WPC along with Sonata Senior Living and capital partner, Berkshire Residential Investments, held an event to commemorate the grand opening of Sonata’s newest senior living community (located at 410 Caring Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746). Sonata Lake Mary is a 250,000 square foot, $62 million, resort-style community offering upscale amenities never seen before in a Lake Mary senior living rental-based model. Located on a seven-acre site within the 153-acre, $750 million Lake Mary Wellness and Technology Park mixed-use development – the community features a mix of 193 assisted living, independent living, and memory care apartments.
From left to right: Chamber Member – Stuart Peisner, Sonata Senior Living – Jennifer Benoit, SVP Finance and Accounting, Seminole County Chamber – Rebekah Arthur, President and CEO, Sonata Senior Living – Jamie Merrill, Chief Operating Officer, Sonata Senior Living – Stephen Caruso, Chief Development Officer, Sonata Lake Mary – Brooke Ellis, Executive Director, Sonata Senior Living – Shelley Esden, President and CEO Sonata Senior Living – Stuart Beebe, Owner and Founder, City of Lake Mary – Mayor David Mealor, City of Lake Mary – Commissioner Jordan Smith, City of Lake Mary – City Manager Kevin Smith, Chancey Design – Walt Chancey, Sr. Managing Partner, WPC – Jeff Forrest, President and CEO, Chamber Member – Penny O’Connell
“Senior living communities have become such a large part of the Florida landscape and WPC has been building senior living communities for more than 30 years. Sonata at Lake Mary serves the luxury end of the market well, living up to their commitment to help its residents have “…more time to live life to the fullest.” says, Jeff Forrest, WPC President & CEO who continues, “The team at WPC delivers on this commitment through careful attention to the many intricate details and nuances inherent with senior living projects.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony held on March 21st featured a tour of the community’s state-of-the-art amenities built with the discerning older person in mind. In addition to the large apartments and beautifully appointed dining and social spaces, attendees were able to experience active living, including the zero-entry resort-style pool and bistro, the professional-grade golf simulation room, the dog park, and the brand-new pickle-ball court. It also incorporates the latest in technology and healthcare advancements. Residents will appreciate touchless technology, advanced air filtration systems for enhanced safety, and a hearing loop system in the onsite theatre.
