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Oak Run
10938 SW 89th Ave., Ocala, Florida 34481
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Large 55+ Community of Oak Run is in Florida's Horse Country and Features Single Family Homes, Duplexes, Four Recreation Hubs, an 18 Hole Golf Course, Social Events and More
Built between 1985 and 2007, Oak Run is a peaceful 55+ community about 30 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and 90 minutes from Orlando and Tampa in north central Florida. The community consists of 3,509 single family homes and duplexes.
Properties range in size from just under 1,000 square feet to well over 2,000 square feet. Most have two to three bedrooms, two baths and an attached garage. Many have a private yard, an enclosed lanai, scenic views and a large master suite. Granite countertops and laminate flooring are common upgrades. Construction types include frame and stucco, concrete block and others. Exteriors are generally light colored, giving Oak Run a clean, uniform appearance.
Prices start in the high-$100,000s. HOA fees range from $125 to about $300 per month and help pay for amenities, common area maintenance, basic cable, and 24-hour security. Please verify these prices with a Realtor as they are bound to change.
Oak Run has four recreational hubs. The Palm Grove Club has a fitness center, hobby studios, an outdoor pool and a spa, as well as a catering kitchen. Its ballroom hosts movie nights, dances, and concerts. The Orchid Club features an auditorium, a ceramic studio, and an outdoor pool. Both the Island Club and the Aquatic Club have a variety of specialty pools.
Residents can purchase memberships to the 18-hole Royal Oaks Golf Course, its practice facility, restaurant, clubhouse, and pro-shop. Courts for tennis, shuffleboard, or sand volleyball are spread throughout the community.
Ocala is the seat of rural Marion County and is Florida's horse capital. Its Florida Horse Park hosts runs, rodeos, and re-enactments. The 3,532-acre Ross Prairie State Forest offers hiking, bird-watching, hunting, primitive camping, and horseback riding. Silver Springs Park, a gateway to the Ocala National Forest, is just to the east of town.
Ocala Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Summers and early fall are hot and rainy with temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Late fall and winter are generally dry and sunny with temperatures in the 50s, 60s and 70s.
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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.
55+ Communities
The concept of living in an active adult community started in the 1950s and 1960s. The first 55+ community was in Youngtown, Arizona and opened in 1954 (it removed its age restriction in 1999). Del Webb's Sun City, also in Arizona, opened in 1960 and is the longest-running 55+ community in the U.S. DelWebb is still building 55+ developments today.
Other builders, catching on to the baby boomer retirement wave, have also been building 55+ communities. Today the largest 55+ community is The Villages in central Florida. It has three zip codes, nearly 60,000 homes, 120,000 residents and sprawls across 200,000 acres.
People are drawn to these communities because most residents are of the same socioeconomic background. They share a common history and outlook. It is easy to make new friends and find a sense of community. And 55+ community amenities, particularly in newer developments, are especially appealing. They often rival resort amenities (and can be what drive costs up). Aside from summer camp or an all-inclusive resort, where can you find golf courses, marinas, planned activities, fitness centers and much more, all for one price?
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