Florida Retirement Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: Do residents own the land?
Yes.

2. Q: I want to retire in Florida, is the community resident owned?
Yes, we are a resident-owned community with cash reserves, no mortgage and have never had a special assessment.

3. Q: Is Hawthorne a gated community?
Yes, we are gated with a 24-hour staff of Florida Certified Emergency Medical Technicians and fire fighters. All homes have two computerized push-button emergency alarm systems with on-premise emergency help only minutes away.

4: Q: Are you an adult community?
Yes, one resident must be at least 55 and the other at least 50.

5: Q: Are pets allowed?
No.

6: Q: What lake is your Marina located on?
The Marina is on the Palatlakaha River 1/2 mile to Lake Harris Chain of Lakes, with access to the Atlantic Ocean.

7: Q: Do you allow rentals?
No.

8: Q: Does Hawthorne have a Board of Directors?
Yes, the board is comprised of nine members elected by the residents.