Resident Testimonials

From this small sampling of comments from Steiner Community residents, it is easy to sense the value and community spirit that abounds among our many residents. When moving into a new community, it’s great to feel like a “neighbor” from the first day you and your family move-in. You can expect that in all Steiner Communities.

“We moved into Grandview Community in approximately 2006. We have had the greatest time since we've been here. We enjoy the new pool, we enjoy the people that are around here; Blake has a lot of friends. It’s the place that you know you want to live.” -Keith Bowman

“I moved here to Grandview Community 10 years ago with my 3 children. I moved here because it appeared to be a nice, family environment. And that’s why I like it best and I’ve stayed here so long, because it’s just a safe, comfortable atmosphere where my children can play and have fun and I don’t have to worry about them.”
- Amy Ellison

“I’ve lived in Grandview Community since March 2008. We moved here because we got a good deal on a manufactured home. And what I like best is my yard.”
- Cheryl Herick

“I live on lot 121 in Grandview Community. I moved here about 4 years ago. I like the community, the amenities and it’s affordable, it’s got good managers and it’s just a nice place to live."
- Fran Butler

“I moved here to Grandview Community about 3 years ago. Moved out here because it’s quiet and I don’t have to worry about my mom when I work at night. The community’s pretty good, we have functions and we all get together and have a good time."
- Robert Labrecque

“We moved to Lamplighter about a year and a half ago. What brought us to Lamplighter was the cleanliness, the amenities, and the friendly staff. I think what I like best about Lamplighter is the family atmosphere. ‘And the crafts and the games and the sleepovers’ I think what’s best are the pool tournaments and the bingo nights.
-Kelly and Malachi

“We actually met in Lamplighter here in 2003. I moved across from England. We actually got married here. Yes, Oct 9, 2004. We like it here, we’ve got friends here, it’s a nice clean site. Got a great crew, a great clubhouse, good management who actually like to keep the site clean and tidy. We’ve got everything we want here.”
-Jim and Lynne Flack

“I moved to Lamplighter in 1991 with my husband and grandchildren because it’s centrally located for schools, hospitals, shopping, parks. There’s nothing I like best; I love it all!”
-Nancy Camris

“I live here at The Oaks of Thonotosassa. When we moved here, we were looking for a more economical place to live. And we love it because it is so quiet and peaceful and there are these huge oak trees just everywhere. And the community is just very family oriented, the managers are very friendly and they have a wonderful community garden that I get to run.”
-Marcy Freespirit

“My wife and I moved here one year ago. First heard about this community from one of the residents here. We investigated it, we looked at it, we talked to people. We love the feeling of community here; we like the idea that it’s more like a family than just a neighborhood. Certainly I would recommend it to anybody that wants to have a good, family community atmosphere to live in.”
-Phil Johnson

“I live here at The Oaks of Thonotosassa. I’ve been living here for 4 years; it’s a very nice, comfortable place to live. It’s got all the convenience of country living and is accessible to city life, it’s got a great location. Never had any kind of issues or problems, the whole time I’ve lived here. The management has been great. They’ve maintained the place and are pretty conscientious of any kind of problems you may have, if any – they’re very few and far between.”
-Joe Mendoza

“Moved to The Oaks 4 yrs ago. We moved here because some friends of ours said it was a nice neighborhood to live in. It’s a great environment, it’s a wonderful place for kids to play. It’s safe, the playground is new, and the kids absolutely love it. The neighbors are wonderful and its just a peaceful, shady area.”
-Harry and Melissa McCool

“Hello, I’m Bill. We moved here in Riverwalk Village about 4 years ago because we like the community, we like the management. We like the neighbors; they're all very friendly. And what I like best about here is the fishing and the parties that we have here.” -Bill Lloyd

“Hi my name is Lamarri. I’ve been living here in Riverwalk Village since 1989. I love this place, I love the neighbors, I love how everybody comes together. And what I like best about it is the quietness, the location and I recommend Riverwalk Village for everybody, for everyone... any age, no matter what.” -Lamarri Varela

“Hi I’m Roger and I moved here to Riverwalk 11 years ago. And the reason why is it’s close to the river, its close to shopping, pretty much close to Tampa. People here are great. What I like best about it is it’s good fishin'. Good for going out and catchin the river.”
-Roger Gremer

