Central Florida retirement communities for over 55
Central Florida retirement communities are known for a country lifestyle. An active lifestyle for baby boomers can be enjoyed at the many horse farms, lakes, boating and fishing facilities, and walking trails. Some communities offer a small town atmosphere. Depending on what part you are in, it is generally about 90 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean beaches and 40 minutes to the Gulf. The great theme parks are also in this area. Some people feel it offers a lower cost of living than other areas of Florida. The only way to know if it is right for you is to visit. There are many visitor programs at the retirement communities here so you can get to know the area. Where would you like to go on the page: Ocala and area,
Gainesville,
Orlando and Area,
Leesburg and area,
Winterhaven area,
MountDora,
Sebring
Current Weather-Ocala:  Ocala is 90 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean beaches and 40 minutes to the Gulf beaches. Also, it is 90 minutes to the theme parks. Ocala has 4 area hospitals and nearby Gainesville has a regional VA hospital. A sportsman's paradise with lake fishing and boating. This is also horse farm country.
On Top of the World Communities at Ocala - Price $-$$, Size-Large, Features village style living with their Circle Square Commons - One of the oldest builders of Central Florida retirement communities specializing in active adult communities. Their first community was in Clearwater.
Four new neighborhoods are currently under development. Radio controlled flying at the community field. 3 golf courses - Villas, single-family and estate homes. Fitness center and spa, indoor heated therapy pool, restaurants, hair salon, yoga and tai chi classes, tennis and more. See their website for details on their Visitors Program. Home prices starting in low $170,000's which includes standard features. On Top of the World Communities Stone Creek by Del Webb - Ocala - Price $-$$, Size-Large - resort-style amenities for retirees - one of largest Del Webb active adult communities in Ocala. Not only does it have a golf course it allows golf cart accessibility throughout this gated community. Single-family or attached. Pedestrian trails and 4000 senior residences planned. Duplex and single family homes. Duplex price starts $166,900. Stone Creek by Del Webb
The Villages of Lady Lake Lady Lake Price-$-$$$, Size-Large, Village-style - Large and well-known community. Patio homes, villas, single family ranch and premier homestyles. Lifestyle Preview Visit Program - 24 miles to Ocala. Prices start affordable.The Villages of Lady Lake Community
J B Ranch Ocala - Price-$- by Armstrong Homes - Resort-like living - Gated community of single-family homes starting in $140's. Some waterfront homesites. Clubhouse, pool, fitness center. They have five floorplans but will customize. J B Ranch by Armstrong Homes in Ocala for Active Adult Living Stonecrest Summerfield - Price-$ - By Armstrong Homes - Country club living and golf cart community. Single-family homes starting at $159,900. Floorplans from 1200SF - Amenities include Stonecrest Golf and Country Club with golf, multiple pools, tennis, Cultural Arts building, softball, bocce ball, shuffleboard and more. Near The Villages community for additional activities, shopping and healthcare. Stonecrest by Armstrong Homes in Summerfield
Summer Glen Golf Club 15 minutes to Ocala - Price $-$$, Size-Large - affordably priced Central Forida retirement communities by Florida Leisure Communities. 18-hole championship golf course (open to public-please verify this information.) Prices start mid $180's for cottage series (some discount pricing now offered--see builder's website for details).Summer Glen Over 55 Retirement Community
Oak Run Country Club Ocala - Price-$$-$$$, Size-Large - by Decca Gated luxury resort living - 2 golf courses and clubhouses with dining. Pro shops. Bocce ball, pools, fitness, activities and more. Some home prices do not include home sites pricing--please verify pricing.Oak Run Country Club
Hardwood Trails - Ocala. Size-Small - Wooded homesites. Only 65 homes. Concrete and block construction with many options included in price. Clubhouse and heated pool. Gated in country setting. Prices affordable. Website states 2 model homes left at special prices. See builder for details. Hardwood Trails Adult Community
Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club - Ocala - Price $-$$$, Size-Large - Next phase of construction features Palm Isle Townhomes. Lots of amenities. By Venture Associates Corp. 24-hour Gated active adult golf community. Prices affordable Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club
Oak Hammock Retirement Community Affiliated with the University of Florida. Lifecare program available but emphasis on an active lifestyle as we age. Entrance fee and a monthly fee. Physical and financial assessments before entrance. University environment accessible to lifelong learning. Upscale lifestyle with many amenities. You do not have to be an alumni of U of Florida. 29 residences of apartments, free-standing homes and villas. Pet friendly. Please verify all information.Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
