Ultimate List of New 55+ Communities in Florida

It only makes sense that there would be more new 55+ communities in Florida than in any other state, and I believe this is the most up-to-date list around.

If a 55+ community is still building and selling new homes, you'll find them on this list!

We are constantly updating this list, but if you find a phone number that needs to be updated, a community that's no longer relevant, or a community that we somehow missed, let us know here.

Because prices change so frequently, please visit the website links for each community to get the most current pricing.

We're also working on breaking this list down into smaller posts based on what/where people are interested in.

Here's what we've got so far:

• Most Affordable 55+ Communities
• 55+ Communities in Naples
• 55+ Communities in Ocala
• 55+ Communities in Palm Beach County
• 55+ Communities in Port St. Lucie
• 55+ Communities in Tampa

But here's the complete list:

American Village – Palm Coast, FL

(386) 302-3002 | Read Our Overview

American Village is a 55+ gated home community nestled in the heart of Palm Coast, FL. In this community of 45 homes and 96 condominiums, you’ll be able to enjoy time with your friends by the pool, relax on the sundeck, socialize in the cabana, or maybe just delight in an easy stroll with your furry friend to the dog park.

American Village is close to many golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, as some fantastic Florida beaches.

Avalon Trails – Delray Beach, FL

855-968-1434 | Website | Full Review Posted Here

Avalon Trails is a 55+ active adult community located in Delray Beach, FL. If your retirement dream is to live just minutes from the beach, this is the place for you.

At the heart of the community is The Club at Avalon Trails, which will feature a resort-style pool and adjacent lap pool, a fully-equipped fitness studio, card rooms, a cafe, community garden, walking trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and more.

The homes at Avalon Trails will include 2 and 3 bedroom villas and single family homes that include features like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hurricane impact windows and doors.

Bridgewater Landing – Riverview, FL

(813) 395-2613 | Website

Bridgewater Landing is a neighborhood of attached villas and detached single family homes within a Continuing Care Retirement Community located just off I-75 in the southern greater Tampa metro area.

Residents enjoy a 13,000 square foot community clubhouse with a pool, exercise room and gathering rooms. Dining facilities are also on premise and dining options may be available Bridgewater Landing residents. Apartment living options are now under development and will be available soon.

Bridgewater at Viera – Melbourne, FL

855-463-9515 | Website

Located in Melbourne along Florida’s “Space Coast” just southeast of Orlando, Bridgewater at Viera is a gated community of nearly 900 attached and single-family homes. Amenities here will eventually include a 23,000 square foot clubhouse complex, a resort-style outdoor pool, and tennis courts. 

Between the attached villas and the single-family homes, Bridgewater at Viera offers a total of five different floorplans to choose from that range in size from as little as 1,593 square feet all the way up to 2,807 square feet.

Cascades at River Hall – Alva, FL

239-225-2681 | Website

Cascades at River Hall occupies over 2,000 acres of beautiful land just outside of Fort Myers, Florida. The community plan here calls for around 575 single-family homes, as well as a host of amenities like a community clubhouse, outdoor pool, and fitness center. Residents here also have the option of joining the Davis Love III 18-hole golf course for an annual fee. 

With multiple builders that each offer a selection of styles and floorplans, the options are nearly unlimited at Cascades at River Hall. Those choices can be as small as 1,500 square feet, or they can range up towards a more comfortable 2,800 square feet.

Cascades at Southern Hills – Brooksville, FL

815-403-1800 | Website

Cascades at Southern Hills is an age-restricted gated neighborhood of nearly 200 single-family homes inside the larger master-planned community of Southern Hills Plantation about an hour south of Tampa. Amenities here include a neighborhood clubhouse, as well as the opportunity to purchase access to all of the many amenities of Southern Hills Plantation. 

New construction at Cascades at Southern Hills is currently available in seven different floorplans ranging from about 1,500 to 2,335 square feet.

