For the most part, the various Latitude Margaritaville communities will each have similar amenities. Sure, each community may have a few slight differences, usually due to opportunities their unique locations provide for. Examples would be the Private Beach Club in Latitude Margaritaville Daytona, the town Center overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway adjacent to the planned public … Continue Reading » about Typical Latitude Margaritaville Amenities
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Why This Michigan Couple Chose On Top of the World
Dave and Wendy from outside of Detroit sat down recently to explain why they chose the Ocala area, what they liked that made them decide to move to On Top of the World, and they give some good insight on how they’re keeping busy since moving there. At On Top of the World Communities, active adults … Continue Reading » about Why This Michigan Couple Chose On Top of the World
The Renown Model by Del Webb
The Renown model available to build at Del Webb Tradition and most other Florida Del Webb communities is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 3-car garage single-family home with approximately 2,808 sq. ft. of living space. The Renown is known for its entertaining spaces. Enjoy the covered lanai and pool options. Inside, the home’s interior boasts … Continue Reading » about The Renown Model by Del Webb
Florida 55+ Communities With Pickleball Courts
When I first wrote about Pickleball in The Villages around 2009, it only had a handful of pickleball courts and at the time it was one of the only 55+ communities in Florida with pickleball courts. My how times have changed! Back then, just as the sport started to get popular, some communities converted a … Continue Reading » about Florida 55+ Communities With Pickleball Courts
The Captiva at Valencia Trails in Naples
One of the models on display at 55+ community Valencia Trails in Naples is called the Captiva. It has 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, a Game Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 3-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With … Continue Reading » about The Captiva at Valencia Trails in Naples
Villages of Citrus Hills Location Overview Video
You know what they say, real estate is all about “Location, Location, Location”. Retirement real estate is no different. Those retiring to Florida have lots of choices in that regard…coastal vs. inland….east coast vs. west coast…North Florida vs. Central Florida vs. South Florida. Unfortunately, most communities do a less than optimal job explaining what their … Continue Reading » about Villages of Citrus Hills Location Overview Video
Watch The Villages Documentary “The Bubble” Right Here
“The Bubble” is a documentary about The Villages from writer/director Valerie Blankenbyl that was released in 2021. I was able to see it when it was featured at the 2021 Sarasota Film Festival. In part because the film’s director and production companies are based in Europe, it has not been widely shown here in the … Continue Reading » about Watch The Villages Documentary “The Bubble” Right Here
Maintenance Free Lakewood Ranch Neighborhoods
Lakewood Ranch has a handful of communities that offer maintenance free lifestyle options. A lot of retirees heading to Florida are looking for maintenance free communities, meaning, neighborhoods where most of the hassles of landscaping and exterior maintenance like painting and pressure washing are taken care of. Very few people moving to Florida are excited … Continue Reading » about Maintenance Free Lakewood Ranch Neighborhoods
See Babcock Ranch on 60 Minutes
Babcock Ranch was featured on the October 9, 2022 episode of 60 Minutes. You can watch the video here: This episode of 60 Minutes aired a little more than a week after Hurricane Ian passed almost directly over the Fort Myers area and Babcock Ranch. CNN and other news outlets were also quick to report … Continue Reading » about See Babcock Ranch on 60 Minutes
Babcock Ranch on CNN After Hurricane Ian
Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered community located about 12 miles inland from Fort Myers in Southwest Florida, is in the headlines at places like CNN, The Atlantic, and more after Hurricane Ian. One of the fastest selling communities in the nation…they had 714 new home sales in 2021…Babcock Ranch is an all-ages community (anyone can live … Continue Reading » about Babcock Ranch on CNN After Hurricane Ian