Solivita Living sits as a large, gated 55+ community in Kissimmee, Florida, a short drive from Orlando and many of the Central Florida attractions, and the place stands out for having a wide range of activities and services designed for folks who want to stay active as they age. The community has both new and resale homes with open floor plans-mainly attached duplexes starting at 1,361 square feet with single-car garages, and single-family homes up to about 3,057 square feet with choices of two or three-car garages, all designed by Taylor Morrison in a Tuscan style with energy-saving features like Low-E windows and efficient air conditioning. You'll find designer kitchens with stainless steel appliances, large suites, spa-inspired bathrooms, and good layouts for enjoying both indoor and outdoor living. There's communal and restaurant dining with several on-site restaurants and places to gather with neighbors.
Solivita offers a strong mix of indoor and outdoor amenities, including gardens, lakefront areas, and plenty of walking and hiking trails, along with several swimming pools, hot tub spas, and heated indoor and outdoor pools. The Palms Amenity Complex has a combination lap and splash pool, and the Riviera Spa & Fitness Center offers a 32,000-square-foot space with indoor pools, saunas, and a walking track under air conditioning. Residents can use two full-service fitness centers, yoga rooms, dance studios, and gyms, while those interested in racquet sports have access to over a dozen Har-Tru tennis courts and 17 pickleball courts-Ideal Living Magazine once named the community the "Best of the Best Pickleball Community."
For golfers, Solivita features two 18-hole golf courses with practice spaces, a clubhouse, pro shop, and special rates for residents at Stonegate Golf Club. The area also has bocce ball, shuffleboard, basketball, billiards, and playgrounds for grandchildren. Lakes and waterways let people enjoy bass fishing, canoeing, or rowboating with non-motorized crafts. The community runs more than 250 clubs covering art, ceramics, cycling, creative writing, gardening, and even investing or politics, with ongoing classes, movie nights, Solivita University talks, social events, and a large ballroom for entertainment and tribute band nights. There's a library with computers and printers, as well as card rooms, poker rooms, karaoke, and trivia.
A gated entrance and staffed security aim to keep things safe, and there's a drug store, parking with garages, and even a catering kitchen. The community supports both pets and visiting grandchildren, and has outdoor pavilions for private gatherings, as well as active farmers markets. Solivita Living covers a lot for seniors who want assisted living, independent living, memory care, or continuing care. Trained staff put together regular fitness and wellness programs, as well as social events and clubs throughout the year, focusing on helping people find friends and hobbies in a relaxed, modern environment. It's possible to tour the community if you're thinking about moving in. When looking around, people note clean pool areas and plenty of seating, though the hot tub's sometimes out of service, just like anywhere else things do need fixing now and again. Solivita has won over 70 awards for its design, sense of community, and its efforts to stay environmentally responsible, but mostly, people stick around and keep busy because the place stays lively, varied, and is built for grown folks who want plenty of choices on how to spend their days.