Covered Bridge – Lake Placid, FL

863-455-9927 | Website

Located about two hours south of Orlando in Lake Placid, Covered Bridge is a community of 230 attached and single-family homes. Residents here enjoy access to amenities like a community clubhouse, heated pool, and a community boat ramp. 

New single-family homes are available in eight different ranch-style floorplans that range in size from about 1,000 square feet to a little over 1,400 square feet.

Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch – Lakewood Ranch, FL

(941) 217-7980 | Website

Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch is a massive 250-acre community of 650 single-family homes located just east of Sarasota and Bradenton. Amenities here include a huge community clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, and access to additional amenities in the larger Lakewood Ranch community. 

New homes at Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch are all single-floorplan models that range in size from two to four bedrooms with an optional upstairs bonus room.

Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake – Westlake, FL

561-476-0051

Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake is an active adult community located in Westlake, FL between Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens. The clubhouse offers residents a place to gather and participate in social activities facilitated by a full-time Lifestyle Director.

Outdoor amenities include pickleball & tennis courts, walking trails, resort-style pool and spa, resistance pool, dog park, event and entertainment areas.

New homes at Cresswind Palm Beach range from 2 to 4 bedroooms.

Cresswind at PGA Village Verano – Port St. Lucie, FL

772-345-5041 | Website | Request more information

Cresswind at PGA Village Verano is a community of 249 single-family homes that is located right in the heart of Florida’s Treasure Coast near Port St. Lucie. The large collection of amenities here includes access to the 27,000 square foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a dog park, and an enormous pickleball complex. 

The homes at Cresswind at PGA Village Verano are available in four different options that range in size from 1,571 square feet up to 2,576 square feet. All of the homes are ranch-style homes that utilize energy-efficient designs.

Cypress Falls at The Woodlands – North Port, FL

(941) 214-7413 | Website

Cypress Falls at The Woodlands is a gated community of 710 attached and single-family homes in North Port, Florida, which is about halfway between Sarasota and Fort Myers. Residents here enjoy access to amenities like a community clubhouse, resort-style pool, and a putting green. 

New construction is available here for either attached or single-family homes. The attached homes range in size from 1,362 to 1,651 square feet. Then the single-family options are a little bigger ranging from 1,372 to 1,968 square feet.

Del Webb BayView – Parrish, FL

Del Webb Bay View is located in Parrish, which is in Manatee County, about 30 minutes away from downtown Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. Like most Del Webb communities, residents can expect resort-style amenities hosted by a full-time lifestyle director. Even though this community only just recently opened, I’ve already had a few readers purchase homes there. 

Del Webb Bexley – Land O' Lakes, FL

Del Webb Bexley is a fairly new gated community of 850 single-family homes just north of Tampa. Amenities here will include a 19,000 square foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-style outdoor pool, a full-time activities director, and a homeowners’ associate to take care of general maintenance. 

New homes at Del Webb Bexley are available in three different series that each offer three different floor plans. Altogether, those nine floor plans range in size from 1,372 square feet all the way up to 2,852 square feet.

Del Webb eTown – Jacksonville, FL

(904) 543-3959 | Website

Del Webb eTown is a community of 346 single-family homes in Jacksonville that began construction in 2018. Plans here call for over five acres of amenities that include an 8,000 square foot clubhouse and a resort-style pool. 

The homes at Del Webb eTown are available in a number of different models starting in the $300k's.

Del Webb Lakewood Ranch – Lakewood Ranch, FL

(941) 260-0370 | Website

Located in beautiful Lakewood Ranch about halfway between Bradenton and Sarasota, Del Webb Lakewood Ranch plans to accommodate 1,300 attached and single-family homes across 17,500 acres of land. Residents here will enjoy access to all of the resort-style amenities you might expect from a larger master-planned community. 

Home options at Del Webb Lakewood Ranch include a 1,542 square foot attached villa or nine different single-family floorplans that range from 1,289 to 2,634 square feet.

