Community Corner
Caliente Resort: The Nudist Lifestyle Evolved
The newest and most luxurious that Pasco County has to offer in a full-scale resort.
Though the Nudist lifestyle began here in Florida with Lake Como (more on this unique resort soon), Caliente Resort is evident of how our lifestyle has evolved over 70 years.
Opened in 2004, with many "Doubting Thomases" saying it would never succeed in a saturated market, Caliente is going stronger than ever. Though it began as a Nudist facility, they quickly changed to a clothing optional venue for marketing reasons, but they do require nudity in the pool areas, except on some special occasions.
When you first drive up then walk in to the lobby area, you're reminded of a first-class Vegas resort. With two large bar areas plus a piano bar section for those happy hour "meet and greets," and a first-rate dining area all on the entry level, it's hard to choose where to go first. A roomy nightclub with a large dance floor is rocking almost every night of the week with either Ladies Night or karaoke, or just a Saturday night party.
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The pool area has two levels, with an extra large conversation pool to enjoy your favorite cocktail, and a hot tub that will accommodate a large group if necessary. There are also a huge lagoon pool and a soaking pool down below, near the 'Si Como No' bar. Of course there are dedicated volleyball pools and sand courts, or tennis if you prefer. All served by a modern hotel, or rent a casita or condo if you plan an extended stay.
In just seven years, they have also had two television shows filmed there, one in 2005 with Paris Hilton, and another pilot for a reality show which is still pending.
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This all brings a positive light to our lifestyle, and our community of Land O' Lakes. Not bad for just seven years old, huh?