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Talk to a Specialist →Tampa vs. Orlando — And Every Difference That Follows
Del Webb Bexley and Solivita appeal to a similar buyer demographic — active adults in the $350K–$550K price range who want a resort-quality gated community with strong amenities and no coastal insurance exposure. The geographic split is the first differentiator: Bexley puts you 25 minutes north of Tampa, Solivita puts you 45 minutes southwest of Orlando. That single difference cascades through airport access, medical infrastructure, social orientation, and where your family visits from.
The fee structure difference is equally significant. Bexley has an all-in HOA that includes lawn — straightforward, one number. Solivita has a neighborhood HOA plus a mandatory $195/mo club fee plus a CDD on the tax bill — three components that require separate verification. Both are legitimate fee structures; they just require different calculation approaches to compare accurately.
Every Key Difference
| Category | Del Webb Bexley | Solivita |
|---|---|---|
| Location / Metro | Land O'Lakes — 25 min N of Tampa | Poinciana — 45 min SW of Orlando |
| Lawn Maintenance | Included in HOA | Not included |
| Mandatory Club Fee | None | $195/mo — no opt-out |
| CDD | Varies by section — verify per parcel | ~$112/mo on tax bill |
| All-In Monthly (est.) | ~$990/mo (HOA + taxes + insurance, ~$475K) | ~$957/mo (HOA + club + CDD + taxes + insurance, ~$361K) |
| Scale | ~850 homes — intimate | ~5,900 homes — resort depth |
| Pickleball | Included in clubhouse | 17 courts — best in region |
| On-Site Dining | None | 3 restaurants |
| Pools | Clubhouse pool | 14 heated pools |
| Golf | None on-site | 2 courses — pay-per-play |
| Tampa Airport | TPA ~35 min | MCO ~45 min |
| Entry Price | ~$385K+ | ~$230K+ |
| New Construction | Sold out — resale only | Resale only |
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Who Each Is Right For
- Tampa Bay, TPA airport, and Tampa's medical and cultural infrastructure are your orientation
- Lawn maintenance permanently handled is a genuine quality-of-life priority
- Smaller community scale — 850 homes — suits your social preference over a 5,900-home resort
- Avoiding the mandatory $195/mo club fee year-round matters to your budget
- Modern Pulte construction from 2017–2023 is preferable to older resale stock
- Pickleball is central to your daily life — 17 courts and a full league program
- On-site restaurants matter — 3 dining options changes daily life quality
- Resort scale — 14 pools, 5,900 homes, full lifestyle programming
- Orlando / MCO is your airport and family anchor
- Budget accommodates mandatory $195/mo club fee without seasonal resentment