Pelican Preserve

Pelican Preserve is a private, 55-plus community near Fort Myers and the airport, where some folks like to live surrounded by single-family homes and condos nestled right up to a 27-hole championship golf course designed by Chip Powell, and let me tell you, the fairways there have wide landing areas, water features, grass hollows, and sand traps that give experienced golfers a good challenge but still let beginners find their swing, with multiple tees to fit everyone and thoughtful ADA accommodations for those who need them, plus there's a pro shop for golf equipment and apparel for both men and women, and if you're working on your game you'll find a full range of practice spots like an aquatic driving range, putting greens, and chipping areas with bunkers to keep your skills sharp. Outside of golf there's plenty to do around the 70,000-square-foot Town Center, called Plaza Del Sol, which holds an outdoor amphitheater, restaurants, an art studio, a hobby shop, a library, a computer room, a card room, and a billiard room, and you can swim in the resort-style pool or use the lap pool, join fitness classes in a large state-of-the-art fitness center, or spend time at the spa, then relax at an outdoor bar and grill or the Destinations restaurant, and if you're interested in movies the 99-seat theater has regular showings for residents, while group activities, clubs, and craft studios keep hands busy and folks connected. Outdoors, you'll see a lot of green space with fishing piers, a dog park, pickleball and six lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, and nature lovers can walk along the nature boardwalk that meanders through the 38-acre preserve, past conservation areas, around 58 ponds, and on nicely kept walking trails and sidewalks that bring people together with neighbors and nature-Pelican Preserve is even recognized as a Gold Certified Sanctuary by Audubon International because of its focus on the environment. The community's golf club, operated by Heritage Golf Group, offers golf cart and club rentals, a spa, and comfortable dining rooms, and residents can also enjoy fitness classes, an outdoor patio for coffee, and a strong calendar of events. Plaza Del Sol and the Town Center, with newly expanded social and recreational spaces, serve as the heart of community activity, and the arts and crafts studio, wood shop, and hobby facilities let people explore all sorts of interests, and if you're someone who just likes to watch the birds, walk a quiet trail, or meet friends over coffee, the setting makes it easy. The community offers privacy but remains close to beaches, restaurants, shops, and is less than two miles from I-75, south of Colonial Boulevard on Treeline Avenue, so there's convenience for travel or visitors. Membership includes a non-refundable upfront initiation fee, and the place is set up for easy digital access if you're using smartphones, computers, or social media across many platforms and languages, though you may have to enable cookies and JavaScript sometimes for online information or troubleshooting. It's a master-planned retirement community with opportunities for golf, outdoor activities, social gatherings, creative endeavors, and everyday living, all tucked into a quiet part of Southwest Florida where you can make your own pace.