Sola is one of Jacksonville's most active resident communities, with 74% of Cobu users regularly engaging through weekly events, 10 interest groups, chat, and a neighbor marketplace.
Located at 8074 Gate Pkwy W in Jacksonville, residents connect through interest groups such as Foodie Group, Health and Fitness, and Things to do, plus a vibrant community chat.
The community hosts an average of 5 events per month, here are a few recent examples: Boards & Booze, Sola Showdown Pool Party, and Nightmare on Sola Street.
Sola hosts 5 community events on average every month. Here's what's coming up and what recently happened.
Recent
17 RSVPd
Get into the spooky season with Boards & Booze! Join your neighbors in the Clubhouse for a creative evening of painting boards, sipping spooky drinks, and enjoying some festive fall fun. RSVP is required so we can plan the right amount of supplies for everyone. RSVP Required Please RSVP so we have an accurate count for supplies.
Recent
15 RSVPd
Saddle up, Sola! Join us for our annual Sola Showdown Pool Party featuring music, summer fun, and great food. We’ll have food trucks on-site, poolside activities, and plenty of opportunities to relax and connect with your neighbors. Be sure to RSVP in Cobu—we can’t wait to see you there!
Recent
10 RSVPd
Get ready for a spooky afternoon at Nightmare on Sola Street! Stop by the office for Halloween trick-or-treating and enjoy a festive way to celebrate with the community.
Groups are open to all residents. Sola residents have formed 10 active interest-based groups. Here are the most popular.
Welcome to the foodie group! We're all about food and friends. You can expect us to get together often to share everything from potlucks to take-out, taco trucks to prix-fixe, and cooking up our own culinary delights too. What to bring? This will vary by gathering so check the description for details or ask in the discussion section — and always be sure to bring a healthy appetite! Have an idea for our next foodie adventure? Schedule a gathering and let's eat!
Discuss local health and fitness options and support everyone on their health journey
Suggestions on things to do around town, whether you like bowling, bingo, karaoke, skating and etc., FUN IS ALWAYS WELCOME!
A group for those who love to read!
This group is designed for the younger residents of Sola (in their 20’s) to meet and make new friends. Here you can plan meet ups, watch parties, fun dinners, etc.
A place for beauty and business professionals in the SOLA community can share what services they have to offer or for the SOLA community to request services.
Frequently asked questions about community life at Sola.
Residents use Cobu for everyday questions, shared interests and neighbor-to-neighbor offers. Recent examples include a newcomer asking where the dog park is, residents sharing sourdough starter and someone looking for a workout buddy. The posts give newcomers practical ways to start a conversation.
The October 2026 calendar includes Boards & Booze on October 16, which recorded 17 RSVPs, and earlier events such as the August 15 Sola Showdown Pool Party with 15 RSVPs. Double D’s Wings Food Truck is listed for October 22, and Nightmare on Sola Street is scheduled for October 30. RSVPs indicate interest, not verified attendance; check Cobu for current details.
An October 20 newcomer asked where the dog park is, and a neighbor described separate areas for big and small dogs behind building 4. A September newcomer asking about mailboxes received directions near the leasing office. Residents also use Cobu for offers such as sharing sourdough starter. Confirm property access details with the onsite team.
The October 21 snapshot lists Foodie Group with 67 members, Health and Fitness with 62, Things to do! with 61, Book Readers with 48, Meet the younger crowd! with 47, and SOLA Beauty and Business with 34. Memberships can overlap.
Residents ask pet-related questions on Cobu. In an October 20 exchange, a new resident asked about the dog park and received directions from a neighbor. Other posts include cat-food sharing and a kitten-rescue discussion. Ask the property team about current pet policies, fees and use of the dog areas.
Use Cobu to read community updates, check event details and explore groups such as Foodie Group, Health and Fitness and Book Readers. Residents can also ask practical questions in the community conversation, as newcomers have done about the dog park and mailboxes. Confirm time-sensitive information with the onsite team or the event listing.
Stories and updates from life inside Sola.
A new Sola resident asked where to find the dog park. A neighbor replied with directions and explained that there are separate areas for big and small dogs. Another newcomer asked about mailboxes and received directions near the leasing office. These practical exchanges are part of how residents use Cobu, the community platform, to find their way around.
Boards & Booze was listed for October 16 in the Clubhouse. The description invited neighbors to paint boards and enjoy seasonal drinks, with RSVPs requested so supplies could be planned. The saved listing recorded 17 RSVPs.
The August 15 Sola Showdown Pool Party listing described music, food trucks and poolside activities. It recorded 15 RSVPs. Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice was listed for September 22 at the Leasing Office, with seasonal treats while supplies lasted. That listing recorded 2 RSVPs.
As recorded in the October 21 snapshot, Double D's Wings Food Truck was scheduled for October 22 at 5 p.m. Nightmare on Sola Street was scheduled for October 30 at 4 p.m., with trick-or-treating at the office. These are scheduled events, rather than accounts of gatherings that had already happened. Check the current calendar for changes before making plans.
The listings give examples of different formats: a craft activity, a pool gathering and a quick stop for food or seasonal treats. For details about the property's shared spaces, see the amenities page.
The October snapshot lists the Foodie Group with 67 members, Health and Fitness with 62, and Things to do! with 61. Book Readers has 48 listed members, Meet the younger crowd! has 47, and SOLA Beauty and Business has 34.
Those groups have different purposes. Things to do! invites ideas for activities around town. Health and Fitness is a place to discuss fitness options and support one another. Book Readers is for people who enjoy reading, while SOLA Beauty and Business connects residents around services and small businesses.
In a September discussion, a neighbor offered to share extra sourdough starter. Another baker replied about reviving a starter that had been in the refrigerator, and the original poster offered to help. It was a conversation about a shared interest, rather than a claim that a particular item is still available today.
An October post asked for a workout buddy. Other posts asked where to find the mailboxes or dog park. The replies in those location threads supplied directions, showing how a question on Cobu can connect a newcomer with someone familiar with the property.
If these interests match your routine, a visit is a chance to ask about the dog parks, Clubhouse and current event calendar. You can also ask how to find the groups that interest you after moving in.
Browse the floor plans, then schedule a tour to explore Sola and get current details from the team.
