On Top of the World Communities

Category: Retirement community in Ocala, Florida

Address: 8447 SW 99th Street Rd, Ocala, FL 34481, USA

Phone: +13528543600

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Stephen Glass

Sep 6, 2022

Plan on moving there are there single people that live there?

Dave George

Aug 10, 2022

Just moved in and enjoying it very friendly and lots if things to do

Michael Geras

Aug 8, 2022

Get ready for the Grim Reaper...deaths waiting room.

LPatrick Sansom

Aug 4, 2022

We built a new home here and recently moved in. We have had one disappointment after another. Yes, for the most part these homes are built well but several issues we have experienced that would have changed our mind about buying here. We signed a contract in July of 2021. The models we were shown and the neighborhoods being built at that time led us to believe we would receive comparable homes and yards. We were not told before purchase that you, the buyer, are limited to preplanned color schemes of OTOW's choice. If the scheme you want has been chosen by a neighbor on either side of you, you can't have it. You are forced to pick something else even if there's nothing left that you would want. You are forced to the house orientation that OTOW chooses. We discovered several months into our build that other neighbors were getting design choices that our Design Center representative had told us was not available (ie. Floor tiles could not be installed in a diamond pattern). We were led to believe that our neighborhood was in a manned security gated area, wrong! We purchased in the "more exclusive" Candler Hills. All of the yards that we saw had nice landscaping, mostly flat yards, with nice lawn turf throughout the yard. After 8 months of waiting while our home was being built, without any notifications from sales, management, or the contact representative for our purchase, management changed the lawns and installed a totally different, substandard, and unattractive grass in the back and side yards AND decided to not install irrigation in those areas because"this type of grass can live on rain alone and is a "water saver!" Not only is the lawn noticeably different in style, color, and overall looks but there are potholes throughout, many 4 inches deep. A person cannot walk comfortably on the lawn and for older people, who are more prone for falls, this is a minefield. One neighbors has already had to see a physician after hurting his ankle. I wrote an email to the warranty department, sales, and the building rep describing the safety issue and sent pictures using a ruler to show depths of the holes. No response what so ever. I would not recommend anyone building in OTOW without doing do diligence to KNOW what you're getting for your purchase.

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Questions & Answers

Is there winter rentals in this community?

Lorraine Casalunovo | Sep 19, 2019
mildred toyens | Sep 19, 2019

Yes

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Is this a a dog friendly community?

Chris Horstmann | Sep 18, 2020
Brian Brown | Sep 18, 2020

Very dog friendly..with walking trails and dog parks..

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Where can I get a floor plan for my unit?

Allen Berkowitz | Sep 19, 2018
WC White | Sep 19, 2018

Google floor plans of on top of the world in Ocala

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Are there rentals in Candler Hills at Top of the world?

Susan Bondi | Sep 4, 2022
Michael Geras | Sep 4, 2022

Personally I wouldn't spend five minutes there

Do you have short term winter rentals like 1 or 2 months ?

Dennis Wanamaker | Apr 21, 2022
Debra Griffin | May 21, 2022

6 months one day is the shortest time. Sorry

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Can you fence your yard

Jean Cummings | Oct 23, 2021
C R | Oct 23, 2021

I purchased my place already with a fenced area in the back. You need to file for a modification in order to get approval. The fronts are not fenced. The thing to keep in mind is that everything that falls within that fenced area becomes your responsibility. You keep up with trimming bushes and trees and cut the grass. The association will no longer maintain any of it. Same goes for changes to the original landscaping all around. Any changes/modifications made by the owner get passed to the next owner and so on. Careful because in your eyes it may look better but you are passing on all responsibility to a buyer and for many, doing yard work is not something to look forward if they are retired and want to enjoy the time. I personally almost backed out from buying because most of the time was spent going back and forth between realtors, homeowners and association about every single thing that was planted. It was rather odd just been in the middle.

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Is this community gatedWith guards

David Vazquez | Sep 18, 2021
barry girsch | Sep 18, 2021

Yes it does, 24hrs 365

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Do the Friendship Village villas have trash and mail service or does the homeowner need to take trash to dump,?

M Cobia | Sep 18, 2021
Vivienne Cunningham (The Inspiration) | Sep 18, 2021

It has all the service that you can think of very nice place to live. No you do not need to take your trash to the dump trash truck will come into the subdivision and pick up your trash for you. The male person comes into the community.

What type of homeowner's insurance policy does one get if he owns a unit in a multi-unit building? Is the owner responsible for roof, outside walls, etc. or just from the drywall inward?

Oceanstate Insurance | Sep 18, 2021
PK H | Sep 18, 2021

There are no multi unit homes in OTOW but typically you get modified policies that cover drywall in. It's always best to confirm with your sales agent though to make sure you have the most current info

Are there any manufactured homes in OTOW?

