Editor’s Note:If you enjoy this sort of thing, in my private, member’s only community for future Florida retirees, I’m comparing lots of other popular Florida retirement communities just like you see here. Learn more here… (opens in a new window) Two of the most popular 55+ communities in Florida today are The Villages and Latitude Margaritaville Daytona … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. Latitude Margaritaville
Florida Retirement Blog
72 Hours in St. Petersburg
Between the perfect location and the almost endless amount of sunshine you will find here, St. Petersburg is one of the absolute best destinations in all of Florida for a quick weekend getaway. When you add in the pristine white-sand beaches and all of the amazing culinary options, there really is nothing like a trip … Continue Reading » about 72 Hours in St. Petersburg
Florida Facts: From Basic to Holy Cow! Is That Really True?
While you might know some of these basic Florida facts, I’m willing to bet there are more than a few here that may surprise you. Let’s jump right in! Basic Florida Facts Florida is the 22nd largest state in the country. Its 67 counties cover 65,755 square miles. Florida is the 3rd most populated state … Continue Reading » about Florida Facts: From Basic to Holy Cow! Is That Really True?
Safest Places to Retire in Florida
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida’s total crime rate has gone down by more than 60% since 1998. Each year the FBI releases crime data for the previous year for all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA’s) in the United States, including the 22 MSA’s in Florida. I thought it would be interesting to … Continue Reading » about Safest Places to Retire in Florida
Lakewood Ranch Retirement Guide
Lakewood Ranch is a large master-planned community that is located about halfway between Bradenton and Sarasota on Florida’s west coast. Lakewood Ranch offers more than a dozen different neighborhoods offering both age-restricted and family-friendly living across more than 31,000 acres. Several readers as well as personal friends of mine have moved there, and I can … Continue Reading » about Lakewood Ranch Retirement Guide
The Avon at Freedom San Salito
Avon calling! Ok, with silly jokes out of the way, the Avon, available at Freedom San Salito in St. Augustine is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 2-car garage, coming in at just over 1,600 sq. ft. of living space. Freedom San Salito is an active adult community that offer a low stress, … Continue Reading » about The Avon at Freedom San Salito
The Best Arizona Retirement and 55+ Communities
A lot of our readers are also considering Arizona for retirement, so we’ve put together a list of the best 55-plus retirement communities in AZ. The following are some of the most popular retirement communities currently being developed in Arizona today. Each of them offer a unique combination of floor plans, amenities, and location to … Continue Reading » about The Best Arizona Retirement and 55+ Communities
Florida Snowbird Guide
If spending the cold winter months living in sunny Florida is something that you have often thought about but never really explored, today is the day for you to start thinking a bit more seriously about wintering in Florida. With a history that dates back to brilliant minds like John D. Rockefeller, Henry Ford, and … Continue Reading » about Florida Snowbird Guide
Florida’s Most Affordable Retirement Communities
Very few retirees can say that “budget is not a concern” when looking for the right Florida retirement or 55+ community. Everyone has their number. But “affordable” means different things to different people, so what I wanted to do in this article is give you a list of the Florida retirement communities with the lowest … Continue Reading » about Florida’s Most Affordable Retirement Communities
Ocala Retirement Guide
The Ocala area represents a unique combination of history, horses, and culture that is surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural environments you will find anywhere. Sprinkle in the collection of interesting shops and restaurants in Ocala’s downtown district and you will find Ocala to be the type of place where no one struggles … Continue Reading » about Ocala Retirement Guide