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Guide to the Top Resort Communities in Florida

Resort communities offer the comfort of home with the luxury amenities of a vacation destination. Features such as on-site restaurants, pools, tennis courts, and pickleball courts are available for residents. Clubhouses are always busy with scheduled events and activities for residents and their guests. Neighbors become friends through interest clubs and socials hosted throughout the year.

There are a variety of resort communities to choose from. For example, those who love to hit the links may find their perfect home in a golf community, while those who prefer the sand and sea can find their haven in a coastal community.

Aside from amenities and lifestyle offerings, important considerations when selecting a new home destination include factors such as preferred climate, cost of living, and tax considerations.

Social activities

Being part of an exclusive community means that neighbors get to know each other well. Onsite amenities, such as clubhouses and pools, foster these close relationships. Staff members also organize themed dinners, holiday events, and special interest groups.

Top-Notch Amenities

Resort communities offer updated facilities. Pools, fitness rooms, and tennis courts are generally found onsite. Those who have particular interests such as golf or sailing can find resort communities that cater specifically to those activities.

Family-Friendly Environment

Resort communities are diverse. They may also be gated communities, active adult communities and/or coastal communities. They can be a sanctuary to young families and empty-nesters alike. From playgrounds to lounges, these communities offer amenities to entertain residents of any age.

Further, these amenities add value to the neighborhood, which benefit homeowners in these communities.

Sample Communities to Discover

Amelia National Golf and Country Club

Fernandina Beach, FL

Single-Family from $600K, Estate Homes from $700K

A Place to Call Home. Amelia National Golf & Country Club, a new home community in Fernandina Beach, FL, provides residents with some of the most sought after amenities. Manned, gated security, 18 holes of immaculate golf from master designer, Tom Fazio, practice facilities, brand new lighted tennis courts, fitness center with spa, and a charming French provincial county club featuring a resort-style pool are just a few of the amenities we offer.

Manned, Gated Security
Private Tom Fazio Golf Course
Low Initiation Fee
Practice Facilities & Pro Shop
On Staff Golf Pro
Use Your Own Golf Cart
Brand New Lighted Tennis Facility
On Staff Tennis Pro
Clubhouse with Full Bar and Dining
Community Pool with Hot Tub
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center & Spa
Homes with Golf & Preserve Views

Location, Location, Location

Amelia National’s close proximity to Amelia Island, the Jacksonville International Airport and the beach make it a highly desirable location for those looking for new homes in Fernandina Beach. Some of the finest restaurants, shopping and attractions are just a short drive from your front door. If you are feeling a little more adventurous, the heart of Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Georgia are easily accessible because of Amelia National’s convenient location just a few miles from interstate 95.

Homes that Meet Your Exact Needs

Luxury homes of grace, beauty and magnificent golf course views. ICI Homes has earned its reputation as Florida’s Custom Home Builder by offering in-house architectural services so you can design your new custom home from scratch or from a favorite plan you’ve found. Or if you’d prefer, you can select from our extensive portfolio of award-winning floors plans, all of which can be totally customized to suit.

Because ICI Homes has built thousands of homes, from affordable villas to breathtaking mansions, ICI Homes benefits from a volume purchasing advantage that ensures your home is built with the best quality materials at the greatest value for your money. Building a brand-new, one-of-a-kind home easy and surprisingly affordable, with home/lot packages starting from the $300’s.

WaterSong at RiverTown

St. Johns, FL

New homes from $350K

WaterSong offers a truly unique take on active 55+ living. As a charmingly styled and self-contained neighborhood, WaterSong is designed in harmony with the rest of master-planned RiverTown. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind setting on the banks of the St. Johns River, with gently lapping waves and ancient oaks beckoning you for a kayak ride, pier fishing session or amphitheater concert.

Two separate amenity complexes — RiverHouse and RiverClub — offer fitness, dining, social and recreational options, with pools, playgrounds, parks and trails galore. WaterSong also has its own exclusive, resort-style amenity center featuring a fitness center, social room, pool, hot tub, fire put, pickleball court, events lawn and more — plus a full-time activities director to lead the fun.

Within this gated, low-maintenance community, you can choose from thoughtfully designed villas or single-family homes. Our splendid variety of exterior styles and convenient features make everyday living more spacious, stylish and fun.

Valencia Ridge

Wesley Chapel, FL

Homes from $400Ks - $800Ks

Valencia Ridge, located in Wesley Chapel within the greater Tampa area, offers contemporary home designs and world-class amenities designed for the ultimate 55+ luxury lifestyle. Wesley Chapel is popular not only because of its close proximity to Tampa but also because of its own desirable attractions, including: The Grove Shops at Wiregrass, Tampa Premium Outlets, Popstroke and the and Saddlebrook Golf & Tennis Resort. At Valencia Ridge, you are a short drive away from some of the best beaches in the world with Clearwater Beach being named Tripadvisor’s #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2016, 2018 & 2019.

At Valencia Ridge, you’ll find beautifully designed one-story homes from the $400s to $800s. These stunning homes range in size from 2,334 total sq. ft. to 4,132 total sq. ft. and feature impressive open concept floorplans, gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, covered patios and so much more. With all the sophisticated features that today’s homebuyers are looking for already included as standard and a wide variety of options to choose from, there is something for everyone at Valencia Ridge.

Valencia Ridge is designed to maximize 55+ living – from the beautiful home designs to the spectacular 29,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse and resort lifestyle. Valencia Ridge offers exceptional amenities featuring a world-class gym, resort-style pools, dining options, massage rooms, hundreds of clubs, and a dynamic calendar of events provided by a full-time lifestyle director that is designed to provide the ultimate in 55+ living. Be sure to check out the Sports and Raquet Club and get active on the pickleball or tennis courts. Learn more about the Valencia lifestyle by taking advantage of the Stay and Play program offered at Valencia Ridge . You’ll stay 3 days/2 nights at Valencia Trails in Naples in one of our beautifully furnished homes for only $99 and see the lifestyle that could be yours at Valencia Ridge. Don’t miss out on exclusive offers and start living your ultimate 55+ lifestyle at Valencia Ridge in Wesley Chapel.