Lake Wales, FL

Lake Ashton in Lake Wales, Florida is a waterfront active adult community overlooking the beautiful Lake Ashton. Highlights of this 55+ community include two clubhouses, two golf courses, on-site restaurants and much more. Residents enjoy a wide variety of special interest clubs, a wonderful central Florida location and a nice variety of homes to choose from.

CRF Communities opened the Lake Ashton Florida community in 2004 with plans for 1,600 homes upon completion. Today buyers can select from new construction or resale homes priced from the mid $100’s to the high $400’s. There are 13 single-family floor plans and 6 coach style homes to choose from which offer a large side garage for boat or RV storage. Sizes for the homes at Lake Ashton range from 1,062 to 2,562 square feet. Residents appreciate the opportunity to customize their home to their specifications. Design consultants are available to help buyers with the selection process to create a beautifully designed home with coordinating cabinetry, flooring, countertops and more.

Upon driving through the private community gates, residents feel a sense of elegance at this prestigious Florida active adult community. The community is surrounded by rolling hills and citrus groves yet is still close to everyday conveniences. Within the Lake Ashton community there are two 30,000 square foot clubhouses. Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, two swimming pools, two private 18-hole golf courses, lighted tennis courts, on-site restaurants, grand ballroom with stage and more. There is even a special community cinema and bowling alley! The Lake Ashton Cinema is the perfect destination to meet up with friends for a movie while Ashton Lanes offers league and open play for bowlers. Water enthusiasts will enjoy fishing or boating on Lake Ashton which offers a convenient boat launch ramp and dock with slips for boat owners.

Golfers will love the two private courses at Lake Ashton. Each is an 18-hole course offering challenging play for golfers of all levels. There is also a driving range and a full-service pro shop with a full-time golf pro. The Eagle’s Nest Sports Pub offers up quick bites and refreshing drinks while the Ashton Grill features a full-service bar and fine dining.

With so many wonderful amenities there is always something fun to do at Lake Ashton. A full-time activities director ensures the event calendar is full of exciting options such as oil painting classes, pottery class, woodworking, cooking, scrapbooking, fitness classes and more. There are also numerous special interest clubs meeting on a regular basis such as the book club, current affairs, camera club, veterans and more. It’s easy to meet new people and make new friends at this popular central Florida active adult community.

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I don't like Big Bully Companies. I don't frequent the Red Door Salon in Lake Wales FL, but after this, I would if I my salon wasn't right around the corner from my favorite ice cream shop. And I like my girls there, too.

Read this article from The News Chief in Polk County FL.

Basically, it boils down to this:

A Mom & Pop salon in Lake Wales has been known by it's name, the Red Door Salon, for 11 years.

Now Elizabeth Arden contends the shop is infringing on it's trademark of Red Door perfume; "The trademark gives Elizabeth Arden exclusive rights to the Red Door name for salon and spa services."

Regardless of the legalities -- or of who is right and wrong-- The Bully is strong-arming this little salon into changing it's entire brand. They sent a letter saying 'do nothing until you hear from us' and the salon complied. It waited. Then they get a letter threatening a lawsuit.

Mom & Pops in their little downtown shops have little recourse to fight Big Business. Money talks.

Is the salon infringing? Probably but unintentionally. Are they EA's competition? Probably not.

There's a branding lesson in here for us all.

Warmly,

OK so I need some help today. I have potential Sellers who unfortunately have a swimming pool that was built on an utility easement. They've lived in this house for over 20 years. When the pool was added 20 years ago permits were pulled by a contractor and it was never mentioned that the pool would be an encroachment. The lot is big enough that it would have fit with no issue on the other side of the house.

Now they want to sell but are not able to give clear title AND no one will claim the easement. Behind the house is an old railroad and a closed sand mine.

It seems like it would be a fairly simple thing to vacate the easement or just move it back 20 feet. But noooooooo! We can't seem to get over this hurdle.

So far the only solution that has been given my Sellers is to move the pool. The Sellers are not able to sell and get on with their lives. They are in their 70s and bought a motor home last year with the intent of selling this house and using the money to help them travel around the country. Now their retirement dream has become a nightmare.

We're stuck. Any ideas?

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In Lake Wales, you'll experience why philanthropist Edward Bok, chose to build a Gothic Revival "singing" carillon bell tower in this location. Historic Bok Tower rests serenely and proudly on Iron Mountain. It is the highest point in Florida at 298 feet above sea level. Dedicated in 1929 by President Calvin Coolidge, it leaves a legacy. The gardens and musical concerts are just part of what makes Lake Wales different. Bok's grandmother told him, "Make the world a bit better and more beautiful because you have lived in it". Bok did it. You can continue in his vision for a peaceful community.

We're here to help you find the right Lake Wales Home for sale, in a place that's been chosen for over a century by others seeking refuge from large cities, while maintaining a cultural base.

"Beautiful churches of every denomination can be found close to home in Lake

Wales" Giving back to the community is a longstanding tradition here.

Drive through the Historic Corridor and visit the restored Rhodesbilt Arcade, The Depot Museum and The Scenic Theater. These buildings and many others are on the National Register of Historic Places. Unique shops, art galleries and restaurants abound.

Chalet Suzanne has been an exquisite world class dining experience for over 70 years. Another historic landmark, once a Spanish Mission Style church, is now Lake Wales Art Center. Spook Hill, where cars roll uphill, has been a tourist favorite for years. Parks and lakes, The Florida Skydiving Center and a constant cavalcade of community events keep Lake Wales active.

We offer a diverse selection of beautiful Lake Wales real estate. Unique 1920's Mediterranean Revival estates, lake front properties, 55+ and golf communities, gated townhomes and more. The amenities of Lake Wales are as interesting as its past, and as progressive as its future.

Lake Wales is a 1920s boom town that is presently enjoying another growth spurt of over 14,000 residents. Florida's Natural Orange Juice Factory and store are here. Readers of Florida Monthly magazine vote Lake Wales, "the friendliest small town".

If you're actively seeking Lake Wales real estate, we'd be proud to show you around one of the most unique cities in Central Florida.

Each year thousands of people flee the cold of the Northeast for the warmth and sunshine of Florida. Whatever your reason for having that second, warmer-climate home, remember that proper medical planning can be one of the most important preparations you make. Here are a few tips.

• Establish a relationship with a nearby doctor in your "Florida home". Schedule an appointment to meet and get to know a local physician BEFORE you need one. It's important that you have a medical relationship in both places.
• Check out the local hospitals. Make sure your preferred physician has privileges at your hospital of choice. In case of an emergency, you don't want to find out that your doctor can't see you. Check out the hospital's website for a list of doctors who have privileges in their facility.
• Before you leave for the winter, ask your "home state" doctor for copies of current medical records, tests and medications. If you have a chronic health condition that needs constant monitoring, ask your primary doctor to call and coordinate care with a physician at your winter destination.
• Keep a copy of your living will and health surrogate handy.

More than likely you won't have a reason for an emergency visit to the doctor, but it's better to be prepared. Remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The best way to keep healthy is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The reason so many snowbirds choose Florida retirement communities is the desire for a healthier year-round atmosphere. The homeowners at Lake Ashton, Florida's favorite active adult community keep their mind, body and soul active and healthy by participating in the many activities and programs in Lake Ashton's Health and Fitness Center, being active in the community and having the support and camaraderie of new and lifelong friends.

Visit Lake Ashton or any one of CRF Communities Florida Retirement Communities with our Stay & Play package at just $99 for a 3 day/2 night stay. Call 1-800-234-1581 or visit our website today!