Schalamar Creek Golf and Country Club in Lakeland, Florida, starts with a magnificently landscaped and gated entry, then continues down a mile-long, lakefront, tree-lined entry drive, before opening out into an exclusive 55+ community offering a resort lifestyle that is captivating in every dimension. Situated on 500-acres of waterways and natural beauty, the neighborhood provides lakefront, golf course, and wooded homesites. Winner of the “Community of the Year” award in a national survey, Schalamar Creek has been recognized for its attention to detail, amenities, community design, and professional management.

With streets lined with beautiful mature trees and pre-owned golf homes starting under $25,000, Schalamar Creek is a retirement community filled with friendly, down-to-earth people. As a leased lot neighborhood of less than a thousand units, the community's residents own their home, but not the land that it sits on, and instead pay a monthly rent for the land, which allows them to use all the amenities of the community.

Golf homes and condos are available with two to four bedrooms and one or two-bathroom floorplans. Schalamar Creek golf properties also have one and two-car garages and there's additional mobile home storage available. When residents step out their door, they're sure to be greeted with the smiles and waves of people riding bikes, walking their dogs, or out for a drive in the golf cart. With an active homeowner's association that hosts dances, and many other events residents enjoy attending, it's not just a home, it really is a lifestyle.

Of course, many of Shalamar Creek Golf and Country Club's residents feel that the best reason to consider choosing a retirement golf home at the Schalamar Creek is one of the area's finest golf courses. The professionally designed 18- hole championship course boasts 6,301-yards of play that can challenge even the most experienced golfer, as well as introduce someone new to the game. Tournaments are held year-round for men, women, couples, and charity events.

Schalamar Creek's clubhouse restaurant, The Caddy Shack offers a full-service bar and grill with daily happy hours specials, breakfast and lunch daily, plus dinner specials Monday through Saturday in air-conditioned surroundings. Two heated swimming pools and a jacuzzi spa are located adjacent to the clubhouse next to the fitness center and locker rooms.

Other amenities include a fishing lake, onsite banking and hair salon, a library, tennis and pickleball courts, arts and crafts, and billiards. Day to day shopping in the area is convenient with the Lakeland Square Mall, the Winter Haven Mall, and the Eagle Ridge Mall nearby. For any health care needs, the famed Lakeland Regional Medical Center and the Watson Clinic are available. Shopping in the area is convenient with the Lakeland Square Mall, the Winter Haven Mall, and the Eagle Ridge Mall nearby. For any health care needs, the famed Lakeland Regional Medical Center and the Watson Clinic are available.

Schalamar Creek Golf and Country Club's quiet, wooded setting, has all the advantages of a small town, with the excitement of Orlando and Tampa just 45-miles away. Orlando is famous for its theme parks including Walt Disney World, Epcot, MGM Studios, and Universal Studios.  Tampa offers excellent shopping at the International Mall, a day of fun at Busch Gardens theme park, and site seeing at the Ybor City Historic District. Also, the white sand pristine Gulf Beaches are world-renowned. Resident baseball enthusiasts can enjoy watching spring training games, rooting for their favorite teams including the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland Indians.

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