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.
Villages of Citrus Hills
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.
On Top of the World
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
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
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
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.
Valencia Harbor
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
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.
Boca Royale Golf & Country Club
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
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.
Kings Gate
Located in the popular Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda area of Florida, 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 $200k’s.
Verandah
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.
Lakes at Harmony
The Lakes at Harmony is a 55 and Better community from Jones Homes USA. Experience active living at its best, with Harmony’s signature golf course, Town Center, community events, walking trails, and more.
Harmony is more than a community, it’s a way of life; where the peace and tranquility of small-town living is surrounded by pristine lakes, abundant natural areas, popular Town Square and exclusive amenities, all close to the excitement and activities of nearby Orlando.
All homes are built for the way you live today, with oversized kitchens, open living spaces and incredible included luxury features. With its perfect blend of small-town living, outstanding amenities, convenient location, everyone wants to live in Harmony.
Brightmore at Wellen Park
Discover a new brighter 55+ lifestyle at Brightmore at Wellen Park in Venice, Florida. This new gated community is nestled within popular Wellen Park, one the nation's premier master-planned communities. Brightmore radiates with a vibrant spirit and a rich array of future resort-style amenities, including 2 pools, 8 pickleball courts and a competition court, and a 21,000 square foot clubhouse with gathering areas, bar/grill, fitness center, paw park and much more. The 11 acres of amenities will foster a lifestyle centered around well-being, new adventures, and a sense of community. A full activities and events calendar provides fun and social connections, planned by a friendly full-time Lifestyle Director.
Choose from 11 thoughtfully designed home plans, including villas and single-family residences. Quick move-in homes and “to-be-built” homes are available, and range from 1,412 to 2,478 square feet, featuring 2-3 bedrooms and 2-3 full baths. This lushly landscaped community features many pond and preserve views, and is connected to 30+ miles of trails. Located south of CoolToday Park, residents live just a short drive or ride from Downtown Wellen, the area’s popular destination for shopping, dining, events and entertainment.
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach
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.
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound
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.
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch is a 55+ new home community in Lakewood Ranch, located east of Sarasota and Bradenton and named the #1 multigenerational neighborhood in the nation. With a lifestyle centered on fitness, relationships, education and entertainment, Cresswind communities by Kolter Homes are designed for the next generation of active adults.
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch offers a variety of amenities, including the resident-exclusive Club Cresswind – featuring the SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM circuit training, art studio, tennis and pickleball courts, resort-style swimming pool, resistance pool and more. Residents also have quick access to Lakewood Ranch’s golf courses, polo club, 75-acre sports campus, schools, shops, restaurants and hospital. Plus, the white sand beaches and cultural attractions of Sarasota are within a 30-minute drive.
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch features fresh, Florida contemporary home designs, with single-family homes ranging from 2- to 5-Bedrooms. Homebuyers can choose from nineteen spacious home plans, specifically designed for active adults and offering open floorplans and energy-efficient designs. Upon completion, this gated community will have a total of 648 residences. Homebuyers may select from a variety of structural, finish and personalization options from Kolter’s onsite Design Studio. Ten designer-decorated models are open daily.
Cresswind DeLand
Explore DeLand’s newest 55+ community, offering Cresswind’s national award-winning active adult lifestyle and new, Move-In Ready homes from the $300s. Cresswind DeLand offers a lakefront location just minutes from charming downtown DeLand in Central Florida.
Cresswind features a new collection of floorplans designed specifically for active adults. Kolter Homes’ onsite Design Studio offers hundreds of structural and design options to personalize your home to fit your needs and lifestyle.
In addition to Lake Winnemissett access for catch-and-release fishing, Cresswind offers an award-winning, 55+ lifestyle designed to Set Yourself FREE through four cornerstones of Fitness, Relationships, Education and Entertainment. A future resident-only clubhouse will serve as the central hub, featuring a Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM circuit technology, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, art studio, event spaces and indoor/outdoor gathering spots to unwind and connect with neighbors.
