Located just 15 minutes south of famous Daytona Beach, Port Orange is known for its small town feel, but also for its close proximity to the big city amenities that residents can enjoy up in Daytona Beach, as well as in nearby Orlando. Longtime readers know that I used to live in Port Orange, and … Continue Reading » about Retirement in Port Orange, FL
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US News & World Report Best Places to Retire in Florida
There are so many “best places to retire” lists to consider, but I think that’s a good thing. While each list is different because they use different data to come to their conclusions, it’s great to check them all out because they can bring different places to your attention. To come up with their best … Continue Reading » about US News & World Report Best Places to Retire in Florida
The Perdido Key in Vitalia at Tradition
Want to see pricing for the Perdido Key, the changes you can make to it, as well as current pricing? Get the Vitalia at Tradition Brochure Prefer the “old school” walkthroughs with just pictures and text? Here you go… The Perdido Key is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2,446 sq. ft. of living … Continue Reading » about The Perdido Key in Vitalia at Tradition
The Amaro at Solivita
This week we’re back with a look at another attached villa floorplan, this time it’s the Amaro at Solivita in Kissimmee. We’ve talked about attached or “paired” villas before and I can’t stress enough how great they are for retirees who don’t need a whole lot of space and want as little upkeep to do … Continue Reading » about The Amaro at Solivita
The Ginger at On Top of the World
The Ginger is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath “Classic” series floor plan available at the 55+ On Top of the World Community in Ocala. With 1,767 sq. ft. of living area, the Ginger also includes a Great Room, a Flex Room, and a 2-car garage. Let’s go inside the Ginger and take a look! Upon … Continue Reading » about The Ginger at On Top of the World
The Wrath of Hurricane Irma
Editor’s Note: This article is about my experience with Hurricane Irma in 2017. In my last post, I detailed my decision making process behind why we decided to stay and ride out Hurricane Irma, and the steps we were taking to prepare. In this post, I’ll tell you what it was like riding out the … Continue Reading » about The Wrath of Hurricane Irma
Hunkering Down for Irma
Editor’s Note: This article is about my experience waiting for Hurricane Irma to arrive in 2017. For weeks we’ve been following the devastating news out of Texas, and now all of a sudden here in Florida, we are the news. As I write this on Saturday morning September 9, Irma is expected to make landfall … Continue Reading » about Hunkering Down for Irma
The Carlyle at Valencia Bonita
The Carlyle at Valencia Bonita, a 55+ community between Fort Myers and Naples, is a 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathrooms, 3-car garage home that also contains a club room, a great room, and a screened-in patio. Let’s pop our heads inside the model on display there for a quick look. The entry foyer of the Carlyle … Continue Reading » about The Carlyle at Valencia Bonita
The Nantucket at Valencia Del Sol in Tampa
The Nantucket at Valencia Del Sol, a 55+ community from GL Homes in the Tampa area, is a downsizer’s dream home. Different communities have different names for them, but this is a “paired villa” that offers lock and leave convenience, and much lower maintenance hassles than a single-family home. This paired villa has 2 Bedrooms, … Continue Reading » about The Nantucket at Valencia Del Sol in Tampa
Maintenance-Free Homes at the Villages of Citrus Hills
With all that Florida has to offer, the last thing you want to think about is constantly working around your home. The Villages of Citrus Hills has an impressive collection of maintenance-free, lock-and-leave, care free homes that span a wide range of prices. If you’re looking for a stylishly-designed new home without the usual upkeep … Continue Reading » about Maintenance-Free Homes at the Villages of Citrus Hills