![]() ![]() “I always thought retirement communities were for people to sit around and not do much,” George laughs. ![]() An avid runner, he recently completed two half marathons. George himself is an active member of Solivita’s running group. George estimates there are nearly 250 clubs in the neighborhood, with topics ranging from everything from travel, religion, play readers, retired nurses, writing, to even kite-flying and playing ukuleles. ![]() Solivita has hundreds of clubs, and many of them have started Groups on Nextdoor to discuss topics of interest, plan events, and keep in touch. Now, the website is humming with the activity of thousands of residents, and George says they’ve maintained an average of 100 new members a month since they first started the website.Īnd the neighborhood has plenty to talk about. George personally invited more than 700 neighbors to Nextdoor Solivita. Eventually, it takes on a life of its own and word spreads.” “I hand them out to whomever I meet in the neighborhood if they haven’t heard of Nextdoor. “I keep a stack of Nextdoor cards on me at all times,” George notes. George set out to get more members on Nextdoor, starting by contacting neighbors through the HOA’s directory, passing out flyers, and attending club meetings to spread the word. He joined Nextdoor Solivita and found only fifty neighbors online the community was fragmented between Nextdoor and a moderated Yahoo! Group. Once a resident, George read about Nextdoor in a local newspaper and decided to see if his neighborhood had a Nextdoor website of their own. Nextdoor Solivita launched in January 2014, before George had moved into the community, and grew slowly for the first several months. “We weren’t planning on living in Florida, but it was so nice that we decided to go ahead and buy the home, even though I was a good seven or eight years away from retiring.”Īs luck would have it, George ended up changing jobs not long after, which allowed them to move to Solivita earlier than planned. “At that point, it was just getting off the ground,” George says. One trip led to several, and he and his wife quickly fell in love with the community. He happened upon Solivita on a trip down to the Daytona Speedway with his wife, and decided on a whim to explore the neighborhood. He was living in Georgia at the time, and was the manager of the sales organization for a construction equipment company based in the UK. ![]() The planned retirement community is large, with over 3,000 households, and will likely grow to exceed 5,000 over the next several years.įor George, he was drawn to Solivita shortly before he retired. Nestled between swaths of conservation land, marshes, and two pristine golf courses, the Solivita neighborhood lies roughly an hour south of Orlando. for more information.George Poppenwimer, Lead of Nextdoor Solivita To learn more, email This email address is being protected from spambots. We look forward to assisting you with the planning of your event, large or small. It’s the country club experience without the “members only” attitude!įrom the dramatic view of the Club to the intimate setting of the dining room and bar, Mosaics is the perfect venue to host upscale dining and themed events. We Look Forward to Seeing You at Mosaics!Īlong with an amazing view of the Club and delicious food from our culinary team, Mosaics offers a relaxing atmosphere that makes any special event even better. Our staff is not only experienced but also dedicated to ensuring that every guest is treated right and comes away with the feeling they’ve had a great night out. Events hosted in our dining room and bar also enjoy the utmost in service, amenities, and help with your catering needs. Mosaics isn’t just about the setting and the food. Enhance Your Event With Our Expert Services And of course, to round out your event, a large selection of choice wines and spirits is available, too. The team also specializes in seasonally-inspired special menus and finally, the most indulgent desserts you and your guests can imagine. Our culinary team can satisfy any palate, whether it’s by using fresh, local ingredients or by offering the cuts of beef available. The Stonegate Standard of Excellence Applies to the Food, Too!Ĭentral to the Mosaics experience is the food. There are over three thousand acres of pristine woodlands and wetlands to gaze upon, including The Oaks and The Cypress, our two professionally designed golf courses. Whether you’re visiting for a family gathering, a reunion, or the event of the year, one thing remains the same: the backdrop will always be stunning. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of themed meals, group gatherings, and planned events within this beautiful space overlooking our stunning golf course. Mosaics is our stylishly decorated special events restaurant overlooking the gorgeous golf course at Stonegate Country Club. ![]()
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