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The Complete Guide to Latitude Margaritaville Watersound

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 17, 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

Is Port St. Lucie a Good Place to Retire?

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 17, 2026

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 Is Port St. Lucie a Good Place to Retire?

New 55+ Communities in Palm Beach County, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: November 11, 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.

Starkey Ranch: Tampa Area Master-Planned Community Review

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 3, 2023

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

Oak Run in Ocala 55+ Community Review

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 4, 2023

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 20, 2023

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 8, 2022

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 27, 2025

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

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