I’ve written before about how the Panhandle is really Florida’s Final Frontier. It’s probably the least developed part of Florida, and that also means there’s plenty of unspoiled nature here to explore. In this article, let’s take a closer look at three of the must-see state parks located in the Florida Panhandle. Florida Caverns State … Continue Reading » about 3 “Must-See” Florida Panhandle State Parks
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Three Unique Experiences Courtesy of Florida’s Nature Coast
For nature loving Boomers, Florida’s Nature Coast region is just a natural fit for retirement. The places to explore and things to do are nearly endless, but some experiences are more unique than others. Below we’ve shared information on three of these experiences. Scalloping Florida’s scalloping season for the Nature Coast counties of Levy, Citrus, … Continue Reading » about Three Unique Experiences Courtesy of Florida’s Nature Coast
Location is King at Sun City Center
If there’s one thing the residents of the popular community Sun City Center believe in, its the tried and true real estate axiom of “location location location”. Sun City Center is surrounded by five popular Florida cities known for their arts, culture, restaurants, shopping, and beautiful scenery: Tampa, Sarasota, St. Pete, Clearwater and Bradenton. Let’s … Continue Reading » about Location is King at Sun City Center
Cape Coral and Port Charlotte Make Forbes Best Places to Retire List
Each year, Forbes comes out with a list of Best Places to retire in the U.S. This year, two Florida cities made the Forbes list, Cape Coral and Port Charlotte. Cape Coral Cape Coral, on the Gulf of Mexico, was founded in 1957 as a master-planned community and currently has a population around 160,000 people. … Continue Reading » about Cape Coral and Port Charlotte Make Forbes Best Places to Retire List
Kings Point Explores The Dark Side of Retirement Life
The HBO Documentary Kings Point follows the lives of several residents of a 55+ retirement community in Delray Beach, FL called Kings Point. The main topics explored are love, loss, and self-preservation. Here’s the trailer: Though most people I’ve discussed the movie with called it “depressing”, and fair warning…it can be if you view it … Continue Reading » about Kings Point Explores The Dark Side of Retirement Life
Where Will the Next Florida Mega-Retirement Community Be Built?
Florida’s most popular retirement community, The Villages, is nearing completion and the developers have said they aren’t planning to build another community like it anywhere else. But that’s not going to stop someone else from trying. The St. Joe Company is one of Florida’s largest landowners, and they are planning a community in Florida’s Panhandle … Continue Reading » about Where Will the Next Florida Mega-Retirement Community Be Built?
Bicycle Friendly Communities in Florida
Every year, The League of American Bicyclists reviews a large number of applications and publishes their list of Bicycle Friendly Communities, Businesses, and Universities. This year, Florida has 29 communities on the list. In order to be considered for one of these awards, a community must fill out an application and submit it to The … Continue Reading » about Bicycle Friendly Communities in Florida
Why Tony Robbins Moved to Florida
I’m a huge fan of peak-performance coach Tony Robbins’ work and though I haven’t made it to one of his live events yet, I’m hoping that changes soon now that he is based in Florida and seems to be holding events here more regularly. In his new book, Money: Master the Game, Robbins reveals why … Continue Reading » about Why Tony Robbins Moved to Florida
The Villages vs. Sun City Center
Today let’s take a head-to-head look at two of the biggest 55+ communities in Florida, The Villages and Sun City Center. History While The Villages is bigger, more popular, and more famous, Sun City Center has actually been around longer than The Villages. Del Webb began Sun City Center in the early 1960’s, about a … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. Sun City Center
Amenities Galore at On Top of the World
One of my favorite things about the On Top of the World 55+ community in Ocala, FL is the sheer number of amenities available to residents. How could you ever get bored here? Let’s take a closer look at some of my favorites… Master the Possibilities is On Top of the World’s lifelong learning program … Continue Reading » about Amenities Galore at On Top of the World