Misha Ezratti on What Sets GL Homes Apart: Luxury Design, Resort-Style Amenities, and Master-Planned Communities

A great community announces itself before you ever reach the front door. As you approach Valencia Del Mar in Boynton Beach, you’re greeted by a sweeping entrance framed by lush tropical landscaping, cascading water features and elegant architecture. The newly completed entry isn’t simply designed to impress. It creates a sense of arrival, offering a glimpse of the lifestyle that unfolds beyond the gates.

That first impression reflects a philosophy that extends throughout the community. Under the leadership of Misha Ezratti, GL Homes approaches every community with the belief that exceptional design should shape the way people live every day.

From thoughtfully planned streetscapes and inviting gathering spaces to luxury home design and resort-style amenities, each decision is part of a larger vision. It’s an approach that has helped make GL Homes and its master-planned communities stand apart across Florida.

Misha Ezratti and GL Homes’ design philosophy built around livability

Luxury is often associated with what catches the eye first, like a dramatic entrance or a stunning kitchen. But for Misha Ezratti, true luxury is defined by how a home feels long after the first impression. It is about creating spaces that work for the way people live, gather and relax every day.

At GL Homes, floor plans are created with a focus on flow, allowing spaces to feel connected while still offering flexibility for different lifestyles. Expansive windows bring in natural light, open-concept layouts create comfortable gathering areas, and carefully selected materials provide a balance of style and durability suited for Florida living.

The same attention to detail can be found at one of GL Homes’ newest communities, The Estates at NOMAR, where elevated features are thoughtfully incorporated into each residence from the beginning.

Homes include chef-inspired kitchens with frameless cabinetry, quartz countertops and premium appliance packages, along with spa-like primary suites featuring designer finishes. Beyond aesthetics, residences are designed for Florida living, with features such as impact-resistant windows and doors, energy-efficient elements and integrated smart home technology that provide both comfort and long-term value.

For GL Homes, these details are part of a larger commitment to building homes that support residents throughout every stage of life. Whether a homeowner is entertaining friends, enjoying a quiet morning or adapting their space over time, the goal remains the same: create homes that are as functional as they are beautiful.

Resort-style amenities as a standard, not an upgrade

The experience of a GL Homes community extends beyond the home itself. Shared spaces are designed to encourage connection, wellness and an active lifestyle, giving residents opportunities to enjoy their interests and build relationships close to home.

For Misha Ezratti and GL Homes, resort-style amenities are not optional additions. They are a core part of the community experience, planned alongside the homes and neighborhoods from the beginning. Clubhouses, fitness centers, pools, dining spaces and social programming are thoughtfully designed to support the way residents want to spend their time.

At Valencia Del Mar, this approach comes to life through a clubhouse experience created around the active-adult lifestyle. The community features spaces for recreation, relaxation and connection, including an indoor pickleball court, yoga garden, full-service spa, elegant restaurant and resort-style pool. Residents can participate in group fitness classes, explore creative hobbies in the arts and crafts studio, unwind in the sports lounge or connect with neighbors through the community’s many clubs and activities.

For Misha Ezratti, incorporating these amenities into the foundation of each GL Homes community creates more than neighborhoods, it provides shared features. It creates environments where wellness, recreation and connection are part of everyday life, reinforcing the lifestyle-driven approach that defines GL Homes’ master-planned communities throughout Florida.

The master-planning approach

Creating a truly connected community requires looking beyond individual homes and considering how every element works together. At GL Homes, master-planned communities are designed with a long-term vision, thoughtfully integrating homes, amenities, green spaces and pathways from the beginning to support residents’ everyday lives and enhance quality of life.

Riverland in Port St. Lucie reflects this approach on a large scale. The 4,000-acre community is designed around connectivity, with miles of scenic greenways and pathways linking neighborhoods, parks and amenities. The Paseo Greenway gives residents a traffic-free way to explore the community by foot, bike or golf cart, making it easier to connect with neighbors and enjoy the spaces around them.

From the Sports & Racquet Club and Wellness & Fitness Center, to the Arts & Culture Center and Town Center, each feature is thoughtfully integrated into the community plan. For GL Homes, master planning is about creating environments where every detail works together to enhance daily life and provide lasting value for residents.

GL Homes’ Valencia Standard

The Valencia communities showcase how Misha Ezratti and GL Homes bring together thoughtfully designed homes, resort-style amenities and engaging social experiences to meet the needs of today’s active-adult buyers. For many 55+ homeowners, finding the right community is about more than the home itself. It is about finding a place that supports an active, connected lifestyle.

Residents in these communities enjoy low-maintenance home designs, vibrant gathering spaces and countless opportunities to stay involved. Full-time Lifestyle Directors help create a calendar of events, activities and clubs based on residents’ interests, making it easy to connect with neighbors, explore new hobbies and stay active.

From fitness classes and pickleball to social events and creative clubs, the Valencia lifestyle is built around the experiences that make each day more enjoyable. With communities across Florida, including Naples, Fort Myers, Port St. Lucie, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach and Tampa, GL Homes continues to set a standard for resort-style living focused on connection, convenience and quality of life.

Leading with consistency

As GL Homes continues to grow, maintaining a consistent standard across every community remains a key priority for Misha Ezratti. As president, he helps guide the company’s approach to ensure that each new community reflects the qualities that have become synonymous with the GL Homes name, from thoughtful home design and quality construction to engaging amenities and carefully planned neighborhoods.

That commitment builds on the company’s long-standing focus on creating communities where people can do more than simply live. Since its founding, GL Homes has emphasized building places that bring people together, with careful attention to how residents experience their homes, neighborhoods and surroundings each day.

Today, that approach continues throughout Florida, where GL Homes communities are defined by more than individual features or amenities. They are shaped by the way every element works together, creating environments that support connection, comfort and an active lifestyle.

For Misha Ezratti, the measure of a successful community is not just how it looks on day one, but how it continues to serve the people who call it home. From the first impression at the entrance to the experiences residents enjoy every day, GL Homes remains focused on creating communities built around the lives people want to live.