The month of December has officially arrived, and we are ready to close out 2019 the right way with a wide range of things to do happening across the state of Florida. Whether you are looking for fun holiday activities, exciting parades, seasonal craft shopping, or opportunities to try delicious food, there really is something … Continue Reading » about Things to Do in Florida: December 2019
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25 Best Places to Retire in Florida – Updated for 2025
Every year I take a look at our website analytics and go through the hundreds of emails I get from readers to figure out the places that people are reading about and asking me about the most.
The Dalton at Parkland Preserve
The Dalton is a floorplan available in the community of Parkland Preserve at World Golf Village, just south of Jacksonville, FL. You get a pretty good bang for your buck in this area, and that’s clear looking at this home which gives you 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage starting in the $280k’s … Continue Reading » about The Dalton at Parkland Preserve
The Villages vs. On Top of the World
Of all the community comparison articles I’ve written, this is probably the one people have focused on the most. Some people describe On Top of the World in Ocala as a miniature version of The Villages, and that’s a fairly good description. “The Villages Light” if you wish. I think that most people living in … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. On Top of the World
Can You Still Find a Florida Waterfront Home For Under $300k?
A reader named Al asks: I want to buy a house preferably on the water, but I’d consider close to the water. Is there a town where a person can still buy a waterfront home say for under 300k? And I mean a home where I could get to the ocean. Not some man made … Continue Reading » about Can You Still Find a Florida Waterfront Home For Under $300k?
Discover Venetian Bay in New Smyrna Beach, FL
Venetian Bay is unique in that it represents not one home, but an epic “Community” of homes and the splendid lifestyle that goes with it. Whether you are buying your first home or your dream home Venetian Bay has something to offer everyone. Perfectly situated in Central Florida’s favorite beach town, New Smyrna Beach, Venetian … Continue Reading » about Discover Venetian Bay in New Smyrna Beach, FL
The Villages vs. Tradition
Tradition is a large Master-Planned community on the east coast of Florida and though it is not as big as The Villages, it will be one of the biggest in the state. While it’s not exclusively an active adult community, there are 55+ options in Tradition like Del Webb Tradition, Vitalia at Tradition, and others … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. Tradition
The Osprey in Valencia Grove at Riverland
Valencia Grove at Riverland, a 55 plus community in Port St. Lucie, is one of the newest 55+ communities in all of Florida, and they offer 20 different models that range in size from just 1,300 sq. ft. to more than 3,300 sq. ft. One of the ones I like the best is called “The … Continue Reading » about The Osprey in Valencia Grove at Riverland
The Bristol at Valencia Bonita
The Bristol is 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom attached villa at Valencia Bonita 55+ community in Bonita Springs, which sits about halfway between Fort Myers and Naples on the west coast of Florida. It also has an office/den which could also be turned into a 3rd bedroom if you wanted. I’ve talked about my love of the … Continue Reading » about The Bristol at Valencia Bonita
Things to Do in Florida: November 2019
We are winding our way down to the end of 2019, but that isn’t going to stop the cities and towns all over Florida from packing their calendars with all kinds of unique events and festivals to keep residents busy here in the Sunshine State! No matter what part of the state you call home, … Continue Reading » about Things to Do in Florida: November 2019