Lifestyle Guide · Southwest Florida

55+ Communities in Southwest Florida

31 active-adult communities across 4 counties, each with an honest guide. Age-restricted communities operate under the federal HOPA exemption, and the real differences between them are the fee stacks: HOA dues, CDD or per-home bonds, club memberships, and for condos the reserve schedule. Every card links a guide with sourced prices; HOA dollars shown where verified from active listings.

Sarasota County (13)

Brightmore at Wellen Park$388,990.Read the guide →Casa SevilleRead the guide →Cypress Falls at the WoodlandsRead the guide →Fairwinds Village 2Read the guide →Harbor Isles IiRead the guide →Heron CreekRead the guide →Japanese Gardens MhpRead the guide →Lake TippecanoeRead the guide →Riverwalk Mhp Co-OpRead the guide →Tregate ManorRead the guide →Tri-Par EstatesRead the guide →Venetian Falls Ph 1Read the guide →Village GreenRead the guide →

Manatee County (12) Full Manatee County 55+ hub →

BurgundyRead the guide →Cresswind Lakewood Ranch$478,990.Read the guide →Del Webb Catalina$300,000sRead the guide →Del Webb Sunchase Ph 1Read the guide →Del Webb at BayviewRead the guide →Encore at Rye RanchRead the guide →Explore By Del Webb North River Ranch Parrish$354,990 with the clubhouse still unbuRead the guide →Heather Hills EstatesRead the guide →Paradise Bay Estates Co-OpRead the guide →Prosperity Lakes - Active AdultRead the guide →The Palms of CortezRead the guide →Woodland PreserveRead the guide →

Charlotte County (4)

Alameda IslesRead the guide →Oak ForrestRead the guide →Park Forest Ph 1Read the guide →Regency at Babcock Ranch$424,995, with town amenitiesRead the guide →

Collier County (2)

Del Webb Naples: New$200,000s, with optional golfRead the guide →Valencia Sky: New$600,000s to the $900,000s, 1,600-2,70Read the guide →

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How many 55+ communities does Momentum track in Southwest Florida?

31 communities across 4 counties, each with a full guide. Prices in the guides are attributed to dated third-party sources, and HOA dollars appear where verified from active MLS listings.

What fees should 55+ buyers check that listings sites skip?

Four layers: HOA dues and exactly what they cover; any CDD or per-home bond (The Villages model) on the tax bill; club or amenity memberships billed separately; and for condos, the association budget and post-Surfside reserve schedule. The fee stack varies more among 55+ communities than the amenities do.

Are these communities legally allowed to be age-restricted?

Yes - communities operating under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act exemption may lawfully restrict by age. Each guide describes the restriction structure factually; verify the specific community rules and any occupancy requirements with the association.