Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Stone Creek entrance

Stone Creek is a 55-plus, gated community about 12 miles west of downtown Ocala. A Del Webb project, it is expected to contain about 4,000 homes when completed. Stone Creek includes an 18-hole golf course, restaurant, swimming pools (indoor and out), ball fields, tennis courts, and two large multi-use facilities for crafts, dramatic productions, workout rooms, etc.
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23 comments:

  1. GiuCeMarch 10, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    it looks like almost unreal... i like the water reflects :)

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  2. LoisMarch 10, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Wow everything you need without having to leave the neighborhood. This is a great shot! I like the reflection.

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  3. nanakMarch 10, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    i'm with giuce. the photo looks like is photoshoped :)
    its so beautiful,btw.

    answering your question
    The beach is always like that, only a few visitors. You can have it a day if you there. hehe

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  4. UnknownMarch 10, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Although massive constructions allways make think of the negative impact on environment, I have to say I really like this sign on the water.

    Once you are familiar with Henry the Navigator, maybe you like to check the 'Heroes at sunset' post to see the Discoveries Monument built by the Tagus river, on the place where the ships left. He's the man on top.

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  5. TaraMarch 10, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Whoa! Look at that entrance, so elegant looking and I love hot the letters reflected on the waters.

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  6. LowellMarch 10, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    JM - I think I've seen this monument...but how do I find the "Heroes at sunset" post?

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  7. JudyMarch 10, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Looks a lot like some we have here.

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  8. LowellMarch 10, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Nanak...no, not photoshopped...well, OK, it was cropped a bit...

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  9. LowellMarch 10, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Okay, Bob, just may take you up on that! I have a few photos of OTOW, but I need to update them and get some new ones.

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  10. VPMarch 10, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    It something just out of "Fringe"... Incredible, very funny shot!

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  11. cieldequimperMarch 10, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Lovely shot, the reflection is great! Absolutely no offense meant but isn't it kind of weird to strive to avoid living amongst younger people?
    It's something that both fascinates and puzzles us French.

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  12. LowellMarch 10, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Yes and no, CQ. For some of us, fifty-five isn't particularly old...and there are younger people who come to visit...

    Plus, all your shopping, doctor visits, etc., are outside of the residential area...

    It can get boring, too, though.

    The benefits are that you're with people who have the same problems you do, and share some of the same concerns and interests. You don't need to worry about teenagers racing motorcycles or hot rod cars up and down the streets, etc.

    It's a safer community in some ways.

    We have lived in a similar community before -- not limited to 55 plus, but most of the people were older. And it did get somewhat boring. Now, we're out in a regular subdivision.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    looks amazing!!!!

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  14. cieldequimperMarch 10, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    I can see your point about racing motorcycles or listening to heavy metal... ;-))

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  15. JoyMarch 10, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    It looks very inviting, just the place to chill out.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    It looks idyllic. I think I'd struggle a bit in a gated community myself, I like it messy and out in the real world :)

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  17. LowellMarch 10, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I think it could be a little too "pristine," Jackie...or "prissy?"

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  18. Lisa WilsonMarch 10, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    That's going to be a big neighborhood! My in-laws would love to live somewhere like that.

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  19. Debbie Courson SmithMarch 10, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    It looks really fancy to me.

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  20. stromsjoMarch 11, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    How gated is it in fact? Could I just walk in with my camera in hand?

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  21. LowellMarch 11, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Per Stromsjo - Actually, no, you couldn't just walk in with your camera in hand. You can get into the golf course, restaurant, and sales office area, but the gate is guarded and you would not be able to enter the residential area which includes the recreational buildings.

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  22. stromsjoMarch 12, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    I thought so. The concept is being introduced here as well but so far in "softer" versions. Has caused a bit of controversy though. Some argue that these isolated spots undermine the trust in an open society and that we should put more effort into addressing the problems around us instead of isolating us from them.

    Interesting post.

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  23. *¤ஐ» Battie°»ஐ¤*°March 13, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Ahhh, I always wanted to sit in front of waterfall and listen to the water running over the hard rocks and crashing to the surface of the small pond.


    So much like music to me :)

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