Del Webb Minneola – Minneola, FL

(407) 214-3002 | Website

Del Webb Minneola is a new 55+ community scheduled to open soon just north of Clermont. The community is only one mile from the Florida Turnpike, which makes getting just about anywhere you need to go in the greater Orlando area extremely easy. You can expect to see the same types of homes and amenities offered in other Del Webb communities here in Florida.

Del Webb Naples – Ave Maria, FL

(239) 842-9643 | Website

Del Webb Naples is a massive community of 2,000 attached and single-family homes located in the even larger master-planned community of Ave Maria. Residents here can enjoy amenities like the 12,000 square foot Oasis Club and the Panther Run Golf Club, plus they also have access to a number of additional amenities in the Ave Maria community. 

Homes at Del Webb Naples range in size from 1,438 to 2,611 square feet depending on whether you are looking for a smaller attached villa or a larger single-family home.  

Del Webb Nocatee – Ponte Vedra, FL

(904) 543-3927 | Request more information

Del Webb Nocatee is a new 55+ gated community in Ponte Vedra, which is in Northeast Florida, just minutes from Jacksonville and St. Augustine, and about 4 miles from pristine beaches.

The Canopy Club will will offer luxury amenities just a golf cart’s drive away, including a zero-entry pool, pickleball courts, fitness studio, and even an onsite Tavern & Grill with private wine lockers.

Del Webb Oak Creek – Fort Myers

(239) 356-0417 | Website

Del Webb Oak Creek is a new 55+ community scheduled to open in Fort Myers in 2022. As the community is not even open yet, details are sparse. But the good thing about Del Webb communities here in Florida is that they pretty much offer the same floorplans, and you can generally expect amenities similar to what you see in other Del Webb communities. Prices are expected to start in the low $300k’s.

Del Webb Oasis – Winter Garden, FL

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Del Webb Oasis is the next big thing. Coming soon to Winter Garden, this 55+ community is offering single-family homes and villas for residents who want to live in a brand new community.

One of the biggest selling points of a brand new community is that you are going to get a full selection of brand new amenities. This community is slated to include a 14,000 square foot clubhouse that will be situated to provide an excellent view of theme park fireworks.

Del Webb Oasis will be offering a selection of single-family homes and villas.

Del Webb Stone Creek – Ocala, FL

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Del Webb Stone Creek is a gated, 55+ active adult community located in the horse capital of the world, Ocala, FL. Boasting an 18-hole championship golf course with full grill, resort-style pool, fitness center, spa, multiple game courts, a full-time lifestyle director and more, you will be ready for your “Next Great Adventure.”

Here's a video from my visit to Del Webb Stone Creek:

Del Webb Sunbridge – St. Cloud, FL

(407) 805-1930 | Request more information

Del Webb Sunbridge is a new 55+ gated community in St. Cloud, which is in Central Florida, just minutes from Lake Nona and Orlando.

The 27,000 sf. Clubhouse will feature luxurious indoor and outdoor amenities like a zero-entry pool, resistance pool, pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness center, movement studio, and more.

Del Webb Tradition – Port St. Lucie, FL

(772) 209-3850 | Website | Request more information

Located in beautiful Port St. Lucie, Del Web Tradition is a gated community of 550 attached and single-family homes that began construction in 2017. Amenities here include a large clubhouse, resort-style outdoor pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 

The attached homes at Del Webb Tradition clock in at 1,579 square feet and are available with either two or three bedrooms. The single-family homes range in size from 1,671 to 2,589 square feet and are available with two to four bedrooms.

Del Webb at Viera – Melbourne, FL

(407) 214-3005 | Website

Situated over 500 acres, with plans for approximately 1,300 homes, Del Webb at Viera will offer retirement living in an acclaimed master-planned community known for its robust amenities and proximity to beautiful beaches, fine dining and shopping. 

Expected to begin pre-selling in mid-2022, Del Webb at Viera will offer single-family and villa homes similar to those available in other Del Webb communities. At the time of this writing, pricing has yet to be released.

