
Punta Gorda is a regular on our list of the 25 Best Places to Retire in Florida, and there are a few 55+ communities there.
It has an attractive cost of living and is known for its ideal Florida climate and a laid-back lifestyle that feels relaxed even for Florida.
One community building and selling new homes in this area that you'll see represented in the results down below is Kings Gate:

Kings Gate offers easy access to beaches, marinas, wildlife sanctuaries, airports, and more, many within a 15-minute drive or less. A friendly, gated neighborhood community for residents age 55 and up, Kings Gate homeowners enjoy access to a recreation center, Olympic-sized swimming pool and spa, tennis courts, on-site activities director, and a variety of resident clubs and social events. Membership to the 18-hole golf course and facilities are additionally available. Prices start in the $300k’s.
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Regency at Babcock Ranch is another 55+ community I've written about before, and while it is in the Babcock Ranch master-planned community, homes there have a Punta Gorda address.