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Guide to 55+ Communities in Florida
Guide to 55+ Communities in Florida
Retirees and seniors who prefer an active lifestyle may want to consider 55+ communities. With resort amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and social clubs, the biggest problem residents may face is fitting all this fun into the daily schedule. These communities are a great place to make new friends who share your desire to be active and social in retirement.
Resort Living
Residents of 55+ living communities enjoy a resort lifestyle every day. Clubhouses with spa and fitness facilities are available for daily use. Onsite restaurants and bars give residents a night on the town without having to leave their neighborhood.
Houses within these communities provide a mix of comfort and luxury. Generally, these single-family homes can be updated and customized. Newly constructed houses are outfitted with energy-efficient appliances. In some communities, landscaping and lawn care are also included in HOA dues so residents don’t have to spend hours trimming the lawn and shrubs.
Common areas within the neighborhood are also maintained. Residents will find manicured lawns, clean clubhouses, and trimmed pathways.
Safety and Privacy
Entry gates allow only residents and their guests into the neighborhood. There may also be extra security systems or patrolling units that make sure streets are safe.
Active Social Calendars
Holiday parties, themed dinners, golf tournaments, and tennis mixers are just a few events that are often on the calendar. Clubs for special interests, such as gardening and woodworking, are available so like-minded residents can gather and share their love for their hobbies.
Sample Communities to Discover
Waterset
Escape the snow and embrace the Florida lifestyle at Waterset, a vibrant master-planned community with new homes and an array of amenities for all ages. Located in Apollo Beach, Florida, just 16 miles south of the coastal city of Tampa, our community features new homes from seven award-winning homebuilders in a variety of home styles and floorplans.
With a range of amenities, including 12+ miles of trails, 10+ parks, multiple resort-style pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, sports courts, and more, no two days feel the same. Community events throughout the year—like Food Truck Festivals, concert series, the annual Turkey Trot and more—make it easy to make new friends and experience the welcoming nature of our residents. Our active, inclusive way of life makes this a one-of-a-kind community where everyone feels right at home.
Plus, our brand-new gated 55+ neighborhood—Regency at Waterset by Toll Brothers—is now selling. Regency at Waterset features low-maintenance, single-level homes and exclusive resort-style amenities with a full social calendar curated by a dedicated lifestyle director.
Make new friends, explore your passions, and embrace the active lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of at Waterset!
PGA Village Verano
PGA Village Verano is a gated, new home community in Port St. Lucie, FL. This neighborhood features nineteen unique floorplans ranging from 2- to 4-Bedrooms and a wide range of personalization options.
PGA Village Verano’s clubhouse, Club Talavera, is the centerpiece of the community. Residents enjoy access to resort-style amenities that include South Florida’s largest, private Pickleball Center featuring 27 courts. The Talavera Fitness Center includes an indoor pool with lap lanes & apa; locker rooms with saunas; cardio studio; full strength training & cardio center; tennis, bocce and basketball courts; and a resort-style outdoor pool with cabanas and sundeck. As the only master-planned, new home community affiliated with the PGA Golf Club, our residents enjoy golf cart access and special privileges to our award-winning neighbor. The Talavera Social Club is the perfect place to gather, and features billiards & card rooms, lounge, library, demonstration kitchen, arts & crafts studio and ballroom with catering kitchen. A full-time Lifestyle Director keeps the social calendar full of activities and events.
Verano’s new SmartFIT Training Center also offers PGA Village Verano residents a cutting-edge, easy-to-use circuit training system as part of Kolter’s exclusive partnership with global fitness leader EGYM.
Valencia Parc
Located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Valencia Parc is the fourth community to be added to Riverland, offering GL Homes’ famous Valencia 55+ resort-style living to the ever-expanding Port Saint Lucie area. In addition to the stunning single-story home designs with five collections, Valencia Parc now offers beautiful Club Villas consisting of 4 different models: the Areca, the Bismarck, the Sabal, and the Royal. There truly is a home for everyone with floorplans ranging from 1,293 to 3,346 a/c sq. ft., all including luxurious standard features from the mid $300s to $900s. If you are looking to personalize your home with your signature style, come explore the Design Center and choose from hundreds of options to make your new home uniquely yours.
At Valencia Parc there are a million ways to have fun. Experience the best 55+ lifestyle at the Valencia Parc Social Club where you’ll find amazing events, dining options, and incredible amenities. The stunning Riverland Wellness & Fitness Center is made up of 51,000 square feet of space that features everything from a state-of-the-art gym, personal training, and dedicated group fitness classes to an indoor pool and sports courts, plus outdoors you’ll find two six-lane lap pools, a resistance pool and workout recovery whirlpool spa, and the RiverFresh Café offering healthy food options.
The Arts & Culture center offers amazing classes including painting, pottery, or culinary arts and more. Right outside the Arts & Culture center is the community garden where you can put your green thumb to the test and grow amazing, fresh produce. Access all the Riverland amenities by taking a scenic stroll along the Paseo and greenways, built exclusively for pedestrian, bicycle and golf-cart passage, to easily travel throughout the 4,000-acre master-plan community. Take advantage of our Stay and Play program and spend 3 days/2 nights in one of our beautiful homes and experience the Riverland lifestyle before you buy. Be sure to check out more of the exclusive offers at Valencia Parc and Riverland and find your perfect home to begin living the ultimate 55+ lifestyle!
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