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Florida Gated Communities

Experience the ultimate in privacy, luxury, and security with Florida gated communities. Whether you’re searching for a waterfront retreat, golf course estate, or active adult community, Florida offers an exceptional selection of private, gated neighborhoods to suit a variety of lifestyles. From the Florida Panhandle to Southeast Florida, Private Communities Registry (PCR) is the trusted resource for discovering the best gated communities in Florida. With decades of expertise in luxury real estate, PCR connects homebuyers with exclusive communities in Orlando, Fort Myers, Ocala, Jacksonville, Central Florida, Southwest Florida, and beyond.

Types of Gated Communities in Florida

Florida is home to a wide range of gated communities, each offering unique features and benefits. Some of the most sought-after gated communities in Florida include:

  • Golf Course Communities – Offering championship courses, private clubhouses, and resort-style amenities.
  • Waterfront & Coastal Communities – Featuring marinas, private docks, beach access, and breathtaking views.
  • 55+ Active Adult Communities – Designed for retirees seeking a vibrant lifestyle with social activities and wellness programs.
  • Luxury Estate Communities – Gated neighborhoods with high-end custom homes, elite security, and world-class amenities.
  • Equestrian Communities – Spacious properties with riding trails, stables, and equestrian facilities. These type of communities are part of what Ocala, Florida is known for.

Who Chooses to Live in Florida Gated Communities?

The demand for gated communities in Florida is driven by a variety of homebuyers who seek security, exclusivity, and a high-quality lifestyle. These communities attract:

  • Luxury buyers looking for high-end homes in premier Florida private communities.
  • Retirees interested in active adult gated communities with resort-style amenities.
  • Families seeking safe, family-friendly communities with top-rated schools.
  • Golfers and boaters who want access to private courses, marinas, and waterfront living.

Why Live in a Gated Community in Florida?

Florida gated communities offer many benefits, including:

  • Enhanced Privacy & Security – Gated access, private roads, and security personnel offer peace of mind.
  • Resort-Style Amenities – Many communities feature pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, and social clubs.
  • Exclusive & Prestigious Living – Homes are set in beautifully landscaped, well-maintained communities.
  • Prime Locations – Many gated communities are near beaches, golf courses, and vibrant city centers.

Where Are the Best Gated Communities in Florida?

Gated communities can be found throughout Florida, including:

  • Central Florida – Home to gated communities in Orlando and Ocala, offering convenience and natural beauty.
  • Southwest Florida – Featuring luxury gated communities in Fort Myers and Naples.
  • Southeast Florida – Exclusive Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Miami-area communities.
  • Florida Panhandle – Serene, private communities with access to beaches and nature preserves.
  • Northeast Florida – Featuring golf and waterfront communities near Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

Florida Gated Community Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Homes in Florida gated communities range from luxury waterfront estates and custom golf course villas to modern townhomes and active adult residences. Properties often include high-end finishes, open floor plans, and scenic views of lakes, golf courses, or the ocean.

Find Your Dream Home in a Florida Gated Community with PCR

For nearly 30 years, Private Communities Registry (PCR) has been the leading resource for discovering the best gated communities in Florida. Start your search today to explore community listings, view stunning properties, and connect with Florida's top private communities to find the perfect home for your lifestyle.


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Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club

Fort Myers, Florida Gated Community
Fort Myers, Florida
Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club is a gated Florida waterfront community in Fort Myers featuring championship golf, a deep-water marina, tennis, fitness, swimming, and dining. With 1,600 homes in 22 neighborhoods, this premier golf community in Southwest Florida offers condos, villas, and estates for every lifestyle. Residents enjoy direct Intracoastal access, onsite recreation, Eagle Perch Island, and proximity to beaches, shopping, healthcare, and airports. Homes priced from the $300,000s to $7 million. Read More...

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Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Palm Coast, Florida Gated Community
Palm Coast, Florida
Just minutes south of St. Augustine, Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa is a Florida golf and tennis community situated along the Atlantic Coast in Palm Coast, FL. Residents and members of this country club in Northeast Florida have access to an array of resort-style amenities including two golf courses, eight lighted Hydro-Grid clay tennis courts, six onsite restaurants, a 91,000 square foot pool complex, marina, spa, fitness center, and more. Homes, condos, and villas with ocean, golf, and lake views priced from $350,000 to $3.5 million. Read More...

