Located along the southern banks of East Lake Tohopekaliga near Kissimmee and just south of Orlando, St. Cloud is a quiet city that was originally known as a retirement destination for Civil War veterans. In addition to having a rich history, the area also offers a type of small-town living that is getting harder and […]
Del Webb Florida: New 2019 Retirement Communities
Updated May 14, 2019 – Del Webb is a division of Pulte Homes that focuses on building and developing 55+ active adult communities. Del Webb is one of the original pioneers of the 55-plus community concept, having started their first development, Sun City, more than 50 years ago. Del Webb currently has several new home […]
The Amenities at Twin Lakes
One of the best features that Twin Lakes really takes advantage of is the fact that it sits right on Live Oak Lake, so residents have easy access to boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing without even leaving the community. Staying in great shape is a big focus for lots of retirees moving to Florida, and […]
Things to Do in Florida: May 2019
The year is rolling right along, and we are already heading into the fifth month of 2019. May is one of the absolute best times to get out and enjoy festivals and events in Florida, so that is exactly what we are going to do this month. And since looking at the full events calendar […]
The Floridian Club Open House (and first look photos)
The Floridian Club of Sarasota is holding a Key Lime Sunday Preview Open House on Sunday, April 28th 2019 from 10am-5pm at 19600 Floridian Club Drive Venice, FL 34292. The Floridian Club is a unique leasable community custom-tailored to the lifestyle of active adults seeking their next adventure. The spacious, low-density community consists of single-story […]
Enjoy a Special “Homecoming Weekend” at On Top of the World
Remember back to your high school or college days the excitement of Homecoming Weekend? Well at On Top of the World in Ocala, there are now two special Homecoming Weekends available for prospective buyers. Whether you are just exploring your options here in Florida or you are already sold on On Top of the World, […]
Best Places to Live / Disney World Hacks / Bicycle Ride Ideas
U.S. News & World Report just released their annual list of the Best Places to Live, and five Florida cities (Sarasota, Melbourne, Fort Myers, Pensacola, and Jacksonville) made the Top 50. The list goes all the way to #125, but rankings aside, what I find most valuable are the detailed profiles you get when you […]
2019 Hurricane Predictions / Virgin Trains / Mullet Tossing
Every year around this time, we Floridians start to listen for some news out of Colorado. Wait…what? Why would Floridians be interested in news coming out of Colorado? Because Colorado State University is where the hurricane season predictions come from. Here’s what they predict for this year. – Weather.com Speaking of hurricanes, some homeowners in […]
Snow in Florida / East Coast vs. West Coast / Worst States for Retirees
In case you missed it, earlier this week we published our roundup of some of the best activities and events taking place throughout Florida the month of April. Check it out here if you haven’t already. Standing 6′ 8″ tall, I don’t think I could live in a tiny house simply based on the amount […]
Things to Do in Florida: April 2019
Can you believe that the second quarter of 2019 is already here? And just like every other month this year, there is an incredible amount of things to do happening all over the beautiful state of Florida in April. Whether you are looking for arts and crafts, food and wine, music and film, or something […]