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Best Places to Retire in Tampa

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 9, 2025

Tampa and the surrounding areas are exploding with new 55-plus communities. And for good reason. First off, what’s not to like about Florida’s West Coast, and Tampa is in the heart of it. It’s got great weather year-round, is easily accessible from most other parts of the country, particularly the Northeast where most retirees are … Continue Reading » about Best Places to Retire in Tampa

The Denton Model in Lakes at Harmony

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 15, 2025

The Denton is one of the floorplans on display in the Lakes at Harmony, a 55+ community in St. Cloud which is in Central Florida. With 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms inside of 1,423 sq. ft. of living space, The Denton is one of the smallest homes available in the Lakes at Harmony. Let’s go inside … Continue Reading » about The Denton Model in Lakes at Harmony

Living the 55+ Lifestyle at Valencia Bonita

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: October 18, 2023

Located in Bonita Springs, between Fort Myers and Naples, Valencia Bonita offers easy access to everything Southwest Florida is famous for. This “lifestyle video” captures the essence of what life at Valencia Bonita is like for residents: With an exciting vacation-inspired lifestyle that rivals the finest resorts, Valencia Bonita by GL Homes features an opulent … Continue Reading » about Living the 55+ Lifestyle at Valencia Bonita

Best Places to Retire in Naples

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 2, 2025

Naples comes up quite frequently in discussions of the best places to retire in Florida, and for good reason. Like most cities on the west coast of Florida, Naples is a popular vacation spot with people from the midwest, and many of them simply decide that this is where they want to move after they … Continue Reading » about Best Places to Retire in Naples

Valencia Del Sol Clubhouse Video

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 8, 2022

Valencia Del Sol is a Tampa area 55+ community, which makes it easy to enjoy having fun in the sun along Florida’s Gulf Coast.  They recently completed their incredible 25,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, and man, is it something to see. Check it out: The 25,000 square foot Clubhouse offers an array of resort-style amenities including a … Continue Reading » about Valencia Del Sol Clubhouse Video

The Complete Guide to Latitude Margaritaville Watersound

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: April 15, 2025

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is the 2nd Jimmy Buffett inspired 55+ community in Florida, and the 3rd one overall when you include Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head. It is located near the famed State Road 30A, a scenic stretch of road in the Florida Panhandle, between Panama City Beach and Destin. If you’ve done any research on … Continue Reading » about The Complete Guide to Latitude Margaritaville Watersound

Best Places to Retire in Port St. Lucie

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 29, 2025

Port St. Lucie sits in the northern part of what most people consider South Florida, but home prices here are not quite as high as those you will find in places like Palm Beach County. Because of this, Port St. Lucie is very attractive to retirees right now, and developers are building several 55+ communities … Continue Reading » about Best Places to Retire in Port St. Lucie

New 55+ Communities in Palm Beach County, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 29, 2025

It’s rare for readers to ask me about communities in specific counties in Florida, but for whatever reason, Palm Beach County is an exception to that rule. Some of the most popular towns and cities in Palm Beach County include Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton. Palm … Continue Reading » about New 55+ Communities in Palm Beach County, FL

List of All Cresswind Florida 55+ Communities

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 2, 2024

Headquartered in Palm Beach County, Kolter Homes builds homes and communities in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Cresswind is their brand of communities for those 55 or better. Similar to Pulte Homes’ “Del Webb“, GL Homes’ “Valencia“, D.R. Horton’s “Freedom”, Shea Homes’ “Trilogy”, and Taylor Morrison’s Esplanade brand, Cresswind is geared toward those seeking the best … Continue Reading » about List of All Cresswind Florida 55+ Communities

Best Golf Retirement Communities in Florida

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 8, 2023

Lakes at Harmony Golf Course

Golf may not hold the allure it once did for some retirees, but golf courses are still a popular amenity in some of the best Florida retirement communities.

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