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Hammock Dunes

Palm Coast, Florida Gated Community
Palm Coast, Florida
Vibrant oceanfront private golf community located along Florida's upper east coast with easy access to the metropolitan areas of Jacksonville and Orlando. Tom Fazio links course, new Rees Jones 18-hole creek course, tennis, seaside croquet, and more. Many different options for residences including homesites, custom estate homes, condos, patio homes and villas- many offer oceanfront, lake and golf views. Lots priced between $175,000 to over $1.9 million. Patio homes, villas and condos priced from upper $200,000's to $4.9 million. Read More...

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Harbour Ridge Presented by HR Properties

Palm City, Florida Gated Community
Palm City, Florida
Harbour Ridge Presented by HR Properties, on Florida’s Treasure Coast, is situated on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, with two miles of pristine deep-water riverfront and mile-wide views of the St. Lucie River. Tucked into a wooded peninsula, the 885-acre gated community features two nationally recognized championship golf courses designated as “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries.” Additional amenities include an active Yacht Club and three marina pods with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Locks leading to Lake Okeechobee and the west coast of Florida, a clubhouse, a robust tennis program with ranked players, a fitness center, dog park, and a natural habitat. Homes and condos priced from $200,000 to over $3.5 million; Rentals are available. Read More...

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Harmony Reserve

Vero Beach, Florida Gated Community
Vero Beach, Florida
Harmony Reserve in Vero Beach is a gated Southeast Florida 55+ community offering resort-style amenities, a lively social calendar, and low-maintenance Florida homes for sale. Residents enjoy a 15,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness and movement studios, a resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball, and scenic lakes—all just minutes from Atlantic beaches, golf, shopping, and dining. With a prime Treasure Coast location and thoughtfully designed homes, Harmony Reserve delivers the best of Florida active adult living. Homes priced from the low $300,000s to the mid $600,000s. Read More...

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Headwaters at Lofton Creek

Yulee, Florida Gated Community
Yulee, Florida
Headwaters at Lofton Creek is a gated community in Northeast Florida offering spacious homes, top-rated schools, and modern amenities in a peaceful Yulee setting near Amelia Island and Jacksonville. Surrounded by nature, this 200-acre Florida community features walking trails, a pool, dog park, and more—perfect for families, retirees, and professionals seeking a tranquil yet connected lifestyle. Homes priced from the high $400,000s to the low $700,000s. Read More...

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Hunters Run Country Club

Boynton Beach, Florida Gated Community
Boynton Beach, Florida
This South Florida gated golf community offers a country club lifestyle with three championship golf courses, an expansive clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, tennis & pickleball courts, and an active social life. Homes starting from $199,000 inclusive of membership fee. Read More...

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Indian River Club

Vero Beach, Florida Gated Community
Vero Beach, Florida
Indian River Club is a gated golf community in Vero Beach, FL, offering a variety of single-family homes and condos. Set in a serene, woodlands-like environment, it combines natural beauty with first-class recreational amenities, including a nationally acclaimed golf course. Just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, the community's charming, traditionally styled homes feature verandas, French doors, and indoor/outdoor living spaces. Residents enjoy the laid-back Florida lifestyle, with easy access to nearby beaches and the attractions of the Treasure Coast. Condos/Villas/Homes priced from $300,000 to $2 million. Read More...

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Indian River Colony Club

Melbourne, Florida Gated Community
Melbourne, Florida
“The Place Patriots Call Home,” Indian River Colony Club is an active adult, private country club community located on Florida's east coast. Amenities include a private 18-hole golf course and country club, tennis courts, a fitness center, a large heated swimming pool, fishing, and walking & biking trails. Single-family homes are priced from $200,000 to $400,000. Read More...

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John's Island

Vero Beach, Florida Gated Community
Vero Beach, Florida
Surrounded by miles of Intracoastal Waterway and pristine beaches is this private and luxurious 1,650-acre community. World-class amenities include three championship golf courses (Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio), oceanfront Beach Club, newly renovated Clubhouses, 17 Har-tru tennis courts, squash, pickleball, croquet, fitness center and outstanding social and recreational activities. Lots from $3 million to $9 million; Condominiums, Townhomes & Golf Cottages from $950,000 to $5 million; Homes from $3 million to $60 million. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Wylder

Port St. Lucie, Florida Gated Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida
K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Wylder is a new active adult 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, Florida offering an all-inclusive resort lifestyle with access to an array of amenities, social opportunities, and low-maintenance homes. Amenities include a clubhouse with several game and meeting rooms, catering kitchen, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, pickleball courts, walking trails, and more. The gated community offers premium Florida real estate in nine unique ranch-style home designs and one villa design. Homes priced from the $300,000s. Read More...

