From the beaches to the performing arts center to Raymond James Stadium - home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – the West Florida area offers a wealth of things to do, an endless list of entertainment opportunities and a climate that’s ideal for any leisure lifestyle.
The average year-round temperature in the Tampa / St. Petersburg region is 72 degrees, dipping to a refreshing 60 degrees in January and rising to a warm average of 82 degrees in August.
Tampa is host to a variety of galleries and museums such as the Tampa Museum of Art, Museum of Science & Industry and USF's Contemporary Art Museum. Music lovers can hear live music from blues to reggae at local venues throughout the Bay area. Busy seasons of plays, Broadway musicals, operas and dance recitals excite thousands of theatergoers in alternative and community theaters, as well as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
Swimming: Community Beachside heated swimming pool and spa with surrounding brick paver terrace
Clubhouse: Community Residents' Clubhouse overlooking pool and beach, with owner's lounge, fitness center, social room and caterers' kitchen and large pool with stone deck lounging areas.
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A unique opportunity to own a newly constructed waterfront condominium unit at La Firenza on the Gulf of Mexico on Sarasota’s prestigious Longboat Key. Direct beach access in an exclusive, gated ten-unit complex designed by the award-winning architectural firm of Curtis, Gaines, Hall and Jones of Tampa.
Unit will feature 3 bedrooms/3 baths, master with library/sitting area, eleven foot ceilings and 700 square feet of covered terrace area. Custom gourmet kitchen with eat-in breakfast area features European-style cabinetry, Sub Zero refrigerator and Wolf range.
Community features include a heated swimming pool and spa and residents’ clubhouse overlooking pool and beach with fitness center. Private, enclosed two-car garage, direct elevator access to each residence, lush tropical landscaping and custom exterior brick pavers.
Spanish Oaks with beautiful landscaped grounds provides a quiet and tranquil setting. Conveniently located in a community close to shopping, restaurants, cultural events and excellent medical services. Local attractions include Ocala National Forest and the Ocala Civic Theatre. The breathtaking shores of the Gulf of Mexico are just one hour away. New and pre-owned homes are available in this community. Please contact the office for available floor plans and more information about this community and other communities.
If an active Florida lifestyle entices you, you’ll be delighted by the recreational amenities offered by The Skyview and Citrus Hills Golf and Country clubs. Here, you’ll be immersed in a full array of Country Club style benefits — from world class golf, tennis, fitness centers and spas to fine dining, swimming and social clubs. Whether you’re seeking a vibrant retirement getaway or a new home for your growing family, Terra Vista of Citrus Hills offers an enriching lifestyle worth exploring.
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Terra Vista/Citrus Hills. Set amidst gently rolling hills in the heart of Citrus County along Florida’s Nature Coast, this northern suburb of Tampa Bay offers all the amenities you desire to live life to its fullest. Balanced year-round weather, idyllic natural beauty and superb golf, tennis, boating and fishing all combine with a rare spirit of community to create an enchanting place few places can rival.
And, with dozens of personally customizable luxury home models to choose from, you’ll find Terra Vista/Citrus Hills is the ideal setting for your active country club lifestyle. Here, you’ll discover gracious Florida living where you can perfect the game of life!
Close to many great championship golf courses such as the County Club of Mount Dora, Silver Lake Country Club, Pine Meadows County Club, and just in the middle between Orlando and "The Villages"...just 30 minutes from both.
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Combining Southern hospitality with New England charm…this retirement community is being developed with a special vision in mind – to create a unique place where people can live in a central Florida waterfront home with New England themed architecture in Mount Dora.
It caters to people who are 55 and better and want to enjoy the best years of their life in one of the most impressive small towns in the country (as named by Money magazine, among others). Mount Dora is near Orlando and its entertainment, Daytona and Cocoa Beaches, and not far from Tampa/Clearwater also!
We believe this retirement community will set a new standard for high quality lifestyle in active adult communities and we welcome your request for more information. This Florida waterfront retirement community will be a special place to live and we hope you want to be a part of it!
