Florida 55+ Communities
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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RetireNet.com visitors represent 40 percent of the adult population and possess more than 70 percent of the country’s wealth. The 50-plus audience will grow 20 times more than the 18-49 demographic in the next five years! Read more...
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...
A RetireNet.com Featured Community
Hacienda Del Rio - Sun Communities
287 Club Rio Drive
Edgewater, FL 32141
37 homes $73,900 - $247,000
Hacienda Del Rio is the culmination of a dream that has transformed a pristine palm and pine covered ...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Community Amenities: Arts and Crafts, Community Center, Fitness Center, Gated Entry, Indoor Activities, Learning/Business Center, Outdoor Activities, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, Public Transit, Restaurants/Food Service, Scenic Views, Tennis, Water/ Marina/ Boating
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Woodlands at Church Lake - Sun Communities
1124 Heritage Dr.
Groveland, FL 34736
6 homes $74,900 - $236,995
The Woodlands at Church Lake, Groveland, FLA is hometown living at its best in this beautiful 55+ manufactured home community! With the small-town atmosphere, our residents are proud to call The Woodlands their home. Residents have exclusive use of our many amenities.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Community Amenities: Clubhouse, Fishing, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Interest Groups, Learning/Business Center, Lots, Nearby Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, Scenic Views, Tennis, Water/ Marina/ Boating
A RetireNet.com Featured Community
Pelican Pier MHC
6207 18th St. East
Ellenton, FL 34222
8 homes $44,900 - $90,000
You’ve worked hard, so reward yourself with the best years of your life in the balmy, west coast city of Ellenton, just 28 miles south of exciting Tampa! The residential community of Pelican Pier offers a charming lifestyle on 9 flourishing acres of land.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Pet Friendly
The best Zephyrhills RV resort, Landing Resort, is much more than a place to pull into and rest your head. It’s a community with beautiful amenities, surrounded by the best golfing and beaches in the country.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities
Reflections on Silver Lake
Reflections on Silver Lake
3522 Bill Sachsenmaier Memorial Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
43 homes $10,000 - $185,000
Voted Best Retirement Community 8 Years Running — Reflections on Silver Lake, a popular 55+ Manufactured Housing and RV Community in Highlands County, Florida offers supreme residential living to meet your preferred lifestyle. Stay in one of three neighborhoods: Manufactured Homes (137 lots), Park Models (115 homes) or RVs (338 spaces). Located in the heart of Central Florida, Reflections on Silver Lake is just 15 minutes from Sebring and one mile south of Avon Park, FL. If you’re seeking tranquility and privacy combined with a friendly and active community, we’re confident you’ll find your special place here at Reflections on Silver Lake.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)
Community Amenities: 600 ft. Nature Trail with Observation Deck, Activities Director with Planned Trips, Barbeque Pavilion, Basketball, Bocce Ball, Community Center, Community Men’s/Women’s Showers, Corn Hole, Covered Pavilion, Curbside Trash Collection, Dance and Exercise Classes, Dock, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Horseshoes, Hot Tub, Individual Mailboxes, Library, Massive Storage Yard for Trailers, RVs & Boats, Outdoor Entertainment Stage, Pergola with Fountain, Pickle Ball, Pool Hall with Billiards and Darts, Putting Green, Sand Volley Ball, Satellite/Cable TV, Screened Activity Dock, Shuffleboard, Tennis, Two Heated Pools, Two Large Fishing Lakes, Two Laundry Rooms, Waterfront Fire Pit, Wireless Internet (Available),
Island Vista Estates - MyMH
Island Vista Estates - MyMH
3000 North Tamiami Trail
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Pet Friendly
North Fort Myers, FL has a lot to offer and Island Vista Estates is perfectly positioned to let you take advantage of it all. This beautiful family oriented mobile home community is pet friendly, and offers on-site management for your convenience. Island
