Cascades at Southen Hills Plantation

Levitt and Sons started the Cascades in 2005, and original plans called for 800 homes. Subsequently, Levitt and Sons filed for bankruptcy, and three other builders, Oak Crest Homes, Lennar Homes and Inland Homes, took over phases of the community. Inland Homes continues building today but has scaled back the size of the community. As of now, about 200 single family homes are here.

All properties are single story and have approximately 1,300 square feet to 2,335 square feet, two to four bedrooms, two to three baths, a brick driveway, a small front porch and an attached two car garage that faces the street.

Upgrades include maple cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors and a screened-in porch. Exteriors feature stucco and vinyl trim.

The grounds are wooded, with small ponds scattered throughout the community.

Prices begin in the low-$300,000s. The combined HOA fee and CDD (Community Development District) fee are about $395 per month. Please verify this price with a Realtor as prices may change.

Cascades' amenities are not boutinful but include a clubhouse and a pool. For an extra monthly fee, homeowers also enjoy the Southern Hills Plantation's beautiful 20,000 square foot clubhouse with its full service restaurant, full-service spa, resort style pool, Har Tru tennis courts and state of the art fitness center. Numerous social clubs keep residents happy and active.

One reason that people retire here is the beautiful 18-hole Pete Dye Signature Golf Course, which winds through the Cascades and provides many homes with a fairway view. The course has been named by Golf Week as one of the top residential golf courses in the nation. Playing on it, though, requires an initiation fee and a monthly fee.

Brooksville is a rural place with some historic homes along cobblestone streets. It was once known as the "Home of the Tangerine," but these days is known for its annual blueberry festival.

Bayfront Health Brooksville is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Summer high temperatures usually top out in the mid-90s. Winter temperature highs are in the 60s and 70s. On average, the area receives 50 inches of rain per year.

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Florida:

Sticking out into Hurricane Alley, Florida was a land no nation seemed to want. Ruled successively by Spain, France, England, and the Confederate States of America, the state had a backwater reputation. Other than St. Augustine and Pensacola, there were few cities. The area was rural and populated by frontier farmers.

In the late-1800s, changes came when railroads began chugging down both coasts. Industrialist Henry Flagler's Florida Easy Coast Railway even made it all the way to Key West. The Great Florida Land Boom, the build-up to World War II, and the space industry also helped turn Florida into one of the nation's most populous states. In 1900, there were about 500,000 residents. Today, there are more than 20 million, almost 351 people per square mile.

Why do people keep coming? Tourism marketing is one reason. Annually, millions visit Orlando's theme parks and the state's 663 miles of white sand beaches. Taxes generated by the billion dollar vacation industry allow Florida to prosper without a personal income tax. Budget-sensitive retirees have flocked to its cities and shorelines.

If you can ignore the hurricanes, the state's climate is relatively mild. Only five other states are sunnier. Florida's system of state universities and community colleges is sizable, and its big cities are meccas for culture and the arts. Sarasota is a good example. Its Ringling Museum Complex contains internationally known art museum, a circus museum, an historic theater, and a 66-acre garden. Museums near Orlando range from a Zora Neale Hurston gallery to a Madame Tussauds.

Who Buys in a 55+ Community?

Age-restricted communities, at least those for residents age 55 or better, generally appeal to people seeking a sense of community with other people from similar socioeconomic backgrounds. Most developments are gated or at least have some type of secured access and appeal to retirees seeking a sense of security. People who enjoy lots of amenities, planned activities and social interaction also buy in 55+ developments. Just an FYI: newer communities tend to have a younger demographic while older communities usually have a more mature set of residents, primarily because residents in older developments purchased when they were younger and have stayed put.

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