SUNRISE, FL, November 06, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- GL Homes, one of Florida's largest privately owned homebuilders, plans its active-adult communities in Florida around resort-style living and social connection, according to GL Homes President Misha Ezratti. From clubhouses at the center of each neighborhood to full calendars of resident events, the company designs its communities to help 55+ buyers stay active, feel at home and build lasting friendships with their neighbors.

Founded 50 years ago by Itzhak Ezratti, GL Homes is a Florida homebuilder and land developer with communities across the state, from Miami-Dade County and Port St. Lucie on the east coast to Naples, Fort Myers and Tampa on the west.

Active-adult living has been central to that work for decades. GL opened its first Valencia community in Palm Beach County about 30 years ago, and the Valencia brand has since grown into the company's signature line of 55+ communities in Florida, now found along both coasts.

For Misha Ezratti, planning a Valencia community starts with how residents want to live, not just the homes they live in. Each community is designed to feel like a luxury resort from the very first visit. Clubhouses sit at the heart of that experience, giving residents a place to dine, work out, join clubs and take classes. Full-time lifestyle directors fill the calendar with activities and events that help neighbors meet and turn those first introductions into lasting friendships.

Under Misha Ezratti's leadership, two Valencia communities show those priorities taking shape. At Valencia Del Mar in Boynton Beach, residents already gather in the Social Hub and Fitness Studio within the on-site Community Center. Construction also continues on a 43,000-square-foot clubhouse planned to include a full-service restaurant, a grand social hall and a sports lounge with a multi-sport simulator. More than 100 clubs and activities are planned, from fitness classes and hobby groups to live entertainment.

On Florida's west coast, Valencia Harbor in Fort Myers is preparing to open its Al Fresco Sports & Racquet Club in November, with 12 pickleball courts, four tennis courts, four bocce courts, an event lawn and a food truck plaza, alongside a new resort-style pool area.

As more buyers look to Florida for their next chapter, Misha Ezratti and the GL Homes team plan to keep building on the resort-style living and social connection that define the company's Valencia communities.

For more information about GL Homes' Valencia communities, visit glhomes.com.

About GL Homes
For 50 years, GL Homes, founded by Itzhak ("Itchko") Ezratti and now led by President Misha Ezratti, has created thoughtfully planned Florida communities. From families seeking space and amenities to 55+ individuals looking for vibrant, low-maintenance living, GL Homes designs neighborhood experiences that matter. With standout locations along Florida's east and west coasts, deliberate design, and amenity-rich communities, GL Homes is dedicated to building not just houses, but homes where memories are made and neighbors become friends. Visit glhomes.com for more.

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