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| Downtown
Dade City |
| Just
five minutes from Lake Jovita is historic Dade City. Antique
shops, eclectic eateries, bakeries, and a soda fountain. The
city’s main street storefronts proudly display their early
1900’s heritage. The pace is slow and the mood relaxed.
Gentle oaks spread a cooling shade over the sidewalks. You’ll
want to take your time while strolling through this city that
was recognized as Florida’s Outstanding Rural Community
by former Governor Lawton Chiles in 1994. It was also rated
as “one of America’s Top 100 places” by Where
to Retire Magazine. |
| Beaches |
| White-sand.
A pleasant Gulf breeze. The natural beauty of a Florida shoreline.
St. Petersburg and Clearwater beaches are only a short drive
away from Lake Jovita. Approximately 50 minutes from our front
gate, you’ll find this pristine setting ideal for lounging
around, shopping, dining out, or enjoying a vast assortment
of sporting and recreational activities. Home to the #1 Rated
Continental Beach in the United States: Fort De Soto Park, you
can experience any one of the 35 miles of white-sand beaches
and 20 barrier islands. |
| Tampa
International Airport and Downtown Tampa |
| Home
to Buccaneer football, Lightning hockey, and Devil Rays baseball,
the Tampa Bay area is one of the fastest growing urban centers
in the United States. You can enjoy a trip to Busch Gardens
or Adventure Island; two of central Florida’s most popular
theme parks. Or spend the day visiting a variety of upscale
stores at the International Plaza or Westshore Mall. Restaurants
abound with plenty of nightlife for those who wish to mingle
amongst the Tampa natives. Concerts and many live events occur
throughout the year and can accommodate everyone’s different
tastes. Museums, horse and dog racing, dinner cruises, movie
theaters, performing arts, and much more await you all within
30-45 minutes of Lake Jovita. |
| Orlando |
| Orlando
Attractions .
One of central Florida’s most popular tourist destinations
is a little more than an hour away from your Lake Jovita Club
Villa. |
| Weeki
Wachee |
| Meet
a mermaid at this unique theme park. Weeki Wachee Springs is
the surfacing point of a giant underground river. With 30-acres
of live underwater shows, a wilderness river cruise, special
events, concerts, and a natural spring waterpark, the Weeki
Wachee experience is unlike any other in the world. |
| Homosassa
Springs |
| The
quiet home of the endangered Florida manatee, here you can take
a boat ride down the river to view the indigenous wildlife:
bobcats, alligators, bears, snakes, river otters, and birds.
You can even take a course in diving for an exciting day of
swimming with the manatees. |
| Florida
Estates Winery |
| Florida’s
newest winery. Located on State Road 52 just 15 minutes from
Lake Jovita, you can browse the wine store and relax on the
3,600 acre working plantation. Open 7 days a week. |
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