An active, friendly 55 and over community

My husband and I found Highlands Ridge and had our house built in 2000.  We were snowbirds for the first three years but decided, after dragging our heels when leaving and rushing back earlier every fall, to become permanent residents.  We never looked back.  He golfed, I did water aerobics, worked in the library, joined book club and we both played cards in Founders Hall.

Eating in the restarant provided good foor and comraderie.   The people have been wonderful, both residents and staff. When my husband died five years ago I received so much love and support that I never thought of returning to CT.  Thank you John Juve for following your dream of developing an active, friendly 55 and over community.

Affordable, friendly and very active community

Highlands Ridge is the best kept secret in Central Florida.  I found it when I came here to play in a golf tournament.  Not long after, I moved here!  It’s a beautiful gated golfing community with 2 completely different 18 hole courses … plus lots of other amenities like pools, pickleball, on site restaurants, a full activity calendar and organized clubs for plenty of other interests.

The community is affordable, friendly and very active.  I’ve lived here for 5 years, but the friends I’ve made feel like they’ve been a part of my life forever.  It’s a very special place and I’m thankful it found me.

Feel at Home

We purchased a home at Marina Cove in April of 2018 and could not be more pleased with the community. Everyone seems so nice and helpful to all new residents. The amenities are great and the property is much more than we expected. We were assisted by the office staff and completed all the necessary paperwork with ease. My wife Sharon and I continue to settle in and feel more at home every day.

Paradise on this Earth

We were contemplating retiring in a golf community, a mutual friend, who belonged to the Carolina Club where we belonged, said they were having a house built @ Highlands Ridge. When we actually arrived on the property, we were in awe! Two spectacular, gorgeous golf courses are hidden in this enchanted community,(with the same owner from our original golf course!). There are two beautiful pools with water aerobics classes almost every day. At Founder’s hall, various activities are always on the agenda. Pickleball, shuffle board, bocce ball, & tennis are also available. Fishing right off the dock or from your boat is another feature. You can be as busy or as laid back as you prefer. If you want to retire to paradise on this earth, Highlands Ridge is the place for you. You’ve got to see it to believe it!

Beautiful Setting

In 2004 we rented for two months in HR.  We had already purchased a large lot in another Highlands County community, but we fell in love with the friendliness of the residents of HR and its beautiful setting.  Over time, we steadily increased our two months to seven months, bought our house in Arbor Green, and became full-time residents.  Our son inherited our lawn mower and snow blower.

Carefree Living

“Carefree living in nature’s habitat”

“Surrounded by orange groves, wildlife and friendly neighbors”

“Highlands Ridge is a well-kept secret!”

“Everything you want at a price you can afford!”

Good Feeling

When my husband and I visited HR for the first time “it reached out and grabbed us”. That’s  a good feeling and now 21 years later that feeling is still there. As a retiree, HR is the best.

Perfect Retirement Spot

After we retired we started coming to Florida to escape the cold winter months in Indiana. We rented places in Naples and Sarasota for a few years before we decided to move permanently to Florida. While we enjoyed the scenery of the Gulf Coast, we did not like the high cost of real estate, the high cost of playing golf on nice courses and the crowded conditions on the roads, shops and restaurants. So we decided to look inland. After looking at several locations, we found a beautiful location that met all of our desires. Surrounded by orange groves in a quiet location mid way between Avon Park and Sebring we discovered Highlands Ridge, a 55+ gated golf course community. With about 600 homes and room for another 200, it was the perfect size for us. We found a nice three bedroom home for half the price we would have paid on the coast and two 18 hole golf courses that are the envy of central Florida. Being in the center of the state means far less hustle and bustle but we still have ample shops, restaurants and interesting local venues. And we are only about an hour and a half drive to the Gulf, the Atlantic or Disney World. Highlands Ridge is the perfect retirement spot for us and we think you will agree if you take the time to check us out.

Happy Residents of Scottish Links Since 2013

Paradise

Five years ago, we began searching for a nice Florida golf community to retire. We searched both coasts and all over central Florida and then three years ago, we stumbled into Highland’s Ridge. Immediately, we thought this place is PARADISE.  After being snow birds for a couple of years, we decided to sell everything back in Kentucky and move to Highland’s Ridge full time.  We absolutely love living here!  We had met so many nice wonderful people and have enjoyed the unlimited activities there are to do in Highland’s Ridge. Plus, we have access to our passion, great golfing every day.  This is such a well maintained, beautiful and friendly place to live, with so many great amenities.

Testimonial from a Happy Couple at Highlands Ridge, Marina Cove