Valencia Lakes is a Tampa retirement community for active adults built by GL Homes, one of the largest builders in all of Florida. Driving into Valencia Lakes you immediately see the care and attention that has been put into presenting this community in its best light. The 24-hour staffed entry gate is accented with rock waterfalls, soaring palms, sweeping oaks, tranquil reflecting pools and sparkling lakes. Check out a video of the entry gate to the right.

Besides offering top notch amenities on par with even the most expensive retirement communities, the two best qualities of Valencia Lakes are perhaps the prices and the location.

Valencia Lakes is located just 20 minutes south of Tampa, putting world-class dining, shopping and entertainment options within easy reach. Plus the fact that it is not right in Tampa makes for a little more laid back pace of life for residents of Valencia Lakes.

Valencia Lakes has both single family homes as well as villas/duplexes. The villas start in the $140k’s and range in size from roughly 1,300 square feet living area to more than 1,700. Single family homes are arranged into different collections; Signature, Crown and Royal Collection. These start just below $200k and range in size from 1,500 sq. ft. living area to more than 2,700 sq. ft.

Valencia Lakes is anchored by a 27,000 square foot clubhouse that includes a complete fitness center, resort pool and resistance pool, pool area spa, cabana bath, aerobics studio, art studio and gallery, wine bar, social hall with raised stage and dance floor, gaming room, multi-purpose room, internet cafe, locker facilities with steam room, saunas and more. A full time activities director is on staff at Valencia Lakes to make sure that residents can keep their schedules full with fun-filled activities.

The clubhouse facility also features 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, pickle ball and bocce ball courts, half court basketball court, a tot lot for the grandkids when they come to visit, a dog park, and RV and boat parking.

Valencia Lakes has an affordable visitation program. For just $99 you can stay for 3 days/2 nights in a single-family home and see what the community is all about before making a decision. [Visit website]