See also:The Villages vs. Citrus HillsThe Villages vs. On Top of the WorldThe Villages vs. Tradition Introduction Check out the most popular forums frequented by residents and prospective residents of The Villages, and you’ll see that one of the most often discussed community (other than The Villages itself, of course) is Solivita. Solivita is a […]
The Villages vs. Citrus Hills
See also:The Villages vs. On Top of the WorldThe Villages vs. SolivitaThe Villages vs. Tradition The Villages is the best-selling community in the country (retirement or otherwise) for a reason, but not everyone who takes a look at The Villages falls under her spell. We thought it’d be fun to compare The Villages to a […]
Things to Do in Florida: December 2019
The month of December has officially arrived, and we are ready to close out 2019 the right way with a wide range of things to do happening across the state of Florida. Whether you are looking for fun holiday activities, exciting parades, seasonal craft shopping, or opportunities to try delicious food, there really is something […]
25 Best Places to Retire in Florida – Updated for 2020
At Florida for Boomers, we’ve written about many of the best places to retire in Florida. Every year we take a look at our website analytics and go through the hundreds of emails we get from readers to figure out the places that people are reading about and asking us about the most. If you […]
The Dalton at Freedom Arbor Mill
The Dalton is a floorplan available in the community of Freedom at Arbor Mill in Jacksonville, FL. You get a pretty good bang for your buck in this area, and that’s clear looking at this home which gives you 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage starting in the $250k’s at the time of […]
The Villages vs. On Top of the World
See also:The Villages vs. Citrus HillsThe Villages vs. SolivitaThe Villages vs. Tradition Some people describe On Top of the World in Ocala as a miniature version of The Villages, and that’s a fairly good description. “The Villages Light” if you wish. Frankly, The Villages is too big and too crowded for a lot of people, […]
Can You Still Find a Florida Waterfront Home For Under $300k?
A reader named Al asks: I want to buy a house preferably on the water, but I’d consider close to the water. Is there a town where a person can still buy a waterfront home say for under 300k? And I mean a home where I could get to the ocean. Not some man made […]
Discover Venetian Bay in New Smyrna Beach, FL
Venetian Bay is unique in that it represents not one home, but an epic “Community” of homes and a splendid lifestyle that goes with it. Whether you are buying your first home or your dream home Venetian Bay has something to offer for everyone. Perfectly situated Central Florida’s favorite beach town, New Smyrna Beach, Venetian […]
The Villages vs. Tradition
See also:The Villages vs. Citrus HillsThe Villages vs. On Top of the WorldThe Villages vs. Solivita Tradition is a Master-Planned community on the east coast of Florida and though it is not as big as The Villages, it will be one of the biggest in the state. While it’s not exclusively an active adult community, […]
The Osprey in Valencia Cay at Riverland
Valencia Cay at Riverland in Port St. Lucie is one of the newest 55+ communities in all of Florida, and they offer 19 different models that range in size from just 1,300 sq. ft. to more than 3,300 sq. ft. One of the ones I like the best is called “The Osprey” and it happens […]