On Top of the World - Ocala, FL
- Price Range: Below $100k - High $600ks
- Home Types: Single-Family, Attached
- Number of Homes: 10,000 (308 for sale)
- New / Resale: New And Resale Homes
- Age Restrictions: 55+
- Gated: Yes
- Construction Dates: 1981 - Present
- Builders: On Top of the World Communities, On Top Of The World
- Activity Director: Yes
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About On Top of the World
On Top of the World in Ocala, FL is a scenic 55+ community in the heart of Central Florida. The planned 10,000 homes make the community one of the largest in the state. This community has attracted retirees from across the country with its finely crafted homes, world-class amenities, and active lifestyle.Â
On Top of the World Ocala, known as OTOW to residents, is located just six and a half miles west of Interstate 75. The setting provides the perfect escape for active adults who want to explore Ocala while living a low-maintenance lifestyle.Â
With everything that On Top of the World Ocala has to offer, it is easy to understand why so many buyers have chosen to call this 55+ community their home.
Buyers looking for On Top of the World homes for sale will enjoy life in Ocala, FL.
On Top of the World Amenities
On Top of the World Ocala is renowned for its world-class amenities that cater to a wide variety of interests. This community has myriad facilities that include amenities such as three golf courses, several clubhouses, fitness centers, swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, restaurants, even an R/C airplane field, and an R/C car track. The Recreation Center, Hobby Building, Arbor Club, and Conference Center are all open to residents.
There are three 18-hole golf courses at On Top of the World Ocala. The Candler Hills Golf Club is a semi-private, par 72, 4,877 to 7,233-yard course, depending on which of the five tees you start from. This course was designed by architect Gordon Lewis. The Links and The Tortoise & The Hare are private courses reserved exclusively for residents and their guests.
There are two restaurants available: The Pub, which is reserved for residents and their guests, and The Club at Candler Hills, which is adjacent to the golf course and is open to the public.
Circle Square Commons is the entertainment and social hub for the public and On Top of the World Ocala residents. Circle Square Cultural Center (CSCC) at Circle Square Commons brings top-name entertainment to the Ocala area, featuring various events and performers every year.Â
With seating for over 830 guests theater-style, residents can enjoy a fun concert experience in this unique intimate setting. In addition to concerts, Circle Square Culture Center is the largest indoor venue for banquets in Ocala. This beautiful auditorium also hosts theatrical productions, dances, conventions, expos, fundraising events, and more.
The Ranch Fitness Center and Spa is Ocala's first world-class spa and state-of-the-art fitness center designed to provide cardiovascular and strength-training equipment with specialized fitness programs. In addition to the fitness center, The Ranch also includes a full-service day spa and professional salon.
Master the Possibilities is a not-for-profit lifelong learning center at Circle Square Commons and was designed to cater to the growing trend of active adults who wish to continue their education and learn new pursuits. This adult learning center offers several hundred courses throughout the year, including academic and special interests, fine arts and crafts, health and wellness, computer training, and culinary classes. Most classes are free to On Top of the World Ocala residents or require a nominal fee to participate.
There are also several everyday conveniences located right at The Commons such as an ice cream shop, deli, and a weekly farmers market with fresh, locally grown produce. Anchoring the Circle Square Commons is the Town Square, which showcases live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening. The Town Square is complete with a stage gazebo that provides the perfect location for residents to gather and unwind after a long week.
On Top of the World Homes & Real Estate
On Top of the World real estate features a variety of unique floor plans designed for low-maintenance living. Homebuyers can choose from single-family homes and attached villas that range from approximately 1,000 to over 3,000 square feet. Most homes feature concrete block, steel stud, and stucco construction. All new homes are built by employing innovative building techniques to save on energy costs.
In addition to the new construction homes, there is a wide assortment of resale homes at On Top of the World Ocala. Construction of the community started in the early 1980s and there have since been numerous home styles and floor plans offered. Buyers looking for On Top of the World Ocala resales can select from intimate villas all the way to stately homes with golf course views.
This 55+ community is divided into two distinct communities with several neighborhoods to choose from, depending on the buyer's budget and the conveniences included. The Villas attached homes offer 1,092 to 1,856 square feet. These homes have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached one or two-car garages.
