Two of the most popular retirement destinations in Florida right now are Ocala and The Villages. While both offer a unique retirement experience, they cater to slightly different preferences and lifestyles. If you are choosing between these two places for retirement, I don’t envy you. You’ve got a heckuva decision on your hands, as they … Continue Reading » about Ocala vs. The Villages for Retirement
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48 Hours in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach is a quintessential beach town located on Florida’s Space Coast. It offers a blend of surf culture, space history, and natural beauty. This guide will show you how to make the most of a 48-hour trip to Cocoa Beach. Day 1 Morning: Sunrise and Surfing Start your day early with a breathtaking sunrise … Continue Reading » about 48 Hours in Cocoa Beach
The Beatrix at On Top of The World
The Beatrix is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car + golf cart space home, available to build at On Top of the World in Ocala, FL. Let’s take a look at it via this video from On Top of the World’s “Most Wanted Homes” video series: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: … Continue Reading » about The Beatrix at On Top of The World
Valencia Trails Webinar
Not sure how this video slipped past my radar when it was released a few months ago, but if you are at all considering Naples or the Southwest Florida area for retirement it has a wealth of information not just about this community but about the entire area. There’s also some good Q&A towards the … Continue Reading » about Valencia Trails Webinar
The Starlight at Verandah in Fort Myers
The Starlight is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2-car garage home, available to build at Verandah in Fort Myers. With 2,233 sq. ft. of living space, it’s part of the “Celebration Home Series” at Verandah. Let’s take a look inside: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: Verandah is a beautiful, private, guard-gated … Continue Reading » about The Starlight at Verandah in Fort Myers
Reverie at Palm Coast 55+ Community Review
Dream Finders Homes is bringing their active adult lifestyle concept to Palm Coast with Reverie, a new 55+ gated community that started construction in 2023. The appeal here is the combination of Palm Coast’s reputation as one of the top beach towns in the country with easy access to beaches, golf courses, and cultural attractions, … Continue Reading » about Reverie at Palm Coast 55+ Community Review
Why Vince Chose the St. Augustine Area for Retirement
St. Augustine resident Vince Bell sat down recently to explain why he and his wife chose the Reverie at Trailmark 55+ community for retirement, how they’re keeping busy since moving there, and towards the end he gives some good insight on the main benefits of living in the St. Augustine area. Reverie at Trailmark is … Continue Reading » about Why Vince Chose the St. Augustine Area for Retirement
5 More Charming Small Towns Near The Villages Florida
The Villages is a great place to retire, but as we’ve said before it is growing so quickly most would agree it lacks that small-town feel that attracted a lot of the first residents. But if you don’t need all of the Rec Centers and golf courses that residents of The Villages enjoy, you can … Continue Reading » about 5 More Charming Small Towns Near The Villages Florida
Florida Cities on the 2024 US News & World Report Best Cities to Retire List
U.S. News & World Report publishes an annual list of what they think are the best cities for people to retire in, and to be quite honest, sometimes it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. This year they have SEVEN Pennsylvania cities in the top 10 (that’s up from five last year), and to … Continue Reading » about Florida Cities on the 2024 US News & World Report Best Cities to Retire List
Wimauma FL Retirement Guide
Wimauma is a place that most people…even those who live here in Florida…have probably never even heard of. But in the Florida retirement world, it is a big name and a hotbed for 55+ communities. Wimauma was founded in 1902 when the railroad came through the area. Legend has it that the name Wimauma is … Continue Reading » about Wimauma FL Retirement Guide