| Name | Highland Lakes |
| Type of community | Age-restricted community ? |
| Lot rent | $89 |
| Office Phone | (866) 482-1771 |
| Total # of lots | 938 |
| Pet policy |
Pet friendly Large dogs allowed |
| Water type | City |
| Sewer type | City provided |
| Street width | Average |
| Parking | Off-street |
| Street type | Paved |
| Climate Zone Rating | HOT-HUMID |
| Security |
Gated community |
Highland Lakes is a 55+ gated community in Leesburg, Lake County, positioned in Florida’s warm, humid climate zone. With 938 lots, the community offers stability and a full social calendar-residents have access to a clubhouse, fitness center, library, and a range of recreational facilities from tennis and bocce ball courts to shuffleboard and horseshoes.
Pet-friendly policies include large dogs, making it accessible to owners with bigger companions. Lot rent maxes out at $89 monthly, with city water and sewer service standard throughout. Off-street parking and paved streets support easy navigation.
Leesburg sits in central Florida’s lake region, roughly 45 minutes northwest of Orlando. The area combines small-town character with proximity to larger shopping and dining options. Residents enjoy the quieter pace while remaining within reach of regional amenities and medical services.
| Billiards | Boat storage | Fitness center |
| Horseshoes | Clubhouse | Shuffleboard courts |
| Swimming pool | Tennis courts | Activities |
| Bocce ball | Library |
Highland Lakes is located in Climate Zone 1. A HOT-HUMID climate is defined as a region that receives more than 20 inches (50 cm) of annual precipitation, and where the monthly average outdoor temperature remains above 67°F (19.5°C) throughout the year.
Knowing your area’s climate zone (as assigned by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program into one of eight zones), can help you predict your heating and cooling needs. Humidity and temperature can of course vary, even by county.
The Building America HOT-HUMID climate zone corresponds to the portions of IECC zones 2 and 3 in the dry category.
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