Glen Lakes is a gated country club community located just 45 minutes north of Tampa. While its not a true Tampa retirement community as it’s not age restricted, it has many of the amenities and the type of lifestyle that many retirees are looking for.

Glen Lakes continues to win numerous awards each year. Since 1999 it has been listed by Where to Retire Magazine as one of “America’s Best 100 Master Planned Communities”. The community is also regularly named a Top 75 Community and a Top 100 Amenities Community by Living Southern Style and Ideal Living Magazines.

One highlight is the 35,000 square foot amenity center with Jr. Olympic size pool, clay court tennis, fitness center, restaurant and grill and more. There are several organized clubs and activities and a full-time activities director is on staff to keep residents’ schedule’s busy.

The golf course at Glen Lakes is a private course, and memberships are available. In addition to a full pro shop there is also a driving range and an aqua driving range.

Glen Lakes offers a range of maintenance-free and estate sized homes. Lot choices range from lake front, golf, or conservation/wooded exposure. All homes include a long list of upgraded features that come standard. With homes starting in the mid-$200k’s you are sure to find something that fits your style and budget. [Visit website]