LEFT: Holley by the Sea's Recreation Center has plenty of room for social gatherings

Aerobics, tennis, swimming and many other activities and social events are open to property owners in the Holley by the Sea subdivision.

The largest single developed community in Florida, Holley by the Sea encompasses some 4 square miles of land with most of its 4,722 lots being a spacious half-acre. It includes a large amount of dedicated greenbelt land that is home to a variety of wildlife. Within its borders is a fire station that provides protection through the Holley-Navarre Fire District.

Approximately 4,700 property owners are invested in Holley by the Sea. Some reside in the community; others live throughout the nation and around the world. Created in 1972, Holley by the Sea continues to grow with the arrival of military and civilian retirees, Air Force and Navy personnel seeking a home close to Eglin Air Force Base and Naval Air Station Pensacola, and others who enjoy the moderate climate and activities of the Southeast.

A 48-acre park with access to Santa Rosa Sound includes a recreation center. The center has a workout gym, 3 swimming pools, 8 lighted clay tennis courts, basketball courts, handball courts, a baseball field, game room, aerobics room and sauna, as well as a large meeting room. Activities offered include aerobic classes, water aerobics, swimming lessons, competitive tennis and swimming teams, plus many social get-togethers. The park features a jogging trail, 4 picnic pavilions, 9 campsites, playground, fishing pier and private beach.

RIGHT: A fully equipped workout room is one of the many benefits available to Holley by the Sea property owners.

For those who enjoy golf or living on a golf course, Hidden Creek Estates is adjacent to the challenging and well-rated 18- hole semi-public The Club at Hidden Creek.

Here is a partial list of activities planned for January at the Holley by the Sea Recreation Center:

Aerobics, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Stretch and Flex 10:20 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Morning Swim Lessons, Mondays and Wednesdays

LEFT: Tennis anyone? Holley by the Sea has eight lighted clay tennis courts.

After School Swim Lessons, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Combo Aerobics, 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

H2O Aerobics, 9:30 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Body Conditioning, 8:30 a.m. Thursdays

Pyramid Training, 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays

Bingo 6:45 p.m. Jan. 21

Parent's Night Out, 6 p.m. Jan. 23

Bloodmobile in the HBTS parking lot, 9 a.m. Jan. 31.

All activities are open to Holley by the Sea property owners only.