Bradenton, FL 55+ Retirement Communities and Homes
55+ Communities, also called 55 Plus Communities, are active retirement havens for adults, offering varied amenities and housing from golf course homes to serene city living among like-minded neighbors. They typically include pools, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, tennis courts, clubhouses with kitchens, and championship golf courses in gated, resort-like environments.
Florida, known as the "Sunshine State," reigns as retirees' top pick in the US. With its delightful tropical climate, it's the ultimate spot for retirement communities and homes. The inviting weather cements Florida as the top choice for ideal retirement.
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Bayside Waters
At Bayside Waters, our 55+ community offers the very best in retirement living. From our exceptional location along Old Tampa Bay to the many resort-style amenities in our community, this is a place you’ll be proud to call home Read more...
Football Season is Retirement Season
The team at Retirenet.com is offering you our draft picks of the top retirement communities in the nation! Find your dream active adult community today with best in 55+ and all age communities. Read more...
Colony Cove-Resort-style community - Florida East Coast
Colony Cove is a resort-style community designed around an active 55+ lifestyle, with waterfront views to spare and a variety of amenities and activities to enjoy. For a comfortable, affordable lifestyle with year-round sunshine, Colony Cove is sure to be Read more...
Making Friends In Retirement
Many retirees, upon beginning their new life, find out they’ve neglected one important aspect of retirement planning: who will they spend it with? The answer to that question may affect their quality of life more than anything else. Read more...
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Finding Your Ideal Retirement Community
Deciding which community is just right is a challenge. However, its a challenge that can be solved by simply doing your homework. The most important distinction to make is simply what type of retirement community you are seeking out. Some communities tout Read more...
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Blue Heron Pines - Sun Communities
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29200 Jones Loop Rd.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
12 homes $60,000 - $255,995
Blue Heron Pines, Punta Gorda, FL - On the Gulf Coast in sunny Southwest Florida, a friendly retirement community awaits, framed by a 140-acre landscape of majestic pines, sparkling lakes, and serene natural surroundings. At Blue Heron Pines 55+ community discover a slice of paradise and live the retirement lifestyle that you have always dreamed about. Pursue your passions, stay in shape, make new friends, and join in the fun with an array of social events and recreational activities.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Community Amenities: Arts and Crafts, Clubhouse, Community Center, Fitness Center, Golf, Indoor Activities, Interest Groups, Lots, Nearby Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, RV and/or Boat Storage, Scenic Views
Esplanade at Artisan Lakes
Esplanade at Artisan Lakes
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10419 Inglenook Terrace
Palmetto, FL 34221
1 homes $5,000 - $5,000
Experience a new level of inspired living and enjoy an exciting array of resort-style amenities. From active recreation to relaxing pursuits, the new homes at Artisan Lakes has something for everyone. This active-lifestyle community is situated on 800 pristine acres dotted with lakes, preserves, winding streets and mature trees. Artisan Lakes is located between Tampa Bay and Bradenton, convenient to I-75 with an easy drive to downtown St. Petersburg, beaches and only thirty-five minutes to Tampa International Airport.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Bahia Vista Estates - Sun Communities
Bahia Vista Estates - Sun Communities
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3901 Bahia Vista St.