Del Webb Wildlight – Amelia Island Area

Del Webb Wildlight is a new 55+ community scheduled to open soon north of Jacksonville in the Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island area. For those who plan to travel frequently, the community is only about 15 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport. You can expect to see the same types of homes and amenities offered in other Del Webb communities here in Florida.

Esplanade at Highland Ranch – Clermont, FL

352-415-4237 | Website

Located on 579 acres of land just west of Orlando, Esplanade at Highland Ranch is a gated community of 475 single-family homes. Amenities here include the standard selling points like a community clubhouse and a resort-style pool, plus there are plenty of courts and walking trails throughout the community. 

Homes at Esplanade at Highland Ranch are available in three different collections that range in size from 1,722 square feet up to 2,930 square feet.

Everlake at Mandarin – Jacksonville

904-606-6616 | Website

Everlake at Mandarin offers 192 luxury paired villa homes centrally located in the heart of Mandarin, a popular Jacksonville area neighborhood. Residences will offer lakefront, preserve and privacy-focused homesites. The paired villas of Everlake are designed to liberate homeowners from day-to-day home maintenance so they have more time to pursue a carefree lifestyle.

Amenities will include a private clubhouse with an outdoor swimming pool, open-air pavilions, fitness center, and more. 

Everlake at Mandarin is in the very early stages of development and floorplans and pricing have not been released yet.

Four Seasons at Orlando – Kissimmee, FL

407-705-3103 | Website

Four Seasons at Orlando is a gated community of 557 single-family homes that is located in Kissimmee, Florida, just south of Orlando. Amenities here include a 14,000 square foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center and an arts and crafts room, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, pickleball courts, and access to the 18-hole Mystic Dunes Golf Club. 

With eleven different floorplans available, there are plenty of options to be had at Four Seasons at Orlando. Those plans range in size from 1,428 to 2,328 square feet.

Four Seasons at Parkland – Parkland, FL

954-716-8610 | Website

Located just a bit north of Fort Lauderdale, Four Seasons at Parkland is a luxury community of 538 single-family homes built around 12 beautiful lakes. Amenities here include a 25,000 square foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, two resort-style pools, and a tennis pro shop. 

Four Seasons at Parkland offers 14 different floorplans that range in size from 1,965 square feet all the way up to 3,615 square feet.

Gatherings of Lake Nona – Orlando, FL

(321) 445-5050 | Website

Gatherings of Lake Nona is a community of 216 condos located inside the master-planned community of Lake Nona, just outside of Orlando. Residents here can enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle, as well as access to amenities like a large clubhouse, outdoor pool, and a dog park. 

The condos at Gatherings of Lake Nona are available in four different floor plans offer two or three bedrooms. Those condos can be as small as 1,368 square feet, and they can be as large as 1,805 square feet.

Harmony Reserve – Vero Beach, FL

772-562-9889 | Website

Harmony Reserve is a gated community of 397 attached and single-family homes that is located just outside of Vero Beach along Florida’s popular Treasure Coast. Amenities here include everything from a 15,000 square foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center to a huge outdoor pool surrounded by a collection of lakes and ponds. 

Residents at Harmony Reserve can choose from six different attached villa floorplans and more than a dozen different single-family options. When you combine all of those models, this community can offer anywhere from 1,219 to 2,756 square feet. 

Heritage – Hernando, FL

706-217-9507 | Website

Heritage is an established community of 70 single-family homes located in Hernando, Florida. Residents here enjoy a unique collection of amenities like maintenance-free living and 24-hour security. There are also plenty of outstanding parks and golf courses in the area. 

Homes at Heritage range in size from 2,636 to 3,974 square feet, and they are available with anywhere from two to four bedrooms.

Huntington at Hunter’s Ridge – Ormond Beach, FL

(386) 753-3688 | Website

Located in the popular community of Ormond Beach, just north of Daytona Beach, Huntington at Hunter’s Ridge is a maintenance-free community of 326 attached villas and single-family homes. The resort-style amenities that residents can enjoy here include a 12,500 square foot clubhouse with a fitness center and a beautiful outdoor pool that is surrounded by walking trails. 

