At last Thursday’s hearing, about 25 acres of land at Boca Lago now zoned for government and recreational use was designated for residential use, and there will be new home development on that land. The houses will abut a golf course, and will require reconfiguring of the course. Additional permits are needed before construction can begin. Club members said they need to increase the number of golf course members to ertain the two 18-hole courses. Membership is down, and the likelihood of getting more people from existing residents is slight, considering their ages. Boca Lago is an “over age 55” community. Membership at the club is not mandatory for residents.
Last year, Boca Lago decided to sell 24 acres of its golf course to Charlse Watt Communities, which has applied to build 130 condominiums in 23 two-story buildings for residents age 55 and older. This would give the club enough money to finish renovations and improvements to the existing 1,600-home community. The golf course wouldn't lose any of its 36 holes; the holes destined for housing would be moved. In contrast to the protracted infighting that broke out in some neighboring communities such as Boca del Mar, Boca Lago officials said nearly 90 percent of its residents support the plan. No Boca Lago resident will lose golf-course views, country club president Seymour Krinsky said.
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