Active Lifestyle Communities
The active retirement lifestyle encompasses a wide range of community living to include fast pace golf course luxury homes to independent living catering to the care needs of seniors and their spouses.
Part-Time Jobs for Seniors in Florida: Best 55+ Communities for Earning Extra Income
Looking to supplement retirement income? Discover the best part-time jobs for seniors in Florida, from golf course roles to retail and tutoring, plus the 55+ communities near the strongest job markets in Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and beyond.
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Famous Places to Visit in Arizona for the 55+ Adult Lifestyle — Plus the Top 55+ Communities Nearby
From the Superstition Mountains to Tucson's Sonoran Desert, Arizona is packed with attractions for the 55+ Adult Lifestyle. Discover the state's most famous sights, paired with top-rated RetireNet.com 55+ communities just minutes from each destination.
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Why Should I Live in a 55+ Community in Arizona
No humidity, no state tax on Social Security, and a golf-and-clubhouse culture Arizona practically invented — a look at why the desert beats the beach for so many retirees, with real photos and home listings from eight standout Arizona 55+ communities.
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Why Should I Live in a 55+ Community in Florida
Warm winters, no state income tax, low-maintenance homes, and built-in community — Florida's 55+ communities solve the retirement equation better than most people expect. A look at the financial, social, and health reasons residents stay for good.
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Are Manufactured Homes Safe? An Overdue Lecture
Professor Stone Oakley investigates a curious discovery on Interstate 75 — a manufactured home passing him at eighty miles per hour — and uses it to make a serious case for why Florida's manufactured homes are engineered, elegant, and indistinguishable fr
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The Best 55+ Manufactured Home Communities Near Port Charlotte, FL
Explore top 55+ manufactured home communities near Port Charlotte, FL, plus the waterfront restaurants, parks, and activities that make Southwest Florida retirement so inviting — from Punta Gorda's harbor to Arcadia's quiet countryside.
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Manufactured Home Communities in Mesa: Affordable 55+ Living Without Compromise
Mesa and the East Valley prove that affordable and resort-style can share the same front door. Explore nine standout 55+ manufactured home communities — from budget-friendly Dorado Canyon to flagship Palm Creek — where low maintenance meets full amenities
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The Quiet Luxury of Mountain Living: A 55+ Guide
Discover why active adults choose mountain and foothill living: cooler air, cleaner skies, unforgettable views, and built-in outdoor recreation. Explore standout 55+ communities across Arizona and California's iconic ranges, with homes priced for every bu
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Welcome to Paradise: A Northerner's First Day in a Florida 55+ Community
Moving south from the frozen North? Meet Carol from the Welcome Committee, learn why everyone owns a golf cart, find out whose pool chair you can't sit in, and master the early bird special. A wickedly funny look at day one in a Florida 55+ community.
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What Are the Top-Rated 55+ Communities Along Florida's Gulf Coast?
Florida's Gulf Coast stretches 400 miles of the most beautiful retirement addresses in America. RetireNet.com's verified top communities — from Ranchero Village in Largo to Vizcaya Lakes in Port Charlotte — represent the Gulf Coast's finest 55+ active adu
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Featured Communities
Shadow Wood Village - Sun Communities
Welcome to Shadow Wood Village, a 55+ manufactured home community in Hudson, FL, where your dream of Florida homeownership comes ...
9 homes $39,900 - $169,995
14709 Shadowwood Blvd. Hudson, FL 34667
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Rivergate - Little River, SC - is a 55+ community. On the intracoastal waterway, this community is close to Myrtle ...
17 homes $199,000 - $312,000
4228 River Gate Lane Little River, SC 29566
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Nestled amid Central Florida’s lush lakes, gardens, and wildlife preserves, Foxwood Village offers serene, resort-style manufactured home living for those ...
2 homes $29,900 - $29,900
4700 Foxwood Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33810
Visit ShowcaseMyrtle Trace South
Myrtle Trace South in Conway, SC, is a vibrant community you'll love calling home. This scenic location, rich in history ...
10 homes $299,000 - $385,000
737 Helms Way Conway, SC 29526
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