Skip to content
Lee, Collier & Charlotte County, FL
Hurricane Center Contact us
Southwest Florida Gated Communities
Menu
Communities
Local Pros
Restaurants
Golf
Things To Do
Events
Resources
Blog Promote Your Business
Promote Your Business

The resident desk

Gated-community living, explained.

Practical guides for owners, renters and newcomers in Lee, Collier and Charlotte County: HOA rules and fees, contractors at the gate, storm season, golf and getting settled.

More articles

44 articles · written for residents of Lee, Collier and Charlotte County
Taxes & HOA FeesAre HOA Fees Tax Deductible in Florida?Whether HOA fees are tax deductible in Florida depends on how you use the home: primary residence, rental or home office. What IRS rules say.Oct 21, 20266 min read Buying in a Gated CommunityNew Construction Gated Communities in Naples: What to Know Before You BuyBuying in new construction gated communities in Naples, Florida: builder contracts, CDDs, HOA turnover, and inspections before closing.Oct 21, 20267 min read Moving & LivingNaples vs Fort Myers: How the Two Cities Compare for Gated-Community LivingNaples vs Fort Myers compared for buyers: home prices, HOA and club costs, taxes, commute, beaches and the kinds of gated communities in each.Oct 20, 20267 min read Storms & Flood4-Point Inspections in Florida: What Insurers Look ForWhat a 4 point inspection in Florida covers (roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC), when insurers require one, and how to prepare an older home.Oct 20, 20267 min read Golf CommunitiesWhat Is a Bundled Golf Community? Bundled vs Equity vs Optional MembershipWhat a bundled golf community is, how it differs from equity and optional membership, and the questions to ask about fees before you buy.Oct 20, 20267 min read Taxes & HOA FeesCollier County Homestead Exemption: Who Qualifies and How to ApplyCollier County homestead exemption basics: who qualifies, the March 1 deadline, required documents, and extra exemptions some seniors and veterans may get.Oct 19, 20266 min read Home & Local ProsHome Watch Services in Naples: What Seasonal Residents Should ExpectWhat home watch services in Naples cover for seasonal owners: inspection visits, storm checks, reports, and questions to ask before you hire one.Oct 19, 20267 min read Moving & LivingMoving to Cape Coral: What to Know About Neighborhoods, Water and CostsMoving to Cape Coral, FL: how the city is laid out, utility expansion assessments, canal vs dry lots, storm prep, and choosing a gated community.Oct 19, 20266 min read Buying in a Gated Community55+ Communities in Fort Myers: Which Gated Neighborhoods Are Age-RestrictedWhich 55 plus communities in the Fort Myers area are documented as age-restricted, how to confirm it in recorded documents, and what it means for buyers.Oct 16, 20266 min read Storms & FloodCollier County Flood Zone Map: How Naples Homeowners Look Up Their ZoneLook up your home on the Collier County flood zone map, read the zone codes, and learn what they mean for flood insurance and rebuilding rules.Oct 16, 20267 min read

Looking for one community?

Every guide starts with the gate.

103 community guides across Lee, Collier and Charlotte County, each with HOA notes, amenities and the contractors who work there.

Browse community guides
Service areas

Explore communities in Lee, Collier & Charlotte County

Built from county and city records, with clear labels for every listing. Tap a marker to open that city’s guides.

103
Communities
8
Cities covered
3
Counties
Punta GordaCharlotte County 20 guides North Fort MyersLee County 6 guides Fort MyersLee County 26 guides Cape CoralLee County 8 guides Miromar LakesLee County 1 guide EsteroLee County 15 guides Bonita SpringsLee County 10 guides NaplesCollier County 17 guides
Browse all 103 communities
Community count Nearby area