More than 100,000 Florida residents have lived in a GL Homes community home over the past five decades, but Itzhak Ezratti, founder of GL Homes, doesn’t think of that number as a business metric. He thinks of the people in each community.

Behind that number, there are first-time homebuyers, retirees settling into new communities, and young families choosing the neighborhoods where their children will grow up.

For Itzhak Ezratti, that’s what the 100,000 actually means. Reaching this milestone is a moment for reflection and accountability. Every one of these families trust GL Homes to deliver what matters deeply to them and that trust is not a business outcome; it’s a responsibility.

What a GL Homes community means to the people who live there

Ask a GL Homes resident what they love about where they live, and the answer rarely starts with the house itself. It starts with the neighbors they have dinner with, the amenities center where they spend their mornings, and the social calendar that keeps the community connected through every season. GL Homes has always built with that philosophy in mind: A home isn’t just four walls and a roof; it’s the starting point for a life.

This was established by Itzhak Ezratti from the company’s beginning, and it shows up in the design of every GL Homes community: thoughtful layouts that encourage connection, amenities that go beyond what the market requires, and a commitment to the details that make the difference between a house and a place that people are genuinely proud to call home.

Itzhak Ezratti’s founding vision

When Itzhak Ezratti founded GL Homes in 1976, his vision went beyond building houses. From the start, he set out to create something more intentional: luxury lifestyle communities where resort-style living wasn't a selling point, but a standard, and where the experience of coming home felt exceptional every single day.

That vision shaped everything. GL Homes communities are designed with amenities, architecture, and neighborhood character that set them apart from conventional homebuilders. Itzhak wasn't building subdivisions. He built places where families could put down roots, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a quality of life that matched the quality of their homes.

But the vision didn't stop at the community gates. Itzhak Ezratti built GL Homes with the same intentionality. With an average manager tenure of 22 years, GL Homes reflects a workplace culture where employees don't just work for the company; they grow with it. That kind of loyalty doesn't happen in every organization, it happens where they feel they belong.

In addition, a key part of Itzhak’s vision was establishing a philanthropic commitment at GL Homes. Creating a belief that a company has a responsibility to the broader communities it operates in, not just the ones it builds. Hunger relief, housing stability, education: these are the causes GL Homes has invested in because Itzhak Ezratti understood that lasting success carries an obligation to give back.

The milestone of 100,000 residents is the clearest measure of what that founding vision has produced — five decades of homes, communities, and relationships built on a standard that never wavered.

The next chapter: More families, same values

Itzhak Ezratti and GL Homes aren’t finished. Under the leadership of company president Misha Ezratti, GL Homes continues to develop communities across Florida, from Boynton Beach to Naples to Port St. Lucie, guided by the same founding promise and the same commitment to quality that led to the first 100,000 residents.

Itzhak remains involved in the company and its strategic decisions, and standards haven’t changed. With Misha’s visionary leadership, alongside Itzhak’s 50 years of experience, every family that chooses GL Homes receives the same quality care and commitment as the first 100,000 residents.

That’s the commitment that Itzhak Ezratti made in 1976, and it’s the commitment that GL Homes carries forward today.

About GL Homes

Founded in 1976 by Itzhak Ezratti, GL Homes is one of Florida's largest privately held home-building companies, recognized for its high-quality communities, responsible land planning and long-term commitment to philanthropy. With developments across the state, GL Homes continues to build exceptional homes while supporting the communities it serves. Learn more at GLHomes.com.

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