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On Top of the World Newsroom
On Top of the World Communities LLC is different from all the rest! We offer decades of family owned expertise providing unmatched experience and dedication to building quality, energy efficient homes in a well designed, amenity rich community. We strive for excellence in everything we do, including the still operational Circle Square Ranch, which surrounds the property.
Mission Statement:
On Top of the World is the realization of a commitment to protect our land and natural resources.
Our communities are the reflection of the vision of one family and the achievements of many.
Our residents are an extension of ourselves and as such motivate our actions.
Our employees are the assets, which sustain our foundation and nourish our future.
Social Media:
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Year Founded:
Company founded in 1947.
Land purchased in Ocala in 1975.
On Top of the World Communities in Ocala premiered in 1981.
President:
Kenneth D. Colen
Corporate Headquarters:
8445 SW 80th Street, Ocala, Florida 34481
Business:
Building quality, energy efficient new homes in a well designed, amenity rich community for active-adult homebuyers.
Promotional offers mentioned in Press Releases are valid 30 days from press release date and are subject to change. E-mail PR@otowfl.com with any questions.
2021
Ideal Living Real Estate Show, New York – February 12-13, 2022
Ideal Living Real Estate Show, New Jersey – March 12-13, 2022
2023
A More Sustainable Florida – FLORIDATREND.com
2022
Florida Towns – Florida-Backroads-Travel.com
2020
Measure of a Man – ocalastyle.com
Keeping Water Use In Line – Recreation & Green Industry Magazine
2019
Backstage at The Circle Square Cultural Center– wcjb.com
Community Builds Out with Florida Water Star– swfwmd.state.fl.us
55 Places Lists 2019’s Most Popular Active Adult Communities– builderonline.com
APPLAUSE: Recognizing Good News and Milestones– Ocala.com
Building a Legacy, One Generation at a Time– ideallivingmagazine.com
2018
Miniature Golf at On Top of the World– Ocala.com
Best of 2018-Florida– golfadvisor.com
Have Alexa Run Your New Home at On Top of the World– floridaforboomers.com
21 Most Luxurious Retirement Communities in America– blog.cheapism.com
The 21 Most Luxurious Retirement Communities in America– msn.com
Phillip Hisey Waters Thousands of Lawns with Science– fngla.org
Florida for Boomers– floridaforboomers.com
Meet My Community– 55Places.com
A Walk in the Park: Sholom Park– Ocala’s Good Life
All Hat, All Cattle: E.L. Strickland– Ocala’s Good Life
Something to be Thankful for: A new, free home– Ocala.com
2017
BMP’s at Work at On Top Of The World– gcmdigital.org
Circle Square: Sold Out in the Southwest– Ocala.com
SR 200 Corridor: Why leave at all?– Ocala.com
2016
On Top of the World Communities’ Golf Courses featured on Golf America. Click video to view show.
