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55+ Homes for Sale in Venice

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 5, 2025

Venice is a very popular west coast retirement town, and one thing you’ll notice when looking at the 55+ listings down below is that there are a lot of condos. But if you are looking for single-family homes or attached villas one community in Venice you should definitely check out is Grand Palm. Grand Palm … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes for Sale in Venice

North River Ranch in Parrish, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 18, 2023

North River Ranch is a master-planned community in Parrish, FL, featuring homes from a variety of builders including Pulte, David Weekly, Neal Communities and more. Walk or bike through tree-lined neighborhoods, explore miles of trails, visit the bustling Village Center, relax poolside or gaze at Florida’s starry skies. Lightning-fast one gigabit of internet connects the whole … Continue Reading » about North River Ranch in Parrish, FL

Prosperity Lakes 55+ Community in Parrish, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 18, 2023

Prosperity Lakes is a master-planned community by Lennar with collections of villas and single-family homes designed for active adults 55+ in Parrish, FL. In addition to an all-ages main amenity center with a clubhouse, sports courts and more, there is a gated amenity center exclusively for active adults 55+. Amenities include a resort-style pool, clubhouse, … Continue Reading » about Prosperity Lakes 55+ Community in Parrish, FL

Parrish Florida Retirement Guide

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 3, 2025

Parrish is a growing community located in Manatee County. Parrish is located about halfway between Tampa and Sarasota (roughly a 30-minute drive to each) and about 25 minutes (much of it on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge) to St. Petersburg. Parrish offers a blend of rural charm and easy access to modern conveniences, making it an attractive option for retirees. … Continue Reading » about Parrish Florida Retirement Guide

55+ Homes for Sale in Parrish

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 18, 2023

Parrish is on Florida’s west coast near Sarasota, Bradenton, Tampa, and St. Pete. Retirees are gravitating there because of the lower home prices and proximity to everything those bigger cities have to offer. Take a look at some of the homes currently on the market below, and when you’re ready to go deeper, let me connect … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes for Sale in Parrish

The Savannah Model at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 15, 2023

One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach is called the Savannah. It has 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, a Den/Optional 5th Bedroom, a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 3-Car Garage. If you need a ton of space, this one’s for you! Get the Valencia … Continue Reading » about The Savannah Model at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach

55+ Homes for Sale in Sarasota

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 4, 2025

Sarasota is one of the most popular places to retire in Florida, and one of the main reasons is the wide variety of homes available in 55+ communities there. One brand-new 55+ community in this area is Woodland Preserve. Woodland Preserve is Kolter Homes’ latest new home community in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. This gated, 55+ … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes for Sale in Sarasota

Top Selling Florida Communities Halfway Through 2023

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 18, 2024

The Villages has sold an “estimated” 1,960 new homes at the halfway point of 2023 according to real estate consulting firm RCLCO. The figure is only an estimate because The Villages does not release official mid-year sales numbers. In fact, it looks like RCLCO believes The Villages is on pace for a similar year as … Continue Reading » about Top Selling Florida Communities Halfway Through 2023

The Endless Summer at Boca Royale in Englewood

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 31, 2025

The Endless Summer is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage home, available to build at Boca Royale Golf & Country Club In Englewood, FL which is just south of Sarasota and Venice. Check out this video for a look inside: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 2,207 sq. ft. of … Continue Reading » about The Endless Summer at Boca Royale in Englewood

The Augusta Attached Villa at Kings Gate

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 9, 2025

The Augusta is 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage attached villa at the Kings Gate 55+ community in the popular Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda area of Florida. Longtime readers here have heard me profess my love for the attached villa concept many times before. In my opinion, attached villas are an excellent option for anyone looking … Continue Reading » about The Augusta Attached Villa at Kings Gate

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