district records in 2026 also reference Star Farms Phase 1.
Current project brandingA careful note on wording. The public record shows that Longwater was converted into the Town of Big Cypress, and that current marketing then introduces Star Farms of Naples as Forestar's project inside the Town. We do not describe that as an official renaming, because no source reviewed for this site states it that way. If that changes, this page will be updated.
Quick facts
Every number below traces back to a public source. Where something has not been released, we say so rather than filling the gap with an estimate.
About1,000acres
Scale of the current Star Farms of Naples concept within the Town.
Current Town of Big Cypress materialOver260acres
Devoted to lakes in the current Star Farms of Naples description.
Current Town of Big Cypress material999.81acres
Size of the original Longwater Village approval in June 2021.
Collier County approval, 2021Over12,000acres
Permanently protected natural lands around the Town in current Town materials.
Current Town of Big Cypress materialAcreage, home counts and program figures come from public planning documents and current developer marketing. They describe approvals and concepts, not a guarantee of what will be built. Buyers should verify current information before making a decision. Information on this page was last reviewed on September 9, 2026.
Confirmed, advancing, still coming
Early stage communities generate a lot of noise. Use the filters to separate what is on the public record from what is moving through approvals and what simply has not been announced.
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The original vision
Longwater was conceived as one of the larger eastern Collier County villages in the Big Cypress planning area. What made it distinctive from the start was water. The legacy plan described more than 260 acres of lakes across a community of roughly 1,000 acres, with neighborhoods arranged around that water rather than tucked behind it.
Those legacy documents remain useful history. They are not a guarantee of what Star Farms of Naples will ultimately include, and we label them accordingly.
These items describe the earlier Longwater program. Treat them as historical context until Forestar or a builder publishes current Star Farms of Naples amenity and product details.
The larger framework
Star Farms of Naples is not being planned as a stand alone subdivision. It sits inside a town scale framework that is intended to grow over many years, with several residential villages, shared open space and eventually its own commercial and civic destinations.
Current Town materials describe a hometown built around connected residential communities, miles of trails, parks, lakes and natural spaces, future shopping and dining, employment areas and civic uses, with more than 12,000 acres of permanently protected natural lands surrounding the town.
These are planned town components described in current marketing and adopted planning documents. Timing, scope and final design can change, and none of them should be treated as open or completed today.
Water and open space
More than 260 acres of a roughly 1,000 acre village is a lot of water. In practical terms that shapes almost everything a buyer cares about: how many homesites can face water, how open the views feel, where the walking paths go and how the neighborhoods are laid out.
It also explains why the earliest visible construction activity in this area is water related. District records in 2026 reference Phase 1 lake excavation, which is normally one of the first steps in a community of this type.
Homes, builders, floor plans and pricing
We would rather tell you honestly that something has not been released than publish a number you cannot rely on. Here is exactly where each piece stands, and how to be among the first to receive it.
The vertical homebuilder lineup for Star Farms of Naples has not been publicly confirmed. We will publish names only when an official announcement supports it.
Get new builder releasesHome collections, elevations, bedroom and bath counts and square footage ranges have not been released for the Naples community.
Receive floor plans when availableBase prices, lot premiums, design center allowances and incentives are not published yet. Estimates from other communities do not transfer here.
Request pricing updatesNo verified model home or sales center opening schedule was located, and no homesite release calendar has been published.
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One important warning
Search results mix two different communities. Forestar also developed Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch near Bradenton, which is a separate project several counties away. Its builders, floor plans, pricing, amenities, association documents and photographs have nothing to do with the Naples community discussed on this site.
If you find a plan sheet or a price list online for a community called Star Farms, check the location before you rely on it. When Naples specific documents are released, they will be the only ones that matter for a purchase here.
Star Farms of Naples is early in its development. Homes have to be built and closed before a genuine resale market exists, so you will not find honest resale inventory here today. Listings that appear under a similar name usually belong to a different community in another part of Florida.
This site is built so a resale and listings section can be turned on later without a redesign. If you want to be notified when the first closings and resales appear, ask for future resale alerts and Magaly will watch the market for you.
Lifestyle, amenities and setting
Filter by what matters most to you. Water and nature, the future community itself, new construction, or the wider Naples lifestyle that surrounds eastern Collier County.
More than 260 acres of the current concept is devoted to lakes, which shapes views, homesites and the way neighborhoods connect.
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Current Town materials describe more than 12,000 acres of permanently protected natural lands surrounding the town.
