Active adult communities are a big part of life in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Here’s how they work and what to compare before you buy.

Parkland is one of the strongest family-oriented luxury markets west of Boca Raton. It offers gated communities, larger lots, strong schools, and a quieter suburban feel compared with East Boca or Delray Beach.

A buyer’s guide to gated Boca Raton communities with no club, HOA-funded clubhouses and optional memberships, plus nearby communities where membership is required.

Read Jennifer Susanne Sommers’ October 21 update on the Boca Greens golf-course purchase and closure, and request future GL Homes updates by email.

Which Boca Raton gated community is right for you? Compare luxury communities, country clubs, newer construction, larger estate lots and East vs. West Boca with Jennifer Susanne Sommers.