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Florida Gated Communities

Experience the ultimate in privacy, luxury, and security with Florida gated communities. Whether you’re searching for a waterfront retreat, golf course estate, or active adult community, Florida offers an exceptional selection of private, gated neighborhoods to suit a variety of lifestyles. From the Florida Panhandle to Southeast Florida, Private Communities Registry (PCR) is the trusted resource for discovering the best gated communities in Florida. With decades of expertise in luxury real estate, PCR connects homebuyers with exclusive communities in Orlando, Fort Myers, Ocala, Jacksonville, Central Florida, Southwest Florida, and beyond.

Types of Gated Communities in Florida

Florida is home to a wide range of gated communities, each offering unique features and benefits. Some of the most sought-after gated communities in Florida include:

  • Golf Course Communities – Offering championship courses, private clubhouses, and resort-style amenities.
  • Waterfront & Coastal Communities – Featuring marinas, private docks, beach access, and breathtaking views.
  • 55+ Active Adult Communities – Designed for retirees seeking a vibrant lifestyle with social activities and wellness programs.
  • Luxury Estate Communities – Gated neighborhoods with high-end custom homes, elite security, and world-class amenities.
  • Equestrian Communities – Spacious properties with riding trails, stables, and equestrian facilities. These type of communities are part of what Ocala, Florida is known for.

Who Chooses to Live in Florida Gated Communities?

The demand for gated communities in Florida is driven by a variety of homebuyers who seek security, exclusivity, and a high-quality lifestyle. These communities attract:

  • Luxury buyers looking for high-end homes in premier Florida private communities.
  • Retirees interested in active adult gated communities with resort-style amenities.
  • Families seeking safe, family-friendly communities with top-rated schools.
  • Golfers and boaters who want access to private courses, marinas, and waterfront living.

Why Live in a Gated Community in Florida?

Florida gated communities offer many benefits, including:

  • Enhanced Privacy & Security – Gated access, private roads, and security personnel offer peace of mind.
  • Resort-Style Amenities – Many communities feature pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, and social clubs.
  • Exclusive & Prestigious Living – Homes are set in beautifully landscaped, well-maintained communities.
  • Prime Locations – Many gated communities are near beaches, golf courses, and vibrant city centers.

Where Are the Best Gated Communities in Florida?

Gated communities can be found throughout Florida, including:

  • Central Florida – Home to gated communities in Orlando and Ocala, offering convenience and natural beauty.
  • Southwest Florida – Featuring luxury gated communities in Fort Myers and Naples.
  • Southeast Florida – Exclusive Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Miami-area communities.
  • Florida Panhandle – Serene, private communities with access to beaches and nature preserves.
  • Northeast Florida – Featuring golf and waterfront communities near Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

Florida Gated Community Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Homes in Florida gated communities range from luxury waterfront estates and custom golf course villas to modern townhomes and active adult residences. Properties often include high-end finishes, open floor plans, and scenic views of lakes, golf courses, or the ocean.

Find Your Dream Home in a Florida Gated Community with PCR

For nearly 30 years, Private Communities Registry (PCR) has been the leading resource for discovering the best gated communities in Florida. Start your search today to explore community listings, view stunning properties, and connect with Florida's top private communities to find the perfect home for your lifestyle.


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Hammock Dunes

Palm Coast, Florida Gated Community
Palm Coast, Florida

Vibrant oceanfront private golf community located along Florida's upper east coast with easy access to the metropolitan areas of Jacksonville and Orlando. Tom Fazio links course, new Rees Jones 18-hole creek course, tennis, seaside croquet, and more. Many different options for residences including homesites, custom estate homes, condos, patio homes and villas- many offer oceanfront, lake and golf views. Lots priced between $175,000 to over $1.9 million. Patio homes, villas and condos priced from upper $200,000's to $4.9 million. Read More...

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Harbour Ridge Presented by HR Properties

Palm City, Florida Gated Community
Palm City, Florida

Harbour Ridge Presented by HR Properties, on Florida’s Treasure Coast, is situated on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, with two miles of pristine deep-water riverfront and mile-wide views of the St. Lucie River. Tucked into a wooded peninsula, the 885-acre gated community features two nationally recognized championship golf courses designated as “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries.” Additional amenities include an active Yacht Club and three marina pods with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Locks leading to Lake Okeechobee and the west coast of Florida, a clubhouse, a robust tennis program with ranked players, a fitness center, dog park, and a natural habitat. Homes and condos priced from $200,000 to over $3.5 million; Rentals are available. Read More...

