Explore the best retirement communities in Florida

Florida Retirement Communities

It’s no surprise Florida consistently tops the list of best states to retire in the U.S. With its warm year-round climate, world-famous beaches, and tax-friendly policies, the Sunshine State offers everything retirees dream of—plus countless active adult and 55+ communities designed for fun, fitness, and connection.

Since 1996, Private Communities Registry (PCR) has helped homebuyers explore the best retirement communities in Florida, from golf and waterfront neighborhoods to resort-inspired master-planned developments across the state.

Why Retire in Florida?

  • Sunny Climate & Coastal Living: Enjoy mild winters and endless opportunities for boating, swimming, and beach walks.
  • No State Income Tax: Keep more of your retirement savings in a state famous for financial perks and affordable living.
  • World-Class Recreation: From championship golf and pickleball to national parks, oceanfront trails, boating, fishing, and water recreation, Florida is an outdoor lover’s paradise.
  • Top-Rated Healthcare: Access some of the best hospitals and senior healthcare systems in the nation.
  • Lifestyle for Every Taste: Whether you prefer lively coastal cities or peaceful countryside, Florida has a community for you.

Where to Find Retirement Communities in Florida

Florida’s retirement destinations are as diverse as the state itself. Explore regional highlights below to find your perfect fit:

  • Central Florida: The heart of the state, offering affordable homes, golf resorts, and convenient access to Orlando’s attractions.
  • Northeast Florida: Home to historic St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and golf-rich communities near Jacksonville.
  • Southeast Florida: Coastal living at its finest, with vibrant communities near Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale.
  • Southwest Florida: Popular for retirees seeking beaches, boating, and arts in Naples, Sarasota, and Fort Myers.
  • Florida Panhandle: Laid-back charm, sugar-white beaches, and small-town warmth from Pensacola to Panama City.

Life in Florida 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

The best retirement communities in Florida combine relaxation with recreation, offering residents a chance to enjoy resort-style living every day. Expect:

  • Resort Amenities: Swimming pools, fitness centers, pickleball and tennis courts, golf courses, and clubhouses.
  • Social Activities: Clubs, hobby groups, concerts, and events that make it easy to meet new friends.
  • Modern Homes: Low-maintenance villas, condos, and single-family homes with open layouts and energy-efficient designs.
  • Waterfront & Golf Options: Many Florida retirement communities are built around lakes, marinas, or award-winning golf courses.

Explore the Best Retirement Communities in Florida

Whether you’re searching for a lively 55+ community near Orlando, a waterfront haven in Naples, or a peaceful retreat in the Panhandle, you’ll find it here.

Browse PCR’s curated list of Florida retirement communities to explore amenities, view photos, check available homes, and read resident reviews.

With over three decades of expertise and trusted partnerships with builders and developers nationwide, PCR remains your go-to resource for discovering Florida’s best retirement communities and finding your perfect place to call home.


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Osprey Bay

Fort Myers, Florida Retirement Community
Fort Myers, Florida

Osprey Bay is a 55+ community in Fort Myers, FL, offering active adults a vibrant coastal lifestyle near beaches, Sanibel Island, and local attractions. Amenities in the Southwest Florida retirement community include a clubhouse, resort pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, and social events like yoga and book clubs. Stylish, move-in-ready cottage homes feature open floor plans, gourmet kitchens, and charming porches, perfect for enjoying Florida’s Gulf Coast charm. Homes priced from $180,000 to $299,000. Read More...

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Pelican Preserve

Fort Myers, Florida Retirement Community
Fort Myers, Florida

This 55+ Florida retirement community provides a selection of quality new homes in various price ranges along with 27 holes of Chip Powell-designed golf and a village-like town center with 70,000 square feet of social and recreational amenities. Chateau, Cottage and Carriage homes to single-family Villas, Grand Villas and Classic homes are priced from the $200,000s to $700,000s. Read More...

