Looking for a great retirement community near Delray Beach? There are plenty of great communities to choose from in the area. All of these options are just another one of the great aspects about this wonderful little beach town! Regardless of price range, community size, or the type of home you are looking for, there … Continue Reading » about Delray Beach Retirement Community Profiles
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Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Delray Beach
In addition to being an excellent place to call home, Delray Beach is also a popular destination for a quick visit for residents of other Florida communities. The combination of location, history, art, and culture make this area attractive to just about anyone looking for an enjoyable weekend getaway. Whether you are heading to Delray … Continue Reading » about Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Delray Beach
Should You Use the Builder’s Lender?
Once you decide on building a new home in a master-planned community, one of the most common questions is whether or not your should use the builder’s recommended lender. Depending on the situation, this can either mean the lender is part of the builder’s own company, or in some cases it can just mean they … Continue Reading » about Should You Use the Builder’s Lender?
Delray Beach Retirement Guide
Located just an hour up the coast from Miami you will find one of the best small town communities in the entire country. The state’s official tourism website describes Delray Beach as a “small and intimate town with big-city sophistication.” This is obvious to anyone who visits based solely on the number of art galleries, … Continue Reading » about Delray Beach Retirement Guide
Florida Beach Safety: Know The Risks Before You Dive In
Yesterday was a tragic and sad day here at Florida for Boomers HQ. A man in his 40’s was swimming behind my condo with his twin brother when they were caught in a rip current. A friend of theirs tried to save them and succeeded in getting one of the brothers out, but the other … Continue Reading » about Florida Beach Safety: Know The Risks Before You Dive In
3 “Must-See” Florida Panhandle State Parks
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
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