With multiple building companies to choose from, there are more than a dozen different floorplans to choose from at Huntington at Hunter’s Ridge. Those homes can range in size from 1,517 square feet up to 2,235 square feet.

JB Ranch – Ocala, FL

(352) 509-7524 | Website

With construction that just started in 2017, JB Ranch is one of the newer communities in the Ocala area. Plans here call for a total of 346 single-family homes, and the list of amenities includes a community clubhouse, fitness center, and outdoor pool with patio seating. 

Homes range in size from 1,641 to 2,034 square feet.

Lake James – Lakeland, FL

863-683-2782 | Website

Lake James is a low-maintenance community of 216 single-family homes that is located right outside of Lakeland. Amenities here include a 2,000 square foot clubhouse with a fitness room and a resort-style outdoor pool, as well as miles of walking and hiking trails. 

The homes at Lake James are available in more than a dozen different layouts ranging from as small as 1,510 square feet to a much larger 2,420 square feet.

Lakes of Mount Dora – Mount Dora, FL

866-324-0868 | Website

Located just north of Orlando, Lakes of Mount Dora is a gated community of 950 single-family homes that combines 178 acres of lakes with New England-style architecture. Amenities here include an 18,000 square foot clubhouse complete with a fitness center and a banquet facility. Then there is the resort-style pool and hot tub outside. 

Lakes of Mount Dora offers a few different ranch-style homes that range in size from as small as 1,263 square feet all the way up to something as large as 3,700 square feet.

Latitude Margaritaville – Daytona Beach, FL

(866) 464-7137 | Website | Request more information

Latitude Margaritaville is a Jimmy Buffet-themed community of just over 3,000 attached villas and single-family homes located in Daytona Beach that is a perfect destination for any Parrothead. Residents here enjoy access to amenities like the Fins Up! Fitness Center, a fantastic resort-style pool, and all the “boat drinks” they can handle from the Latitude Bar & Chill Restaurant. 

Homes at Latitude Margaritaville start in the $200k's and can get as high as the low-$500s. Those homes are available in a total of 15 different variations that are all themed after your favorite Buffet songs. 

Here's a video from my recent visit to Latitude Margaritaville: Daytona Beach:

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound – Watersound, FL

(866) 464-4753 | Website | Request more information

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is another Jimmy Buffett-style community that is located about halfway between Panama City Beach and Miramar Beach. In addition to all of the standard Margaritaville amenities, residents here will also enjoy access to some of the best beaches along Florida’s Gulf Coast. 

The smallest homes at Latitude Margaritaville Watersound are called Cottages (Conch Collection) that range in size from 1,204 a/c sq. ft. to 1,466 a/c sq. ft.

The next size up are Villas (Caribbean Collection) that range in size from 1,503 a/c sq. ft. to 1,862 a/c sq. ft. After that there are two different collections of Single-Family Homes which max out at around 2,500 sq. ft.

At the time of this writing, home prices range from the $200k’s to the $400k’s

Liberty Village – Ocala 

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Liberty Village is a masterplan community of new homes exclusively for residents aged 55 and better in Ocala. The community is surrounded by beautiful lakes and a rolling countryside filled with gorgeous thoroughbred horse farms. The community features proximity to great shopping and dining options at historic Downtown Ocala, as well as popular hot spots for water sports, including Silver Glen Springs, Rainbow Springs State Park and the Crystal Springs of Ocala.

Liberty Village is so new that community features, home sizes, and prices were not available at the time of this writing.

Matanzas Lakes – Palm Coast, FL

(386) 310-0113 | Website | Full Review

Matanzas Lakes is an age restricted community in Palm Coast with just over 100 homes. The community features two lakes, a zero-entry community pool/amenities center, gated entrances, and low-maintenance living for those at least 55 years of age.

