The Villages of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter sits in District 6 inside The Villages and is meant for adults age 55 and older who want to stay active and social. Folks can use more than 90 miles of golf cart paths to get around, which makes traveling to community centers, pools, parks, dog parks, and the neighborhood town pubs much simpler, and there's a nearby golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez for those who enjoy golf. Residents will find clubs for fiction reading, pickleball, and quilting, as well as special events, daily entertainment, and leagues at several town pubs. There are walking trails, nature paths, and outdoor spaces for those who like to spend time outside or walk their dogs, and boating and year-round water activities on both fresh and saltwater stretch options for anyone who's drawn to being outdoors. The area surrounding the Bridgeport community has easy access to highways and nearby cities and is close to both public and private airports including Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International, and Leesburg International.
People can choose from many different homes, including villas, townhomes, and single-family houses, with space ranging from a one-bedroom, one-bath villa at 835 square feet up to three-bedroom homes with almost 2,800 square feet, and there are homes with private pools available. As of July 2025, there are over 700 properties for sale with prices running from around $219,500 to $1,599,900, and the real estate market here has townhomes, villas, apartments, and houses of different sizes and styles. The community's made up of gated and non-gated sections, plus one country club, and it covers neighborhoods like Belle Aire, Palo Alto, Village Santiago, Santo Domingo, Chatham, and more.
Bridgeport provides different services for anyone moving in, such as moving containers, on-site self-storage, and boxes with moving supplies, along with larger storage unit facilities and RV storage. For those who like to be busy, there's a packed activities calendar with things like socials, Camp Villages for grandkids, S.T.A.R. programs, Senior Games, Running of the Squares, softball championships, fishing, Fit Club, and enrichment programs through the Enrichment Academy. Parks, dog parks, and trails give people choices for walking or relaxing outdoors.
Resident programs include Resident Academy and CDD Orientation to help folks get settled, and there are community standards, a Community Watch program for safety, bulletin boards, and ways for people to get and use resident ID cards. The community handles utility set-up and payment, public safety services, sanitation, and bulk pick-up for waste, plus district administration and property management. There's no on-site housekeeping, dining, or transportation, so those living here should plan to handle those themselves or find outside help. Residents have nearby access to doctors and healthcare but should know care options focus more on wellness and active living than assisted daily care.
The Villages of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter aims to foster a friendly, active environment with plenty of opportunities to meet people, stay active, and enjoy all sorts of outdoor, social, and educational activities surrounded by a supportive neighborhood.
