Merritt Island, FL 55+ Retirement Communities and Homes

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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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Discover the Tranquil Paradise: Florida Keys Retirement Communities

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The October 55+ Communities Of The Month

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Florida Favorites

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Snowbirds Season

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Windmill Village by Sun Communities: Embrace 55+ Tranquility

Live your best life at Windmill Village, one of Central Florida’s most elite retirement communities. With a fantastic location in Davenport, nestled less than an hour between the popular attractions in Orlando and Lakeland, our active 55+ residents have t Read more...

Southport Springs by Sun Communities: A Blissful 55+ Golf Community

Unleash the best of 55+ living at Southport Springs Golf & Country Club in Zephyrhills, Florida. Experience a vibrant retirement with golf, premium amenities, and modern homes. Embrace the country club lifestyle at one of Florida's finest 55+ communities! Read more...

HAVEN Magazine Names Four Lakes Golf Club

HAVEN Magazine just named its winners of 2019 “BEST of” awards as voted by Central Florida residents. Four Lakes Golf Club is named as 3rd BEST Golf Course in all of Winter Haven! Four Lakes Golf Club’s stunning, private,18-hole regulation length golf cou Read more...

Central Florida Retirement Living

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Walden Shores

Walden Shores- A 55+ Active Adult Community located in Lake Wales, FL, is not your typical retirement community. Specializing in its outdoor amenities, these waterfront manufactured homes will have everything you need and more! Read more...

Reflections on Silver Lake

Reflections on Silver Lake in Avon Park, FL is a 55+ manufactured home community surrounded by two beautiful lakes, equipped with all the amenities you could ask for. With activities tailored for the active adult lifestyle, you will never be bored! 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.

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Island Lakes - Sun Communities

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4499 Wood Stork Drive
Merritt Island, FL 32953

10 homes $116,900 - $209,900

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Island Lakes, Merritt Island Florida is the perfect place to call home. Located in beautiful Merritt Island, and tucked between Cocoa and Cocoa Beach, Island Lakes, an active 55+ manufactured retirement community is only minutes from the ocean and offers an incredible lifestyle for active adults.

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)

Community Amenities: Clubhouse, Fishing, Indoor Activities, Learning/Business Center, Other, Outdoor Activities, Pools/Spas, Water/ Marina/ Boating

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Gulfstream Harbor - Sun Communities

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4505 Old Goldenrod Rd.
Orlando, FL 32822

19 homes $53,000 - $185,000

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At Gulfstream Harbor an active 55+ community in beautiful Orlando FL, every day is a vacation! Discover an active community lifestyle here – make new friends, stay in shape and take advantage of Florida’s marvelous sunshine. Experience inspired active retirement living with our exclusive on-site amenities.

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)

Community Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Interest Groups, Lots, Nearby Attractions, Other, Outdoor Activities, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, Public Transit, RV and/or Boat Storage, Tennis

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Park Place - Sun Communities

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1001 West Lakeview Dr.
Sebastian, FL 32958

16 homes $38,000 - $295,000

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Park Place, Sebastian, Florida, a 55+ manufactured home community is the fun place for Florida resort living, with neighbors and friends gathering at the lively 10,000-square-foot clubhouse and recreation center for daily activities, sunset happy hours, and evening festivities. A dazzling array of activities and pursuits await you at Park Place over 55 community, where you can enjoy the best time of your life. Park Place offers an ideal location in Sebastian located beside the Indian River on eastern Florida's Treasure Coast. Sebastian is a laid-back, coastal town reminiscent of Key West and unspoiled by high-rise development.

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)

Community Amenities: Arts and Crafts, Clubhouse, Fishing, Fitness Center, Gated Entry, Indoor Activities, Interest Groups, Lots, Nearby Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, RV and/or Boat Storage, Scenic Views, Tennis, Water/ Marina/ Boating, Waterfront Views

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Hacienda Del Rio - Sun Communities

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287 Club Rio Drive
Edgewater, FL 32141

37 homes $73,900 - $247,000

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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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Pelican Bay - Sun Communities

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8600 US Highway 1
Micco, FL 32976

3 homes $59,995 - $125,000

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Pelican Bay, Micco, Florida is an ideal spot in Sebastian located on U.S. Highway 1 offers you easy access to all the best of retirement living on the Treasure Coast. Pelican Island, the first National Wildlife Refuge, is within six miles by boat. Sebastian Inlet provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, and offers diverse water activities. It's a short drive of 12 miles to the Atlantic Ocean's sandy beaches at the Wabasso Beach Park. Adjacent to the Pelican Bay community pier, Sebastian Inlet Marina offers wet slips and dry dock storage. Local golf courses, including Sebastian's Golf Course, are just six miles away. What are you waiting for? Start the ultimate Florida adventure here at Pelican Bay!

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)

Community Amenities: Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Water/ Marina/ Boating, Fishing, RV and/or Boat Storage, Lots, Scenic Views, Nearby Attractions, Clubhouse, Waterfront Views

King's Lake - Sun Communities

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369 Kingslake Dr.
Debary, FL 32713

7 homes $100,000 - $175,000

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Kings Lake is a very friendly and active, premier 55+ manufactured home retirement community, located in DeBary, Florida. King's Lake is located just minutes from many restaurants, stores and other recreational facilities. We are also located just half way between Daytona Beach and Disney World.

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)

Community Amenities: Arts and Crafts, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Gated Entry, Other, Clubhouse, Shuffleboard

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