Stone Creek (+55), FL
Ocala, located in central Florida, is home to around 55,000 residents. The thriving community offers a number of housing developments targeted for residents age 55 and older. One of the best of these is Del Webb's Stone Creek community.
Benefits of living at Stone Creek 55
Stone Creek 55 is a gated community with 3,800 single family and semi-detached homes. Built in 2006, the community offers a myriad of facilities and activities, has low fees compared to other, similar communities in the area, and is a resident-owned community.
The Stone Creek lifestyle
The Stone Creek community offers a myriad of things to do without going outside the front gates. The 29 acres features two outdoor swimming pools, two clubhouses, a large ballroom for parties and cultural events, an indoor pool and spa, a variety of outdoor sports fields and courts, a fishing lake, a network of hiking and biking trails, and an 18-hole championship golf course.
Cultural activities and events around the community
Ocala residents can enjoy a number of cultural activities and events. Among these are plays, concerts, dances, lectures and continuing education classes. Outside of the community are the Ocala Civic Theatre, the monthly First Friday art walks and the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.
Schools near Stone Creek 55
School-age children or grandchildren of Stone Creek residents attend the public schools of the Marion County School District. The district owns and manages 30 elementary schools, 10 middle schools and 10 high schools. There are also a number of private schools in the Ocala area, including Blessed Trinty School and Grace Christian School. For higher education, Ocala is home to the College of Central Florida.
Employment
The Ocala area has a thriving economy. The city is home to Emergency One, a leading manufacturer of emergency vehicles. Other top area employers include the Marion County School District, Wal-Mart, Munroe Regional Medical Center and Publix grocery stores.
Entertainment
Residents of Stone Creek 55 can enjoy a full schedule of planned activities, everything from card and book clubs to hobby and craft groups to ice cream socials and weekend getaways. There's always something going on at Stone Creek 55.
Parks and Recreation
One of the best things about living in central Florida is the easy access to parks, lakes and green spaces. The City of Ocala owns and operates more than 30 city parks, recreation centers and green spaces. In addition, Ocala is within an hour's drive of both Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico beaches.
Homes at Stone Creek 55
Home at Stone Creek 55 all offer spacious, open floor plans as well as roomy kitchens and ample outdoor living spaces. Some even have two or three-car garages.
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