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The Bella at Valencia Del Sol

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 23, 2024

Located in the gated, Tampa area 55+ community of Valencia Del Sol, The Bella is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with the addition of a Den/Office space. Other features include a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. It has 1,492 sq. ft.of living area, and 2,088 sq. ft. of … Continue Reading » about The Bella at Valencia Del Sol

36 of the Best Beaches in Florida

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 24, 2026

Ready for a beach day? Well grab your beach bag and some flip-flops because we’re about to travel around the coast of Florida, highlighting some of the best beaches in the state. While some of the beaches listed below are their own individual spots, other locations I’ve listed have multiple beaches to explore which you … Continue Reading » about 36 of the Best Beaches in Florida

The Ultimate Guide to WaterSound Florida

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 22, 2023

WaterSound is a master-planned community on Florida’s Gulf Coast that you are going to hear A LOT about in the coming years. That’s because it is the 3rd Latitude Margaritaville location, behind Daytona Beach (1st location) and Hilton Head (2nd location). While you might be hearing about Watersound for the first time because Latitude Margaritaville … Continue Reading » about The Ultimate Guide to WaterSound Florida

The Bellagio Model in Valencia Grove at Riverland

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 19, 2022

The Bellagio Model is part of the “Crown Collection” available in Valencia Grove at Riverland, a 55+ community in Port St. Lucie on Florida’s east coast. This 2,645 sq. ft. living area home offers impact-resistant windows and doors, tile roof, brick pavers and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops as standard features. Here’s a look … Continue Reading » about The Bellagio Model in Valencia Grove at Riverland

The Dreamsicle at Latitude Margaritaville

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 27, 2025

The Dreamsicle model is part of the Conch Cottages Collection of floorplans at Latitude Margaritaville in Daytona Beach (completed in 2025) and Latitude Margaritaville Watersound in the Florida Panhandle. The Conch Cottages are the smallest floorplans available at Latitude Margaritaville, but as you’ll see in the video below, there’s still plenty of space for most … Continue Reading » about The Dreamsicle at Latitude Margaritaville

Is Tampa a Good Place to Retire?

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: October 25, 2026

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 Is Tampa a Good Place to Retire?

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

Is Naples Florida a Good Place to Retire?

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 17, 2026

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 Is Naples Florida a Good Place to Retire?

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

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