The single-family homes of On Top of the World Ocala come in seven collections and more than 100 floor plans. These homes range from 1,204 to 3,039 square feet and offer two to three bedrooms and bathrooms with attached two- to three-and-a-half-car garages. Many of these homes also offer den spaces.
On Top of the World Lifestyle
Residents of On Top of the World Ocala enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle with common area maintenance, security, and other tasks covered in homeowners' association fees. Owners of homes in the Longleaf Ridge and Crescent Ridge neighborhoods also enjoy lawn care, exterior maintenance, and basic Wi-Fi. With more free time, members of the community can participate in community activities and events.
On Top of the World Ocala offers over 175 organized clubs and interest groups that are sure to keep residents busy and socially active all year long. Plus, there is a vast array of community activities, events, and classes offered every day of the week.
Ocala, FL Area
On Top of the World is located in Ocala, just over 10 miles from the city's center. This prime location puts residents close to daily necessities as well as local attractions.
On Top of the World Ocala is also close to several health care providers, including Ocala Family Medical Center, West Marion Community Hospital, and Ocala Regional Medical Center.
When homeowners are looking for dining and entertainment options, they can travel along SW State Road 200 which is home to several local restaurants, cafes, and bars. Additional attractions in the area include the Appleton Museum of Art, The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park, and Silver Springs State Park.
Nature lovers can explore greenspaces and parks such as Sholom Park, Ocala Tuscawilla Park, and Halpata Tastanaki Nature Preserve. Golfers can tee off at courses such as Stone Creek Golf Club, Candler Hills Golf Course, and Juliette Falls Golf Course and Community.
Those who want to visit metropolitan areas are in luck as On Top of the World Ocala is just about 30 minutes away from Historic Downtown Ocala. When it comes to long-distance travel, Ocala International Airport is just 15 minutes away.
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On Top of the World Amenities
The following amenities are available to On Top of the World - Ocala, FL residents:
- Clubhouse/Amenity Center
- Golf Course
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Aerobics & Dance Studio
- Card Room
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- Ballroom
- Library
- Billiards
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Softball/Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Gardening Plots
- Continuing Education Center
- Demonstration Kitchen
- Outdoor Patio
- Pet Park
- Steam Room/Sauna
- Racquetball Courts
- Picnic Area
- On-site Retail
- Multipurpose Room
- Misc.
- Locker Rooms
- Golf Shop/Golf Services/Golf Cart Rentals
On Top of the World Clubs, Groups, Activities & Classes
There are plenty of activities available in On Top of the World. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- 100 Grandparents
- Alpha Investment Group
- American Jewish Club
- Aqua Belles
- Arbor Club
- Arbor Tennis Club
- Avalon Social Club
- Ballet Club
- Basketball
- Billiard Club
- Bocce Ball
- Bowling
- Bridge Practice
- Bunco
- Bundicious Chicks
- Bus Ocala Run
- Candler Hills Men's Golf Assoc.