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Kings Gate

Port Charlotte, Florida Gated Community
Port Charlotte, Florida
This Southwest Florida gated 55+ active adult community offers low-maintenance living and resort-style amenities near the Gulf Coast. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, bocce ball, walking & biking trails, shuffleboard, and more. Paired Villas For Sale from the high $200,000s. Read More...

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Lake Ashton

Winter Haven, Florida Gated Community
Winter Haven, Florida
Lake Ashton is a gated 55+ community in Lake Wales, Florida, featuring two private golf courses, resort-style amenities, and a wide selection of Florida homes for sale. Located in the heart of Central Florida near Orlando and Tampa, this active adult community offers everything from fitness and recreation to lakefront living and a vibrant social calendar. Homes priced from the mid $200,000s to the mid $700,000s. Read More...

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Latitude Margaritaville Watersound

Panama City Beach, Florida Gated Community
Panama City Beach, Florida
This 55-and-better community on Florida’s Emerald Coast between Pensacola and Panama City is a short drive from the scenic Highway 30A corridor and convenient to Gulf Coast beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway. Residents can enjoy an active lifestyle while appreciating the natural environment. Homes priced from the $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Marbrisa

Vero Beach, Florida Gated Community
Vero Beach, Florida
Marbrisa is a luxury gated waterfront community in Vero Beach offering ocean-to-river living, two clubhouses, a private marina, tennis, pickleball, swimming pools, and beach access. Located in Indian River Shores, this Southeast Florida community features villas, single-family homes, and oceanfront townhomes with scenic river and ocean views. With premium amenities and a prime Treasure Coast location, Marbrisa provides a sophisticated coastal lifestyle and upscale Florida homes for sale. Homes priced from $1 million to $2 million. Read More...

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Meadowood Golf & Tennis Club

Ft. Pierce, Florida Gated Community
Ft. Pierce, Florida
Located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, Meadowood Golf & Tennis Club is a gated Ft. Pierce community offering resort-style amenities, including championship golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, and fine dining. Residents enjoy a peaceful yet active lifestyle with easy access to beaches, shopping, and cultural attractions. Surrounded by lush landscapes, this Southeast Florida golf and tennis community offers condos, townhomes, single-family homes priced from the mid $100,000s to mid $800,000s. Read More...

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NatureWalk at the Watersound Origins® Community

Watersound, Florida Gated Community
Watersound, Florida
Located in the Florida Panhandle, this new home community between Destin and Panama City offers a resort lifestyle near the beaches and attractions of 30A. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, walking & biking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, and access to Watersound Origins' golf course, footgolf, fitness facilities, and dock on Lake Powell. Homes priced from the $500,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Nocatee

Ponte Vedra, Florida Gated Community
Ponte Vedra, Florida
Nocatee is a prominent master-planned community in Ponte Vedra, Florida that blends an array of village-like neighborhoods with schools, commercial and retail property, and more than 5,000 acres of parks and nature preserves. The community is located east of Interstate 95 midway between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Homes, townhomes, and villas for sale span a broad range of budgets and lifestyles, priced from $400,000 to $2 million+. Read More...

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On Top of the World Communities

Ocala, Florida Gated Community
Ocala, Florida
Spanning over 12,000 acres amid gently rolling hills and thoroughbred horse farms in scenic Ocala, Florida, this 55+ community offers active adults three golf courses, tennis courts, recreation centers, event venues, an education center and more than 175 clubs and organizations. All homes exceed ENERGY STAR™ standards and are built with steel-reinforced concrete block construction. New homes priced from the $300,000s to over $500,000, including lot. Read More...

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Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club

Vero Beach, Florida Gated Community
Vero Beach, Florida
This 600-acre, private beach club community is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, just north of Vero Beach, Florida. Styled in tropical elegance, this intimate club features a championship Arnold Palmer golf course, fitness and tennis centers, a spa, Beach Club and more. Members enjoy a variety of West Indies- inspired residences. Custom estate homes, courtyard cottages and oceanfront condos are priced from $800,000 to over $10 million. Read More...

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