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| Category | Sun City Center | Trilogy Ocala Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Location | S. Hillsborough — 30 min from Tampa | Marion County — Ocala |
| Hospital | South Bay — on-site | Ocala Regional ~20 min |
| Golf | 5 courses — pay-per-play | None on-site |
| Insurance | Hillsborough — moderate inland | Marion County — lowest in FL |
| Fee Structure | Three-part (neighborhood + SCCCA + per-person) | Single all-inclusive ~$499/mo |
| CDD | No CDD | No CDD |
| Scale | ~16,000 homes | ~1,600 homes at buildout |
| New Construction | Sold out (The Preserve — very limited) | Shea Homes still building |
| Entry Price | ~$130K+ | ~$265K+ |
| Tampa Airport | TPA ~35 min | ~80 min |
| Gated | No — open community | Gated |
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Who Each Is Right For
Choose Sun City Center if:
Hospital + golf + Tampa + scale
- On-site hospital is a long-term healthcare priority — unique in this market
- Golf 2+ times/week — 5 courses vs. none at Trilogy
- Tampa Bay, TPA, Gulf beaches, Tampa medical corridor
- 200+ clubs and 16,000 homes — maximum social ecosystem
- Lower entry price — $130K+ gives more budget flexibility
Choose Trilogy Ocala if:
Simplicity + new construction + lowest costs
- All-inclusive single fee — no three-part fee calculation
- New construction still available — builder warranty, your finish choices
- Marion County insurance is the lowest in Florida — real annual savings
- Gated community feel is a priority
- Ocala's quieter pace and nature setting appeals to you