The warm sun shines its golden light on a new morning promising another fabulous day at Pelican Preserve.  One of the finest golf cart retirement communities in Fort Myers is a thriving 55+ neighborhood designed for today’s energetic adult.  Whether golf or tennis are your game or engaging in a championship bridge game, participating in an aerobics workout or getting a massage are on your list, this is the place to be in one of the best Florida retirement cities

Carefully crafted on 1,100 acres by award winning developer WCI Communities, Pelican Preserve began development back in 2001 and is considered one of the best Naples Florida retirement communities offering an abundance of amenities and affordable home choices while being less than 15 minutes from the culturally rich and diverse opportunities found in the Fort Myers area.

PELICAN PRESERVE AMENITIES

  • 24 Hour Manned Gated Entrance
  • 70,000 square foot Award Winning Plaza del Sol Town Center
    • Resort-style Swimming Pool and Indoor Lap Pool
    • Frescos at Soleil – Poolside Dining
    • Full Service Spa
    • State of the Art Fitness Center
      • Aerobics and Fitness Room
      • Indoor Walking Track
      • Indoor Lap and Aerobics Pool
      • Sauna and Steam Rooms
      • Fitness Classes in Yoga, Aerobics, Strength, and Aquatics
      • Personal Trainers
    • 100 Seat Movie Theater
    • Outdoor Amphitheater
    • Destinations Restaurant -Indoor and Alfresco Dining
    • Ceramic and Art Studio
    • Hobby Shop
    • Game Room
    • Computer Room and Card Room
  • 6 Lighted Har-Tru Tennis Courts & Pro Shop
  • 3 Pickleball Courts
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Softball Field
  • Lawn Bowling
  • Sand Beach
  • Fishing Pier on Fresh Water Lake
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Pelican Preserve Golf Club
    • 27 Holes of Championship Golf Designed by Chip Powell
    • Full Service 24,000+ square foot Clubhouse with Special Spa and Fitness Center for Members Only
    • Spoonbills – Light Dining
    • Loons –  Private Member Dining Overlooking the Course
    • Pro Shop
  • 38 Acres Nature Preserve
  • Boardwalk and Nature Trails

The beaches of Fort Myers, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island and Boca Grande are spectacular and not far away. Residents are not required to join the golf club and the gated community is golf cart friendly. The high quality low maintenance homes are set in an ideal setting featuring a wide array of amenities for all. There are approximately 1,400 homes in the neighborhood built to date of the 2,500 homes planned. Condos, villas, cottage and carriage homes, chateau homes and single family homes are all offered at Pelican Preserve. Both new and re-sale options are available in the numerous neighborhoods accented by fresh water lakes. 

Condos can be found in the Ravenna and Siena neighborhoods while attached villas are located in Toscana, Treviso, Trieste and Verona neighborhoods.  Avila features detached villas. Carriage homes are the style found in the Aviano and Sevilla neighborhoods and single family homes are located in Bellagio, Monticello, Portofino and Trieste. Homes are priced from the mid $150k's to the mid $600k's. If you desire to build a new home, Pelican Preserve has numerous options available with gourmet kitchens, granite countertops and screened lanais. Condos also known as chateau homes are available in the Palazzo I and II neighborhood.  All 3 floor plan options are 2 bedroom and 2 bath with square footage between 1,248 and 1,385. It's hard to find more beautiful Naples FL retirement communities. The Seina, Ravenna and Bellagio neighborhood's are closest to the Plaza del Sol amenity center and the golf clubhouse. 

Chateau homes are priced from the mid $160k's. Cottage homes available in the Materita neighborhood, are inviting attached villas that feature 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with an optional 3rd bedroom or den. The lovely single floor homes with attached garage have one floor plan option and start in the mid $200k's. Square footage ranges from just under 2,300 to almost 2,500. Villa Homes consist of four thoughtfully designed floor plans with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an attached garage. The homes have square footage options from just over 1,500 to just under 2,000 square feet. The charming standalone homes are being built in the Materita neighborhood are priced from the low $200k's. Carriage homes offer unique carefree, single floor living with private elevator access if you are living on the second floor.  The homes have 2 floor plans available with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths featuring just over 1,700 to almost ,2400 square feet in living space. Both the first floor and second floor have a 2 car garage. Pricing starts in the mid $200k's.

Carriage homes can be found in the Casella and Viadana neighborhoods. Grand Villa Homes are featured in both the Materita II and Carena neighborhoods. There are 10 unique floor plans from which to choose, offering 2 bedrooms, 2 baths option starting at 1800+ square feet to 3 bedroom with optional den and loft and up to 4 ½ baths with over 3200 square feet of living space.  The Grand Villa homes also have attached 2 car garages and are priced from the mid $200k's. Single family homes are being built in the Azzurra and Solaro neighborhoods.  Pelican Preserve is offering four classic home floor plans which have 3 bedrooms and between 2 and 4 baths.  All models offer a 2 car attached garage. Square footages range from 2,400+ to just under 3,000. The single family homes are priced from $370k's. There is something for everyone at Pelican Preserve located in one of the best Florida retirement cities.  Pelican Preserve is located in a (CDD) Community Development District. CDD fees are approximately $800 per year. 

SUMMARY OF HOME CHOICES

  • Classic Homes - 3 bedrooms / 2 baths 2,400-2,986 square feet priced from the $370k's
  • Grand Villa Homes - 2 bedrooms / 2 baths 1,849-3,275 square feet priced from the $260k's
  • Chateau Homes - 2 bedrooms / 2 baths 1,248-1,385 square feet priced from the $160k's
  • Cottage Homes - 2 bedrooms / 2 baths 1,557 square feet priced from the $220k's
  • Villa Homes - 2 bedrooms / 2 baths 1,572-1,916 square feet priced from the $230k's
  • Carriage Homes - 3 bedrooms / 2 baths 1,710-2,376 square feet priced from the $240k's

After a relaxing day on the golf course, poolside or competing in the pickleball league, enjoy a sumptuous meal with neighbors and friends.  As the stars twinkle overhead, a feeling of serenity washes over you as you say goodnight in one of the area's finest golf cart retirement communities. 

Amenities

55+ Community
Gated
Golf
Clubhouse
Tennis
Pickleball
Community Pool
Fitness Center
Walking/Hiking/Biking Trails
On-site Dining
Social Event Calendar / Activities Director
Spa
Community Parks
Fishing
Community Garden

Pelican Preserve Reviews

4.2 / 5 (17 reviews)
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4.6 / 5
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"WCI was very professional in our section. They hire excellent people. Repairs under warranty have been done well and timely. "
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4.5 / 5