Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Bradenton, and Sarasota are the biggest populations centers in this region of the state. The west coast of Florida offers direct access to the Gulf, which is perhaps a more serene option than the Atlantic Ocean.
This area is also very popular with residents and retirees from the Midwest who are able to shoot right down I-75 to get here.
Popular Communities in this Region:
Valencia Ridge, the all-new community in the greater Tampa area, offers contemporary home designs and world-class amenities for the ultimate 55+ luxury living. Nothing compares to the incredible 55+ lifestyle, as the world-class clubhouse will feature multiple pools, pickleball and tennis courts, fitness center, restaurant and bar, sports lounge, social hall and much more.
Located less than an hour from The Villages, the Villages of Citrus Hills is a Florida Retirement Community with single-family homes and maintenance-free villas that have been built with today’s demanding retiree in mind. But what makes the promise of Florida Retirement in the Villages of Citrus Hills truly come together for today’s new breed of active adult retiree is its extraordinary collection of world-class community country club amenities and extensive social activities. Villages of Citrus Hills offers a variety of home styles and neighborhoods to choose from.
Grand Palm is truly a one-of-a-kind community! This beautiful, amenity-rich, nature-focused community in Venice, Florida is exactly what resort living should be like. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown Venice and beaches (20 minutes away) and a multitude of activities right in their own backyard with an on-site activities coordinator, state-of-the-art fitness facility, and large, resort-style pool with water slide. Attached villas and single-family homes are available.
Located just south of Venice in Sarasota County, Boca Royale Golf & Country Club offers a rare lifestyle that feels more like a vacation than the everyday. Residents of the gated 1,000-acre community enjoy a full line of fun and fitness amenities, including an 18-hole par 72 golf course. A beautiful amenity center and clubhouse round out the community. The community offers both single-family homes and attached villas.
Experience low-maintenance living in beautifully designed condos nestled within the desirable Wellen Park community. These thoughtfully crafted residences feature 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1- or 2-car garages, and private lanais or balconies.
Enjoy access to resort-style amenities like a lap pool with shaded cabanas, clubhouse, paw park, firepit, and more. With lawncare included, you can spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying your vibrant community.
Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment, plus nearby golf courses, Gulf Coast beaches, and CoolToday Park.
In their follow-up to the now sold-out Del Webb Lakewood Ranch, Del Webb Catalina brings the trusted Del Webb 55+ lifestyle back to the award-winning Lakewood Ranch master plan, featuring a massive 15-acre amenity campus overlooking a 70-acre lake.
While the main clubhouse is still under development, a temporary Lifestyle House with pickleball courts and putting green is already in place, with the main amenities scheduled for completion in late 2026.