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The Juliana at On Top of The World

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 15, 2023

The Juliana 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 go inside and take a look: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 1,746 sq. ft. of … Continue Reading » about The Juliana at On Top of The World

Here’s What It’s Like to Build a Home in Latitude Margaritaville

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 27, 2025

A little while back I shared a video about how houses are built here in Florida and how it is likely a little different from how houses are built wherever you live currently. You should also know that how different builders and communities handle the new home construction process will vary throughout Florida. In this … Continue Reading » about Here’s What It’s Like to Build a Home in Latitude Margaritaville

The Nautilus at Valencia Trails in Naples

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 10, 2024

One of the models on display at 55+ community Valencia Trails in Naples is called the Nautilus. It has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, Den/Optional 4th Bedroom, Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage PLUS Golf Cart Garage/Storage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan … Continue Reading » about The Nautilus at Valencia Trails in Naples

The Heron in Valencia at Riverland

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: April 23, 2024

The Heron is part of the Premier Collection by GL Homes, available to tour at their model center in Valencia at Riverland, a 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. This 1,716 sq. ft. living area home has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and a Den/Optional 3rd Bedroom. Let’s go inside and take a look! And … Continue Reading » about The Heron in Valencia at Riverland

Twin Lakes vs. The Lakes at Harmony

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 5, 2024

In today’s article, we are taking a closer look at Twin Lakes and The Lakes at Harmony, two Orlando area 55+ communities. How are they similar? How are they different? Which one is better? Let’s jump right into comparing these two great communities on the basis of their respective locations, the features of the communities … Continue Reading » about Twin Lakes vs. The Lakes at Harmony

Riverland Sports and Racquet Club

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 11, 2023

Decades before spending my mornings sending you these articles about Florida retirement, and before I was even old enough to drive, I would wake up at 5 am most weekend mornings and ride my bike to my neighborhood tennis club to report for duty at my first job. I was responsible for sweeping the clay … Continue Reading » about Riverland Sports and Racquet Club

How Houses are Built in Florida

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: November 18, 2024

How houses are built varies from state to state. The construction process used to build the homes where you live now is probably going to be slightly different than it is here in Florida. In this video, the construction team from On Top of the World Communities in Ocala gives us a behind the scenes … Continue Reading » about How Houses are Built in Florida

Del Webb Sunbridge Virtual Community Tour

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 9, 2022

Del Webb Sunbridge is a new 55+ gated community in St. Cloud, which is in Central Florida, just minutes from Lake Nona and Orlando. The 27,000 sf. Clubhouse will feature luxurious indoor and outdoor amenities like a zero-entry pool, resistance pool, pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness center, movement studio, and more. Single-Family Homes and … Continue Reading » about Del Webb Sunbridge Virtual Community Tour

Twin Lakes “Virtual” Community Tour

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: November 16, 2023

In your search for the perfect community, nothing can compare to an in-person visit to see if it’s someplace you might like to live. But when that’s not possible for whatever reason, video can be a great substitute. Today I want to share with you a community “virtual” tour for Twin Lakes, a 55+ community … Continue Reading » about Twin Lakes “Virtual” Community Tour

The Flamingo at Valencia Trails in Naples

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 27, 2023

One of the models on display at the 55+ community Valencia Trails in Naples is called The Flamingo. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a Den/Optional 3rd Bedroom, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Take a look inside: Here’s how the floorplan comes together: With 1,772 sq. ft. of living space, The … Continue Reading » about The Flamingo at Valencia Trails in Naples

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