No matter what type of fun you enjoy or when you plan to be here, there is almost always an amazing event or festival happening somewhere in the Sunshine State. Whether you are looking for art and music festivals or prefer to spend your time among foodies and nature enthusiasts, Florida serves up more than … Continue Reading » about Best Florida Events and Festivals for 2023
Florida Retirement Blog
Ultimate List of New 55+ Communities in Florida
It only makes sense that there would be more 55+ communities in Florida than in any other state, and we believe this is the most up-to-date list around.
Del Webb Communities in Florida – Updated for 2026
Del Webb is a division of Pulte Homes that focuses on building and developing 55+ active adult communities. Del Webb is one of the original pioneers of the 55-plus community concept, having started their first development, Sun City, more than 50 years ago. Del Webb currently has several new home communities under development in Florida, … Continue Reading » about Del Webb Communities in Florida – Updated for 2026
The Villages vs. Solivita
See also:The Villages vs. Citrus HillsThe Villages vs. On Top of the WorldThe Villages vs. Tradition Introduction Check out the most popular forums frequented by residents and prospective residents of The Villages, and you’ll see that one of the most often discussed community (other than The Villages itself, of course) is Solivita. Solivita is a … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. Solivita
The Villages vs. Citrus Hills
The Villages is the best-selling community in the country (retirement or otherwise) for a reason, but not everyone who takes a look at The Villages for retirement falls under her spell. We thought it’d be fun to compare The Villages to a number of other popular Florida retirement communities so you can see which one … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. Citrus Hills
Things to Do in Florida: December 2019
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
25 Best Places to Retire in Florida – Updated for 2026
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?