Close to many great championship golf courses such as the County Club of Mount Dora, Silver Lake Country Club, Pine Meadows County Club, and just in 10 minutes from "The Villages" and the Arnold Palmer Legends Golf Course and their numerous other beautiful golf courses.
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Welcome to Legacy of Leesburg, a premier Florida retirement community, where you will find the Florida retirement home of your dreams nestled in the best small town community!
This Florida retirement community can be found in Central Florida’s lakes & hills region in a small town setting about 45 minutes northwest of Orlando. Fast becoming one of the premier Florida retirement communities, Legacy features a nature theme with stunning tracts of undeveloped land, many conservation home sites, beautiful lakes, ancient oaks, and almost seven miles of nature trails bordering conservation areas and an unspoiled stretch of the Palatlakaha River – Legacy is truly unique!
The centerpiece of this gated Florida retirement community is the Town Center. This complex of buildings is home to the 35 foot Clock Tower, an on-site activities director, and the full host of amenities, trips and functions you would expect from only the finest retirement communities.
Plus, Legacy is close to shopping and the city of Leesburg where there is an historic downtown district and plenty of events to suit a wide variety of tastes.
Close to many great championship golf courses such as the County Club of Mount Dora, Silver Lake Country Club, Pine Meadows County Club, and just in 10 minutes from "The Villages" and the Arnold Palmer Legends Golf Course and their numerous other beautiful golf courses.
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Pringle Development Welcomes you to the Cottages of Sanders Grove at The Heritage. The charm of old Florida resonates throughout your small town neighborhood as youstroll down sidewalks lined with vintage street lights. Quaint cottages where orange
groves once grew are designed with Pringle quality craftmanship. At The Heritage you will truly experience a unique lifestyle. Below are some of our communities features:
·Authentic old Florida welcome entry gate
·An intimate, small town neighborhood with sidewalks that wind through private streets
·Elegant designed cottage homes with friendly front porches
·Maintenance free traditional landscaping throughout neighborhoods and parks
·®Energy Star rated home
·Charming Old Florida Style Clubhouse
·Swimming Pool and Recreation Center
·Bocce Ball and Tennis Court
A wide variety of FREE executive courses, beautiful and challenging championship courses, and our world class senior golf instruction program are all just a golf car ride away. Whether you’re just starting, or continuing a lifelong passion, golf here means year-round fun and excitement that’s right around the corner. That's right! As a Village resident you'll enjoy Free golf for the rest of your life on all of our executive golf courses. Read More
Championship Golf
Savor the challenge and the variety of eight championship golf courses, each complemented with the dining and amenities you'd expect from a first class resort country club. As a Villages resident - you're automatically a member! Read More
Golf Instruction
There's no time like the present to enjoy playing the game of golf. Whether you have never picked up a club or you just want to take a few strokes off your game, The Villages Golf Academy's team of teaching professionals will make it fun to achieve your dreams of great golf and provide you with a lifetime of personal satisfaction. Just imagine all the fun you can have playing the fabulous courses here in The Villages! Read More
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Remember enjoying good times while on vacation with family and friends? The excitement of what to do each day and the possibilities of tomorrow and wishing that it didn't have to end? Life at The Villages community is like being on a permanent vacation! Here you'll discover the perfect place to enjoy life as you've always dreamed.
We've designed The Villages community with your enjoyment, security and convenience in mind. By utilizing the latest concepts in neighborhood and community planning, The Villages community has been able to better serve its residents' needs without sacrificing its small town charm and intimacy. Virtually every convenience our residents need on a day-to-day basis can be found in the communities at The Villages and all are a golf car ride away. The communities at The Villages are an active 55+ adult community.
205 Manns Harbor Drive
Apollo Beach, Florida 33572
County:
Hillsborough
Features:
Tennis: Racquet Club features five lighted Har Tru championship courts and a tennis pro who organizes events throughout the year including clinics, lessons, leagues and tournaments Clubhouse: Overlooking the 135-acre lagoon, the 10,000-square foot MiraBay Club serves as the social and recreational heart of this unique community. From the Poolside Galley cafe to the Admirals club, where adult residents find it perfect for planned events and impromptu gatherings Boating: An array of boating activities available, including boat and kayaks available to residents, boating classes and deep-water access to the Tampa Bay
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One of the Tampa Bay area's last new coastal communities, MiraBay's way of life focuses on the water, sports and fun with friends and neighbors. The heart of MiraBay is a 135-acre lagoon and the lavish MiraBay Club. Miles of saltwater canals ribbon through the community, where homes feature front porch charm and backyard boat docks. The architecture is traditional Old Florida and warmly welcoming.