Lawn care is included in HOA fees and there are no CDD fees. There are 7 different floorplans available ranging in size from 1,623 to 2,033 sq. ft. of living space.

Medley at Mirada – San Antonio, FL

(844) 478-9434 | Website

Located in the larger master-planned community of Mirada, Medley at Mirada is a gated community of 858 attached and single-family homes in San Antonio, Florida. Residents here have access to their own private amenities like a community clubhouse, fitness center, and resort-style pool. Then they can also enjoy the impressive selection of amenities in the larger Mirada community. 

Medley at Mirada offers attached homes that range in size from 1,396 to 1,731 square feet. The single-family homes start at 1,683 square feet and can get as big as 2,775 square feet.

Medley at Southshore Bay – Wimauma, FL

800 495-6496 | Website

Medley at Southshore Bay is a community of 655 attached villas and single-family homes that is located in Wimauma, between Tamp and Bradenton. Available amenities here include a community clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, and a large lagoon. 

Medley at Southshore Bay offers villas and single-family homes that range in size from 1,396 to 2,775 square feet.

Ocala Preserve – Ocala, FL

352-402-3100 | Website

Ocala Preserve is a 623-acre community of 1,600 single-family homes located in Marion County, Florida. Amenities here include a 17,000 square foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center, a zero-entry resort-style pool, and an 18-hole championship golf course. 

New homes at Ocala Preserve are available in a variety of different collections that range in size from as small as 1,320 square feet up to 2,370 square feet.

On Top of the World – Ocala, FL

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At On Top of the World, active adults will find all they dream about and so much more. Located in beautiful Ocala Florida, On Top of the World residents can enjoy any schedule that suits their tastes – from activity packed to unhurried.

Here's a video from my tour of On Top of the World:

Leisure amenities include 54 holes of golf on three courses, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a 14-acre R/C flying field, bocce, racquetball and basketball courts, fitness center, health club and spa, restaurants, cultural venues, and much more.

Residents can also participate in over 175 clubs, leagues, hobbies, and lifelong learning opportunities.

New homes are of quality construction, often exceeding ENERGY STAR criteria while offering comfort, convenience, and a wide variety of design elements.

There are 23 floor plans available with prices ranging to suit every budget starting in the $200k’s.

Ormond Renaissance – Ormond Beach, FL

(386) 615-6646

Ormond Renaissance is a gated community of 280 condos across ten different buildings that is located in Ormond Beach. Amenities here include a 3,600 square foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style pool, and plenty of community green spaces. 

The condos at Ormond Renaissance are available in sizes ranging from 1,248 to 1,515 square feet. Those floorplans can be for two or three bedrooms. 

Palms at Serenoa – Clermont, FL

352-404-7261 | Website

Located just west of Orlando, Palms at Serenoa is a gated community of 570 attached villas and single-family homes that began construction in 2018. Residents here enjoy access to amenities like a community clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, and more than 16 acres of parks and green spaces around the community. 

The attached homes at Palms at Serenoa are a 1,608 square foot floorplan with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The single-family homes range in size from 1,402 to 2,034 square feet and come in six different models.

Parkland Preserve at World Golf Village – St. Augustine, FL

(904) 575-2028 | Website

Located in historic St. Augustine, Parkland Preserve is a brand new community of 472 condos and single-family homes that just started construction in 2019. Amenities here are still in the planning phase, but the community is expected to have a state-of-the-art fitness center and a resort-style outdoor pool. 

Parkland Preserve has not released the floorplans for their condos at this point, but the single-family homes are available in five different models that range from as small as 1,585 square feet all the way up to 2,033 square feet.

Regency at Avenir – Palm Beach Gardens, FL

855-776-8655 | Website

Regency at Avenir is a 55+, active-adult community in Palm Beach Gardens offering exclusive resort-style amenities and a low-maintenance lifestyle.

Regency at Avenir’s private amenities will include a resort-style swimming pool and spa, state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, a yoga studio, tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, a golf simulator, an art room with kiln, a ballroom, cafe, outdoor amphitheater, and more.

