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Trilogy at Ocala Preserve and Sun City Center both attract buyers who specifically want to avoid a CDD fee — and both deliver on that. The similarity largely ends there. Trilogy is small (building toward 1,600 homes), still offering new construction, set in Ocala's horse country with a single all-inclusive HOA fee. Sun City Center is massive (16,000 homes), resale only, adjacent to Tampa Bay with a hospital on-site and five golf courses.
The buyer profile that chooses Trilogy over SCC typically prioritizes simplicity — one fee, new construction, a quieter pace, and lower insurance costs in Marion County. The buyer profile that chooses SCC typically prioritizes depth — the club ecosystem, the hospital, the golf, the Tampa Bay proximity, and the established social infrastructure of a community with decades of history.
Key Differences
| Category | Trilogy Ocala Preserve | Sun City Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion County — Ocala, SR-200 corridor | S. Hillsborough — 30 min from Tampa |
| Fee Structure | Single all-inclusive HOA ~$499/mo | Three-part: neighborhood + SCCCA + per-person amenity |
| CDD | No CDD | No community-wide CDD |
| New Construction | Still building — Shea Homes | Sold out (The Preserve — very limited) |
| Scale | ~1,600 homes at buildout | ~16,000 homes |
| Hospital | ~20 min — Ocala Regional | South Bay — on-site |
| Golf | None on-site | 5 courses pay-per-play |
| Tampa Airport | ~80 min | TPA ~35 min |
| Insurance | Marion County — lowest in FL | Hillsborough — moderate inland |
| Entry Price | ~$265K+ | ~$130K+ |
| Pace/Vibe | Quieter — smaller community | Maximum activity ecosystem — 200+ clubs |
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Who Each Is Right For
- One clean all-inclusive fee with no sub-association complexity
- New construction is still available — builder warranty, your finish choices
- Marion County insurance rates are the lowest in Florida — meaningful year-round savings
- Smaller, quieter community scale suits your preference
- Ocala orientation works — horse country, nature, Gainesville day trips
- On-site hospital is a long-term priority — irreplaceable at any price
- Golf 2+ times/week — 5 courses at SCC vs. none at Trilogy
- Tampa Bay access — airport, medical corridor, Gulf beaches, cultural depth
- 200+ clubs and 16,000 homes generates a social ecosystem Trilogy can't match yet
- Lower entry price — $130K+ gives options at more price points