- Car Scanner Decals
- Cardio Mix
- Cards
- Caribbean Club
- Casino Nights
- Ceramics Class
- Cert
- Chess
- Chorus
- Chorus Concert
- Community Patrol
- Computer Club
- Continuing Education Classes
- Craft Fairs
- D'Clowns
- DBD Classes
- Dance
- Dancin' on the Top
- Dancing Singles
- Day Trips
- Decorating Committee
- Democratic Club
- Dominoes
- Embroidery Chicks
- Entertainment on the Town Square
- Expos
- Family History
- Farmers Markets
- French Club
- Fresh-air Fitness
- Game Night
- Garden Club
- Genealogical Society
- General Frances Stamp Club
- Get Acquainted Coffee
- Girls Night Out
- Glow Bunco
- Golf
- Greyhound Club
- Happy Hour
- High Tea
- Hoofin it for Hospice
- Hoosier Club
- Horseshoes
- Illinois Club
- Indigo Social Club
- Irish Club
- Italian/American Club
- Karaoke Friends
- Kickboxing
- Kingdom of the Sun
- Knit Witts
- Ladies Golf
- Lambda
- Library
- Lifelong Learning
- Line Dancing
- Men's Golf
- Miniature Golf
- Model Railroaders
- Monday Night Bridge
- Music Concerts
- NY/NJ Club
- Native Plant Group
- Neighbors of Windsor
- New England Club
- Original Karaoke Group
- Painting
- Pickleball
- RC Flyers
- Racquetball
- Rags to Riches Sale
- Red Hatters
- Republican Club
- SPCA
- Sail Away Cruise Club
- Scandinavian/American Club
- Sewing
- Sewing Bees
- Shuffleboard
- Shuffleboard Club
- Shutterbugs Photo Group
- Side Kick Western Dance Club
- Singles Club
- Snowbird Club
- Softball
- Southern Club
- Square Dancing
- Stamp Club
- Sunshine Quilters
- Sunshine Singers
- Tai Chi
- Talent Shows
- Tall Tale Traveler's
- Teachers Club
- Tennis
- Theatre Group
- Travel Toppers
- Unique Birders
- Veterans Club
- Visually Impaired Support Group
- Women of the World
- Wood Carving
- Woodworking
- Yoga
On Top of the World
Paradise has dwindled at OTOW, once the nations largest 55+ retirement condominium community which is located in Clearwater Florida. Years of hostilities and conflict have made it the worst places to live ~ a direct result of the condo Associations culpable negligence that has led to a building collapse and prolonged inoperable elevators. To which, a 2001 Tampa Bay Times article opened with the lead-in, “A war is flaring up again at On Top of the World, the vast condominium complex just north of Clearwater”. Adding, “the dissidents have been discussing concerns at each others’ apartments for years”. Local news has reported on residents who are reportedly “uneasy with the connection between the official condo association and conflict of interest between Colen corporations, such as Parkway Maintenance & Management Co who refuse transparency and accountability.
25 years ago 78-year-old retired real estate attorney from Boston tried to make a difference, “Many of us think that On Top of the World is badly managed, and that thrives out of a conflict of interest between the Colen family that runs the condominium on behalf of all the residents, at the same time that they run the management company,” said Norman Byrnes. According to condominium data available OTOW is on the high side of association fees. Colen family who owns the vast majority of contract companies running the Association spends most of the budget they control on cosmetics instead of essential services. A simple search of the internet exposes decades of “delays responding to repair requests”, “prolonged inoperable elevators that average 4-6 months in outages”, and “Association that ignores majority of valid complaints”. Worse, the Association controlled by a developer-led board indicates clear evidence of retaliation for any public criticism. The developer still owns the only OTOW newspaper (won’t allow others) and admins the OTOW community Facebook sites where rational criticism is censored and propaganda machine calls advocates (like Americans with Disabilities and the elderly) “troublemakers” and a “cancer” to the community. That conflict of interest is not only morally adherent its now unlawful under Florida’s new condominium statute FL 718.
In a standard bylaw-contracted property management scenario, the property management company or manager answers to, and takes direction from the board of directors, not the other way around. In FL parties are expected to engage in good faith negotiations and mediation before litigation. Instead of resolving the current dispute with disabled residents without working elevators or temporary accommodations, a association board controlled by conflict of interest has doubled down with harassment and even retaliation with vandalism of residents private property. No one wants to see their community embroiled in years of litigation and negative press ~ but its become the norm at OTOW ~ and does affect property values. Everyone knows that FL 718 bill that become law was born out of 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South in South Florida. What few people know is OTOW had a building roof and stairwell collapse in 2011 but an investigation was never completed in full transparency and no one was ever held accountable. Alarming considering FL 718 stronger legislative condominium association laws brought about as result of South Florida Champlain Towers condo collapse in 2021.
Now this same developer conflict of interest has controlled media narrative and censored pro-reserve debate to coerce a vote to waive reserve regulations using what might be considered deception and board member influence. Few buyers would consider a condo without reserves and fewer yet want to pay higher interest rates on a high risk mortgage.
Purchased in Providence 4 years ago and remodeled. Plan on retiring next fall. We visit every opportunity. Our neighbors are terrific, Customer service has been outstanding. We have lived in every time zone in the US and we have never been as pleased and satisfied as we are in OTOW. We have found peace and tranquillity in an absolutely beautiful setting. Best of the Best in our humble but well traveled opinion! Could not be more pleased!!!
