Resident Testimonials

Listen to what our residents are saying!

David & Paula Shira
Florida

“I was specifically looking for homes that were built to ENERGY STAR® specifications for the whole house. I wasn’t just looking for a few appliances that were ENERGY STAR.”

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Ed & Pat Pozsony
Clinton, NJ

"Here at Candler Hills, we especially enjoy the generous areas of open space and lush landscaping throughout the community. Having happily lived in our previous home for over 30 years, we of course had some anxiety at the time of our move, but found our neighborhood to have a real sense of community and we have quickly been assimilated to a world of new friends and activities."

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John & Annette Ware
Colorado

“We were looking for a community that was extremely active! We chose On Top of the World and we love it here.”

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Richard & Shirley Impresa
The Villages, FL

“Value and quality of life were paramount in our decision to buy in On Top of the World.  We liked the idea of being about 90 minutes away from a major city (Orlando), with its shopping and attractions, while living day-to-day in the no hassle lifestyle of small town America.  The privacy and security of a gated community along with the developing Circle Square Commons, Town Center [with its] performing arts theater and day spa are icing on the cake to the ideal lifestyle we enjoy.”

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Vic & Doris Brumley
Florida

“We just felt like there [were] any number of options given to us on a given day that we could take advantage of. It wasn't like 'What are we going to do tonight?' It was like, 'Which one of them are we going to do tonight?'”

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Norman & Mary Giannukos
New Paltz, NY

"The fact that On Top of the World was an ENERGY STAR® community was a big factor in our decision to buy a house in this community.  We always wanted to build a retirement home which would be more energy conservative and it seems that for the price, On Top of the World has tried to provide that."

"…On Top of the World has golf, swimming, a wood shop and different clubs to keep us busy right in the community…Everyone here is new to the area and making friends isn’t a problem."

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Chuck & Carolyn Frederick
Bolivar, OH

“My husband wanted a community where he could fly his remote control airplanes.  We bought a model and had our own furniture delivered straight to our home.  We love being here. We stay active; enjoy dancing and meeting people from all over the world.  What’s not to like here?  We wish we would have done it sooner.”

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Ellie Cyr
Ormond Beach, FL

“After doing much research, I chose to live in On Top of the World because it is not just an ordinary retirement community.  Rather, it is a community with an active, vibrant lifestyle.  Sometimes I think I live in a resort.  There are so many activities and clubs that it is hard to choose what to do each day.  I particularly like the wonderful, unique education program with all its various classes, the fitness programs with professional instructors, the beautiful Arbor Club with its indoor and walking pools, and, of course the social events and concerts galore.  Being single, I have enjoyed the camaraderie and spirit of so many new friends.  As an ardent environmentalist, I am proud to live where conservation practices are implemented.  I bought a beautiful, well-built home in a lovely neighborhood.  I truly treasure living here.  I couldn’t be happier.”

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Ernest & Gladys LaDuke
Ocala, FL

“For the money, it was our best buy.  We looked North and South, upon retiring, and On Top of the World had more to offer us for our retirement dollars.  It was home.  I am a native Floridian and my husband has been here for 50 years.  Just the best place to live.  We love being active in our community and On Top of the World has anything you choose to be a part of…We just love it.”

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Bob & Bev Woods
Beverly Hills, FL

“Number one is that both of us like this area of Florida…This section of Florida has what we call three seasons. We shopped…all the neighboring counties and we kept coming back to On Top of the World.  This community gave us the best value for the dollar.  It had so many clubs, facilities and things to do right within its confines.  We can be involved as much as we want.  We like the community so much we are involved in all the communities’ volunteer programs.”

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Albert & Helen DeLuca
Stamford, CT

“Proximity to almost all of our needs, such as: doctor’s office, emergency room, supermarkets, restaurants, drug stores, and banks.  [We enjoy the] use of the golf cart within the community, indoor pool, clubs, entertainment shows, plays and exercise room.  This semester I registered for 22 classes [at the community's Master the Possibilities Education Center]. Our only regret [is that we] didn’t move here sooner.”