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Rental Homes
La Costa Village - Sun Communities
La Costa Village - Sun Communities
1275 La Costa Blvd.
Port Orange, FL 32129
10 homes $59,000 - $124,900
At La Costa Village, Port Orange, Florida an active retirement community, there is always something fun to do in the beautiful Florida sunshine. Discover a resort-style 55+ manufactured home community that feels like you are on vacation in paradise all year long on Florida's Fun Coast.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Planned Activities, Fitness Center, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Tennis, Fishing, Nearby Attractions, Clubhouse
Lake Griffin Isles
Lake Griffin Isles
200 Orchid Drive
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
16 homes $10,000 - $42,000
Pet Friendly
Lake Griffin Isles is a leisure community of active 55+ adults who love to stay fit, healthy, and social. Our retirement community is an ideal venue for exploring scenic lakes, natural wonders, and city life in Orlando 30 miles away.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)
Riverside Club Golf & Marina Community - Sun Communities
Riverside Club Golf & Marina Community - Sun Communities
2550 Pier Dr.
Ruskin, FL 33570
21 homes $119,000 - $352,995
Riverside Club is the area's premier golf and marina community. This is Florida coastal living at its best! At Riverside Club, Ruskin, FLA, home feels like your own personal haven. Equipped with premium amenities, diverse activities and social opportunities, our active 55+ community offers a truly unique and active lifestyle. Imagine stepping out of your front door to an 18-hole championship golf course. Picture your boat docked on a lovely stretch of the Little Manatee River, with direct access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. At Riverside Club, you can indulge in the ultimate Florida lifestyle.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Community Amenities: Community Center, Learning/Business Center, Restaurants/Food Service, Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Planned Activities, Fitness Center, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Golf, Tennis, Water/ Marina/ Boating, Fishing, Gated Entry, RV and/or Boat Storage, Lots, Scenic Views, Nearby Attractions, Other, Clubhouse, Waterfront Views
Pet Friendly
Timber Village is a peaceful 55+ community located in Groveland, Florida. We’re surrounded by beautiful nature, wildlife and water. Take a stroll along our spring-fed lake, cast a line in the water or sit and relax on one of the park benches as you take in Florida’s year-round gorgeous weather, where the birds are chirping and breezes are gently blowing through the trees.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), All Age Communities
Coquina Crossing - MyMH
Coquina Crossing - MyMH
4536 Coquina Crossing Drive
Elkton, FL 32033
8 homes $170,000 - $259,900
Pet Friendly
Coquina Crossing is a lakefront community of over 300 acres, planned to accommodate 640 homes. As you ...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Rental Homes
Community Amenities: 10 Miles to Coastal US, Activities, Banquet Room, Billiards, Bocce Ball, Clubhouse, Craft Room, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Game Room, Gated Community, Horseshoe Pits, Indoor Pool, Library, On Site Management, Pets Allowed, Pickleball, Ping Pong, Putting Green, RV Storage, Shuffleboard, Swimming Pool , Tennis Courts, Waterfront Sites, Whirlpool-Spa-Hot Tub,
Colony Cove - MyMH
Colony Cove - MyMH
101 Amsterdam Avenue
Ellenton, FL 34222
23 homes $48,900 - $243,900
Pet Friendly
Named Best Retirement Community three years in a row by the Herald Tribune of Bradenton, Colony Cove 55+ retirement mobile home community has a wealth of amenities designed to keep up with your active lifestyle. Located in beautiful Ellenton, FL, just ins
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Rental Homes
