Thursday, April 27, 2017

Scenes from On Top of the World

On Top of the World is a very large (and growing) 55+ community located in southwest Ocala. It offers a wealth of amenities, such as community centers with swimming pools, spas, billiard rooms, libraries, etc.  There's a dog park and walking trails.

It all began with the Colen family in 1947.  They developed several of these communities in Florida but the Ocala site is arguably the best.  One of the things of which they are most proud is the "Lifelong Learning Education Center," which offers classes and lectures on just about any topic one can imagine - there are 700 plus such offerings every semester.

OTOW provides three golf courses, one of which is open to the public which also features a driving range, practice facility and pro shop.

There's much more and if you're interested you can get additional information HERE.


Flag & Flowers


Cultural Center


A Horse Fever Horse


North Entrance


A Utility Van for Various Purposes
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14 comments:

  1. BillApril 27, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    There is plenty to do in one of these communities to satisfy lots of people.

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  2. RedPatApril 27, 2017 at 5:16 PM

    You couldn't get bored there!

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  3. William KendallApril 27, 2017 at 5:54 PM

    The Horse Fever is my favourite of these.

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  4. LoisApril 27, 2017 at 6:58 PM

    It does look nice. I have a friend who just bought a house there a few months ago and she loves it!

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  5. KayApril 27, 2017 at 9:58 PM

    I'm impressed with 700+ classes and lectures. That's a big program...but then it sounds like a big community.

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  6. LindaApril 27, 2017 at 11:58 PM

    Wonderful photos, Lowell! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  7. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraApril 28, 2017 at 5:34 AM

    Belas fotografias, gostei muito do cavalo.
    Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  8. MarleenApril 28, 2017 at 6:38 AM

    Sounds like a great place to live with all the activities you mention.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoApril 28, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    Three golf courses are going to make a lot of residents very happy Lowell 😊 love the Picasso'ish painted horse!

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  10. Small City ScenesApril 28, 2017 at 10:15 AM

    What a neat place. Too much to do!
    MB

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  11. SharonApril 28, 2017 at 11:33 AM

    It sounds like quite a place. I love that horse.

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  12. KateApril 29, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Obviously here are lots of activities that will keep boredom away. Seems like there are plenty of energetic folks there.

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  13. Laura. MApril 29, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    A good center with many activities.
    Un abrazo.

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 30, 2017 at 12:55 PM

    The Lifelong Learning Center is a great idea. There are opportunities for "seniors" classes in Eugene through the UO and various other sponsors (all for any old person, they are not located in a 55+ development). but nothing we've found in our neighborhood here in Florida. We have to self-educate (not sure that's working so well).

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