The new model center at Valencia Ridge, the newest 55+ community in the Tampa area, is almost complete, but today I’ve got a sneak peek at one model you will see there when it opens, the Amethyst. The Amethyst is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom model with 2,788 sq. ft. of living area. It also … Continue Reading » about The Amethyst at Valencia Ridge
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Venice to Naples: Part 2 of The Great Florida Retirement Trail
Maybe you’ve read our Parrish to Venice: The Great Florida Retirement Trail article, but you had to know we couldn’t stop there. While the Sarasota area covered in that article is the most requested area by our readers, Southwest Florida which we are defining here as the roughly 100-mile stretch from Venice to Naples is … Continue Reading » about Venice to Naples: Part 2 of The Great Florida Retirement Trail
Parrish to Venice: The Great Florida Retirement Trail
“Parrish to Venice” sounds like it could be a classic European novel, or maybe even a Rick Steve’s guidebook, but as it relates to Florida retirement, our Parrish has two “R’s” and an “H” on the end. Nevertheless, with Sarasota right in the middle, the 40-mile stretch of road from Parrish to Venice could be … Continue Reading » about Parrish to Venice: The Great Florida Retirement Trail
The Sarah Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota
One of the new single-family floorplans available at the 55+ community Woodland Preserve in the Sarasota area is called the Sarah. This 2,776 sq. ft. home has 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, a “Flex” room, and a 3-car garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: Woodland … Continue Reading » about The Sarah Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota
Why Todd and Kate Chose Grand Palm for Retirement
Grand Palm is a resort-style-living community in the Sarasota/Venice area. In this video, you’ll learn why new residents Todd and Kate chose Grand Palm for their new community: Among the things they mentioned they like about Grand Palm were: If you are considering the Sarasota area and Grand Palm sounds like it might be a … Continue Reading » about Why Todd and Kate Chose Grand Palm for Retirement
The 10 Most Popular Communities of 2024
In 2024 our readers requested information from and connected with the communities featured on our site in record numbers. Here were the 10 most popular ones: 1. The Villages of Citrus Hills 2. On Top of the World 3. Valencia at Riverland 4. Kings Gate 5. Valencia Trails 6. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound 7. Boca Royale … Continue Reading » about The 10 Most Popular Communities of 2024
Wellen Park Joins the 25 Best Places List for 2025
Wellen Park is a master-planned community that is home to several different neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, and lots of amenities for residents (and non-residents) to enjoy. The Venice area on Florida’s west coast has seen a lot of demand and growth in recent years and that’s thanks in large part to the development of Wellen Park. … Continue Reading » about Wellen Park Joins the 25 Best Places List for 2025
Valencia Sky’s Naples Clubhouse First Look
Valencia Sky combines the best of the world-famous Valencia and Naples lifestyles to offer an unparalleled 55+ community experience in Florida. They recently released a video animation of what the clubhouse will look like when it is complete: I think it’s safe to say that will be the nicest 55+ clubhouse in the Naples area … Continue Reading » about Valencia Sky’s Naples Clubhouse First Look
Parrish Joins Our 25 Best Places List 🎉
The Central West Coast city of Parrish, FL is HOT right now. It is so hot that it has earned a spot on our soon-to-be-released list of the 25 Best Places to Retire in 2025. A handful of 55+ communities are in the pipeline there, ensuring it will be a retirement hot spot for years … Continue Reading » about Parrish Joins Our 25 Best Places List 🎉
New 55+ Community Just 3 Miles from The Villages
Located in Lady Lake, Cresswind at Hammock Oaks will be Kolter Homes’ second 55+ community in Lake County, and one of four in Central Florida. Cresswind at Hammock Oaks will feature a new collection of floorplans designed specifically for active adults. An on-site Design Studio offers hundreds of structural and design options to personalize your … Continue Reading » about New 55+ Community Just 3 Miles from The Villages