Current Weather-Orlando:  Heritage Hills Clermont by Lennar. Price-$-$$, Size-Large - 30 minutes to the west of Orlando. New community by Lennar will have clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, activities and more. Please verify with builder. Prices will start in $177,990's. Villas start $127,990's Heritage Hills by Lennar Del Webb Orlando Davenport - One of two over 55 communities located in master-planned golf community of Ridgewood Lakes - minutes to theme parks, shopping, dining and medical facilities. Del Webb Orlando at Ridgewood Lakes High Vista at Ridgewood Lakes Davenport - Established over 55 community at Ridgewood Lakes Golf and Country Club master planned community. Resales. Award-winning golf course and custom homes. Close to Disney and Orlando Airport. High Vista at Ridgewood Lakes Lakes of Deland Deland - Gated community less than an hour drive to Orlando and Daytona. Spanish tiled roofs and natural lake settings. 60% of homes on lake or lake view. Lot Packages - Custom homes start $250,000's. Lakes of Deland NewTrilogy Orlando By Shea Homes in the Orlando area - coming August 2010 - 30 minutes to Disneyworld - homes from 1200SF Trilogy Orlando
The Plantation at Leesburg Leesburg - Price $-$$$, Size-Large - Golf is a featured amenity - Visit Program - Purchase plus monthly fee - minutes north of OrlandoThe Plantation at Leesburg
Arlington Ridge Leesburg. Price - $$, Size-Large - 30 minutes to Mount Dora, quaint town known for antiques, quaint cafes. Single family retirement homes. Village Green concept is desirable feature. Motorcoach homes also available to store RV. Resales - please check with local Realtors. Also see by Pringle in Leesburg: Legacy of Leesburg Gated community features town center. Historic downtown with shopping. 7 miles of nature trails. A nature theme and bordering conservation areas makes this community unique. The Pringle family of developers has been in Lake County for more than 80 years. They specialize in Florida and active adult communities. They offer a free book entitled Florida Living. Pringle's website shows a 2-year deferred home construction program and other creative programs. Pricing from $100's to $500's. They also have a Lifestyle Preview program (to visit) for some communities. See their website for details. Pringle Cottages at Sanders Grove Master planned Community of The Heritage at Leesburg by Pringle - Quaint Old Florida cottage home look and protected wetlands distinguish this community. The Heritage by Pringle Solivita at Poinciana near Orlando. Price-$-$$$$, Size-Large - Gated. Village center. Also offering a Discovery Experience for visits. They have a pickle ball court which is becoming very popular.Large variety of price ranges starting low $100's and up. Solivita over 55 Community Central Florida Retirement Communities in Mt. Olive Shores Mt. Olive Shores CRF Community between Tampa and Orlando. This over-55 central Florida retirement community is a deeded lot development not rentals. RV enthusiasts community. An RV community is where a place is provided to store your RV. Currently they are offering a visitor package to stay in a motorcoach for 3 days to "try-out" the community. Please verify. This gated senior community is lakefront offering freshwater fishing. Prices start mid $100's.
Vienna Square - Winter Haven - Price $- Size-Large - Another CRF community combines "elegance and affordability." Start upper $100's.Vienna Square Community
Lake Ashton by CRF Communities - Lake Wales - Price $-$$ - Premier community on 1200 acres of ranch land fronting waters of Lake Ashton. Gated and many amenities. Some homes have garages for motor coach. Price starts $179,990.
Traditions Cottage Collection by Lennar - Price $-$$ - Size-Large - From $160's - Other collections are Homestead start $194's and Plantation start $213's. Gated. 60 minutes to Orlando. Boat launch and slips on Lake Ruby. Landscaped homes, clubhouse, walking trails, pool and more. Resort-style. Please check status of community with Lennar.
The Lakes at Mount Dora In Mount Dora by Pringle - Size-Medium - gated waterfront community - designer pool
Highlands Ridge Retirement Community - Sebring - Price $-$$$, Size-Large - Preview to Purchase Program - Fishing lake and golf - 1 hr to Tampa, Orlando, Palm Beach. Heartland Medical wellness programs. New golf villas. Priced affordably. A Florida hospital wellness partner.Highlands Ridge Retirement Community
Note: Prices and terms of Central Florida Retirement Communities are subject to change without notice. Any prices or information given need to be personally verified by you as these can change frequently. Many price adjustments are occurring in the current market.
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