Established in 1973, the community consists of nearly 500 condominiums and over 2100 single family residences (2,664 homes total).

[2] The community is governed by a homeowners' association or HOA, and is subdivided into seven distinct voter districts, each with an elected district representative serving as a member at large on the board of directors.

The elected board of directors is responsible for setting association policy.

[3] Residing on an unincorporated county island, the HOA also functions as the de facto local government, providing private security services, collecting HOA dues for community maintenance, providing road repairs, maintaining emergency services to include contracted fire and ambulance services, providing curbside trash collection and recycling services, and other responsibilities routinely delegated to a local municipality.

Additionally, the Recreation Department plans various annual educational opportunities, performing arts shows, community bus trips and over supports over 150 various clubs.