Sarasota, FL 34232
11 homes $31,900 - $79,000
Welcome to Bahia Vista Estates, Sarasota, FL! Our wonderful age qualified Manufactured Home Community is situated in Sarasota, Florida, one of the most Beautiful cities in the Sunshine State. Beautiful homes, friendly neighbors and plenty of fun activities is what makes Bahia Vista the very best manufactured home community on the west coast of Florida. • Stop by the clubhouse to meet your new friends! As the social hub of our Bahia Vista, the clubhouse provides a great place to host events, attend community activities, and engage in our friendly neighborhood • Socialize with neighbors and stay fit with a wide selection of recreational activities.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch
Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch
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13015 Malachite Drive
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
1 homes $2,695 - $2,695
This gated enclave of 1,250 detached villas and single-family homes is a recreational paradise. Esplanade brings a touch of Mediterranean to Southwest Florida with its regionally inspired architecture, lush landscaping, serene lakes and fabulous resort-style amenities. Condos from the mid $200s and homes from the $400s. Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch offers detached villas as well as single family homes alongside lush landscaping, serene lakes and plenty of amenities. Find your perfect place.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Del Webb Lakewood Ranch
Del Webb Lakewood Ranch
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6805 Del Webb Blvd
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
With over 150 miles of trails, a vibrant Main Street, and a wealth of outdoor recreational amenities, Lakewood Ranch is ideal for active retirement. Within this 17,500-acre master-planned community, Del Webb builds new home designs offering smart features that enhance the lifestyle you love.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Indigo Lakewood Ranch
Indigo Lakewood Ranch
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12916 Deep Blue Place
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, Florida, the gated community of Indigo by Neal Communities offers an active lifestyle neighborhood in a serene setting with countless recreation, dining and entertainment options close at hand. Choose from a fine selection of handsome single-family and twin villa homes that embrace Island, Spanish and Tuscan architectural design.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Cedar Cove - Warrington Enterprises
Cedar Cove - Warrington Enterprises
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7020 Captain Kidd Ave
Sarasota, FL 34231
3 homes $84,900 - $112,000
Cedar Cove is a 55+ community, owned and managed by the Warrington family, located just south of U.S. ...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Rental Homes
Orange Acres - Warrington Enterprises, Inc.
Orange Acres - Warrington Enterprises, Inc.
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8001 Jeffrey Drive
Sarasota, FL 34238
9 homes $41,000 - $159,500 / 1 model
When the Warrington family purchased Orange Acres in 1964, it was "way out in the sticks"!! Not any ...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Rental Homes
Kings Point is an exclusive active adult community located in West Central Florida just 20 miles south of Tampa in Sun City Center, FL. Nestled between the bustling metropolis of Tampa Bay and the white sands of Sarasota’s beautiful area beaches, Sun City Center is an ideal place to retire. With over 5,250 homes, 27 holes of golf, 6 indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and hundreds of unique social clubs, groups, organizations and classes, our community is a great place to really live. Entertainment, education, recreation and friendships are all found within the realm of our community. We continue to be one of the finest retirement communities in West Central Florida.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Southshore Falls
Southshore Falls
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5831 Cascade Falls Drive
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Southshore Falls is a modern active adult community located in quiet, scenic Apollo Beach, just minutes away from the amenities and convenience of the Tampa Bay area. The neighborhood enjoys a relaxed small town feel, and offers a carefree lifestyle snd myriad social activities to its residents.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
You’ll live like you’re on vacation at Valencia del Sol with world-class amenities catered specifically to active adults. The more than 25,000 square foot Clubhouse at the heart of the community features a Grande Social Hall with raised stage and dance floor, fully equipped fitness center, exercise studio, massage room, restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, catering kitchen, sports lounge with billiards and poker tables, arts and crafts studio, and card room.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Valencia Lakes is the 55+ community of choice, because of its incredible resort lifestyle and great new home value from just the $200s! GL Homes, one of Tampa’s premier new home builders, has built over 5,000 homes in master-planned 55+ retirement neighborhoods on Florida’s east and west coasts, from Palm Beach retirement communities to the world class retirement community in Tampa Bay.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Located along Florida’s Gulf Coast, the MiraBay® new-home community offers a unique blend of charming architecture and resort-style amenities and services, amidst the backdrop of the 1400-acre Wolf Branch Creek Nature Preserve and the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay. The resort-style MiraBay Club and Spa offer year-round swimming, tennis, fitness, and spa services, as well as planned events and activities for residents of all ages.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Live the life you've always wanted, even if it changes daily. That's the beauty of Waterset. Our residents love living here because they have the freedom to do what they want, when they want. One day you could be at the pool, doing almost nothing but lounging. The next day you could be working out like you're training for your next race along our miles of trails.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Sawgrass Trails at Lowe's City
Sawgrass Trails at Lowe's City
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5200 28th Street North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
16 homes $30,000 - $183,900
Pet Friendly
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Park Royale - Sun Communities
Park Royale - Sun Communities
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10611 66 St. North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
9 homes $39,000 - $164,995
Welcome home to Park Royale, Pinellas Park, Florida, a cozy 55+ manufactured home community in the heart of Tampa Bay. You can stay as busy or relaxed as you desire at this delightful retirement community. In the heart of Pinellas County, Park Royale is nestled in Pinellas Park, offering residents an ideal Florida lifestyle. Park Royale's central location provides easy access to Interstate 275, which acts as your all-access pass to Florida’s finest attractions. Entertainment, restaurants, shopping, cultural attractions, and bayfront Vinoy Park await you in downtown St. Petersburg.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Community Amenities: Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Planned Activities, Fitness Center, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Tennis, Water/ Marina/ Boating, Gated Entry, RV and/or Boat Storage, Lots, Scenic Views, Nearby Attractions, Other, Waterfront Views
Sarasota National
Sarasota National
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25510 National Blvd.
