No other Florida retirement community sells more homes each year than The Villages. But it's not everyone's cup of tea!
On this page you'll see 21+ alternatives, some of which you've probably never even heard of, that are well worth a look.
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.
At On Top of the World Communities, 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.
Leisure amenities include 54 holes of golf on three courses, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, pickleball and tennis courts, a private 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 from the $200k's.
Valencia Parc at Riverland is one of the newest 55+ communities on Florida's East Coast. Located in Port St. Lucie, Valencia Parc at Riverland brings together GL Homes' famous 55+ resort-style living within the amazing 4,000-acre master-planned community of Riverland to create a Florida lifestyle that's second to none! In this new community, you'll find a million ways to have fun with everything connected through miles of eco-friendly greenways without ever having to get in your car. Walk or ride your golf cart to all the amenities right within your own neighborhood and to nearby shops and restaurants or enjoy a car ride to spend the perfect day at the beach.
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.
Valencia Sky, GL Homes' newest 55+ community, combines luxury living with coastal convenience just 6 miles from downtown Naples. This Valencia community features a state-of-the-art clubhouse with pools, pickleball and tennis courts, gym, restaurant/bar, sports lounge, and event hall. Located minutes from 5th Avenue South shopping and Naples Pier. Request information today to learn more.
Discover Valencia Harbor by GL Homes in Fort Myers – a new 55+ community featuring a clubhouse, resort pools, fitness centers, sports courts, dining, and social activities. New single-family homes start from the $300s. Join the VIP Interest List to be the first to explore this premium active adult community.
Valencia Del Mar elevates the renowned Valencia 55+ living experience in Boynton Beach, Florida. This luxurious new community offers innovative floorplans, cutting-edge features, and enhanced lifestyle options.
At its center is an 8-acre recreational site featuring a grand social hall, luxury restaurant with indoor and patio seating, stylish sports lounge, and world-class spa with steam rooms, saunas, and private treatment suites. Every aspect is designed for the discerning active adult.
Join the VIP List for exclusive access to all new developments at Valencia Del Mar.
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 like pickleball and tennis courts, a community pool, an 18-hole par 72 golf course, and more. A beautiful amenity center and clubhouse round out the community. The community offers both single-family homes and attached villas starting in the $400k's.
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, pickleball and tennis courts, and a large resort-style pool. Single-family homes and villas are available.
Verandah is a beautiful, private, guard-gated golf course community in Fort Myers. Enjoy life among mature oak trees, meandering bike paths and walking trails, and breathtaking views of the Orange River. Verandah offers residents full-service dining options, social events and activities, fitness and recreation options, and 2 spectacular 18-hole championship golf courses: Old Orange, designed by Bob Cupp and Whispering Oak, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Prices start in the $400k’s.
Catalina Palms at Sundance is Akel Homes’ newest 55+ active adult community in Port St. Lucie, FL, located within the thoughtfully planned 2,500-acre Sundance master-planned community. Designed exclusively for active adults, Catalina Palms offers a vibrant lifestyle experience centered around connection, wellness, and resort-style living.
At the heart of the community is Club Catalina, Port St. Lucie’s largest private community clubhouse, spanning an impressive 56,000 square feet. This resort-style amenity campus features expansive pools with luxurious cabanas, a full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a world-class fitness center with cutting-edge equipment, dedicated pickleball and tennis courts, social lounges, art studios, card rooms, a test kitchen, and numerous indoor and outdoor spaces designed for social, recreational, and creative pursuits.
Catalina Palms offers a diverse collection of beautifully designed lifestyle villas and single-story homes ranging from approximately 1,400 to 3,400 square feet under air, with pricing anticipated from the low $300s.
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach is a 55+ community inspired by the lifestyle and music of Jimmy Buffett.
Amenities include a fully outfitted gym / Spin Room, aerobics room with virtual personal trainer, indoor whirlpool spa and lap pool, Latitude Town Square where you’ll find the Bandshell with live music, The Last Mango Theater includes a banquet hall with stage for performances and dancing, Barkaritaville Pet Spa, Coconut Telegraph Business Center, Latitude Bar & Chill Restaurant, Changes in Attitude Bar, Paradise Pool with beach entry, cabanas, and tiki huts, plus, an amenity that you don’t see every day…your very own private beach club! Home prices start in the $300k's.
Located on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast between Pensacola & Panama City, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is the 2nd Jimmy Buffett-inspired 55+ community in Florida, and the 3rd one overall when you include Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head.
Amenities in place or coming soon include a Latitude Town Square with Bandshell, Latitude Bar & Chill Restaurant, 2nd Floor Overlook Bar with panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Paradise Pool with Beach Entry Cabanas, Tiki Huts, Fins Up! Fitness Center, Barkaritaville Dog Park, Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Port of Indecision Kayak Launch, Walking Trails, and more.
Home prices start in the $300k's.
Located in Southwest Florida, Babcock Ranch has been designed to help residents live their happiest, healthiest life. Situated on 18,000 acres, adjacent to an extensive wilderness preserve, Babcock Ranch features hiking and biking paths, greenways, and lakes perfect for outdoor adventures.
America’s first solar-powered town, Babcock Ranch houses an 870-acre solar farm operated by Florida Power & Light, and the entire town is outfitted with fiber optic internet for a fully connected lifestyle.
Babcock Ranch features a variety of neighborhoods and home builders, and prices range from the $300's to over $2M.
Del Webb Saint Johns brings the proven Del Webb 55+ formula to Northeast Florida, offering active adults a premium community just outside historic St. Augustine.
What sets this community apart is its strategic location — you get all the amenities Del Webb is known for while being close to both Atlantic beaches and one of America's oldest cities.
Del Webb Stone Creek is a gated, 55+ active adult community located in the horse capital of the world, Ocala, FL. The community has an 18-hole championship golf course, restaurant, resort-style pools, fitness center, spa, multiple game courts, a full-time lifestyle director and more. Home prices start in the $200k's.
With Reverie at Silverleaf, Dream Finders Homes is bringing their expertise to St. Augustine's 55+ market, positioning this gated community within the larger Silverleaf master-planned development.
The amenities focus heavily on active lifestyle elements like pickleball, but the real appeal here is the combination of St. Augustine's coastal proximity with access to both the historic downtown and modern conveniences, all without CDD fees.
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, a 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 $300k’s.
Sweetwater by Del Webb brought the trusted Del Webb 55+ lifestyle to the Jacksonville area, making it North Florida's first Del Webb community.
With world-class amenities, easy access to beaches and urban conveniences, and a fully built-out community offering resale opportunities, Sweetwater delivers proven active adult living in one of Florida's most livable cities.
WaterSong at RiverTown is a 55+ community in Northeast Florida.
Situated almost equidistant between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the RiverTown master-planned community is located along the banks of the St. John's River.
Like most master-planned communities, there are multiple neighborhoods within RiverTown, and WaterSong is the only one right now that is designated 55+.