Golf: 18 holes of year-round golf on a Pete Dye designed course, with elevations of 60’ to over 250’, 400’ wide golf corridors, generous landing areas and natural buffers between the course and homes. A practice range, putting green and six-hole short course also are featured. Clubhouse: Modeled after an Old Florida estate, the Southern Hills Plantation Club Clubhouse will be 20,000 square feet of recreational and social pleasure. The Clubhouse will feature a PGA Pro-managed Golf Shop, casual dining at The Grill and three dining areas with flexible design to allow large gatherings. Area Attractions: Brooksville is a great retirement community located just 35 miles north of Tampa and big-city life for those that are looking to retire. Tampa is home to some of the best shopping, sports and cultural activities in all of Florida. The “Nature Coast” surrounds Brooksville and features national parks such as the Chassahowitska National Wildlife Refuge with over 40 miles of trails to explore.
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Southern Hills Plantation Club is a premier gated golf community located in Brooksville, FL. Nestled in the soft rolling hills north of Tampa, this small town features southern hospitality and Old Florida ambiance in one of Florida’s most unique settings. This casually elegant community will feature oak-lined streets, classic Southern architecture and 360 degree vistas with elevated, panoramic views stretching almost 20 miles to the Gulf Coast. And to top it all, Southern Hills Plantation Club will be home to renowned designer Pete Dye’s first course in the Tampa area. Championship golf coupled with small town living – Life as it should be.
Golf: If you are a golf enthusiast, you’ll find a few of these fine courses a short drive from your new home at: ·Sterling Hills at Brookridge C.C.
and Golf Association.
·Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club.
·Silver Thorn Country Club
·Spring Hill Golf Course
·Oak Hill Golf Course
·High Point Golf Course
·Seven Hills Golfer Club Sports Entertainment & Attractions:
·Hernando Beach
·Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
·Lowry Park Zoo
·Tampa Museum of Art
·Historical Ybor City
·Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay
·Adventure Island
·Ruth Eckard Hall
·Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
·USF Sun Dome, University of South Florida Bulls
·Cobb Cinema Theatres
·Beacon Theatres
·Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame
·Weeki Wachee Spring and Buccaneer Bay
·Hemando County Fair Association
·Hemando Heritage Museum
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Located just minutes from the magnificent beaches at the coast with easy access off the Suncoast Parkway, Sterling Hill is a gated community surrounded by trees and nearby preserves, springs, golf and the booming city of Tampa to the south, Sterling Hill offers a club house, pool, tennis and basketball courts. Sterling Hill’s North Park features a picnic shelter plus an outdoor pavilion and multipurpose court. There’s also a nature trail within the park marked with points of interest, and paved paths for biking and jogging. The South Park includes an archeological interest area, a multi-purpose area with manicured lawn, plus a tot lot and rest room facilities.
19371 Tamiami Trail
North Fort Myers, Florida 33903
County:
Desoto
Features:
· 18-Hole Golf Course
· Practice Putting Green
· Pro Shop
· Sandwich Shop
· Waterfront Sites
· Swimming Pool
· Whirlpool/Spa & Sauna
· Shuffleboard
· Bocci Ball
· Tennis
· Clubhouse
· Game Room
· Exercise Room
· Laundry Facilities
· RV Storage
· Guard House
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Located near the Gulf of Mexico, this sunny golf course retirement community provides a bit of everything for retirement residents. Lake Fairways is a resort community offering community amenities including a fabulous golf course, expansive clubhouse and scenic views. The retirement community is less than 15 minutes from area shopping and medical facilities and offers residents the convenience of area attractions including the famous beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands, fine dining establishments and the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Theatre. New and pre-owned homes are available. Please contact the office for available floor plans and more information.
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