Living in Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers, Florida: Homes, Amenities & 55+ Lifestyle

If you’re searching for 55+ communities in Fort Myers, Florida, Pelican Preserve is one community you’ll likely come across—and for good reason. Located in Fort Myers, Pelican Preserve is an established 55-and-better community known for its extensive amenities, active social calendar, optional golf membership, and variety of homes.

As a Fort Myers Realtor and local resident since 1994, I often work with buyers who want more than just a home. They want activities, opportunities to meet people, convenient access to shopping and healthcare, and a community where there is always something to do. Pelican Preserve checks many of those boxes.

Where Is Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers?

Pelican Preserve is located in Fort Myers, Florida, with convenient access to many of the places Southwest Florida residents use every day. The community is within reach of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, I-75, and Gulf Coast destinations.

Its location can be especially appealing to buyers who want an active-adult community without feeling removed from the rest of Fort Myers.

What Amenities Does Pelican Preserve Offer?

One of the biggest reasons buyers consider Pelican Preserve homes for sale is the community's extensive list of amenities.

At the center of the community is Plaza del Sol Town Center, where residents can participate in fitness, recreation, dining, entertainment, hobbies, and social activities.

Amenities include:

• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

• Fitness center

• Pickleball courts

• Har-Tru tennis courts

• Bocce courts

• Softball field

• Walking and biking opportunities

• Movie theater

• Billiards and card rooms

• Amphitheater with entertainment and live music

• Woodworking, sewing, ceramics, painting, and hobby spaces

• Spa

• Coffee and social gathering areas

• Dog park

• On-site dining

• Clubs, classes, activities, and community events

For buyers who want to stay busy after moving to Florida, Pelican Preserve offers plenty of ways to get involved without having to leave the community.

Is Pelican Preserve a Golf Community?

Yes, Pelican Preserve offers golf, but golf membership is optional, which is an important distinction for home buyers.

The community features a 27-hole golf course, and private golf memberships are available separately. This can make Pelican Preserve attractive to couples where one person loves golf and the other would rather spend time at the pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, or community activities.

Buyers interested in golf should always verify current membership availability, fees, and requirements before purchasing a home.

What Types of Homes Are in Pelican Preserve?

Pelican Preserve offers several housing choices, making it possible to find different price points, home sizes, and levels of maintenance.

Depending on current inventory, buyers may find:

• Single-family homes

• Attached villas

• Condos

• Coach homes

This variety is one reason Pelican Preserve attracts buyers with different retirement and seasonal-living plans.

Some buyers want a larger single-family home with a garage and outdoor living space, while others prefer a condo or villa where they can spend less time maintaining a property.

If you're comparing different types of 55+ homes for sale in Fort Myers, understanding what is included with the HOA or condo fees is just as important as comparing purchase prices.

Is Pelican Preserve a Gated Community?

Pelican Preserve has a 24-hour manned gate, which helps control community access for residents, visitors, and guests.

For buyers comparing gated communities in Fort Myers, it is worth looking beyond the gate itself. HOA fees, community rules, pet restrictions, leasing policies, maintenance responsibilities, and amenities can vary significantly from one neighborhood to another.

These are all details I recommend reviewing before making an offer.

What Is There to Do in Pelican Preserve?

Pelican Preserve is especially well suited for buyers who want an active 55+ lifestyle in Fort Myers.

The community has numerous clubs, groups, classes, recreational activities, and social events. Residents can participate as much—or as little—as they choose.

A typical week could include pickleball, a fitness class, a club meeting, an art workshop, dinner with friends, live entertainment, or simply relaxing by the pool.

That variety is important because choosing a 55+ community isn't just about finding the right house. You're also choosing how you want to spend your time.

Is Pelican Preserve Pet Friendly?

Pet policies can be an important consideration when buying in any Southwest Florida community. Because rules may differ depending on the type of property or association within Pelican Preserve, buyers should verify the current pet restrictions, number of pets permitted, size restrictions, and other applicable HOA or condo rules for the specific property they are considering.

The community also offers a dog park for residents.

What Are the HOA Fees in Pelican Preserve?

HOA and condo fees in Pelican Preserve can vary depending on the type of home and the individual neighborhood or association.

Before purchasing, buyers should understand:

• Current HOA or condo fees

• What those fees include

• Lawn and exterior maintenance responsibilities

• Community amenity fees

• Golf membership costs, if applicable

• Reserve funding

• Current or upcoming special assessments

• Insurance responsibilities

• Leasing restrictions

• Pet restrictions

Don't compare two homes based solely on their list prices. A property's ongoing ownership costs can make a significant difference in your overall budget.

Nature and Outdoor Living at Pelican Preserve

Pelican Preserve is also known for incorporating natural areas into the community. It has received recognition through Audubon International's Signature Program, reflecting planning and management efforts involving wildlife habitat and environmental resources.

For buyers who enjoy walking, biking, wildlife, and spending time outdoors, the natural surroundings provide another dimension to life in the community.

Is Pelican Preserve a Good Place to Retire?

For many buyers, it can be. But the better question is whether Pelican Preserve is the right 55+ community for you.

It may be worth considering if you're looking for:

• An active adult community in Fort Myers

• Extensive recreational and social amenities

• Optional golf

• Multiple housing styles

• A gated community

• An active social calendar

• Convenient access to shopping, healthcare, restaurants, and RSW

• Opportunities to meet people and become involved in community activities

However, every 55+ community in Southwest Florida has a different personality, fee structure, housing selection, and amenity package.

Pelican Preserve may be a great match for one buyer while another may prefer communities such as Valencia Bonita, Seven Lakes, Tidewater or other active-adult and lifestyle communities in Lee County.

Pelican Preserve Homes for Sale in Fort Myers

If you're considering moving to Pelican Preserve, take some time to compare the homes currently available, HOA or condo fees, property taxes, insurance considerations, golf options, and community rules.

You can search current Pelican Preserve homes for sale in Fort Myers here.

Working with a Realtor who knows the Fort Myers area can also help you compare Pelican Preserve with other 55+ communities based on what matters most to you—not simply which community has the longest amenity list.

Thinking About Moving to Pelican Preserve?

I've lived in Fort Myers since 1994 and help buyers and sellers throughout Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities.

If you're considering Pelican Preserve or another 55+ community in Fort Myers or Lee County, I can help you compare homes, HOA fees, amenities, golf options, community rules, location, and the costs that come with each choice.

Contact Billee Silva, Realtor® with Century 21 AllPoints Realty, to learn more about Pelican Preserve homes for sale or to schedule a private tour.

Billee Silva, Realtor®
Century 21 AllPoints Realty
(239) 247-2490
www.sw-floridarealtor.com