Cathy Brewer | Sep 18, 2021
Luis Rivera | Sep 18, 2021

No there are no manufactured in OTOW.

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Are lots all leasehold?

Terrie M | Sep 18, 2021
Bonnie Kwan | Sep 18, 2021

No - only some are.

Are there any storage units

Clarence Stalling | Sep 18, 2021
Andrea Hartfield | Feb 20, 2022

Yes but $$

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Do they accept someone who is less than 55 years old?

Judy Kelly | Sep 18, 2020
Randy Harmer | Sep 18, 2020

No you or your partner has to be 55

Are the exercise classes open ?

Martha Sibons | Sep 18, 2020
Brian Brown | Sep 18, 2020

Not till april

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Ocala has a high crime rate Is there crime in ototw?

Susan Southworth, Psy.D. | Sep 18, 2020
Rhonda Agarwal | Sep 18, 2020

No that I have heard

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Has there been any flooding?

Susan Southworth, Psy.D. | Sep 18, 2020
Mary Bloch | Sep 18, 2020

Not that I'm aware of.

Can you have fences?

Chris Horstmann | Sep 18, 2020
Rhonda Agarwal | Sep 18, 2020

Yes,if approved.

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Do you have water volley ball? How do I contact the person in charge?

Brenda Parrish | Sep 18, 2020
Mary Kidwell | Sep 18, 2020

Look up on top of the world sales office and find a phone number for them. Anyone can help you.

Is there winter rentals that would allow dogs?

Chris Horstmann | Sep 18, 2020
Robert Dionne | Sep 18, 2020

It depends on the owner their own individually and you have to have a six month lease

Do any of the recreation facilities have pilates equipment? If not, are there pilates studios near by?

Denise Shepherd | Sep 18, 2020
Eleanor Peete | Sep 18, 2020

They probably do but I am not sure

Can you use the indoor pool if not a resident, and how much if you can and where can you sign up

April Dumais | Sep 18, 2020
Michael Ward | Sep 18, 2020

Only if your an employee after 3pm or a residents guest

Where do I find the main water shut off valve in the house

Frank Cuomo | Sep 19, 2019
Tim Sendrowski | Sep 19, 2019

Call maintenance, pronto!

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is there an RV storage lot in the community?

Robert Moreland | Sep 19, 2019
Debra Griffin | Sep 19, 2019

But it's not cheap, and it's not open all hours

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Is there kayak access near or on this community. Not a little lake but springs and rivers?

Jon Supler | Sep 19, 2019
Jay M Warsaw Sr | Sep 19, 2019

No there aren't any springs or rivers on this community(OTOW) Ocala, however the nearest place to kayak would be Rainbow Springs & The Withlacoochie River

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Is table tennis available?

Barb Dlouhy | Sep 19, 2019
John Haven | Sep 19, 2019

Yes

Do I understand correctly that golf is included in the amenities?..

Linda Hensley | Sep 19, 2018
John Haven | Sep 19, 2018

They have golf, but you must get a membership. They have 3 courses and membership at each is a different price. They have a package where you can play all three.

Hi. Do you have a shuttle service between your homes there and the Tampa Airport? Thank you!

Diana Stroyls | Sep 19, 2018
!jean Mrdjenovich | Sep 18, 2020

Show home at 8914 s.w.84th circle and other homes for sale

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Where is the RV parking lot located in OTOW Ocala?

Bernie Hopkins | Sep 19, 2018
Richard Naspretto | Sep 19, 2018

By the storage units. Its only for our residents.

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Is water and sewer included in Indigo

nancy atkins | Sep 19, 2018
Rad Delaroderie | Sep 19, 2018

No

Have there been any sinkholes in this area? Also how far is the nearest major hospital?

Bonita Harris | Sep 19, 2018
Charles Calhoun | Sep 19, 2018

No sinkholes, closest hospital is 2 miles, and 7 miles

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How many 18 hole courses do you have, are they open to public, what are green fees?

Harold Byrd | Sep 19, 2018
Rad Delaroderie | Sep 19, 2018

3 courses. 1available to public. Yes

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We did not get garbage pickuo yesterday and today anybody else

Edward Taylor | Sep 19, 2018
Richard Naspretto | Sep 19, 2018

Don't use the pick up but the office should be notified.

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Can you use outdoor gas grills

Rosalie Scalia | Sep 19, 2018
Richard Naspretto | Sep 19, 2018

I haven't been told you aren't allowed. Being safe is all I can say.

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What is the average association fee

judy fields | Sep 19, 2018
julia pekas | Sep 19, 2018

are rentals available

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Do you offer independent living or life care?

M. Kevin Collins | Sep 19, 2018
Lewis Carzoo | Sep 19, 2018

No

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