Tuesday, November 26, 2013

University Place: Family-Friendly Neighborhood

University Place is a sprawling, clean community full of families and dog-walkers. It's quiet and peaceful except for the laughter of young children coming off the school bus in the afternoon. Moms chat at the gate while waiting for their kids.

It is definitely a family-friendly neighborhood with lots of young families with kids and good schools nearby.

The neighborhood is social where mostly everyone knows their neighbors. You invite them over for a barbecue on the weekend. Your kids play with their kids after school.

Homes for sale in University Place

Most residents don't have pools, but there are two large community pools on property: One for the kids with a mini water park; one for the adults -- no floats or toys allowed.

The pools are a reason to get together. There's a happy hour every month and several big events throughout the year. At the moment, the social committee is putting the finishing touches on Winterfest, a neighborhood Christmas party by the pool with a pot luck lunch and live music. Nearly 200 people are expected to attend.

There's a fitness center and a nature trail that recently underwent a $20,000 renovation. The subtle whirring of cars cruising down the interstate can be heard from the winding trail made of crushed shell and sand.

Read more at Bradenton Herald

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