Sugarmill Woods, Florida, Exquisitely Designed, Imaginatively Planned
By Natalia Carey, Real Estate Broker Associate
(Coldwell Banker Next Generation Realty)
Early in 1972 platting of the land was begun and by July the first ground was broken. Sugarmill Woods was the first uniquely designed residential area in the United States to develop the concept of “wildlife strips” (now called greenbelts), allowing people and nature to live together in harmony. In addition, more than 1.2 million trees were planted at Sugarmill, assuring a safe haven for the more than 155 plant and animal species who live at Sugarmill Woods, including the Great Horned Owl, Eastern Mockingbird, Red-Bellied Woodpecker, Eastern Cardinal and Eastern Fox Squirrel. Today, the park-like environment of Sugarmill Woods is close to area restaurants, and members also enjoy fine dining at the country clubs. It was designed as a modern country club community featuring year round gol...
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