Located about halfway between Fort Myers and Naples, Bonita Springs is a beachfront community along the southern Gulf Coast of Florida that is perfect for dog lovers, fishing enthusiasts, and anyone looking to embrace outdoor activities. Because it fits somewhere in between small-town community and booming tourist destination, Bonita Springs offers a unique hybrid of … Continue Reading » about Is Bonita Springs Southwest Florida’s Best Kept Secret?
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Fort Pierce Retirement Guide
Located along Florida’s “Treasure Coast” just north of Port St. Lucie and a bit south of Vero Beach, Fort Pierce offers residents an Old Florida feel without sacrificing any of the benefits of modern living. Like many communities along the Atlantic Coast, residents here enjoy a wide range of water activities, several parks and preserves, … Continue Reading » about Fort Pierce Retirement Guide
The Aruba at Valencia Del Sol
Located in the gated, Tampa area 55+ community of Valencia Del Sol, The Aruba is a 2 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home with the addition of a Den/Optional 3rd Bedroom. Other features include a Great Room, a Screened Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. It has 2,338 sq. ft.of living area, and just over 3,000 total … Continue Reading » about The Aruba at Valencia Del Sol
Florida Counties with the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates
As you may know, Florida is a popular destination for retirement because it has no state income tax, but unless you plan on renting all throughout your retirement, you won’t be able to escape paying property taxes. In this article, we’ll take a look at the Florida Counties with the highest and lowest average property … Continue Reading » about Florida Counties with the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates
Retirement in New Smyrna Beach, FL
Located just 15 miles south of Daytona Beach is where you will find New Smyrna Beach. This quaint little beach town offers the atmosphere that many Boomers are looking for, but also brings quite a few unique amenities to the table. New Smyrna is only about 20 minutes away from where I live in Daytona … Continue Reading » about Retirement in New Smyrna Beach, FL
The Jensen in Vitalia at Tradition
The Jensen recently won Best 55+ Interior Merchandising of a Model 2,001-2,500 sq. ft., and after you see these pics I think you’ll see why. Before we head inside, let’s get to the specs. Priced right around $250k at the time of this writing, the Jensen is a 2 bedroom (+ den/study), 2 bathroom home … Continue Reading » about The Jensen in Vitalia at Tradition
The Brescia at Solivita
The Brescia is one of about 20 different floorplans offered by Taylor Morrison in their 55+ Solivita community in Central Florida. It contains 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den/office area, and a 2-car garage. The Brescia weighs in at 1,719 sq. ft. of living space and starts priced right around $200,000. Let’s go inside and … Continue Reading » about The Brescia at Solivita
Florida 55+ Retirement Community Rentals
Don’t want to buy a home? Just want to enjoy Florida, without the obligations, time, and hard work involved in owning a home? Then this page is for you! Why Rent? I’ve covered how to find a winter rental here before, but finding a long-term rental in Florida has some slight differences that I think … Continue Reading » about Florida 55+ Retirement Community Rentals
The Villages Florida Retirement Guide
As far as retirement communities go, The Villages is the 800-pound gorilla. Not just in Florida, but on the national and international level. In this article we’ll explore all of the things that make life in The Villages so appealing to so many baby boomers. See also: Located about an hour north of Orlando, The … Continue Reading » about The Villages Florida Retirement Guide
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach Review
That video is a short preview of the full 34-minute commercial-free video that my Florida Retirement Insider members get access to. You can learn more about that here. Minto Communities and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville brand made waves in 2017 when they first announced Latitude Margaritaville, a new 55+ retirement community in Daytona Beach, Florida. Making … Continue Reading » about Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach Review