The year is rolling right along, and we are already heading into the fifth month of 2019. May is one of the absolute best times to get out and enjoy festivals and events in Florida, so that is exactly what we are going to do this month. And since looking at the full events calendar … Continue Reading » about Things to Do in Florida: May 2019
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Enjoy a Special “Homecoming Weekend” at On Top of the World
Remember back to your high school or college days the excitement of Homecoming Weekend? Well at On Top of the World in Ocala, there are now two special Homecoming Weekends available for prospective buyers. Whether you are just exploring your options here in Florida or you are already sold on On Top of the World, … Continue Reading » about Enjoy a Special “Homecoming Weekend” at On Top of the World
Best Places to Live / Disney World Hacks / Bicycle Ride Ideas
U.S. News & World Report just released their annual list of the Best Places to Live, and five Florida cities (Sarasota, Melbourne, Fort Myers, Pensacola, and Jacksonville) made the Top 50. The list goes all the way to #125, but rankings aside, what I find most valuable are the detailed profiles you get when you … Continue Reading » about Best Places to Live / Disney World Hacks / Bicycle Ride Ideas
2019 Hurricane Predictions / Virgin Trains / Mullet Tossing
Every year around this time, we Floridians start to listen for some news out of Colorado. Wait…what? Why would Floridians be interested in news coming out of Colorado? Because Colorado State University is where the hurricane season predictions come from. Here’s what they predict for this year. – Weather.com Speaking of hurricanes, some homeowners in … Continue Reading » about 2019 Hurricane Predictions / Virgin Trains / Mullet Tossing
Snow in Florida / East Coast vs. West Coast / Worst States for Retirees
In case you missed it, earlier this week we published our roundup of some of the best activities and events taking place throughout Florida the month of April. Check it out here if you haven’t already. Standing 6′ 8″ tall, I don’t think I could live in a tiny house simply based on the amount … Continue Reading » about Snow in Florida / East Coast vs. West Coast / Worst States for Retirees
Things to Do in Florida: April 2019
Can you believe that the second quarter of 2019 is already here? And just like every other month this year, there is an incredible amount of things to do happening all over the beautiful state of Florida in April. Whether you are looking for arts and crafts, food and wine, music and film, or something … Continue Reading » about Things to Do in Florida: April 2019
Best Beach Towns / Florida Before Mickey / Happiest Cities
1. Two Florida beach towns made this year’s Southern Living list of The South’s Best Beach Towns. Destin came in at #2 on the list and Panama City Beach came in at #3. – Southern Living 2. In a few previous issues we’ve been talking about the bill passing through the Florida legislature to legalize … Continue Reading » about Best Beach Towns / Florida Before Mickey / Happiest Cities
Types of Gated Communities in Florida
One of the most requested features among those searching for new home communities in Florida is that they be gated. There are various types of gated communities, some more secure than others. In this article, which is really just an excerpt from my book Pick the Right Place, we’ll look at the different types of … Continue Reading » about Types of Gated Communities in Florida
Smokeable Marijuana / Sea Turtle Nesting / Tiny Houses
1. A pink, plastic, Flamingo lawn ornament in the front yard is the vision that some people have of houses here in Florida, and with that one might assume that the Flamingo is a state bird. Well, it’s not, but it might be soon. – WLRN 2. On Sunday March 10 at 2am we will … Continue Reading » about Smokeable Marijuana / Sea Turtle Nesting / Tiny Houses
48 Hours in Fort Myers
Because of its reputation as the ultimate destination for golf, fishing, and beautiful white-sand beaches, it is easy to see why Fort Myers is such a popular choice for anyone looking to get away for a weekend excursion. Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers enjoys warm weather throughout the year and is considered to … Continue Reading » about 48 Hours in Fort Myers