The heart of the 55+ Kings Gate community in Port Charlotte is its 30,000-square-foot resort-style recreation center. Here you will find your friends and neighbors filling their days with tennis, fitness, water aerobics, billiards, lawn bowling, bocce, bingo, shuffleboard and so much more! There is something for everyone at Kings Gate and the on-site Activities … Continue Reading » about Kings Gate Amenities Tour
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Stay & Play in Port St. Lucie for Just $99
Stay & Play programs are a great way to get to know what living in a Florida 55+ community might be like before you shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars for the privilege. The problem is that so few communities offer stay and play deals these days. But one of the newest and most … Continue Reading » about Stay & Play in Port St. Lucie for Just $99
The Merigold Floorplan in Brightmore at Wellen Park
One of the new single-family floorplans available at the 55+ community Brightmore at Wellen Park in Venice is called the Merigold. This 1,991 sq. ft. home has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a “Flex” room, and a 2-car garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: Brightmore … Continue Reading » about The Merigold Floorplan in Brightmore at Wellen Park
The Most Affordable Florida Retirement Community
The number crunchers at Realtor.com have spoken, and Florida’s most affordable retirement community has been named. And no, it’s not The Villages, though it is pretty affordable as well. Sun City Center, which was one of first retirement communities in Florida, has earned this distinction based on a number of factors like home affordability, low … Continue Reading » about The Most Affordable Florida Retirement Community
Photo Gallery: Valencia Grand
Located in Boynton Beach on Florida’s East Coast, Valencia Grand redefines premium 55+ living in South Florida with its sophisticated clubhouse, and contemporary home designs and prime location. Take a look at these photos: At the heart of Valencia Grand is its expansive 44,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, offering top-of-the-line amenities and indoor pickleball courts for the … Continue Reading » about Photo Gallery: Valencia Grand
DeLand Florida Retirement Video
This video is a great overview of what it’s like to retire in DeLand, FL. Personally, I like DeLand because it’s far enough away from the East Coast to avoid the most inclement coastal weather, yet close enough to New Smyrna Beach (22 mins drive) that you don’t have to spend half a day getting … Continue Reading » about DeLand Florida Retirement Video
Valencia Parc at Riverland Community Tour
Today’s video is the next best thing to visiting Valencia at Riverland in Port St. Lucie and doing an in-person tour. You’ll see how GL Homes has taken 30 years of experience in Florida’s 55+ market and built it directly into everything Riverland residents get to enjoy on a daily basis. Take a look: A … Continue Reading » about Valencia Parc at Riverland Community Tour
Post Hurricane Milton Roll Call
The number one question I get after every hurricane is something along the lines of “How did the communities listed on your site do?” So I thought this time around I’d ask the question and let the communities speak for themselves. I’ll be updating this article as I hear back from others, but the long … Continue Reading » about Post Hurricane Milton Roll Call
The Villages vs. Lakewood Ranch
Located just two hours away from each other, The Villages and Lakewood Ranch are usually the top two best-selling communities (retirement or otherwise) in the country. In 2024 The Villages had 3,208 new home sales and Lakewood Ranch had 2,210 new home sales. If we count home sales as votes, it’s clear that both of … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. Lakewood Ranch
55+ Homes For Sale in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County is home to more 55+ communities than any other county in Florida, so it’s no wonder there are a lot of 55+ homes listed for sale there at any given time. Below you will see everything from 1-bedroom condos for under $100k to 4+ bedroom single-family homes for more than $1 million … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes For Sale in Palm Beach County