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PGA Village Verano

Port St. Lucie, Florida Retirement Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida

PGA Village Verano is an all-inclusive golf community located in the heart of Florida’s Treasure Coast, offering resort-style amenities coupled with a wide variety of resident clubs. Additionally, golf enthusiasts living within PGA Village Verano have special access to the award-winning PGA Golf Club, featuring 54 holes of championship golf by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. Single-family and villa homes from the $400,000s to the $800,000s Read More...

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Plantation Bay

Ormond Beach, Florida Retirement Community
Ormond Beach, Florida

Located in the charming seaside town of Ormond Beach, midway between Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida, this established private golf and tennis community is home to 45 holes of championship golf, two full-service clubhouses including The Founders Club, a newly completed 40,500 sq ft Golf and Lifestyle Center, ten tennis courts, ten pickleball courts, a scenic pool pavilion, nature parks and miles of walking trails. Townhome Villas are priced from the $400,000s and Single-Family Custom Homes are priced from the $500,000s; Custom Estate Homes are priced from the $700,000s; with lease options available. Read More...

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Sailfish Point Country Club

Stuart, Florida Retirement Community
Stuart, Florida

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal, this private sea island community offers five miles of shoreline, an oceanfront Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, a full-service marina with direct ocean access, and a beachfront country club. Nearly every home is waterfront or overlooks the golf course. Golf Villas, Patio Homes, Condos, and Estate homes from $1,500,000 - $47,000,000. Read More...

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Solivita

Poinciana, Florida Retirement Community
Poinciana, Florida

This Central Florida 55+ active adult community currently encompasses 12 neighborhoods with Tuscan-style detached and attached single-family homes. Amenities include two 18-hole championship golf courses, spa & fitness center, ballroom, 18 lighted tennis and pickleball courts and two restaurants. The community’s Waterfront Galleries include a computer lab, billiards parlor, library, and art studios. Homes priced from the $200,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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Sun City Center

Sun City, Florida Retirement Community
Sun City, Florida

Sun City Center is an award-winning 55-plus active adult community near Tampa, FL. Residents enjoy golf, multiple clubhouses and recreation centers, a town center with shopping and dining options, and a community hospital. Condos start at $125,000; Villas start at $175,000; Single-family homes start at $200,000. Read More...

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The Club at Ibis

West Palm Beach, Florida Retirement Community
West Palm Beach, Florida

This established South Florida country club community features a unique trio of Nicklaus-family golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course developed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus. Lots from $499,000; Single-family homes, condos, and townhomes within The Club at Ibis are priced from the $400,000s to over $5 million. Read More...

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The Villages

The Villages, Florida Retirement Community
The Villages, Florida

As the most expansive age-restricted master-planned community in Florida, The Villages spans three counties, over 20,000 acres, and encompasses 32 square miles. A self-sustaining town in Central Florida, the 55-plus community attracts retirees from all over the country. In addition to the community’s 50+ golf courses, the active adult community boasts several Town Squares and Amenity Centers, each with a unique blend of fitness and swimming facilities, sports courts, gathering spaces, meeting rooms, shopping and dining options, services, regular performances and entertainment, and thousands of social clubs and organizations. Real estate includes everything from patio and courtyard villas to cottage homes, designer homes, and luxury premier homes. Priced from $250,000 to $2 million. Read More...

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Valencia Parc at Riverland

Port St. Lucie, Florida Retirement Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida

This 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, Florida offers resort-style amenities designed for active adults and new homes with luxury features. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, walking & biking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, bocce ball, and more. Homes priced from the high $500,000s. Read More...

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Villages of Citrus Hills

Citrus Hills, Florida Retirement Community
Citrus Hills, Florida

Set amidst gently rolling hills in the heart of Citrus County along Florida's Nature Coast, the Villages of Citrus Hills is characterized as the state's only coastal locale appointed with lush vistas and rolling hills to 260 feet above sea level. Amenities include golf, tennis and fitness centers, fine dining, swimming and social clubs. Traditional single-family homes, detached villas and carriage homes priced from the $500,000s to $2 million. Read More...

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Westlake

City of Westlake, Florida Retirement 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. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s. Read More...

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Wildlight

Wildlight, Florida Retirement 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. Homes will start in the mid $400,000s. Read More...

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