55+ Active Adult Communities in Florida
Known as the Sunshine State, Florida is a strong draw for 55+ active adults because of warm weather, 1350 miles of coastline, and attractions like Disney and Busch Gardens. There are no income or estate taxes, no inheritance tax and property taxes are comparatively reasonable. Florida has an extensive network of hospitals, medical centers and clinics for 55+ active adults.
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South West Florida
Cascades at River Hall (Alva/Fort Myers) 575 homes sit on 200 acres with the option to join the 18-hole golf course at River Hall Country Club. The single-family home community is gated, with an outdoor pool, pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness center, and a clubhouse with a demonstration kitchen.
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch (Lakewood Ranch) Gated clubhouse, fitness center, dog park, outdoor pool, pickleball, tennis, bocce court and walking trails. Over 640 single-family homes were constructed, beginning in 2018 – present.
Del Webb Oak Creek – (North Fort Myers) Gated community started building single-family homes in 2021. Projected to have 820 homes at completion. Clubhouse with pool, spa, fire pit, pickleball, exercise studio, dog park game and craft rooms.
Del Webb Naples (Ava Maria) Gated community with two clubhouses, golf course, pickleball, tennis, fitness center, game rooms and golf simulator. 2100+ homes and growing. Outdoor pool, dog park, walking/biking trails and playground for grandkids.
Pelican Preserve (Fort Myers) A gated 27-hole golf course community on 1100 acres with 58 ponds and single-family, attached, and condo homes built between 2001 – 2020. Walking trails plus 38 acres are set aside in a newly renovated observation boardwalk and nature preserve. Resort pool, tennis, pickleball, dog park, butterfly garden, card and craft rooms, fitness center, pilates, aerobics, and Zumba classes.
Pine Ridge (Fort Myers) Gated community with heated pool, hot tub, bocce and tennis courts and clubhouse with game rooms. A 220-acre lake with 0.9 walking trail around it. Catch and release fishing allowed. 460+ single-family, attached and condo homes built between 1980-1994.
Riviera Golf Estates (Naples) Built between 1967 – 2003 this 700 home community of condo’s and single-family homes has an 18-hole golf course, multiple pools, fitness center, tennis and boccee courts, demonstration kitchen, arts/crafts studio, walking trails and game rooms.
Valencia Sky (Naples) Gated has a clubhouse, multiple pools, pickleball, tennis, and a fitness center. Each single-family home includes front and rear yard maintenance.
Valencia Trails (Naples) Gated, over 850 single-family, one-level homes. Construction started 2020 – present. Clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, pickleball, tennis, bocce courts. Demonstration kitchen, card rooms
Woodland Preserve (Parrish) Gated, has a clubhouse, a fitness center, a pool, and pickleball. Building started in 2024, single-family homes with 2-5 bedrooms.
South East Florida
Boca Lago Fairways (Boca Raton) Eight condo communities are nestled among 29 lakes in the greater Boca Lago community. Two pools, clubhouse, tennis plus option to join Boca Lago Country Club.
Century Village (Boca Raton) Gated condominium community with 7500 condo units, indoor/outdoor pools, putting green (only), 1147-seat theater with live entertainment, pickleball, and tennis, fitness center, a ceramics studio, walking/biking trails, and aerobic and dance studios.
Century Village Pembroke Pines (Pembroke Pines) Gated, 7700 condos constructed between 1970-1995. Golf, heated outdoor pool, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, demonstration kitchen, game and craft rooms, dance and aerobic studio. Theatre with 1024 seats, grand ballroom.
Cresswind Palm Beach (Westlake) Gated, has a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, pickleball, tennis, dog park, arts/craft center, walking trails, and bocce court. Construction of 800 single-family homes started in 2019-present.
Colony Point (Pembroke Pines) Gated, 700+ condominiums built between 1979 and 1981 on 37 acres of lush trees and connecting lakes with a walking trail. Heated outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis, game and craft rooms. Private bus service to local shopping.
Valencia Grand (Boynton Beach) Gated upscale development with one-story homes. 44,000 square foot clubhouse, salon, bar, gaming, arts/crafts rooms, cooking studio. Sports lounge, multi-sport simulator, exercise studio, and fitness center. Resort pool, lap pool, whirlpool and resistance pool. Pickleball, tennis, and bocce courts.
