The Village of Collier is a large, age-restricted community that manages property compliance carefully, where the Community Standards division watches over home issues and keeps an eye on things like landscaping and how properties look, and they've got a process in place for residents who need retroactive approval for their landscaping changes. They handle violations that can come with fines, sometimes as much as $50 for each day the violation isn't fixed, and they stay aware of public hearings before the Community Development District 10 Board of Supervisors, which means they try to follow the rules set by local leaders. The whole place is part of a bigger plan that covers about 54,000 acres across Florida, with some of the land saved for future developments and some kept for farming, so they're always planning ahead with new villages like Corkscrew Grove East and West, which may start being built around 2028 or 2029 on old farmland, while working alongside groups like the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get the right permits. They take care to preserve environmentally sensitive land, having already set aside over 6,000 acres, and they use a credit system that lets them build towns by protecting important land somewhere else, following the rules for the Rural Lands Stewardship Area, so you get more concentrated neighborhoods while leaving natural areas alone.
A five-member Board of Supervisors, along with the Corkscrew Grove Stewardship District, runs things like roads and utilities, and provides for landscaping compliance, so things stay in shape and people feel safe, with rules set down by each subdivision. The Village of Collier works with the Immokalee Water and Sewer District to handle services for residents, and they offer plenty of things to do-amenities like the SeaBreeze Recreation Center, the Savannah Center, pools, parks, golf courses, dog parks, nature trails, and pathways, and they organize socials, camp villages, S.T.A.R., Senior Games, and softball leagues, so there are always ways for folks to meet and keep busy. Folks get access to health care, with physicians nearby and pharmacies close for medication, and you'll find cafes, supermarkets, restaurants, and picnic areas scattered about the neighborhoods, while the Enrichment Academy puts on classes and activities for all sorts of interests. The Village of Collier is known for being a friendly place, with volunteer groups, community watch programs, and an active social calendar, and most homes are for sale to people 55 and older, keeping it a retirement community with a long history that goes back to Harold Schwartz's land sales in the 1960s and 1980s. There's a lot of focus on community rules and resident services, things like ID cards, Resident Academy, and the adopt-a-bench program, and they've got sanitation services that cover bulk pick-up, water services, and irrigation schedules, along with the ability to report problems or start and stop services easily.
Governance runs through elected boards across 17 Community Development Districts, with committees looking after amenities, investments, property, architectural reviews, and making sure the place keeps improving. Some land is set aside for affordable housing, following the RLSA rules to help meet county housing needs, so there's a mix of options for different folks. The Village of Collier includes types of care like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes, making it a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), so as needs change, residents can find the right support. The whole area has grown fast and covers a big piece of Florida, drawing people looking for a place that's lively but keeps an eye on safety and property appearance, and there are systems in place for monitoring, maintenance, and emergency management, so the basics are handled without fuss. The focus stays on clear community standards and steady management rather than perfection, with lots of ways for residents to join in and shape daily life.
