Sun City Center

As might be expected in a community built over more than 60 years, buyers encounter a wide range of housing options in dozens of neighborhoods. Most houses are single family, but duplex villas (town homes) and condominiums are here, too. All are single story.

Floor plans range from less than 1,000 square feet with one bedroom and two baths in older sections to more than 3,000 feet with four bedrooms and four baths in newer areas. Minto is the primary builder in these more modern sections.

Prices begin in the low-$100,000s. Please verify these prices with a Realtor as they are subject to change.

About 100 different HOAs charge fees ranging from about $25 per month to the $700s per month. There is also an annual fee of about $335.

Sun City Center has five clubhouses, three of which are huge. They are the Kings Point Clubhouse (97,000 square feet), the Club Renaissance (43,000 square feet) and the Kings Point South Clubhouse (29,000 square feet), along with two smaller ones. All are open to all homeowners, except for the Club Renaissance, which is a private country club with an annual membership fee.

Spread across all of these clubhouses are fitness centers, dance studios, meeting rooms, computer rooms, photography labs, libraries, art galleries, small theaters for amateur productions, lap pools, therapy pools, and indoor walking tracks. The arts and craft center has rooms and materials for stained glass, china painting, weaving, lapidary, woodworking, and sewing.

Outside, neighbors partake in lawn bowling, pickelball, shuffle board, tennis and swimming in resort-style pools. Four on-site golf courses ensure that finding a tee time is never a problem.

More than 200 activity clubs cover everything from pottery and table tennis to technology, kayaking and gardening. There are also two travel clubs. Golf carts are the prefered method of transporation while traveling between neighborhoods, activities and clubhouses.

Sun City Center is not gated, but a security patrol is staffed by 1,200 resident volunteers. They are unarmed but have radios connected to the local sheriff's office.

South Bay Hospital is within Sun City Center and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

This area has a hot, humid climate. Summer temperatures are in the 80s and 90s with high humidity levels and frequent rainstorms. Winter temperatures are in the 60s and 70s.

Visit www.suncitycenter.org for more information. Go to tinyurl.com/yckkr2a2 to see listings.

Florida:

The world's 11th largest peninsula doesn't just have an east coast and a west coast. It has a First Coast, Surf Coast, Space Coast, Treasure Coast, Gold Coast, Paradise Coast, Lee Island Coast, Cultural Coast, Nature Coast, Big Bend Coast, Emerald Coast, and a Forgotten Coast.

Each of these geographic regions is packed with its own history and attractions. The first place to be colonized by Europeans, the First Coast is rich with tidal marshes. It's the home of Amelia Island and St. Augustine. The venerable Castillo de San Marcos sits here and guards the Matanzas Bay.

Daytona Beach and the Halifax River are the heart of the Surf Coast. Automobile racing helped it develop its reputation. The area code is 386 (FUN). South of the fun is the Space Coast. Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and the Kennedy Space Center are a part of its culture.

Named after the Spanish fleet lost in a 1715 hurricane, the Treasure Coast's principle city is Port St. Lucie. It is a northern neighbor to Miami and the Gold Coast. The affluent Naples and major land reserves characterize the Paradise Coast. The Ringling Estate and Sarasota make the Cultural Coast come alive. Twenty miles of beaches along the Gulf Coast distinguish the Suncoast from the forests and blackwater rivers of the Nature Coast.

Travel up to Florida's Big Bend along its emerald waters. Find the Forgotten Coast. With no major cities, it may be the best place to enjoy the state's white-sand beaches.

Why are HOA Fees So High in 55+ Communities?

HOA fees (homeowner association fees) come in a wide range, and each 55+ community has a different set of guidelines for determining its HOA fees. Generally, the more amenities, the higher the fee. And often older communities have higher fees because as a development ages, maintenance costs increase. Most communities have bylaws stating how high HOA fees can be raised each year. When looking for a 55+ community, always ask about the fees. How much are they? What do they cover? How many increases have there been in the last 10 years? If the developer or sales staff will not tell you, visit on a Saturday when people are out and about and ask a resident or two about the HOA fees.

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