Venice, FL 34293
2 homes $6,700 - $7,500
Sarasota National Golf & Country Club is a luxurious lifestyle community in beautiful Venice, Florida that puts residents in the ideal location to take advantage of pristine beaches, shopping, dining and culture. Active residents will have no trouble finding exciting ways to enrich every day. Sarasota National has homes for every taste and need, with carefree Carriage and Coach Homes, and spacious single-family Executive, Manor and Patio Homes.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Pleasant Living Mobile Home Park
Pleasant Living Mobile Home Park
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10502 Pleasant Blvd
Riverview, FL 33569
8 homes $35,000 - $135,000
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Rainbow Village Largo - Sun Communities
Rainbow Village Largo - Sun Communities
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11911 66th Street
Largo, FL 33773
10 homes $34,900 - $65,000
Located in vibrant Largo, the 4th largest city in the Tampa Bay area, Rainbow Village RV Resort provides a peaceful retreat for our active 55+ community. Our 307 well-manicured, grassy sites are spacious enough to accommodate the big rigs, and many offer the option of private picnic tables and concrete pads. We nurture our close-knit community by keeping a busy activities schedule and an impressive amenity package.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities
Hidden River - Sun Communities
Hidden River - Sun Communities
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12500 McMullen Loop Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
4 homes $32,900 - $113,995
Make yourself at home in the heart of Florida! Hidden River Resort, Riverview, FL offers guests and residents the very best in RV living. We are also located right along the Alafia River which is a prime spot to stretch your legs and relax. Spend your days enjoying our impressive amenity package and community features.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), RV Communities
Encore at FishHawk Ranch
Encore at FishHawk Ranch
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6004 Thrushwood Road
Lithia, FL 33547
Encore, within the master-planned community of FishHawk Ranch, features one-story homes on manageable 45-foot homesites, giving you the freedom to embrace a vibrant lifestyle. Choose from open floor plans that offer a balance of livability and design with two bedrooms and two full baths, or add a half bath, along with updated finishes and fixtures.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Bayside Waters
Bayside Waters
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19709 US Hwy 19
Clearwater, FL 33764
15 homes $39,900 - $224,900
Pet Friendly
Bayside Waters' (formerly Japanese Garden) is a 55+ manufactured home community locatied right on Old Tampa Bay and in the heart of Clearwater, Florida. Our amenities include a Clubhouse with Kitchen, Heated Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Billiard Room, Card Room with Library, Laundry Room, Shuffleboard and Social Club. There is a fantastic Social Club as well as a recently added Resident Event Program. We are centrally located for easy access to Tampa, St Petersburg, Interstates and two airports. Near Shopping Malls, Beaches, Churches and Civic Clubs.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Vizcaya Lakes - Sun Communities
Vizcaya Lakes - Sun Communities
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3939 Hollis Ave.
