Located on Florida’s East Coast, the city of Ormond Beach is best known for being located just north of the much larger, much busier Daytona Beach. However, there is quite a bit more to Ormond Beach and simply being “Daytona Beach Light“. The community contains a perfect mixture of modern art and culture, storied history, … Continue Reading » about Retirement in Ormond Beach, FL
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Photo Tour: The Villages of Citrus Hills
The Villages of Citrus Hills is a Florida Retirement Community with single family homes and maintenance free villas that have been built with today’s demanding baby-boomer in mind. But what makes the promise of Florida Retirement in the Villages of Citrus Hills truly come together for today’s new breed of active adult retiree is its … Continue Reading » about Photo Tour: The Villages of Citrus Hills
Retirement in Florida’s Nature Coast
Located along the inside curve of Florida’s coastline, the Nature Coast region connects the Sun Coast counties with the areas located further west along the Florida Panhandle. It is comprised of nine counties that include Wakulla, Jefferson, Taylor, Dixie, Levy, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, and the city of Dunnellon, which is a part of Marion County. … Continue Reading » about Retirement in Florida’s Nature Coast
Retirement in Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island
People who make their homes on Amelia Island have been quoted saying things like, “It’s the kind of place that captures your soul.” They describe the area as “the type of place you feel like you spent your whole life searching for.” That may seem a bit over-the-top, but once you experience Fernandina Beach and … Continue Reading » about Retirement in Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island
The Panhandle: Florida’s Final Frontier
When considering moving to Florida, many retirees immediately gravitate to some of the popular communities in the central, southwest, and southeast parts of the state. While these areas are filled with many wonderful communities, there is another area of Florida that tends to get overlooked by potential new residents. The Panhandle is the northwest region … Continue Reading » about The Panhandle: Florida’s Final Frontier
8 Splash-tacular Florida Community Pools
Let’s face it. It’s hot out. Wouldn’t it be great to cool off in one of these? Just one of the outdoor pools at the Villages of Citrus Hills… They also have an amazing heated indoor lap pool… The pool at Sun City Center’s Club Renaissance… Amelia National’s free-form pool is surrounded by fountains and … Continue Reading » about 8 Splash-tacular Florida Community Pools
Popular Florida Fly-In Communities
One option for aviation enthusiasts thinking about retiring in Florida are some of the “fly-in” communities located throughout the state. These communities offer residents the ability to keep their own planes right in their back yards, allowing them to come and go through the air as they please. While owning a plane and being a … Continue Reading » about Popular Florida Fly-In Communities
7 “Reader’s Favorite” Florida Beaches
One of the most popular reasons many Baby Boomers choose to retire to Florida is that, regardless of where they choose to settle down, there is likely to be a great beach within driving distance. With great sunrises along the east coast and spectacular sunsets along the Gulf Coast, as well as pristine white sand … Continue Reading » about 7 “Reader’s Favorite” Florida Beaches
The Florida Craft Beer Scene
The number of craft breweries across the state of Florida has absolutely exploded over the past few years. At this point, it’s hard to find a town that doesn’t have a craft brewery or brewpub operating within a short distance. These craft breweries focus on quality over quantity, and most are happy to educate patrons … Continue Reading » about The Florida Craft Beer Scene
3 Reasons Why Boomers Are Fueling the Florida Housing Market
Baby Boomers around the country are feeling more confident in the economy, and that confidence is showing up in the Florida housing market. The Villages is regularly highlighted at the fastest growing metro area in the entire United States by the US Census Bureau. In addition to The Villages, many other communities designed for boomers … Continue Reading » about 3 Reasons Why Boomers Are Fueling the Florida Housing Market