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Indian River Club

Vero Beach, Florida Gated Community
Vero Beach, Florida

Indian River Club is a gated golf community in Vero Beach, FL, offering a variety of single-family homes and condos. Set in a serene, woodlands-like environment, it combines natural beauty with first-class recreational amenities, including a nationally acclaimed golf course. Just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, the community's charming, traditionally styled homes feature verandas, French doors, and indoor/outdoor living spaces. Residents enjoy the laid-back Florida lifestyle, with easy access to nearby beaches and the attractions of the Treasure Coast. Condos/Villas/Homes priced from $300,000 to $2 million. Read More...

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Indian River Colony Club

Melbourne, Florida Gated Community
Melbourne, Florida

“The Place Patriots Call Home,” Indian River Colony Club is an active adult, private country club community located on Florida's east coast. Amenities include a private 18-hole golf course and country club, tennis courts, a fitness center, a large heated swimming pool, fishing, and walking & biking trails. Single-family homes are priced from $200,000 to $400,000. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Wylder

Port St. Lucie, Florida Gated Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida

K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Wylder is a new active adult 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, Florida offering an all-inclusive resort lifestyle with access to an array of amenities, social opportunities, and low-maintenance homes. Amenities include a clubhouse with several game and meeting rooms, catering kitchen, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, pickleball courts, walking trails, and more. The gated community offers premium Florida real estate in nine unique ranch-style home designs and one villa design. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s. Read More...

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Kings Gate

Port Charlotte, Florida Gated Community
Port Charlotte, Florida

This Southwest Florida gated 55+ active adult community offers low-maintenance living and resort-style amenities near the Gulf Coast. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, bocce ball, walking & biking trails, shuffleboard, and more. Villa homes priced from the $300,000s to the $400,000s Read More...

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Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida Gated Community
Daytona Beach, Florida

This Daytona Beach, Florida 55+ community inspired by the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett offers resort-style amenities and low-maintenance new homes. Amenities include a fitness center, bandshell with live music, theater with stage performances and dancing, pet spa, business center, arts/crafts and card rooms, restaurant with indoor/outdoor bar, swimming pool, tennis & pickleball courts, and much more. Homes priced from the $300,000s. Read More...

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Latitude Margaritaville Watersound

Panama City Beach, Florida Gated Community
Panama City Beach, Florida

This 55-and-better community on Florida’s Emerald Coast between Pensacola and Panama City is a short drive from the scenic Highway 30A corridor and convenient to Gulf Coast beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway. Residents can enjoy an active lifestyle while appreciating the natural environment. Homes priced from the $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Mediterra

Naples, Florida Gated Community
Naples, Florida

Buyers at this Florida Gulf Coast country club community gain access to two 18-hole Tom Fazio golf courses plus an upscale sports facility and a private beach club at nearby Bonita Beach. Homesites are priced from $328,000 to $1.925 million; New single-family luxury homes priced from $1.1 million to $7 million. Read More...

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NatureWalk at the Watersound Origins® Community

Watersound, Florida Gated Community
Watersound, Florida

Located in the Florida Panhandle, this new home community between Destin and Panama City offers a resort lifestyle near the beaches and attractions of 30A. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, walking & biking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, and access to Watersound Origins' golf course, footgolf, fitness facilities, and dock on Lake Powell. Homes priced from the $500,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Nocatee

Ponte Vedra, Florida Gated Community
Ponte Vedra, Florida

Nocatee is a prominent master-planned community in Ponte Vedra, Florida that blends an array of village-like neighborhoods with schools, commercial and retail property, and more than 5,000 acres of parks and nature preserves. The community is located east of Interstate 95 midway between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Homes, townhomes, and villas for sale span a broad range of budgets and lifestyles, priced from $400,000 to $2 million+. Read More...

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On Top of the World Communities

Ocala, Florida Gated Community
Ocala, Florida

Spanning over 12,000 acres amid gently rolling hills and thoroughbred horse farms in scenic Ocala, Florida, this 55+ community offers active adults three golf courses, tennis courts, recreation centers, event venues, an education center and more than 175 clubs and organizations. All homes exceed ENERGY STAR™ standards and are built with steel-reinforced concrete block construction. New homes priced from the $300,000s to over $500,000, including lot. Read More...

