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The Rebecca Grande at Valencia Bay

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 21, 2018

The Rebecca Grande is one of the smaller homes available at Valencia Bay in Boynton Beach, but it’s still got plenty of room for most retiring boomers I know. With 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, a Den, a Great Room, a Screened Covered Patio, a 2-Car Garage, and just over 2,000 sq. ft. of living area, … Continue Reading » about The Rebecca Grande at Valencia Bay

5 Gulf Coast Day Trips You Simply Can’t Ignore

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: November 10, 2024

One of the best things about living in Florida is that there are so many unique day trip options to choose from. If you ever get bored, you’re doing it wrong. Florida’s Gulf Coast has arguably the highest concentration of unique day trips in the state. Let’s take a look at 5 great options. Caladesi … Continue Reading » about 5 Gulf Coast Day Trips You Simply Can’t Ignore

Retirement in Ponce Inlet, FL

by Andrew Selby | Updated: January 19, 2023

Located just minutes south of Daytona Beach and about an hour northeast of Orlando is the quaint seaside town of Ponce Inlet. Ponce Inlet is known for its rich history and small town atmosphere, but it still offers up all of the essentials for living right along the Atlantic Coast, as well as access to … Continue Reading » about Retirement in Ponce Inlet, FL

The York at Valencia Bonita

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 1, 2023

The York at Valencia Bonita, a 55+ community from GL Homes located between Ft. Myers and Naples, is perfect for those planning to travel frequently or for those simply wanting a lot less maintenance hassles in retirement. Townhomes, or “paired villas” as they’re often referred to provide their owners with “lock and leave” convenience, and … Continue Reading » about The York at Valencia Bonita

Popular Tampa Area Museums

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 13, 2023

Tampa is considered one of the major cultural hubs of Florida, and there are a number of Tampa area museums that should be at or near the top of just about everyone’s list of places to visit in Florida. Here are a few of our favorite Tampa Area museums: Museum of Science & Industry Tampa’s … Continue Reading » about Popular Tampa Area Museums

The St. Christopher at Citrus Hills

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 11, 2025

Part of the care-free home series at the Villages of Citrus Hills, the St. Christopher is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home which has just shy of 2,000 square feet of living space. Let’s head inside and take a look around! Want to see all of the great floorplans (and pricing) available at Citrus Hills? … Continue Reading » about The St. Christopher at Citrus Hills

Valencia Bay Clubhouse in Boynton Beach Is Now Open

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 2, 2018

I just got word yesterday that the Clubhouse at Valencia Bay, a 55+ community in Boynton Beach is now open. I’ve got the beautiful pics for you below. The opulent 33,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse and Lifestyle Complex serves as the hub of the community and offers hundreds of exciting events including Broadway style shows, matinees, … Continue Reading » about Valencia Bay Clubhouse in Boynton Beach Is Now Open

The Stunning Beauty of Dry Tortugas National Park

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 9, 2022

It’s not the easiest place to get to, but if you’re up for an adventure, take a day trip to Dry Tortugas National Park. Located 70 miles west of Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park is actually closer to Cuba than the United States. Discovered in 1513 by Juan Ponce de Leon, the park can … Continue Reading » about The Stunning Beauty of Dry Tortugas National Park

Solivita Featured on Lifetime’s Designing Spaces

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 5, 2020

Solivita, a 55+ community located in Kissimmee, was recently featured on the Lifetime Channel show Designing Spaces. Check out the full video from their segment below: Solivita is a national award-winning retirement community in Central Florida’s attraction zone, offering great natural beauty, vast recreational amenities and enough to do to keep any active adult as … Continue Reading » about Solivita Featured on Lifetime’s Designing Spaces

The Top-Selling Florida Communities of 2017

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 8, 2019

John Burns Real Estate Consulting has released their annual list of the 50 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities of 2017. This year, 10 Florida communities made the list, compared to 11 communities last year. Of the 50 communities on the list, only 4 sold more than 1,000 new homes last year, but two of the four are … Continue Reading » about The Top-Selling Florida Communities of 2017

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