I have lived here for quite a few years. I have seen a decline in how OTOW maintains it’s community. Leaves are falling, increased risk for falls. They blow leaves back on to yards and in to gardens. They smoke and throw the butts on our lawns. They won’t allow us to cut down trees in front, but they don’t keeps us safe from leaves covering did repaired roads. If I wasn’t at this stage of life and health I would move. I would not consider this community if you are looking.
Beautiful community with well built homes at prices for all budgets. Sales and design staff are wonderful. There is customer service on site where you can sit down and discuss any questions you may have regarding just about everything. Overall OTOW is the best community to choose to live and enjoy all it has to offer.
To be honest, at first this community was not our first choice. However, after doing our due diligence and looking beyond all the PR of other communities we discovered what a true gem OTOW is. The amenities are equal to The Villages plus you do not have to wait days for a tee time. We also love the security. There are guards at each gate who diligently check IDs. Our neighborhood has the ambience of an old southern neighborhood. The streets are lined with huge oak trees that provide a gorgeous green canopy for our evening walks. Also our neighbors have been so welcoming and everyone we have met has been a pleasant experience. The dog parks are a fav spot of ours along with the new Veteran Park. I can not wait to develop my skills at archery, bocce, and shuffle board. As we approach full retirement we wanted a place where we could have a great lifestyle without a huge financial investment. OTOW is perfect for us. Our biggest complaint is we are not full timers yet.
Homes for Sale in On Top of the World
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Homes for Sale in On Top of the World
We don't see any homes available at this time, but call one of our local community experts to get more information on availability in this community. (352) 780-7325
Models in On Top of the World
2 Beds
2 Baths
1092 Sq Ft
1-Car Garage
2 Beds
2 Baths
1215 Sq Ft
1-Car Garage
Amenities
- Clubhouse/Amenity Center
- Golf Course
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
Lifestyle
- 100 Grandparents
- Alpha Investment Group
- American Jewish Club
- Aqua Belles
- Arbor Club
- Arbor Tennis Club
Reviews
25 years ago 78-year-old retired real estate attorney from Boston tried to make a difference, "Many of us think that On Top of the World is badly managed, and that thrives out of a conflict of interest between the Colen family that runs the condominium on behalf of all the residents, at the same time that they run the management company," said Norman Byrnes. According to condominium data available OTOW is on the high side of association fees. Colen family who owns the vast majority of contract companies running the Association spends most of the budget they control on cosmetics instead of essential services. A simple search of the internet exposes decades of "delays responding to repair requests", "prolonged inoperable elevators that average 4-6 months in outages", and "Association that ignores majority of valid complaints". Worse, the Association controlled by a developer-led board indicates clear evidence of retaliation for any public criticism. The developer still owns the only OTOW newspaper (won't allow others) and admins the OTOW community Facebook sites where rational criticism is censored and propaganda machine calls advocates (like Americans with Disabilities and the elderly) "troublemakers" and a "cancer" to the community. That conflict of interest is not only morally adherent its now unlawful under Florida's new condominium statute FL 718.
In a standard bylaw-contracted property management scenario, the property management company or manager answers to, and takes direction from the board of directors, not the other way around. In FL parties are expected to engage in good faith negotiations and mediation before litigation. Instead of resolving the current dispute with disabled residents without working elevators or temporary accommodations, a association board controlled by conflict of interest has doubled down with harassment and even retaliation with vandalism of residents private property. No one wants to see their community embroiled in years of litigation and negative press ~ but its become the norm at OTOW ~ and does affect property values. Everyone knows that FL 718 bill that become law was born out of 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South in South Florida. What few people know is OTOW had a building roof and stairwell collapse in 2011 but an investigation was never completed in full transparency and no one was ever held accountable. Alarming considering FL 718 stronger legislative condominium association laws brought about as result of South Florida Champlain Towers condo collapse in 2021.
Now this same developer conflict of interest has controlled media narrative and censored pro-reserve debate to coerce a vote to waive reserve regulations using what might be considered deception and board member influence. Few buyers would consider a condo without reserves and fewer yet want to pay higher interest rates on a high risk mortgage.
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