It’s getting tougher to find homes in Florida retirement communities for under $200,000 but today’s featured home just barely slides into that category. The Caribbean is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a 2-car garage available at Lake Ashton, an award winning gated community tucked between Tampa and Orlando in the beautiful cities of […]
Retirement Spotlight: Lakeland
Located right off of I-4 about 40 minutes east of Tampa and around an hour southwest of Orlando, Lakeland is a unique destination that combines a historic “Old Florida” feel with some modern accents. Whether you are drawn to the local history and world-famous architecture, the spring training baseball, or the outstanding collection of shopping […]
Florida BBQ Tour: Pulled Pork
Nothing represents barbecue quite like a high-quality pork butt that has been rubbed with a sweet flavor profile and smoked over a real wood fire for half a day or longer. Meats like brisket, ribs, and sausage might get more media attention, but pulled pork is the true workhorse of any great barbecue restaurant. That’s why […]
The Columbia at Valencia Del Sol
Longtime readers know of my affection towards townhouses or “paired villas” as some communities call them. Part of this is due to the fact that they are just so darn convenient, and allow you to really just lock the door and leave to go travel or visit friends and family, without having to worry about […]
Things to Do in Florida: January 2019
The new year has arrived, and we expect it to be filled with all kinds of fun and excitement. And there is never a shortage of either here in Florida with all of the fun activities and events happening all over the Sunshine State. If you are looking for a fun way to enjoy all […]
48 Hours in St. Augustine
Known for being the oldest city in the United States, everything you will find in St. Augustine revolves around the city’s rich history. But there is much more to be explored in this famous Northern Florida town. In addition to having a rich history, St. Augustine is also home to fabulous beaches, outstanding dining, high-end […]
Top 5 Articles of 2018
Each year we like to take a look back at our website stats to see which articles seem to be resonating most with our readers. This helps us plan out our content calendar for the coming year and helps us to try and put out more of the content that our readers are actually interested […]
Have Alexa Run Your New Home at On Top of the World
Smart homes are all the rage right now, and our friends at On Top of the World are responding by equipping each of their new homes with an entire suite of products that will be installed, activated, and supported by Amazon. In addition to purchasing an amazing home in one of the best retirement communities in […]
48 Hours in Port St. Lucie
Located right in the heart of Florida’s “Treasure Coast,” Port St. Lucie is best known for being the Spring Training home of the New York Mets. It is also a popular golf destination thanks to the world-class PGA Village Resort. But there is much more to Port St. Lucie than golf and baseball. This small-town […]
Retirement Spotlight: Winter Haven
Located just 50 miles east of Tampa and about the same distance southwest of Orlando, Winter Haven is the perfect location for retirees who are looking to get away from the big cities but still be close enough to visit whenever they want. Winter Haven is also home to exciting outdoors and water sports opportunities, […]