Citrus Hills Named “Where To Retire” Top 50 Community

Ivana Dragojevic
07/08/2013

We’re excited to announce that Where to Retire magazine has named our community to the short list of the 50 best master-planned communities in the country! The national publication is well respected for the information they provide to those looking for retirement communities throughout the country.

The magazine’s nine-month selection process included reviews of several hundred candidates across the country. During the process residents were asked for insight into the community and the lifestyle.

Here at Citrus Hills Lynda and Joe Occhiuzzo participated in an interview. Lynda stated, “We felt awed, and our mouths dropped because you never expect anything like this in Florida – the rolling hills and a mixture of pines and palms”, said Joe, “It feels like an endless vacation.”

In making the Top 50 announcement the editors at Where to Retiremagazine applauded our masterfully planned community and said, “Your community is among an elite group of developments that offer today’s retirees a well-rounded, active lifestyle.”

Earlier this year the magazine recognized Terra Vista at Citrus Hills as a national “Best Neighborhood.” This is the second consecutive time the Villages of Citrus Hills been so honored.

Our location, just miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and surrounded on two other sides by lakes and rivers, make us a water lovers paradise. The area snorkeling and diving is among the best in the world, and as the winter home to hundreds of Florida manatees our county has been the subject of numerous documentaries and articles. Naturalist Jacques Cousteau filmed a documentary in the county featuring the manatees and most recently, in April of 2013, National Geographic highlighted the area in their story, Florida Is Mad About Manatees.

In 2010, Coastal Magazine noted the Crystal River as one of the top three snorkeling locations in the world, and a fresh water chain of lakes offers some of the best bass fishing to be found anywhere.

All this and more are just minutes from the Villages of Citrus Hills. The editors at Where to Retire magazine look at all aspects of a community and described us this way. “This laid back country club community is located amid spring-fed rivers and lush hills near Hernando, about one and a half hours from Tampa and Orlando. Inside the gates, owners of Mediterranean-style homes keep their calendar full of activities taking advantage of three golf courses, tennis courts, multiple clubhouses, restaurants and amenity centers.”

We invite you to see what so many others are enjoying … active living in a resort-style setting in a beautiful Florida location that is second to none. We are Florida’s Premier Master-Planned Community.

For more information, or to schedule a Discovery Tour, give us a call 800-511-0814

Terms and Conditions:

No purchase necessary to enter or win. One (1) entry per tour will be provided upon completion of an in-person tour of The Villages of Citrus Hills between May 1, 2026 and July 15, 2026, regardless of the number of tours completed.
Prize consists of a trip for two (2) to the 2026 U.S. Open, including event tickets for one day of play, round-trip coach airfare, and standard hotel accommodations. Drawing will be held on or about July 17, 2026.
Winner will be notified via phone and/or email and must accept the prize within 5 days or an alternate winner may be selected. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Travel dates, event tickets, and accommodations are subject to availability and may be determined at Citrus Hills’ sole discretion. Prize is non-transferable, has no cash alternative, and cannot be substituted except at sponsor’s discretion. Taxes, upgrades, and additional expenses not expressly included are the responsibility of the winner.
Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members are not eligible. Offer subject to change or termination at any time without notice. Additional terms may apply.
The US Open is a registered trademark of the United States Tennis Association. This promotion is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the USTA. 

Terms and conditions:

Offer valid on new construction homes purchased through Citrus Hills Construction with a fully executed purchase agreement between May 1, 2026 and May 31, 2026. Citrus Hills Construction will pay the buyer’s customary lender and title closing costs when the home is closed through Manatee Title, LLC. Closing costs must be verified by an official Closing Disclosure prepared by Manatee Title, LLC. Citrus Hills Construction will provide a credit at closing for eligible closing costs as reflected on the final settlement statement. Offer does not include prepaid items, property taxes, homeowners insurance, optional upgrades, or non-standard lender fees.
Offer is non-transferable and may not be combined with other incentives unless expressly approved in writing. Offer subject to change or termination at any time without notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply. See Sales Executive for details.

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