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
6 homes $89,995 - $219,995
Vizcaya Lakes, Port Charlotte, FLA - Make yourself at home where you can live like everyday is a vacation. Imagine yourself at a friendly 55+ manufactured home community with a small-town atmosphere where you can celebrate the good life. Discover a place where your dreams of Southwest Florida retirement living can come true. Experience fun-filled, carefree, resort-style living at its finest at Vizcaya Lakes retirement community. Just beyond your front door, close-knit community provides a fantastic range of on-site amenities.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Community Amenities: Arts and Crafts, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Fishing, RV and/or Boat Storage, Lots, Scenic Views, Nearby Attractions, Other, Clubhouse, Waterfront Views
Grand Bay - Sun Communities
Grand Bay - Sun Communities
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3300 N. Alternate Hwy 19
Dunedin, FL 34698
4 homes $84,000 - $99,900
Located just north of Clearwater, FL Grand Bay’s 55+ community RV Resort and Manufactured Home Community boasts a higher standard of active living. As a valued retirement resident within our closely-knit neighborhood, you have the exclusive advantage of our on-site amenities and community features.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Lakeshore Villas - Sun Communities
Lakeshore Villas - Sun Communities
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15401 Lakeshore Villa St.
Tampa, FL 33613
3 homes $68,000 - $115,000
In northeast Tampa Florida, Lakeshore Villas, an active 55+ manufactured home community offers a quiet, peaceful setting that is within 15 miles of all the metropolitan culture and attractions of the Tampa Bay area, including: historic Ybor City, downtown Tampa, Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa Museum of Art, the Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa Bay Buccaneers football, Tampa Bay Lightning hockey, Carnival Cruise Lines at the Port of Tampa, and much more!
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Community Amenities: Interest Groups, Planned Activities, Fitness Center, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Fishing, Lots, Nearby Attractions, Clubhouse, Waterfront Views
Buttonwood Village
Buttonwood Village
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701 Aqui Esta Drive
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
8 homes $129,900 - $225,000
Located on the sunny Gulf Coast in Southwest Florida, an outgoing, active luxury retirement community beckons your arrival, situated on a 54-acre landscape of majestic pines, sparkling lakes, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Come discover Buttonwood Village’s enchanting upscale 55+ community located in the idyllic Gulf Coast town of Punta Gorda, Florida.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Shell Creek - Sun Communities
Shell Creek - Sun Communities
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35711 Washington Loop Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
3 homes $28,000 - $82,000
Pet Friendly
Nestled along the banks of its namesake, the Shell Creek RV Resort in Punta Gorda, FLA,is an active 55+ community that provides a relaxing retreat in Central Florida. We work hard to make your life easy by providing courteous customer service and a wide selection of on-site amenities. Breathe in the stunning beauty of the Gasparilla Sound - Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve. Get in touch with nature at the Yucca Pens Unit State Wildlife Management Area. Enjoy unsurpassed convenience to a variety of nearby amenities, including: shopping, medical facilities, airports, postal services, fine dining, and more. So what are you waiting for? Call or visit us today and make Shell Creek your Peace River Camping destination.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), RV Communities
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Ariana Village - Sun Communities
Ariana Village - Sun Communities
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1625 Ariana St. Lot 16
Lakeland, FL 33803
6 homes $75,900 - $125,000
Ariana Village - Lakeland, FL - Affordable Retirement Living in Lakeland, Florida! Sun provides the quality of life you've always dreamed of for, and Ariana Village is no exception. Catering to 55+ residents, this beautiful garden community is tucked away in the heart of charming Lakela
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Schalamar Creek
Schalamar Creek
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4500 Hwy. 92 East
Lakeland, FL 33801
57 homes $49,000 - $269,900
Your adventure starts at Schalamar Creek's magnificently landscaped, gated entry in Lakeland, Florida. Continuing down the mile-long, lakefront, tree lined entry drive welcomes you to an exclusive 55+ resort lifestyle that is captivating in every dimension. Situated on 500 acres of waterways and natural beauty, the neighborhood provides lakefront, golf course and wooded homesites. Winner of “Community of the Year” award in a national survey, Schalamar Creek has been recognized for its attention to detail, amenities, community design and professional management.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near)
55+ Communities, also called 55 Plus Communities, are active retirement havens for adults, offering varied amenities and housing from golf course homes to serene city living among like-minded neighbors. They typically include pools, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, tennis courts, clubhouses with kitchens, and championship golf courses in gated, resort-like environments.
Florida, known as the "Sunshine State," reigns as retirees' top pick in the US. With its delightful tropical climate, it's the ultimate spot for retirement communities and homes. The inviting weather cements Florida as the top choice for ideal retirement.
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