469 single-family homes are planned for Regency at Avenir, ranging in size from 1,800 to 2,800 square feet.

Reverie at Trailmark – St. Augustine

904-940-0687 | Website

Reverie at Trailmark is a 55+ community in St. Augustine. The Lodge is a 4,600 sq. ft. Lakeside Clubhouse that features indoor and outdoor social spaces, six pickleball courts, a resort-style pool and spa, catering kitchen, and what sounds to me like one of the coolest amenities…an open-air bier garten.

There are 11 new single-family home designs, ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 sq. ft. The community features lakeside and preserve homesites. Prices start in the $200k’s.

Solivita – Kissimmee, FL

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Solivita is a national award-winning retirement community in Central Florida’s attraction zone, offering great natural beauty, vast recreational amenities and enough to do to keep any active adult as busy as you care to be. No matter where you live within this lush gated 55-plus community in Kissimmee, you can easily walk, bike or drive your golf cart to indoor and outdoor dining venues, state-of-the-art spa and fitness complexes, pickleball or tennis courts, and other facilities for sports and games. You can also meet up with newfound friends, share the fun in social clubs, and enjoy lifelong learning classes and countless other amenities—inviting you to do it all, or nothing at all.

With two stunning championship golf courses, intimate neighborhood centers, softball field, miles of green space for walking, cycling and meandering, and too many classes and clubs to count, you will have many ways to enjoy the Solivita life. Residents have access to a full-time on-site Activities Director and Lifestyle Team dedicated to creating a diverse, packed schedule of events, as well as assisting the 200+ Social Clubs created by Solivita residents. Your most difficult decision each day will be deciding how busy you’d like to be.

Stillwater – St. Johns

904-758-0477 | Website

Stillwater is a 55+ community located just off I-95 about 25 minutes south of downtown Jacksonville. Homeowners have access to exciting amenities, such as the Bobby Weed designed 18-hole golf course and a community swimming pool. Plus, there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby in St. Johns.

A total of 549 homes are planned here, and attached villages and single family homes are available. Prices start in the $300k’s.

Stonecrest – Summerfield, FL

(352) 427-2478 | Website

Located south of Ocala in Summerfield, Florida, Stonecrest is a gated community of 2,200 single-family homes that was started in 1990 and still has new construction available. Amenities are plenty here with residents having access to a 7,000 square foot clubhouse, a separate community center, a resort-style pool, a championship-level 18-hole golf course, and a 9-hole par 3 course. 

The homes at Stonecrest are available in a number of different models that range from 1,238 to 2,243 square feet. Those homes are typically located on quarter-acre lots.

Summer Bay at Grand Oaks – St. Augustine

(904) 604-6880 | Website

Pulte Homes Active Adult will be opening new homes for sale here in early 2022. Located in St. Johns County, this community features homesites designed to showcase conservation, lake and park views. The gated, 55+ neighborhood will have 1.5 acres of exclusive amenities including pickleball, tennis, bocce ball courts and more. Prices were not available at the time of this writing.

Tohoqua Reserve – Kissimmee

(407) 554-5373 | Website

Tohoqua Reserve is a 55+ Active Adult neighborhood from Pulte Homes. It is located within a master planned community in Kissimmee. Tohoqua Reserve is less than 10 minutes from the Florida Turnpike, making commutes to all major areas of Orlando much easier. 

Amenities include a private amenity center exclusively reserved for active adults with a clubhouse, resort-style pool, sports courts, and more.

Single family homes and villas are available in sizes ranging from 1,500 sq. ft. to more than 2,800 sq. ft.

The Lakes at Harmony – St. Cloud, FL

407-988-3285 | Website | Request more information

The Lakes at Harmony, is the newest addition to Harmony from Jones Homes USA. These two and three bedroom homes are built for the way you live today, with space where you need it most. Residents here enjoy less crowded living with spacious outdoor living areas, many of which include water or conservation views, and a private recreation center and pool.