Community Amenities: Activities, Banquet Room, Billiards, Boat Dock, Clubhouse, Fishing, Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry Facilities, Library, On Site Management, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Shuffleboard, Swimming Pool , Tennis Courts, Waterfront Sites,
Shalimar Village MHC
Shalimar Village MHC
6529 Stone Road
Port Richey, FL 34668
10 homes $12,000 - $115,000
Pet Friendly
Shalimar Village is tucked away in the heart of beautiful Port Richey, located along the Gulf of Mexico approximately 40 miles northwest of Tampa. The Gulf View Square Mall is less than a mile away and features great shopping, dining, and entertainment choices to relax and spoil yourself. If outdoor recreation is more your style, just two miles away is the Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park, home to wondrously clear, refreshing springs over 300 feet deep, a birdwatcher’s haven where you can paddle the serene inlets and bayous that meander through this amazing salt marsh.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)
Regency Heights - Sun Communities
Regency Heights - Sun Communities
2550 SR 580 Clubhouse-Main Office
Clearwater, FL 33761
15 homes $37,499 - $229,000
At Regency Heights, Clearwater, FLA, our welcoming active 55+ manufactured home community allows residents to stay as busy or relaxed as you’d like. When you join this group of congenial, retired adults, you've found friends to share your interests, hobbies and recreation. We offer a jam-packed activities calendar and an impressive amenity package to keep an engaged and close-knit community. Our peaceful grounds are situated within a half-hour drive from the urban attractions and excitement in both Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Pet Friendly
Imagine the pleasure of living among cordial neighbors and pleasant surroundings within the charming community of Sweetwater Oaks, a 55+ Community. Our 45 acres host 242 beautifully maintained sites in the city of Ocala located in Marion County, Florida. Experience the area’s lush, oak-lined thoroughfares and scenic waterways; and take time to see some of the world’s most coveted, championship horse shows!
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Pet Friendly
Large Home-Sites, 25' x 50' Heated Pool and Whirlpool Bath, 3 Acre Lake, Bingo - Dancing - Dining - ...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
The Hamptons Golf & Country Club - Sun Communities
The Hamptons Golf & Country Club - Sun Communities
1094 Highway 92 West
Auburndale, FL 33823
30 homes $55,000 - $158,500
Welcome home to The Hamptons Golf & Country Club, an active 55+ community with small-town charm and stunning natural beauty. Friendly neighbors and spectacular views of gentle rolling hills are the highlights of our cozy community. For our closely-knit family of residents, the fun never ends with outstanding amenities and countless possibilities for adventure. Here, you can live your dream with the active 55+ lifestyle that you deserve:18-Hole Golf Course, Oversized Home sites, Elegant Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Heated Pool ...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Rental Homes
Community Amenities: Community Center, Learning/Business Center, Restaurants/Food Service, Arts and Crafts, Planned Activities, Fitness Center, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Golf, Tennis, Fishing, Gated Entry, RV and/or Boat Storage, Lots, Scenic Views, Nearby Attractions, Clubhouse
Country Club Estates
Country Club Estates
803 SW Country Club Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
2 homes $394,000 - $899,900
Country Club Estates in West Port Saint Lucie offers an extraordinary lifestyle that combines golf, tennis, fitness, and a full calendar of social events. Whether purchasing your first home or the home in which you would like to retire, Country Club Estates offers a wide variety of homes to choose from. Residents enjoy spectacular views of the beautifully manicured golf course, sparkling blue lakes, cascading water features, and colorful tropical plantings that surround the community. Find your perfect home here!
