Located at the very far end of the panhandle, Pensacola is a perfect location for anyone looking to enjoy Florida’s perfect weather and those beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, without relocating to one of the popular tourist destinations. Between the outstanding fishing opportunities, the adventure of canoeing along the Blackwater River, and the history of the … Continue Reading » about Retirement in Pensacola, FL
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Sitting On Top of the World
Today I’d like to introduce you to On Top of the World, a premier Active Adult lifestyle community in Ocala Florida. At On Top of the World, active adults will find all they dream about and so much more. The location puts On Top of the World close to top-rated Marion County hospitals and The … Continue Reading » about Sitting On Top of the World
Vitalia at Tradition – A Treasure Coast 55-Plus Community
Vitalia at Tradition is a 55-Plus neighborhood located within the master-planned community of Tradition. As soon as you enter Vitalia, you’ll know you have found the ultimate active adult lifestyle in Port St. Lucie. From the welcoming palm-lush and Mediterranean-inspired entrance to the passionate attention to detail in every resident home, Vitalia at Tradition has … Continue Reading » about Vitalia at Tradition – A Treasure Coast 55-Plus Community
New 55+ Communities in Kissimmee
See also:25 Best Places to Retire in FloridaUltimate List of 55+ Communities in Florida If one of your concerns is that you move to Florida for retirement and your kids and grandkids never come to visit, that won’t be the case if you end up in Kissimmee. In fact, you might have a hard time … Continue Reading » about New 55+ Communities in Kissimmee
Solivita – An “Attraction Zone” 55-Plus Community
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 busy as you care to be. Request More Information No matter where you live within this lush gated 55-plus community in Kissimmee, you can easily walk, … Continue Reading » about Solivita – An “Attraction Zone” 55-Plus Community
The Wisteria at On Top of the World
The Wisteria is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom floorplan available to build at On Top of the World in Ocala, FL. It has just over 2,100 sq. ft. of Living Area, and more than 2,900 sq. ft. of total space when you include the 2-car garage, covered front porch, and covered lanai. Let’s take a … Continue Reading » about The Wisteria at On Top of the World
The Margate at Villages of Citrus Hills
One of the bigger floorplans available at the Villages of Citrus Hills, located on Florida’s Nature Coast, is called The Margate. This home offers a total of more than 4,000 square feet, and an actual living area that measures more than 3,000 square feet. It has three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, so there is plenty … Continue Reading » about The Margate at Villages of Citrus Hills
The Aster at On Top of the World
In preparation for the opening of a new owner-maintained neighborhood with home prices starting in the $160k’s adjacent to their town square, On Top of the World is closing down their model center in their Indigo East neighborhood. One of the remaining move-in-ready homes they have is the Aster. With 1,500 sq. ft. of living … Continue Reading » about The Aster at On Top of the World
In Florida, Cheaper to Buy Than Rent In Retirement
Should I buy a new home when I retire, or should I just rent? It’s a question I get a lot here, and one with a complicated answer. I almost always recommend people rent for the first few years, especially if they’re moving to an area they’ve never lived or spent a lot of time … Continue Reading » about In Florida, Cheaper to Buy Than Rent In Retirement
Where to Find That Vintage, “Old Florida” Feeling
One of the first things people learn when moving to Florida is that all of the most popular tourist destinations actually do a pretty bad job of demonstrating the laid back lifestyle that Florida used to be known for. Hence the birth of the “Old Florida” concept. Back before tourism was such a big business, … Continue Reading » about Where to Find That Vintage, “Old Florida” Feeling