1. The Sunshine State welcomed an all-time record number of visitors in 2018 with 126.1 million out-of-state visitors according to VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation. Despite the red tide affecting Florida beaches and Hurricane Michael punching through the Panhandle in October, the state topped its 2017 visitor total by 6.2 percent. – […]
Tiny House Festival / High-Speed Chase through The Villages / Worst Florida Cities
1. More Florida cities are taking measures to protect the health of their local environments. Last week we mentioned Key West banning certain kinds of sunscreen because of the damage they cause to coral reefs. This week, Sarasota is considering banning plastic straws and styrofoam. – Herald Tribune 2. Four Florida cities were named among […]
The Clifton at Freedom San Salito
The Clifton Model, available at Freedom San Salito in St. Augustine is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 2-car garage, coming in at just under 1,800 sq. ft. of living space. Freedom San Salito is an active adult community that offer a low stress, low maintenance lifestyle that features a gated entrance, amenity […]
Red Tide Gone / Sunscreen Ban / Florida’s Largest Winery
1. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida’s coastal waters are entirely free of red tide algal blooms. The state has been dealing with the effects of red tide since October of 2017. – Miami Herald 2. 2017 tax law changes capping a deduction for state and local taxes at $10,000, is […]
The Santini in Esplanade at Highland Ranch
The Santini is a 2 Bed + Den, 2.5 Bath, 2-Car Garage home available in Esplanade at Highland Ranch, a resort style 55+ community in Clermont (Central Florida). With just over 2,200 sq. ft. of living area, the Santini is in just about the middle of the road as far as sizes of homes that […]
Things to Do in Florida: February 2019
February is going to be a big month to get out and experience all that there is to see and do across the state of Florida. Whether you are looking for arts festivals, food experiences, great music, or a chance to get close to nature, we have got you covered with all of the best […]
The Caribbean at Lake Ashton
It’s getting tougher to find homes in Florida retirement communities for under $200,000 but today’s featured home just barely slides into that category. The Caribbean is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a 2-car garage available at Lake Ashton, an award winning gated community tucked between Tampa and Orlando in the beautiful cities of […]
Retirement Spotlight: Lakeland
Located right off of I-4 about 40 minutes east of Tampa and around an hour southwest of Orlando, Lakeland is a unique destination that combines a historic “Old Florida” feel with some modern accents. Whether you are drawn to the local history and world-famous architecture, the spring training baseball, or the outstanding collection of shopping […]
Florida BBQ Tour: Pulled Pork
Nothing represents barbecue quite like a high-quality pork butt that has been rubbed with a sweet flavor profile and smoked over a real wood fire for half a day or longer. Meats like brisket, ribs, and sausage might get more media attention, but pulled pork is the true workhorse of any great barbecue restaurant. That’s why […]
The Columbia at Valencia Del Sol
Longtime readers know of my affection towards townhouses or “paired villas” as some communities call them. Part of this is due to the fact that they are just so darn convenient, and allow you to really just lock the door and leave to go travel or visit friends and family, without having to worry about […]