This community is just minutes from Downtown DeLand, home to one of America’s Best Main Streets, and close to all Central Florida has to offer. Designer-decorated models are open daily.
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake is an active adult, new home community in Westlake, Florida, between Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens. This 55+ community is designed for active adults with resort-style amenities and convenient access to beaches, shopping, dining, healthcare and the attractions of downtown West Palm Beach.
The resident-exclusive Club Cresswind includes a resort-style pool and spa, SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM circuit training, yoga studio, art studio with ceramics, multipurpose event room, and a variety of social clubs. A full-time Lifestyle Director organizes year-round events and activities for all interests. Additional amenities include tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, walking and biking trails plus a large and small dog park. Residents also have access to Westlake Adventure Park, featuring a lagoon pool, event lawns, basketball courts, an outdoor concert pavilion and more.
Kolter Homes offers 12 different floorplans ranging from 2- up to 4-Bedrooms and a range of personalization and structural options, including second-floor Bonus Rooms and expanded outdoor living areas. Designer-decorated models are open daily.
Cresswind at Lake Harris
Kolter Homes is bringing Cresswind’s national award-winning active adult lifestyle and new homes to Lake County. Cresswind at Lake Harris offers a lakefront location just minutes from downtown Tavares and Mount Dora in Central Florida.
Cresswind at Lake Harris will feature a new collection of floorplans designed specifically for active adults. Kolter Homes’ onsite Design Studio offers hundreds of structural and design options to personalize your home to fit your needs and lifestyle.
In addition to the community dock for boating on Lake Harris, Cresswind offers an award-winning, 55+ lifestyle designed to Set Yourself FREE through four cornerstones of Fitness, Relationships, Education and Entertainment. A future lakefront, resident-only clubhouse will serve as the central hub, featuring the Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM circuit technology, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, art studio, event spaces, and indoor/outdoor gathering spots to unwind and connect with neighbors.
Join the VIP List today to be among the first to receive community details, floorplans and pricing ahead of the community Grand Opening.
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks is a 55+ community in Lady Lake, located less than 3 miles from The Villages.
The planned resident-only clubhouse will feature a SmartFIT Training Center with EGYM technology, resort pool, pickleball courts, art studio, and various gathering spaces. The community offers new floorplans specifically designed for active adults, with customization options available through an on-site Design Studio.
Join the VIP List for early access to community information, floorplans, and pricing before the Spring 2025 Grand Opening.
Woodland Preserve
Woodland Preserve is Kolter Homes' latest new home community in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. This gated, 55+ neighborhood of approximately 420 homes will feature a contemporary collection of flexible floorplans that range from 2- up to 5-Bedrooms with structural and design options. Personalization is a signature of Kolter Homes design, and each plan allows home shoppers to create the spaces that best fit their needs and lifestyle with a minimum of 25 structural options per plan and hundreds of finish choices at the on-site Kolter Homes Design Studio.
Woodland Preserve residents will also have full access to their own community clubhouse and amenities including fitness center, pickleball courts, pool with lap lanes, indoor and outdoor social spaces and much more. Plus, the community’s natural beauty is a crucial part of the lifestyle.
Join the VIP List today to be among the first to receive community details ahead of the community Grand Opening.
Pelican Preserve
Pelican Preserve is a 55+ community in Fort Myers with approximately 2,500 homes.
The Plaza Del Sol clubhouse for residents includes a state-of-the-art fitness center and dance studio, card room and art studio, a 100-seat movie theater, and more. Outside there is a resort-style pool, 12 pickleball courts, 8 tennis courts, a juice bar, a softball field, a basketball court, a beach area, a butterfly garden, a fishing pier, and more.
Pelican Preserve is also home to a 27-hole championship golf course and clubhouse. Golf membership is optional for Pelican Preserve residents.
Condos, villas, and single-family homes are available starting in the $300k’s.
Babcock Ranch
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.