CALESA (KA•LESS•AH) TOWNSHIP, noun
A master-planned community designed for families of all ages where an extensive trail system leads to onsite school, an aquatic center and a wide array of neighborhood amenities. Conveniently located in the Central Florida city of Ocala, Calesa is a short drive away from beaches on both coasts and the theme parks of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios in Orlando, and Busch Gardens in Tampa.
GENERAL
The master-plan of Calesa Township contains approximately 1,850 acres and close to 5,000 homes upon completion.
Future plans for Calesa are still in the early stages however upon completion it is estimated that there will be a mix of 5,000 single family and multi-family homes in the community.
A master-planned community is a large-scale residential neighborhood with a diverse selection of recreational amenities such as outdoor parks and greenways, pools and playgrounds. A great deal of a attention and effort goes into the size, design, structure, land planning and overall feel of a master-plan and often also include access to retail and commercial shops or local schools.
Yes, Calesa Township is a family community for all ages.
The main street into Calesa Township is a public roadway therefore it will not be gated. However, there are plans for electronic gates into individual neighborhoods.
Yes, street lighting is planned for the community.
Yes, residents may choose to put a pool in their backyard after they close on their home, subject to HOA approval. Community neighborhood pools, open to all residents, will also be included as part of the master-plan. In addition, indoor and outdoor pools at Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST), located adjacent to Calesa Township, are open to the public at a paid daily rate. For more information on FAST, visit FloridaFast.com.
No, the Calesa Township property does not have a history of sinkholes. However sinkholes can form anywhere in Florida, particularly North and West Central Florida because of the karst limestone soils prevalent in those areas.
BUILDER
Calesa Township will offer single-family homes that are exclusively Colen Built; the same builder and developer of Ocala’s successful On Top of the World community.
Since 1947, the Colen family has built several successful communities such as On Top of the World in Clearwater, Kenneth City, Merna Park, and Clearview Oaks, one of the first condominium communities in the United States. Their largest master-planned community to date, On Top of the World in Ocala, is still actively building homes.
The Colen Built legacy began over 70 years ago in St. Petersburg Florida. Since its establishment in 1947 Colen Built Development has been an award-winning, family-owned building and development company.
No. Colen Built Development, and its homebuilding division Colen Built Construction, is a debt-free, financially stable company.
HOA
Most master-planned communities are governed by a homeowner’s association to provide added benefits to residents by ensuring yards and common areas are well-maintained, to oversee architectural modifications, to enforce rules that deter nuisance activity and to provide access to community amenities. The primary role of an HOA is to maintain property values for community residents.
Colen Built Development will manage the HOA until the Calesa community has 90% resident occupancy.
Community common area and trail system landscape maintenance, common area irrigation, electronic neighborhood entry gates, and neighborhood amenities.
HOA budget review will occur annually and adjustments may be made each calendar year as the community grows.
Ina A. Colen Academy
The Colen Family Charitable Trust has established Ina A. Colen Academy, a K-8 public charter school, adjacent to Calesa Township. The school is overseen by an independent non-profit governing board. For more information on Ina A. Colen Academy and to learn about the enrollment process, please visit IACAFL.org.
Charter schools are public schools of choice that are governed by an independent board of directors. The charter school is authorized/sponsored by the Marion County School board.
The school’s whole child approach has three interrelated components:
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High quality standards-based instruction with the supports needed for all students to be successful
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Focus on student emotional learning (SEL) and physical health and well-being of students and staff
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Hands-on, student driven, project-based learning (PBL) approach to instruction
Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST)
FAST is open to the public and offers various membership packages and daily swim rates. Learn more at FloridaFAST.com.
FAST has (50m) indoor Olympic regulation pool, one (50m/25yd) outdoor pool, and one outdoor splash pool.
Yes, there are a variety of membership options for all swimmers.
Yes, swimming lessons from Learn-to-Swim to Professional training are available for all ages.
Calesa Township is Ocala’s Next Big Thing in Family Living!
Calesa Township offers a mix of housing products appealing to a diverse range of demographics, including one and two-story single-family detached homes and, in future development, multi-family attached homes. With an extensive trail system, yoga pavilions perfectly spaced throughout the community, community pools, soccer fields, and basketball courts, Calesa Township is the place to be! We invite you to learn more about Calesa Township, likely to be the healthiest community in Ocala, FL.
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