“I moved here to Riverwalk in 1994. I moved here because the location to Tampa and the VA and the reason why I like this are it is generalized all over you can get to any place you want to That’s the reason I like it is the quietness and the country style living”
- Bill Taylor

“I moved to Riverwalk in 2005. We got an excellent deal on our home. We have a great love for fishing and the beaches and so we’re just minutes away from Apollo Beach and we live here on the Alafia River We have a close proximity to Ellington Mall, Walmart and Tampa. If you're looking for a great place to live, Riverwalk Village is your place.”
- Tracy Anderson

“I moved into Riverwalk in January 2009 because its very close to everything I need and the reason that I like living here is it's affordable, the managers are very nice and they're also building a new swimming pool which will be ready next month!”
- Mary Wheeler

“I’ve lived in Riverwalk almost 4 years. Why I like the community is because its quiet and I like to go out by the dock, take little walks. What I like best is the management, the pool, and I like to lay out in the sun a lot.”
- Patty Lloyd

"I’ve been living at River’s Edge resort a little over two years. We moved here because we like the water. As a matter of fact we like it so much we got married out on the dock!"
-Cheryl Leipzig

"I moved here to River’s Edge about 2 years ago. The reason I moved here is because I heard there’s some nice fishin’, a good resort, and there’s a lot of nice people. I like it best because a lot of times they do a lot of good things."
- Rudy Pitchner

"I’ve lived here since last year. I enjoy being here. I moved here because my friends recommended the place. The best thing I like about it is the managers are wonderful and they work with you and have great quality traits."
- Virginia Webber

"My husband Peter and I moved here to Winward Lakes back in November of 2006. We moved to Winward Laked because it’s close to our daughter’s home here in South Tampa. We like it here because the property is pristine; the lots are beautiful; the people are friendly; management is very well attuned to our needs. It’s just a wonderful place to be.”
-Danielle Whitcomb

"We moved into Winward Lakes in April, 1984, so we’ve been here for 25 years. We moved in just to have a place to stay while we were looking for a home. But after we were here for a couple months we decided that this had everything that we wanted and nothing that we didn’t. So after two years we finished moving here and we’re very very happy with the place, the entire community and the people here..."
-Archer and Joanne Cummins

"I moved here in 2005. I was living in Sunset Park in a bigger house with a big yard and I wanted to get away from the yard work and the maintenance of a big house. I have friends that had lived here in Winward Lakes for a number of years, so I consulted them and they liked it here, they liked the management, they liked the activities. So what I like best was not having to move to a condominium or an apartment cause I like my own space.”
-Peggy Mcewen

"I have lived here in WL since 1996 it’s just a wonderful place to live cause its all private and we have good managers and everything and that means so much. My neighbors, its just like a big family here. I had moved from a big house with grounds and I couldn’t keep up, so I came here and I thought it was the most wonderful thing, I felt like I really lived in Florida then, although I had lived in Florida since 59..."
- Erwin & Caroline Suiter

"I moved into WL in 1973, retired military, and I moved here because of the base. I like it very much here because it’s safe to walk. And my main reason is that it’s such a clean community. The managers are very good, everything is satisfactory.”
-Florence Price

"I’ve lived here for 12 years in Windward Knoll. And you must see this place, it is gorgeous. We have so many things that keep you occupied once you have retired. There’s shuffleboard, there’s pool, there’s potluck dinners, you name different things that are going on here from Bingo on up. You just don’t know what you’re missing until you come to our park. We’ve been here 12 years and loved every minute of it." - Bernie English

"I live in Windward Knoll Mobile Home Park. And I’ve lived here ever since 1985. I love it here, it’s quiet, it’s peaceful. We have the friendliest people here that you can image; the best neighbors around! And I’m gonna continue to live here as long as the Lord lets me." - Ruth Barnes

"We moved here about 10 years ago. We bought our home here as a second home, we lived in Crystal River. We liked it so much here we sold our home in Crystal River and moved here full time. And we’ve never looked back. We enjoy our friends, the amenities that the park has, our potluck dinners; we’ve got some of the best cooks in the world. We have a lot of activities- pool parties, dinner parties, you name we can do it. Come join us!" - Chuck and Myra Prim