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Florida Recreation Communities

When you retire in Florida, there is certainly no shortage of year-round recreational activities to participate in. Whether you’re on the East Coast, Gulf Coast, Panhandle, South Florida, or centrally located, you’re never far from world-class golf and white sandy beaches. Each of the Florida recreation communities featured here take full advantage of everything the Sunshine State has to offer and adds all the unique elements that come with living in a master-planned community. Community clubhouses, social events, tennis and pickleball facilities, boating, swimming pools, walking and biking trails, fitness centers, and so much more—start your search here for your ideal active adult Florida recreation community.

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Vistera of Venice

Venice, Florida Recreation Community
Venice, Florida
Vistera of Venice is a new gated community offering single-family homes and paired villas in Venice, Florida. Located just east of I-75 near Sarasota, the community provides easy access to the vibrant downtown area, pristine Gulf Coast beaches, shopping, dining, schools, and medical facilities. A central amenity center features a pool, fitness center, and game room, while paved walking pathways and a bike share program encourage an active lifestyle. Home designs range from comfortable two- and three-bedroom villas to expansive three- to five-bedroom single-family homes.

Pricing: Priced from the $300,000s to the $800,000s.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Waterset

Apollo Beach, Florida Recreation Community
Apollo Beach, Florida
Waterset is a master-planned community located in Apollo Beach, Florida, just south of Tampa Bay. Designed on the belief that meaningful connections build a strong community, Waterset offers a variety of amenities including gathering places, parks and trails, and fitness stations. Waterset provides easy access to three major roadways along with shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Pricing: New homes are priced from the high $300,000s to $1 million+.

Community Type: All Age, 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Certified Green Homes Certified Green Homes
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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WaterSong at RiverTown

St. Johns, Florida Recreation Community
St. Johns, Florida
WaterSong at RiverTown is an exclusive 55+ master-planned community in St. John’s County, FL. Specifically designed for active adults, amenities exclusive to WaterSong residents include a clubhouse with resort-style pool, lap pool, outdoor spa, fitness center, bocce and pickleball courts, and more. Additional RiverTown amenities are also available to WaterSong homeowners which provides access to the RiverClub and RiverHouse facilities.

Pricing: Homes and villas ranging from 1,431 to 2,554 square feet start in the mid $300,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Westlake

City of Westlake, Florida Recreation Community
City of Westlake, Florida
This South Florida master-planned community features new townhomes, single-family and luxury estate homes with resort-style amenities at the 15-acre Westlake Adventure Park, including a lagoon pool and tower slide, adventure playground, on-site concessions, event lawn, BMX pump park, basketball courts, dog park and more. Palm Beach County healthcare, golf courses, beaches, cultural attractions, and entertainment venues are easily accessible.

Pricing: Homes priced from the mid $300,000s.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Certified Green Homes Certified Green Homes
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Wildlight

Wildlight, Florida Recreation Community
Wildlight, Florida
Wildlight is a master-planned community ideally situated between Amelia Island and Jacksonville, FL (and just 15 miles from the Jacksonville Airport). Offering a new kind of Lowcountry living, residents can walk to a true town center, while being surrounded by miles of scenic trails and acres of preserved wetlands—in addition to having easy access to nearby golf courses, beaches and more, like a UF Health and YMCA right in the neighborhood.

Pricing: Homes will start in the mid $400,000s.

Community Type: All Age, 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Willoughby Golf Club

Stuart, Florida Recreation Community
Stuart, Florida
An Arthur Hills golf course is the centerpiece of this exclusive South Florida community, situated between Palm Beach and Vero Beach in the charming city of Stuart. Residents embrace an active lifestyle, including tennis, social clubs and community events throughout the year.

Pricing: Single-family homes and luxury estates are priced from just under $300,000 to $1.5 million.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

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Windward at Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota, Florida Recreation Community
Sarasota, Florida
This new gated community located within the award-winning master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch features a British West Indies design with resort-style amenities and Dutch Colonial architecture. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pools, tennis & pickleball courts, walking & biking trails, parks, sports fields, a playground, and more.

Pricing: Paired Villas priced from the high $300,000s to $500,000; Homes priced from the high $400,000s and up.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Woodland Preserve

Parrish, Florida Recreation Community
Parrish, Florida
Woodland Preserve is a new 55+ active adult community by Kolter Homes in Parrish, FL, near the Sarasota-Bradenton area. With around 420 homes offering flexible, customizable floorplans, this gated neighborhood provides easy access to Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. The community features a clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball courts, an outdoor pool, and scenic preserves, promoting an active and social lifestyle. Buyers can choose from seven unique home designs, with extensive customization options available.

Pricing: Priced from $399,990 to $597,990.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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