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities, All Age Communities
Colony in the Wood - Sun Communities
Colony in the Wood - Sun Communities
4000 South Clyde Morris Blvd.
Port Orange, FL 32129
11 homes $52,000 - $195,995
Colony in the Wood, Port Orange, FL is a community with activities and a lifestyle specifically designed for adults who have achieved 55 years and better. While the opportunities of the city are just outside our entrance, Colony in the Wood is nestled in a setting of quiet beauty. Our natural entrance drive will lead you to the recreation complex complete with a spacious, inviting clubhouse, free-form swimming pool and championship shuffleboard courts.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Community Amenities: Interest Groups, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Lots, Public Transit, Nearby Attractions, Clubhouse, Shuffleboard, On Site Management, Horseshoe Pits
Royal Palm Village - Sun Communities
Royal Palm Village - Sun Communities
3000 US Hwy 17/92 W
Haines City, FL 33844
11 homes $29,990 - $204,995
Royal Palm Village, Haines City, FLA, 55+ community welcomes everyone from fishermen to nature enthusiasts with its sparkling lagoons, tranquil canals, resort-style amenities, and carefree 55+ lifestyle. This scenic, gated retirement community is tucked away from the hustle of the city, yet offers all the relaxing pursuits you seek in Central Florida. Vacation-style living reigns supreme at Royal Palm Village. This over 55 manufactured home community hosts’ resort-style amenities and recreational activities, so you'll never run out of things to do. Residents love taking advantage of our on-site conveniences.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)
Community Amenities: Interest Groups, Planned Activities, Fitness Center, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Fishing, Gated Entry, RV and/or Boat Storage, Lots, Nearby Attractions, Clubhouse, Waterfront Views
Pet Friendly
Bonny Shores is a luxurious 55+ mobile home resort community perfectly located in Lakeland, Florida, near beautiful lakes and state parks, as well as a short drive to some of Florida’s beautiful, sandy beaches as well as Disney World and other Orlando-area attractions.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Vista del Lago MH & RV Resort - Sun Communities
Vista del Lago MH & RV Resort - Sun Communities
801 53rd Ave. W
Bradenton, FL 34207
8 homes $39,900 - $199,900
Located in Bradenton, Florida, Vista del Lago is your perfect escape for a seasonal or year round stay. Not only does this active 55+ community have a great location being close to urban conveniences but it also offers an impressive amenity package. Enjoy unsurpassed convenience to shopping, entertainment and dining facilities. The gorgeous Gulf beaches, boating, fishing, golf, and other exciting attractions are only minutes from our welcome gates. We invite you to visit Vista Del Lago today and see for yourself what this wonderful lifestyle community has to offer. Allow us the pleasure of helping you resort to a new lifestyle!
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), RV Communities
Pet Friendly
Palm Terrace is a beautiful 55+ manufactured home community located in Sarasota, one of Florida's most desirable places to live. New and pre-owned homes are affordable and offer a variety of fine features and updates. Best of all, Palm Terrace has proximity to award-winning beaches, museums, parks, and more.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
Imperial Oaks is a charming, exquisitely well-maintained manufactured housing community resting on 30 lush acres with 88 double-home sites with room for future development. We offer an ideal home base for permanent residents, snowbirds, and vacation homeowners—providing affordability and peace of mind.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes
RV living in the heart of Punta Gorda Life is a journey that rewards the curious. Because the purpose of life is to make the most of it. Harbor Belle is a luxury RV park and resort community where, among fellow travelers, you can discover (or rediscover) the beauty and fun of Florida Gulf Coast living.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), RV Communities
Community Amenities: Boat Access, Fitness Center, Hot Tub, Kayak Access, Laundry Facilities, Shuffleboard, Swimming Pool,
PGA Village Verano
PGA Village Verano
17127 SW Ambrose Way
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
31 homes $349,999 - $1,125,000
PGA Verano, Port Saint Lucie, FL - Through the grand, gated stone entrance you will find a meticulously-designed golf & resort-style community that offers everything needed to fulfill the desired South Florida lifestyle.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities, All Age Communities
Celebrate the best years of your life in Florida’s west coast city of Ellenton in the county of Manatee. Pelican Pier West is a charming, manufactured housing community consisting of 40 home sites resting along the lovely Manatee River.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Southway Villa offers an idyllic lifestyle for retirees and snowbirds. Our beautifully manicured, manufactured housing community in Brooksville, Florida resides on 46.5 flourishing acres with 272 mobile home sites. Conveniently located just 15 miles from a variety of sandy coastal beaches, a life by the sea can be yours!
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)
The Preserve
The Preserve
12116 Kings Highway
Lake Suzy, FL 34269
2 homes $334,900 - $339,900 / 5 models
The Preserve - Lake Suzy, Florida, Florida's newest Community nestled on the west coast of Florida between Tampa St. Petersburg and Fort Myers. The Preserve is designed to offer the very best in retirement living. Enjoy this beautiful brand new 5-star, Active 55+ Community situated on 523 acres. With frontage on King’s Highway, which is a major transportation artery, this site is a natural beauty that features stunning preservations areas.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, 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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