Gainesville, 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...

Who is visiting RetireNet.com?

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...

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Overview of Climate and Culture

Florida, the top retirement choice for active adults, offers age-restricted communities statewide. Its tropical climate fosters year-round outdoor pursuits, and vibrant cities like Miami, Tampa, and Orlando provide diverse cultural options. Centrally located, it's a short trip to stunning beaches. Summer averages in the low 90s, with lush greenery fueled by frequent thunderstorms. The Everglades and central lakes showcase natural beauty, and historical sites offer a glimpse into the past. Florida caters to active seniors with 161+ state parks offering camping, hiking, bird watching, and more. Healthcare is robust, with 252 physicians per 100,000 residents and 303 hospitals. Financially, it's tax-friendly, with no income tax, a 6% sales tax, and property tax options for seniors.