Rent long-term

5 Great Places to Live After 50

By Rebecca Fending

Looking to relocate or know a retiree looking for their perfect place in Florida? There are countless communities all along the Gulf Coast that can make each day of retirement a dream. Below are just a few:

Sun City Center – Sun City Center, FL

Twenty miles south of Tampa and considered one of the largest selfcontained senior communities, Sun City Center is perfect for those looking for the most within their budget.

According to the Sun City Center website, this community is one of Florida’s most affordable active living senior communities. An exceptional range of recreational and social amenities are offered to all residents. It is a safe place where residents feel secure while enjoying the year-round, outdoor lifestyle that Florida offers.

Sun City Center is conveniently located with medical, shopping, education, Veterans support and entertainment resources close at hand. The community is one of the very few in Florida that allows golf carts to be driven on the roadways.

Sun City Center homes range from $100,000 to upwards of $700,000, offering a wide range of choices for prospective residents. Learn more at www.suncitycenter.org. • Enjoy life on the waterfront. Residents enjoy catch-and-release fishing on the lake and swimming in the heated pool.

• Get active in the Fitness Center or start some friendly competition at the horseshoe pits and on shuffleboard courts.

• Stop by the spacious clubhouse where guests have access to two regulation-sized pool tables and a complimentary library.

• Neighbors become friends while participating in community activities that include bingo, karaoke, movie nights, coffee hours and card games.

Homes at Saralake Estates range from just under $80,000 to the mid $100,000s and go fast. To learn more about available properties, visit www.suncommunities.com/community/saralake-estates.

Saralake Estates – Sarasota, FL

Experience four-star luxury in Sarasota, Florida at Saralake Estates. This 55+ manufactured home community boasts large, grassy lots surrounded by towering oaks, pretty pines and tropical palm trees. As a valued member of this close-knit neighborhood, you can take advantage of our wide selection of on-site amenities and community features:

Port Charlotte Village – Port Charlotte, FL

Port Charlotte Village is a resident-owned, 55 and over community consisting of 435 homes on 86 plus acres with three freshwater lakes. The community shares the banks of the lakes with King’s Gate Homes Community, which neighbors the southern border.

Port Charlotte Village is unique with its winding tree-lined streets and culde-sacs. Many areas have benches for your convenience. Every home is attractively landscaped, giving the impression that every home is a model. On the left at the front entrance is a landscaped park with a gazebo and benches; a quiet resting place. This lovely area was made possible by donations from residents and friends of Port Charlotte Village.

Homes here range from the lower $100,000s to the mid $200,000s with many different bedroom and bathroom counts to fit your home needs. Learn more at pc-village.com.