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The Town plan is built around trails and pedestrian connections between villages, parks and future gathering places.
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Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary sits in this part of Collier County and protects thousands of acres of habitat.
Nearby destination
The Town framework includes future shopping, dining, services and gathering places at both the town and village scale.
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Village parks and a community park are part of the adopted Town framework, along with village amenity center sites.
Planned. Conceptual imagery
Buying here means buying into a multi year growth story with several villages, shared amenities and future services.
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Star Farms Phase 1 appears in 2026 district records. A complete public release schedule for later phases has not been published.
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Racquet sports, walking, cycling and year round outdoor time are part of daily life across Naples communities.
Representative imagery, not a Star Farms amenity
Water frontage, orientation and exposure usually carry a premium. Evaluating them well is one of the most valuable things a buyer can do early.
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Builder names, collections, floor plans and pricing have not been released. Ask to be added to the update list.
Once more than one builder is selling here, side by side comparison of plans, inclusions and incentives becomes essential.
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The legacy Longwater concept and the current Star Farms description both put lakes at the center of the plan.
Conceptual community imagery
A county regional recreation complex on 39th Avenue NE with aquatic facilities, sports fields, courts, playgrounds and a community center.
Collier County park
The Gulf coast remains part of the broader Naples value. Travel time from eastern Collier depends on the route and traffic.
Offsite regional lifestyle
Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South and the coastal arts scene are the anchors of the wider Naples experience.
Offsite regional lifestyle
Eastern Collier attracts buyers looking for more space, newer construction and parks close to home.
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Newer construction, lower maintenance living and walkable open space appeal to buyers moving from larger homes.
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Images in this section are representative lifestyle and conceptual imagery. They are used to communicate setting and character, and they do not depict specific homes, amenities or completed areas of Star Farms of Naples or the Town of Big Cypress.
Buying new construction
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One practical note. Many builders have registration rules that affect whether an outside REALTOR can represent you. Reach out to Magaly before or at your first visit and follow the builder's current registration process.
Development timeline
Each entry below is drawn from a public record. Nothing here should be read as a promise about future construction dates.
Collier County approved the Longwater Village Stewardship Receiving Area covering about 999.81 acres and allowing up to 2,600 homes.
ConfirmedThe county acted on a request to convert Longwater into a town and expand it, producing a Town framework of roughly 1,544.46 acres with up to 4,432 homes at that stage.
ConfirmedStar Farms of Naples Community Association, Inc. was filed with the Florida Division of Corporations as an active nonprofit corporation.
ConfirmedBroader Town of Big Cypress activity became visible, including a groundbreaking reported in the northern Rivergrass area, which provides context for the pace of the wider project.
ConfirmedA Collier County Hearing Examiner record identifies Forestar as the applicant and addresses Star Farms branding and signage within the Town.
ConfirmedA Big Cypress Stewardship District agenda covers Phase 1 lake excavation and a resolution declaring special assessments for Star Farms.
AdvancingA district agenda includes Series 2026 bond items and a supplemental assessment resolution tied to Star Farms Phase 1.
AdvancingAs of September 2026, Phase 1 infrastructure and financing activity is documented, while builder collections, floor plans and consumer pricing have not been publicly released.
Current statusTimeline last reviewed September 9, 2026. Approvals, hearings and district proceedings can be amended, appealed or rescheduled. Verify current status through Collier County and Big Cypress Stewardship District records before relying on any item for a purchase decision.
Location and nearby destinations
The Town of Big Cypress area is east of DeSoto Boulevard, north and south of Oil Well Road. The diagram below is our own simplified orientation sketch, drawn to help you get your bearings rather than to show property lines.
Original orientation diagram created for this website. It is a simplified sketch, it is not to scale, and it is not an official map, survey or master plan exhibit. For official boundaries and the current master plan, consult Collier County records and current Town of Big Cypress materials.
A Collier County regional recreation complex on 39th Avenue NE with aquatic facilities, sports fields, courts, playgrounds, a community center and paths.
A major nature destination on Sanctuary Road West protecting thousands of acres, with a boardwalk of about 2.25 miles through old growth habitat.
Everyday shopping and services have been building along this corridor as northeast Naples has grown, including grocery anchored centers.
A 24 hour freestanding emergency department serves northeast Naples on Collier Boulevard, which matters to many relocating buyers.
Beaches, Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South and the waterfront dining scene remain part of the wider Naples appeal.
