We first reviewed Valencia Reserve in 2009, but it has grown quite a bit since then. Located in Boynton Beach, Valencia Reserve is being built and developed by GL Homes, who according to Florida Trend Magazine is the 2nd largest private homebuilder in the state behind The Villages (based on 2010 revenues). GL Homes develops [...]
On Top of the World – Ocala, FL (Revisited 2012)
We are in the process of updating some of the reviews we have previously published. This week we revisit On Top of the World which we first wrote about back when this website first began. With its location smack-dab in the middle of Florida, On Top of the World itself is largely self-contained. If you [...]
Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch
Florida’s Gulf Coast is awash in gorgeous communities. One definite standout is Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch. As a part of the prestigious Lakewood Ranch master-planned community, Esplanade earns high marks right off the bat. It’s the only active-lifestyle village in the sprawling community, so it’s perfect for folks who like to get out there and [...]
PGA Village Verano – Port St. Lucie, FL
There are plenty of planned communities on Florida’s Atlantic coast, but few generate as much excitement among golf enthusiasts as PGA Village Verano. As the name of this community implies, it is located within easy walking distance of three phenomenal courses. With its location in Port St. Lucie, which is in the heart of St. [...]
Trilogy Orlando – Groveland, FL
Trilogy Orlando is a retirement community designed to enhance every aspect of your retirement years. While the name would lead you to believe that the community is in Orlando, it is actually about 40 minutes WNW of the city. This is not necessarily a bad thing as you won’t have to deal with as much [...]
Sailfish Point – Hutchinson Island, FL
When it comes to upscale, luxury living in Florida, it’s tough to beat Sailfish Point. This remarkable community is just as popular with growing families as it is with retirees. People who live at Sailfish Point are basically on vacation all the time. After all, the community has it all: luxurious homes, a Jack Nicklaus-designed [...]
Day Trip: St. Augustine
With its mix of historic buildings, fun events and old-world charm, St. Augustine is a great destination for a day trip. It’s so jam-packed with things to see and do, however, that you might want to stretch your visit out to two or three days. The Ancient City or Old City, as it is nicknamed, [...]
55+ Reasons to LOVE Florida for Retirement – Part 1
Florida is more than just a stereotype for the retired set. It’s a haven for people who want to take advantage of their newfound time and freedom. In this 5 part series, we’ll explore some of the reasons I love Florida, and why you might begin to love it as well if you don’t already. [...]
5 Questions You’ve Asked About The Villages
Ever since I sent out the new Villages golf cart video the other day, I’ve been fielding a barrage of questions about The Villages, so I wanted to get a few of the more popular questions answered and in one place for everyone to learn from. As you probably know, The Villages is a “quaint” [...]
What I Like About Oceanfront Condo Living
Last week I wrote about the downsides of oceanfront condo living, so this week I thought I’d give the upside its due. Ready? Here we go! (Almost) No Maintenance – I love the fact that I don’t own this task anymore. I think it annoys my wife because she can’t make up some random outside [...]
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