Between the perfect location and the almost endless amount of sunshine you will find here, St. Petersburg is one of the absolute best destinations in all of Florida for a quick weekend getaway. When you add in the pristine white-sand beaches and all of the amazing culinary options, there really is nothing like a trip […]
Florida Facts: From Basic to Holy Cow! Is That Really True?
While you might know some of these basic Florida facts, I’m willing to bet there are more than a few here that may surprise you. Let’s jump right in! Basic Florida Facts Florida is the 22nd largest state in the country. Its 67 counties cover 65,755 square miles. Florida is the 3rd most populated state […]
Safest Places to Retire in Florida
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida’s total crime rate has gone down by 60% since 1998. It has never been safer to live in Florida than it is right now. Each year, the FBI releases crime data for all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA’s) in the United States, including the 22 MSA’s in […]
A Baby Boomer’s Guide to Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is a large master-planned community that is located about halfway between Bradenton and Sarasota on Florida’s west coast. Lakewood Ranch offers more than a dozen different neighborhoods offering both age-restricted and family-friendly living across more than 31,000 acres. Lakewood Ranch sold 1,648 new homes last year, making them the #2 best selling master-planned […]
The Avon at Freedom San Salito
Avon calling! Ok, with silly jokes out of the way, the Avon, available at Freedom San Salito in St. Augustine is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 2-car garage, coming in at just over 1,600 sq. ft. of living space. Freedom San Salito is an active adult community that offer a low stress, […]
The Best Places to Retire in Arizona
Every popular retirement destination in Arizona offers some combination of stunning views, fantastic weather, a touch of history, and plenty of amenities, but each destination offers a slightly different twist on those core components. Some locations are more focused on outdoor living and authentic Mexican cuisine, then other locations will have more modern amenities like […]
The Best Arizona Retirement and 55+ Communities
A lot of our readers are also considering Arizona for retirement, so we’ve put together a list of the best 55-plus retirement communities in AZ. The following are some of the most popular retirement communities currently being developed in Arizona today. Each of them offer a unique combination of floor plans, amenities, and location to […]
A Snowbird’s Florida Guide
If spending the cold winter months living in sunny Florida is something that you have often thought about but never really explored, today is the day for you to start thinking a bit more seriously about wintering in Florida. With a history that dates back to brilliant minds like John D. Rockefeller, Henry Ford, and […]
Most Affordable 55+ Communities in Florida
Very few retirees can say that “budget is not a concern” when looking for the right Florida retirement or 55+ community. Everyone has their number. But “affordable” means different things to different people, so what I wanted to do in this article is give you a list of the cheapest Florida retirement communities, to the […]
Best 55+ Communities in Ocala for 2020
There are a number of 55+ communities in Ocala, FL and on this page we offer information about some of the best ones selling new homes in Ocala today. If you are seriously considering making the Ocala area your home in retirement, be sure to check out our Ocala Retirement Guide. And, if you are […]