From the miles of walking and biking trails, to the community garden, parks and fitness center, Harmony has something for everyone. Gather at the Town Square which includes a spa, market, physician office, restaurants and more or play a round of golf on the only Johnny Miller Signature course in Central Florida without ever leaving your community.

The Villages

(352) 753-6655 | Full Review

With more than 60,000 attached villas, manufactured homes, and single-family homes, The Villages is one of the largest active adult communities in the entire world. With three different town squares, more than 35 community centers, more than 80 different pools, and more than 50 different golf courses, the list of amenities available to Villagers as residents are affectionately known goes on for days. 

Just like the list of amenities, the list of floorplans available around The Villages is massive. You can pretty much find anything your heart desires in Florida’s most-popular retirement community. Prices start in the $300k's.  

Twin Lakes – St. Cloud, FL

407-988-3222 | Website | Request more information here

The water is calling you to one of the most desirable active lifestyle communities in Central Florida. It’s time to live less crowded on the tranquil shores of Live Oak Lake where residents enjoy lakeside living with boating, fishing, kayaking and many other amenities usually reserved for fine resorts.

With a clubhouse, pool, patio areas, newly opened fitness center and a full time activities director, there is something for everyone in this outstanding community.

Valencia Grove at Riverland – Port St. Lucie, FL

(772) 226-9000 | Website | Request more information

Valencia at Riverland is one of the newest 55+ communities on Florida’s East Coast. Located in Port St. Lucie, Valencia at Riverland brings together GL Homes’ famous 55+ resort-style living with an amazing master site plan to create a Florida lifestyle that’s second-to-none! At this new community, you’ll find a million ways to have fun. Walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities right within your own neighborhood.

Get in on the ground floor of Florida’s next top master planned community with prices starting in just the $300s.

Valencia Grand – Boynton Beach, FL

(561) 738-5100 | Website | Request more information

Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach offers truly premium 55+ living unlike anywhere else, with a prime South Florida location, sophisticated country-club lifestyle, and all-new unmatched amenities. Valencia Grand takes sophisticated living to the next level with one-story home designs made for 55+ living with stand-out features including expansive high ceilings, transom windows that let in even more Florida sunshine, impressive gourmet kitchens, spa-like baths, spacious outdoor living areas and more

Valencia Trails – Naples, FL

239-262-4000 | Website | Request more information

Valencia Trails in Naples, FL offers the best resort lifestyle with a magnificent 42,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse where every day new events, clubs, and entertainment abound. Relax by the pool, grab a bite at the restaurant, catch a show in the social hall, or take a relaxing stroll or jog along the community’s iconic trails. The options are endless!

Designed for 55+ living, the gorgeous contemporary style single-family homes at Valencia Trails offer the ultimate in style, convenience, and luxury with spacious living areas, impressive gourmet kitchens, and screened and covered patios to make the most of Florida’s beautiful weather year-round. Come home to luxurious standard features including tile roof, brick pavers, stainless steel and gas appliances, designer tile flooring throughout main areas, rich stone exterior finishes and so much more.

Veranda Preserve – Port St. Lucie, FL

833-306-0256 | Website

Veranda Preserve is a new, resort-style community in Port St. Lucie designed for residents “55 & Better” from Lennar Homes. Amenities include a private Clubhouse with social spaces, resort-style pool with lap area and wet decks, poolside bar, state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts, event lawn, and more.

There are three classes of models at Verandah Preserve, ranging n size from 1,410 sq. ft. of living space to just over 2,800 sq. ft. of living space.

Watersong at RiverTown – St. John's, FL

904-337-4856

Located in the amazing master-planned community of RiverTown, Watersong at RiverTown is an active adult community of 800 attached villas and single-family homes. Residents here enjoy access to their own private community clubhouse, resort-style pool, and fishing pier. They can also find plenty to do in the larger RiverTown community. 

Watersong at RiverTown offers multiple options for attached villas and single-family homes.