We intentionally do not publish drive times. Travel time from eastern Collier County to the coast, to shopping or to schools depends on the route, the season and traffic. Roadway projects such as the planned Big Cypress Parkway are part of the long range transportation framework and should not be treated as completed access today.
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When builder releases begin here, having someone who already knows your priorities, your timing and your budget makes the process considerably calmer. Until then, she is happy to answer questions, share what becomes public and tell you honestly when something is not yet knowable.
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Questions buyers actually ask
Short answers, carefully worded. Where the honest answer is that something has not been released, that is what you will find.
Longwater Village was a village plan in eastern Collier County that Collier County approved in June 2021. It covered about 999.81 acres and allowed up to 2,600 homes, and it was organized around lakes, pathways, parks and a village center. That approval was later folded into a larger town framework.
In 2023 Collier County acted on a request to convert the Longwater Village Stewardship Receiving Area into a town called the Town of Big Cypress, adding acreage in the process. The Town framework at that stage covered roughly 1,544.46 acres with a maximum of 4,432 homes. Longwater is therefore best understood as the earlier planning name for a portion of what is now the Town.
Current Town of Big Cypress material introduces Forestar's Star Farms of Naples as coming to the Town, describing it as roughly 1,000 acres with more than 260 acres devoted to lakes. Collier County and Big Cypress Stewardship District records from 2026 also refer to Star Farms and to Star Farms Phase 1.
No. Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch is a separate Forestar community in the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area, well north of Naples. Its builders, floor plans, pricing, amenities and community documents do not apply to the Naples project, even though search engines often mix the two.
Current Town of Big Cypress material identifies Forestar in connection with Star Farms of Naples, and a 2026 Collier County Hearing Examiner record identifies Forestar as the applicant on Star Farms related matters. Collier Enterprises has long been associated with the broader Town of Big Cypress vision. Current Town material also identifies Lennar with Rivergrass and Taylor Morrison with Esplanade at Rivergrass, which are separate neighborhoods within the Town.
Not in any source reviewed for this site. A final vertical homebuilder roster for Star Farms of Naples has not been publicly confirmed, and we will not infer builder names from a company relationship or from a different community. When an official announcement appears, it will be added here and sent to the update list.
Not yet. Home collections, floor plans, square footage ranges, bedroom and bath counts and base pricing for the Naples community have not been publicly released. If you see plans or prices online under the Star Farms name, check whether they belong to the Lakewood Ranch community instead.
Current Town of Big Cypress material describes more than 260 acres devoted to lakes within the roughly 1,000 acre Star Farms concept, and the legacy Longwater plan used a similar figure. Big Cypress Stewardship District records in 2026 reference Phase 1 lake excavation work. Individual lake sizes, shapes, depths and lot specific frontage have not been published.
At the town level, current materials and adopted plans describe trails, parks, lakes, natural areas, village amenity center sites, a community park, Town and Village Centers, commercial and civic uses, employment areas and school sites. Amenities specific to Star Farms of Naples, such as a clubhouse, pool or sports courts, have not been officially detailed, so this site does not list them as included.
It is an independent special district created in 2004 that serves this part of eastern Collier County. Districts of this kind finance and manage infrastructure, and they can levy assessments that appear on a homeowner's annual costs. Buyers often think of this the way they think about a community development district, although the legal entity here is specifically a stewardship district.
Star Farms of Naples Community Association, Inc. exists as an active Florida entity filed in June 2023, and district assessment proceedings for Star Farms Phase 1 appear in 2026 records. The amounts an individual homeowner will pay depend on recorded community documents and a final assessment schedule for the specific parcel. Verify both before you sign a contract.
Yes, and the timing matters. Builders commonly have registration rules that determine whether an outside REALTOR can represent a buyer. Contact Magaly before or at your first interaction with a builder and follow that builder's current registration process so your representation is properly recorded.
Not yet. Homes have to be built and closed before a resale market can exist, so a mature Star Farms of Naples resale market has not formed. This site is structured so that a listings and resale section can be activated once closings begin. Ask for future resale alerts if you would like to hear when that happens.
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Community plans, entitlements, acreage, amenities, builders, home products, pricing, fees, assessments, roadways, schools, timelines and availability may change without notice. Statements describing planned, proposed, conceptual or coming elements are not promises that those elements will be built or offered. Some imagery on this site is representative lifestyle or conceptual imagery and may not depict specific homes, amenities or completed areas of the community. Buyers should independently verify all material information, including recorded community documents, assessment schedules and builder contracts, before making a purchasing decision. Nothing on this site is legal, tax, financial, engineering or investment advice.