Set in the fictional town of Gulfhaven , Florida ( nicknamed `` Cougar Town '' since its high school teams are the Cougars ) , the series focuses on a recently divorced woman in her forties facing the often humorous challenges , pitfalls , and rewards of life 's next chapter , along with her son , ex-husband , and wine-loving friends who together make up her dysfunctional , but supportive and caring extended family .
The show is set in Gulfhaven , Florida ( nicknamed `` Cougar Town '' since its high school teams are the Cougars ) .