Tarpon Shores Resident-Owned Association sits in Tarpon Springs, Florida, near places like the Sponge Docks, beaches, golf courses, parks, and shopping, so folks can find plenty to do nearby. This is a 55+ community with 277 homesites, and people who live here own their spot-meaning they get a real say in the community, which helps keep living costs steady and affordable. The place has all sorts of things people use every day, like a renovated clubhouse with a kitchen, meeting hall, and library, plus a separate pool room, a heated pool, shuffleboard courts, pickleball and bocce ball courts, horse shoe pits, and covered shuffleboard courts for when the sun's hot or there's rain. Residents can use amenities like a swimming pool, billiards, a library, and on-site fishing, which gives folks a little bit of everything, and the grounds have landscaping around the clubhouse, which makes the place look pleasant.
They host community events, like a Father's Day Celebration with food and entertainment, so folks can stay social without too much fuss, and there's a regular newsletter, like the July 2025 Newsletter, so information gets around. Nutritious meals are served, and live-in caregiver help is available for seniors, especially for those needing memory care because of Alzheimer's or dementia, and the place tries to prevent confusion and wandering. People who live here are mostly describing the staff as helpful, joyful, and kind, and there's a detailed review and rating system for resident satisfaction, with awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star given to the community.
The management uses Resource Property Management for day-to-day things and handles requests such as estoppel queries for home sales. Residents have a login for secure access to community info, and the website provides newsletters, sometimes needing Adobe Reader, and there's an email contact system in use. The park has low monthly fees covering things like lawn mowing and spraying, water, sewer, trash pickup, basic cable TV with the park channel, and use of all the facilities, which takes some worry away from paying bills. The neighborhood is quiet and charming, calls itself a serene and welcoming environment, and allows pets, so animal lovers can bring a companion. Most homes are mobile homes for personal or private use, and the association emphasizes a hassle-free lifestyle, with lots of planned activities that keep folks active and involved both mentally and socially. It's shown on community comparison platforms and is also associated with A Place For Mom. The rules state it's a 55+ community, but it has a NO PETS policy, so it's best to check current rules if pets are a concern.
