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Brightmore at Wellen Park 55+ Vacation-style Amenities

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 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. Their amenity center is currently under construction, but they recently released a video that shows what it will be like when complete: Inside you’ll find: Outside you’ll find: The 11 acres of … Continue Reading » about Brightmore at Wellen Park 55+ Vacation-style Amenities

The Egmont Model in 55+ Sun City Center

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 14, 2024

One of the new single-family floorplans available at the 55+ community The Preserve at La Paloma in Sun City Center is called the Egmont. This 1,506 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 … Continue Reading » about The Egmont Model in 55+ Sun City Center

The Villages Is Top Selling Community Halfway Through 2024

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 2, 2024

The Villages has sold an “estimated” 1,515 new homes at the halfway point of 2024 according to real estate consulting firm RCLCO. The figure is only an estimate because The Villages does not release official mid-year sales numbers. Last year The Villages sold a total of 3,029 new homes. 13 Florida communities made the mid-year … Continue Reading » about The Villages Is Top Selling Community Halfway Through 2024

The Imagination Model at SkySail in Naples

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 18, 2026

The Imagination Model is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage home, available to build at SkySail in Naples. With 1,778 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 a dozen … Continue Reading » about The Imagination Model at SkySail in Naples

The Anclote Villa Model in 55+ Sun City Center

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: November 8, 2024

One of the new villa floorplans available at the 55+ community The Preserve at La Paloma in Sun City Center is called the Anclote. This 1,501 sq. ft. home has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: The … Continue Reading » about The Anclote Villa Model in 55+ Sun City Center

The Preserve at La Paloma in Sun City Center

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 26, 2024

In the heart of Sun City Center, Florida, you will find a gated enclave, The Preserve at La Paloma. This new 55+ community offers stylish, low-maintenance attached villas, single-family homes and fun-filled amenities. This new 55+ community offers stylish, low-maintenance attached villas, single-family homes and fun-filled amenities. A select number of homesites have views of … Continue Reading » about The Preserve at La Paloma in Sun City Center

Cost of Living in Venice Florida

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 13, 2025

Venice is located just south of Sarasota, which puts it in a sweet spot along Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s the perfect destination for retirees looking to make the most of a laid-back Florida lifestyle and 14 miles of stunning white sand beaches. But how affordable is Venice for retirement? Let’s take a closer look! Home … Continue Reading » about Cost of Living in Venice Florida

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

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