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Legacy of Leesburg
5280 Legacy Blvd., Leesburg, Florida 34748
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In Leafy Leesburg, Gated 55+ Legacy of Leesburg Features Pastel-Colored Single Family Homes, 275 Conservation Acres, a Recreation Hall, an Activities Director and More
Leesburg is in north central Florida, not too far from Orlando, and is the site of Legacy of Leesburg, a 55+ community with 1,000 single family homes. Construction began in 1999 and ended in 2017.
Homes have one to four bedrooms, a den, attic storage and an enclosed lanai. Many come with a bonus room, a great room, a gourmet kitchen and water or conservation views. Floor plans range from 1,289 square feet to 2,746 square feet. Every home has a garage, although some have been turned into an extra room. Residences from the earliest building phase have lush landscaping, while newer dwellings are waiting for newly planted vegetation to mature. Exterior colors come in a range of pastels, from blue and tan to yellow and green.
Prices start in the mid-$300,000s. The $256 monthly HOA fee helps pay for basic cable, lawn maintenance, and RV/boat storage.
This gated community surrounds almost 275 acres of conservation area, and trails run along a stretch of the Palatlakaha River. The Legacy River Park was once part of a clay mining operation, and remnants of the old kiln remain.
Legacy's Clock Tower Hall has a fitness center, two catering kitchens, computer room, ball room, and studios for crafts, ceramics, and aerobics. The outdoor pool is circled by a bar and spa. Other shared facilities include horseshoe pits, a softball field, and courts for tennis, bocce ball, and pickleball. An on-site activities director helps plan card games, theater outings, dances, and bike trips. Neighborhood groups include the kitchen-band Swamp Stompers and Weight Watchers.
Nestled along the banks of Lake Harris and Lake Dora, Leesburg has a mild climate with three distinct season. Its Parks and Recreation Department hosts adult leagues, fishing clinics, kayak trips, and boating.
Leesburg Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Summers are hot and humid with temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Winters are mild and slightly less humid with temperatures in the 50s, 60s, low-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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