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Set amid the many lakes for which it was named, Ridgewood Lakes Village in Davenport, Florida offers a tight-knit suburban lifestyle for its residents. It is a deed restricted community, home to several master-planned communities separated into five master-planned communities, including Del Webb, a 55+ community. Ridgewood lakes has a main entrance on Highway 27. Palm trees are scattered between homes along residential streets, offering shade to well-manicured lawns and driveways with attached garages. Homes range from 2-4 bedrooms and feature Spanish Revival and minimal New Traditional styles in hues of yellow, beige and white, colors that are popular.
Each community has its own amenities. The Del Webb 55+community, High Vista, has its own 10,000 square foot clubhouse with fitness center, 24-hour guard, arts and craft room, card room and library, and a 18-hole championship golf course. They also feature a pool, spa 6 shuffleboard courts, 2 tennis courts, and walking trails. Davenport is defined by its lakeside activities, boating and fishing, and golfing.
Being close to Orlando and Tampa gives residents many choices to take day trips for cultural arts, entertainment, shopping and dining and there is easy access to east or west coast beaches. It is only a 20-minute drive to Orlando, and a one hour drive to Tampa. Some noteworthy attractions in Orlando include Gatorland, John F. Kennedy Space Center, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Lake Eola Park, Orlando Opera Company, and Orange County Regional History Center. Some of Tampa's popular destinations are the Florida Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Lowry Park Zoo, Henry B. Plant Museum, and Tampa Museum of Art.
Nearby theme parks include Universal Studios and Disney World as well as the more populous cities of Orlando and Tampa. Davenport is a commuter city; Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 27 provide convenient access to Orlando and Tampa, 33 and 60 miles away, respectively.