The Villages Vs. On Top Of The World– Floridaforboomers.com
Kevin Costner: ‘We’re gonna play loud’ – Ocala.com
– Kevin Costner Photos | Video
Live Life! On Top of the World. – Southern Golf Central Magazine
Limited Time Only Incentives – Orlando Sentinel
The 25 Best Value Active Adult Communities of 2016 – 55Places.com
SR 200: 36 Years of Growth – Ocala.com
The 55 Best 55+ Communities for 2016! – 55Places.com
Top Eco-Friendly Communities – 55Places.com
100 Most Popular 55+ Communities for 2016 – 55Places.com
15 Largest Active Adult Communities in the U.S. – 55Places.com
Archives
2015
On Top of the World Communities in Ocala, Florida offers four new floor plans in Stonebridge at Candler Hills – PalmBeachPost.com
Community Adapts to Changing Needs, Desires – Ocala.com
Newsmax’s Top 50 Active Adult Retirement Communities in Florida – Newsmax.com
2014
The Best Niche Active Retirement Communities – TheHuffingtonPost.com
2024
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PrivateCommunities.com 2024 TOP COMMUNITY
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ideal-LIVING Magazine: America's 100 Best Places to Live
2023
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NAHB 2023 Gold Award: Best Integrated Marketing Strategy or Campaign
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NAHB 2023 Silver Award: Best Digital Campaign
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ideal-LIVING Magazine: America's 100 Best Places to Live
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ICAA NuStep Beacon Best in Wellness Award
2022
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ideal-LIVING Magazine: America's 100 Best Places to Live
2021
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ideal-LIVING Magazine: America's 100 Best Places to Live
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John Burns Real Estate Consulting: Top 50 Best-selling Master Plan
2020
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ideal-LIVING Magazine: The Best of the Best Health & Fitness Community
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55Places.com: Community of the Year
2019
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Ocala StarBanner’s Readers' Choice Award: Retirement Community
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Ocala StarBanner’s Readers' Choice Award: Developer
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NAHB 2019 Gold Award: Best 55+ Corporate Website (OnTopoftheWorld.com)
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NAHB 2019 Gold Award: Best 55+ Repositioned or Repurposed Project (Arbor Fitness Center)
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NAHB 2019 Silver Award: Best 55+ Lifestyle Director (Cammy Dennis, Fitness Director)
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NAHB 2019 Silver Award: Best 55+ Clubhouse or Amenity Center over 200 Homes Community (The Lodge at Candler Hills)
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Where to Retire: Short List of the 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the U.S.
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ideal-LIVING Magazine Honors “The Best of the Best in Planned Communities”
2018
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55Places.com: 100 Most Popular Active Adult Communities for 2018
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55Places.com: 55 Best 55+ Communities for 2018
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Ocala Star Banner’s Readers' Choice Award: Retirement Community
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Ocala Star Banner’s Readers' Choice Award: Event Venue (Circle Square Cultural Center)
2017
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Parade of Homes
Special Feature Award: Aberdeen Open Floor Plan
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Parade of Homes
Special Feature Award: Wisteria Fireplace
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Parade of Homes
Special Feature Award: Arlington Workshop
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Parade of Homes
Special Feature Award: Ariana Fireplace
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Parade of Homes
Special Feature Award: Brighton Natural Light/ Large Windows
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Florida Water Star: Private Builder Award
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Where to Retire: Short List of the 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the U.S.
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Ideal Living: Best of the Best Model Homes
2016
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Ocala.com Readers' Choice Awards : Best Retirement Community
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Ideal Living: Best of the Best Social Calendars
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55Places.com: The 55 Best 55+ Communities for 2016
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Florida Communities of Excellence: Water Conservation, Indoors and Outdoors
2015
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Where to Retire: Short List of the 50 Best Master-Planned Communities
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55Places.com: Second Most Popular Active Adult Community in the Nation
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Florida Communities of Excellence: Energy Efficiency
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Florida Communities of Excellence: Community Video Showcase
2014
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55 Places.com: Best Value in Retirement Community in the Nation
2020
Live Oak International
Operation Helping Heroes
2019
Live Oak International
Marion County’s 175th Anniversary
Operation Helping Heroes
2018
American Heart Association Marion County Go Red
“Beyond Glory” at the Ocala Civic Theatre
Hospice of Marion County, Inc.
Interfaith Emergency Services
Live Oak International
Marion County Center for the Arts at West Port High School
Ocala Symphony Orchestra
Opera Tampa Gala
2017
American Heart Association Marion County Go Red
Hospice of Marion County, Inc.
Interfaith Emergency Services
Marion County Center for the Arts at West Port High School
Ocala Civic Theatre
OzCala Women’s Expo
The First Tee of Greater Ocala
The Florida Orchestra
West Port High School Marching Band
2016
American Heart Association Marion County Go Red
Hospice of Marion County, Inc.
Interfaith Emergency Services
Jewish Federations of North America
Marion County Center for the Arts at West Port High School
Marion Cultural Alliance
North Central Florida Pickleball Doubles Tournament
West Port High School Marching Band
West Port High School Football Team
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