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Lee and Collier County, city by city. Pick a city to see the gated and established communities inside it.
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We publish practical guides to the gated and established communities of Southwest Florida: what they cost, what they include, who they suit and who to call once you move in. Verified & Local listings are clearly labeled Verified and do not control our editorial guidance.
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Everything you need to live and enjoy SWFL.
Supporting local businesses and our communities.
The work every SWFL home needs
Explore home services by category and community. Published placements are checked and clearly labeled when paid.
Featured community guides
Open the guide for your community—or compare the communities you’re considering.
Golf courses & country clubs
Public, semi-private and members-only clubs across Lee and Collier County.
Beyond the gates
220 public beaches, parks, launches, courts, venues and day trips across Lee and Collier counties — each linked to its own official page. Checked August 2026; nothing ranked, every listing labeled.
24 places
Beaches
Gulf beach parks and public accesses
69 places
Parks & Nature
Regional parks, preserves and greenways
21 places
Boating & Paddling
Ramps, marinas and paddlecraft launches
9 places
Pickleball
Public courts through city and county parks
15 places
Day Trips
Islands, preserves and parks within about two hours
Moving to Southwest Florida
A short primer on the decisions that shape where and how people buy here: builder timelines, flood zones, HOA and CDD fees, and what a gated community actually includes.
Lee and Collier differ on taxes, insurance and commute times more than most buyers expect.
HOA, CDD, club dues and mandatory memberships change the monthly number substantially.
Good roofers, screen crews and pool builders book months out across the season.
Happening nearby
Upcoming events from official local calendars. Civic meetings are listed separately. Confirm with the organizer.
Published by official calendars. Confirm dates and details with the organizer.
All events, this weekend and the year’s festivalsLocal reporting and guides
Communities
Golf courses and community access
Browse sourced course profiles and related community guides.
Home services
Find a local contractor by category
Explore service categories, verification notes and open placements.
Dining
Restaurants near your community
Licensed restaurants and cafes by city, cuisine and distance from the gate.
What residents ask us most
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Ask a questionWhat is the difference between HOA and CDD fees?
HOA dues fund the association: amenities, common-area upkeep and reserves. A CDD assessment repays the infrastructure bond for roads, drainage and utilities and appears on the county tax bill. A community can carry both, and each guide lists them separately.
Where do the sale prices and tax figures come from?
Sale prices and tax amounts come from county records for Lee and Collier. Each community guide notes the month it was last checked.
How are contractors checked?
Every contractor listing is matched against the state license record before it is published. Verified and Local listings are clearly labeled and labels never change the order of listings.
Do you cover flood zones?
Guides note the flood zone designations recorded for the community. Confirm the zone for a specific address with the county before you buy or bind insurance.
Something looks wrong. Can I get it corrected?
Yes. Send a correction and we will check it against the source record and update the guide.