North East Florida
Cascades at World Golf Village (St. Augustine) Gated community of 450 single-family, one-story homes. Ballroom with performance stage, arts/crafts/game rooms, ceramic studio, fitness center, heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, walking/biking trails, tennis, pickleball, putting green.
Del Webb Wildlight (Yulee) Construction of 660 homes began in 2022. Gated, ten miles of walking trails, fitness center, pickleball and tennis, outdoor pool, craft room, dog park and community garden.
Del Webb eTown (Jacksonville) When complete, this community will have 500+ single-family homes. Construction started in 2019. Clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, and game room.
Palms at Serenoa (Clermont) Built in 2018, there are 570+ attached and single-family homes in this gated, golfing community. Pickleball, tennis, walking/biking trails, fitness center, aerobics studio, dog park, game and craft rooms, outdoor pool.
Reverie at Silverleaf (St. Augustine) Gated, with over 350 single-family and attached homes. Clubhouse, fitness center, golf simulator, pickleball, outdoor pool.
Summer Bay at Grand Oaks (St. Augustine) Gated community of 300+ single-family homes built 2021 – present. Pickleball, bocce ball, community garden, pool.
Sweetwater (Jacksonville) Gated development of 950 single-family, attached and condo homes by Del Webb. Constructed 2005 – 2016. Tennis, pickleball, walking paths, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, exercise studio, arts/crafts/game rooms.
North Central Florida
Lake Henry Estates (Lake City) Gated community with 280 single-family homes built between 1992-2004. Golf course, tennis, pickleball, clubhouse, RV/boat storage area, fitness center, heated pool, boat dock on Lake Henry, craft and game rooms.
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound (Panama City Beach) Gated community of 3500 single-family and attached homes built 2019 – present. Olympic size pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, boccee ball, walking trails, dog park. RV/boat storage, arts/crafts/game rooms.
Ocala Palms (Ocala) Gated, golf course, 1000+ single-family homes built between 1994 – 1997. Indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, walk/biking trails, arts/crafts/game rooms, tennis. Resident association, not an HOA.
Ocala Preserve (Ocala) Gated, golf course, partial 55+. Single-family and attached homes built 2014 – present. Outdoor pool, pickleball, tennis, fitness center, game rooms, demonstration kitchen.
On Top of the World – OTOW (Ocala) Gated, three golf courses, single-family and attached homes between 1981 – present. Pickleball, tennis, indoor/outdoor pools, walking/biking trails, garden plots, dog park, arts/crafts/game rooms.
Spruce Creek Preserve (Dunnellon) Gated, built by Del Webb 1996-2003. 800+ single-family and attached homes nestled on three sides by Ross Prairie State Park. Golf course, outdoor pool, walking/biking trails, pickleball, tennis, arts/crafts/game room, RV and boat parking.
Stone Creek (Ocala) Gated, golf course, 3800 single-family and attached homes built 2006 – present. Indoor/outdoor pool, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, clubhouse, game/arts/crafts rooms, softball, demonstration kitchen.
Clearwater
The Landings at Bay’s Harbor (Clearwater)
Daytona Beach central east
Latitude Margaritaville (Daytona Beach) A gated community inspired by the late, great musician Jimmy Buffett. 3700 single-family and attached homes were built between 2017 and the present. Pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, fitness center, pet spa, two pools, private oceanfront beach club with shuttle service.
Holiday central west
Key Vista Villas (Holiday) A gated 55+ community of 170 homes nestled within the larger, family-focused Key Vista community. Clubhouse with game room, walking and biking trails. Pool and playground for grandkids. Offers storage for boats and RVs.
Hudson central west
Heritage Pines (Hudson) 45 minutes north of Tampa International Airport. A 1400+ home gated community, private 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, fitness and community center, arts and crafts studio.
Kissimmee central
Solivita Living (Kissimmee) Gated, 5900 single-family homes, 14 heated swimming pools, pickleball, tennis, fitness center. Indoor walking trail, two golf courses, driving range, dog parks. Community garden, social clubs, game rooms, playground for grandkids.
Tohoqua Reserve (Kissimmee) The 55+ section of a larger, master-planned community is referred to as the ‘reserve” and is gated. The Reserve has its own clubhouse with a pool, pickleball and tennis courts, dog park, and fitness center. Adjacent to 370-acre Twin Oak Park featuring walking trails along Lake Tohopekaliga.
Leesburg central
Arlington Ridge (Leesburg) Gated, 18-hole golf course, pickleball, pools, tennis, fitness center, craft room and community theater. Single-family homes.
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