Starkey Ranch is a Tampa area master-planned community in Odessa, FL. This new residential development has homes for purchase with prices from the $400k’s to over $900,000 and offers lots of amenities like a community pool, clubhouse and walking trails. In 2020, Starkey Ranch sold 535 new homes, landing them at #35 on the list … Continue Reading » about Starkey Ranch: Tampa Area Master-Planned Community Review
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Oak Run in Ocala 55+ Community Review
Oak Run is a gated, active adult community in the Ocala area that offers reasonably priced homes for resale and a variety of opportunities to engage with other retirees. While we tend to focus on communities that are still building and selling new homes, we make the occasional exception for notable communities that have sold … Continue Reading » about Oak Run in Ocala 55+ Community Review
Taylor Morrison Esplanade Communities in Florida
Esplanade is Taylor Morrison’s active lifestyle community brand. Similar to Pulte Homes’ “Del Webb“, GL Homes’ “Valencia“, D.R. Horton’s “Freedom”, and Shea Homes’ “Trilogy” brands, Taylor Morrison’s Esplanade brand is geared toward those seeking the best communities for active adult living. This video provides a good overview of the “Esplanade” concept: Some Esplanade communities are … Continue Reading » about Taylor Morrison Esplanade Communities in Florida
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch Clubhouse Nears Completion
Lakewood Ranch is the #2 best-selling community in the country behind The Villages. Unlike The Villages it is not all 55+ but there are some 55+ neighborhoods within it, one being Cresswind Lakewood Ranch. Homes start in the $400k’s to $600k’s at Cresswind Lakwood Ranch. Their clubhouse is slated to open this summer (2021) and … Continue Reading » about Cresswind Lakewood Ranch Clubhouse Nears Completion
Inside Latitude Margaritaville Daytona’s Private Beach Club
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach opened the doors to their Private Beach Club, which is actually located in Ormond Beach, in early 2021. In this article, we’ll explain what the rules for access are like, and how residents and their guests can take advantage of this fantastic (and rare) retirement community amenity. Looks pretty great in … Continue Reading » about Inside Latitude Margaritaville Daytona’s Private Beach Club
The Villages of Citrus Hills Video Tour
In 2021 I visited the Villages of Citrus Hills over in West Central Florida. Florida Retirement Insider members can watch the full 50-minute video in our member’s center, but if you aren’t a member yet, here’s an 8-minute preview that you can still learn a lot from: Here are a few key takeaways from my … Continue Reading » about The Villages of Citrus Hills Video Tour
12 Models on Display at Valencia Trails in Naples
There are 12 new models available to tour when you visit Valencia Trails 55+ community in Naples. Here’s a sneak peek at just one of those models, The Estero: Valencia Trails residents get to enjoy the famous 55+ Valencia lifestyle with exceptional resort-style amenities, events and activities included. A spectacular Clubhouse spanning more than 43,000 sq. ft. … Continue Reading » about 12 Models on Display at Valencia Trails in Naples
On Top of the World Video Tour
I recently made the trip up to On Top of the World in Ocala. If the Central Florida area is at all on your radar, put this one on your list to go and visit.
The Brighton at On Top of The World
The Brighton is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom floorplan available to build at On Top of the World in Ocala, FL. It also has a flex room, great room, a covered lanai, and more. Let’s take a look via this video from On Top of the World’s “#MoveInReadyMonday” series on Facebook : Here’s a look … Continue Reading » about The Brighton at On Top of The World
The Vienna at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach
One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach is called the Vienna. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 half bath, Den/Optional 3rd Bedroom, a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how … Continue Reading » about The Vienna at Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach