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55+ Homes For Sale in Punta Gorda

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 17, 2025

Punta Gorda is a regular on our list of the 25 Best Places to Retire in Florida, and there are a few 55+ communities there. It has an attractive cost of living and is known for its ideal Florida climate and a laid-back lifestyle that feels relaxed even for Florida. One community building and selling … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes For Sale in Punta Gorda

The Lapis in 55+ Brightmore at Wellen Park

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 2, 2025

One of the new single-family floorplans available at the 55+ community Brightmore at Wellen Park in Venice is called the Lapis. This 1,687 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: Discover … Continue Reading » about The Lapis in 55+ Brightmore at Wellen Park

The Jasmine at Valencia Ridge

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 13, 2026

Valencia Ridge is the newest 55+ community in the Tampa area, and the floorplan I’m sharing with you today has quickly become one of the top-selling models here. The Jasmine is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom model with 1,954 sq. ft. of living area. It also includes a den, a great room, and a two-car garage. Here’s … Continue Reading » about The Jasmine at Valencia Ridge

Brightmore at Wellen Park Lifestyle Video

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 21, 2025

Brightmore at Wellen Park in Venice is a new gated 55+ community nestled within popular Wellen Park, one the nation’s premier master-planned communities. They recently released a lifestyle video that shows what living here will be like for residents: Here’s a little more information about the community: Brightmore radiates with a vibrant spirit and a … Continue Reading » about Brightmore at Wellen Park Lifestyle Video

The Daytona Model at Twin Lakes

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 22, 2024

The Daytona is a popular villa floorplan at the 55+ Twin Lakes community in St. Cloud on the tranquil shores of Live Oak Lake. With an incredible community clubhouse, lakefront resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, multiple heated swimming pools, tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts, putting green, community boat and dock, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and a … Continue Reading » about The Daytona Model at Twin Lakes

Telaro at Tradition Photo Gallery

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 19, 2024

Telaro at Tradition is Mattamy Homes’ debut 55+ Active Adult neighborhood in the extraordinary master-planned community of Tradition in Port St. Lucie. Take a look: The exclusive Telaro lifestyle offers resort-style perks with the comforts of low-maintenance living. Telaro will include an abundant amenity offering, planned social spaces, lifestyle programming, and convenient access to all … Continue Reading » about Telaro at Tradition Photo Gallery

The Dream Model at SkySail in Naples

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: April 15, 2026

The Dream Model is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage home, available to build at SkySail in Naples. With 1,860 sq. ft. of living space, it’s part of the “Cruise” Home Series at SkySail. Let’s take a look inside: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: There are more than 20 different … Continue Reading » about The Dream Model at SkySail in Naples

The Madison in Valencia Parc at Riverland

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 6, 2025

The Madison is part of the Vintage Collection by GL Homes, available to tour at their model center in the Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Parc at Riverland you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities … Continue Reading » about The Madison in Valencia Parc at Riverland

Photo Gallery: Boca Royale

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 30, 2024

Located just south of Venice in Sarasota County, Boca Royale Golf & Country Club offers a rare lifestyle that feels more like a vacation than the everyday. Take a look: Residents of the gated 1,000-acre community enjoy a full line of fun and fitness amenities like pickleball and tennis courts, a community pool, an 18-hole … Continue Reading » about Photo Gallery: Boca Royale

Cost of Living in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 18, 2025

Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda are located right next to each other in Southwest Florida, and they are both very popular among retirees, not only because they’re both beautiful places to live, but also because of the cost of living. What makes this area so attractive from a cost of living perspective? Let’s take a … Continue Reading » about Cost of Living in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda

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