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Osprey Bay

Fort Myers, Florida Gated Community
Fort Myers, Florida

Osprey Bay is a 55+ community in Fort Myers, FL, offering active adults a vibrant coastal lifestyle near beaches, Sanibel Island, and local attractions. Amenities in the Southwest Florida retirement community include a clubhouse, resort pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, and social events like yoga and book clubs. Stylish, move-in-ready cottage homes feature open floor plans, gourmet kitchens, and charming porches, perfect for enjoying Florida’s Gulf Coast charm. Homes priced from $180,000 to $299,000. Read More...

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Palm Coast Plantation

Palm Coast, Florida Gated Community
Palm Coast, Florida

Palm Coast Plantation is a gated community in Northeast Florida, offering a serene lifestyle along the Intracoastal Waterway. Spanning 4,000 acres, this community blends classic Floridian architecture with lush greenery, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Residents enjoy access to a Key West-style clubhouse, a resort-style pool, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness center, and a boat ramp. The community features custom homes and estate properties, many with scenic views of the lake or waterway, making it ideal for both luxurious living and retirement. Priced from the high $600,000s to over $1 million. Read More...

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Palm Grove at Lakewood Ranch

Bradenton, Florida Gated Community
Bradenton, Florida

Palm Grove is a vibrant, gated community in Bradenton, Florida, offering residents a serene escape while being close to beaches, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. This all-ages community boasts a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and various outdoor amenities including lakes, walking trails, playground, and more. Neal Communities provides a diverse selection of new low-maintenance homes, townhomes, and villas designed for modern living. Townhomes from $319,990+; Villas from $399,990+; Single-family homes from $430,990+ Read More...

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PGA Village Verano

Port St. Lucie, Florida Gated Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida

PGA Village Verano is an all-inclusive golf community located in the heart of Florida’s Treasure Coast, offering resort-style amenities coupled with a wide variety of resident clubs. Additionally, golf enthusiasts living within PGA Village Verano have special access to the award-winning PGA Golf Club, featuring 54 holes of championship golf by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. Single-family and villa homes from the $400,000s to the $800,000s Read More...

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Plantation Bay

Ormond Beach, Florida Gated Community
Ormond Beach, Florida

Located in the charming seaside town of Ormond Beach, midway between Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida, this established private golf and tennis community is home to 45 holes of championship golf, two full-service clubhouses including The Founders Club, a newly completed 40,500 sq ft Golf and Lifestyle Center, ten tennis courts, ten pickleball courts, a scenic pool pavilion, nature parks and miles of walking trails. Townhome Villas are priced from the $400,000s and Single-Family Custom Homes are priced from the $500,000s; Custom Estate Homes are priced from the $700,000s; with lease options available. Read More...

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Sailfish Point Country Club

Stuart, Florida Gated Community
Stuart, Florida

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal, this private sea island community offers five miles of shoreline, an oceanfront Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, a full-service marina with direct ocean access, and a beachfront country club. Nearly every home is waterfront or overlooks the golf course. Golf Villas, Patio Homes, Condos, and Estate homes from $1,500,000 - $47,000,000. Read More...

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SkySail

Naples, Florida Gated Community
Naples, Florida

SkySail is one of Collier County’s newest lifestyle communities in Naples, FL. The expansive amenity-rich community in Southwest Florida features low maintenance living among 246 acres of crystal-clear lakes. Amenities include a lake house, fitness center, resort pool, tennis and pickleball courts, fishing pier, kayak launch, and walking trails. Maintenance-assisted homes range from 1,407 square feet to 2,450 square feet. Priced from the mid $500,000s. Read More...

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Solivita

Poinciana, Florida Gated Community
Poinciana, Florida

This Central Florida 55+ active adult community currently encompasses 12 neighborhoods with Tuscan-style detached and attached single-family homes. Amenities include two 18-hole championship golf courses, spa & fitness center, ballroom, 18 lighted tennis and pickleball courts and two restaurants. The community’s Waterfront Galleries include a computer lab, billiards parlor, library, and art studios. Homes priced from the $200,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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