Florida has a variety of retirement communities that offers active adults a great way in which to spend their retirement years while enjoying the awesome weather and tourist attractions that Florida has available. However, this is not the only reason that retiring couples are packing up and heading off to live their retirement years in Florida. When it comes to choosing a retirement community, they can find several that fit their own lifestyle.

Some of the most popular include:

Carlsberg Estates is a gated community home in Lake Wales. It is found on the beautiful Lake Suzanne. Active seniors enjoy a gated entry, a modern and half million-dollar clubhouse, arbor deck, and heated pool. Lake Wales is on the highest part of the peninsular Florida offering not only an awesome retirement community but also the breath-taking scenery that the area has to offer.

Cypress Creek Village is home in Winter Haven between Tampa and Orlando. Winter Haven is a small quaint town that offers the atmosphere of serenity and peace while the community offers all kinds of amenities for residents.

Deer Creek is located in Davenport, Florida.  It offers 200 acres of recreational facilities along with an 18-hole golf course, and a magnificent 2-story clubhouse. Davenport is a small town that is near by Disney World however, it is considered to be off the beaten path of most tourists, with the awesome view of the rolling hills of Lake Wales Ridge as a backdrop.

Lake Ashton is set upon Lake Ashton and is a golf community with over 700 acres of ranch land. The community offers a gated entrance, 26,000 square foot clubhouse, 18-golf course, heated pool, lighted tennis court, shuffleboard courts, dock, and boat ramp, just to name a few.

Mt. Olive Shores North is home in Polk City which is a deeded lot development offering a clubhouse, heated swimming pool, whirlpool hot tub, horseshoes, and shuffleboard courts. Not only can you enjoy the above-mentioned amenities but also you are sure to love the 133-acre Lake Margaret that offers freshwater fishing.

Vienna Square can be found in Winter Haven. This elegant yet affordable community offers a clubhouse, heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, movie theatre, and several monthly planned activities.

Walden Woods is located about 45 minutes north of Tampa in a beautiful area that is pretty much unspoiled by tourist and is considered off the beaten path. Amenities offered to residents include a heated pool, whirlpool spa, shuffleboard, billiards, and several social activities to keep the active adult busy year round.