Seven Lakes Golf & Tennis Community

Seven Lakes Golf & Tennis Community sits in Fort Myers, Florida, in a gated area with amenities for people aged 55 and older who want an active lifestyle, and the whole place is set up around its golf course and tennis courts, both of which are only for residents and their guests, so you won't find crowds unless they're from inside the gates. The golf course there, called Seven Lakes Golf Course, is a private, member-owned, executive-style, 18-hole place that got a redesign from golf architect Kipp Schulties, and it's about 2,923 yards from the back tees with a par-60 layout; this means the rounds go fast but you still get challenged by water hazards, narrow fairways, bunkers, and well-kept Bermuda grass greens and fairways. They mention signature holes, like hole 7 where you shoot over water, and hole 14 with a tough, tight spot to land your shot thanks to bunkers and trees, and the whole course is lined with mature trees, pretty ponds, and white-sand features for a relaxing but interesting game. If you live here, HOA fees cover a bundled golf membership, so you can play as much as you like with no extra green or trail fees, and the course offers practice facilities, a pro shop, golf leagues for all skill levels, golf ball retrieval by Golf Ball Paul's Inc., and a Head Golf Professional on staff. The tennis community has a modern setup too, with courts and a Lifestyle Director on site organizing activities, plus you'll find pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, and a fitness center if you prefer something besides golf or tennis, and there's even a woodshop, billiards room, pavilion for gatherings, the Seven Lakes Bus for getting around, and pools for swimming. People often gather at the Tee Room for a meal or drink, and there's a calendar full of social and entertainment events, and the community sits close to restaurants and places for fun outside the gates as well. Most community services, like water, sewer, and cable TV, get covered by the regular fees people pay, and the place stays run smoothly thanks to a team with a General Manager and professional staff focused on safety and keeping up the grounds in good shape, and with a newsletter and up-to-date website, residents can stay informed about what's going on in their neighborhood.