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?
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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
Retirement in Ormond Beach, FL
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
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