The o.p. said they "arrived" here Jan. 1, but it's not clear whether they bought a home or are renting. I think they're renting because of saying "I would never buy a home here", but maybe I'm wrong.
Assuming they're renting, I'd say that if you bought a home things would be a lot different for you. When moving in, you meet all the neighbors and in most neighborhoods, are asked to join the neighborhood phone/address/email list so everyone can communicate together, and you're immediately included in all invitations to neighborhood socials like year-round monthly meet & greet parties hosted by a different neighbor every month, golf scrambles, card nights at a rec center, game nights, bus trips to Tampa, Orlando etc., lots of socials.
Because of meeting the neighbors, we've had no need to vie for a spot in the rec department scheduled activities etc. That's not to say one shouldn't count on that. I'm saying when you move in as an owner, either part-time or permanent, neighbors usually welcome newbies into the neighborhood activities that are fun and you get to know the people personally.
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