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Posted on November 26th, 2025

🏡 Why So Many People Are Choosing 55+ Active Manufactured Home Communities — and Why The Preserve Florida Might Be Exactly What You’ve Been Looking For

As more people start planning their next chapter, the idea of moving into a 55+ active community has become more appealing than ever. And it’s not hard to see why. Communities like The Preserve Florida in Lake Suzy offer something special — a comfortable, relaxed, friendly environment where life feels lighter, simpler, and genuinely enjoyable. If you’ve been thinking about downsizing, relocating, or just wanting a fresh start in a beautiful place surrounded by people who get you, here are some real reasons why living in a 55+ active manufactured home community might be the perfect fit. 🌿 1. The Community Feeling is Real One of the first things people…

Posted on November 12th, 2025

Pickleball Craze in Florida — Why Our Residents Love It

If there’s one sound that defines mornings at The Preserve, it’s the cheerful pop-pop of pickleballs echoing across the courts. What began as a backyard experiment nearly 60 years ago has grown into one of Florida’s favorite pastimes — and a signature part of life at our community. A Little Slice of Pickleball History Pickleball was invented back in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, when a few friends wanted a fun game the whole family could play. Using paddles, a wiffle ball, and a lowered badminton net, they created something entirely new. The name “pickleball” came from the family dog, Pickles, who loved chasing after the ball — and the…

Posted on May 9th, 2020

Progress at Florida’s Newest Community, The Preserve

Due to the overwhelming response of our first 25-lot lease promotion, we have decided to extend that offer to the first 50! Since we have reservations for our first 25 lots, the next 25 residents who wish to reserve a home in our beautiful, new 5-star community will lock their lot lease in for just $149 a month for the first year! We would also like to make you aware of a new section on our website that is dedicated toward showing you all the progress that continues to be made at The Preserve. We encourage you to view the exterior and interior photographs of the homes currently in our…

Posted on September 11th, 2019

Ground Breaking Ceremony on October 21

LAKE SUZY – On October 21 at 12:00 PM, Florida’s newest 55+ active manufactured housing community will host a ground-breaking ceremony at 12116 Kings Highway in Lake Suzy, Florida. The special event will feature music along with complimentary food and beverage, as Sunshine State Developers toasts another landmark project. The Preserve is the first manufactured housing community to be built on the west coast of Florida in the last twenty years. This brand new 5-star community enjoys a perfect location nestled between Tampa St. Petersburg and Port Charlotte. The Preserve is a 500+ acre picturesque community which will feature beautiful Skyline Champion homes. The new adult community is designed to offer the…

Posted on August 16th, 2019

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Florida for Retirement

There are many reasons to decide to call Florida home, and nestled in picturesque Lake Suzy, here are ten to make The Preserve your next home. 1. Sunshine & Weather: Obviously this is the main selling point for any retiree considering a move to Florida. There are no driveways to shovel, no icy conditions to drive in, no need for snow boots, shovels or ice scrapers. As a result, Florida is lush and green year round. Our nickname is “The Sunshine State,” adopted officially by Florida legislature in 1970. The sunny days and warm temps will draw you to the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and is not a…

Posted on August 7th, 2019

Welcome to The Preserve

Good morning, blog world! It is an absolute pleasure to welcome you to The Preserve Blog. We are excited and proud to be just the second manufactured housing community to come out of the ground in the last 15 years! In this space, we will aim to entertain and enlighten you. We vow to share with you vibrant articles and insights that reflect our diverse, active community. We also dedicate this forum to informing you of all the latest trends in the manufactured housing industry. So, whether you’re considering making Florida your first or second home, we encourage you to visit this space at least once a week. We are committed…