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
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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
The Top Five Stone Crab Restaurants in Florida
One of the most popular Florida seafood items is stone crab claws. There are many restaurants throughout Florida that have made a name for themselves by serving delicious stone crab claws. Some restaurants boil the claws and then chill them and serve them cold with a mustard dipping sauce. Some restaurants serve warm claws with … Continue Reading » about The Top Five Stone Crab Restaurants in Florida
The Old Florida Outdoor Festival
One of the biggest and most exciting outdoor events taking place in central Florida next month will be The Old Florida Outdoor Festival that is held in Apopka. The event will feature anything and everything related to the outdoors lifestyle here in Florida. There will be booths and vendors for a wide range of outdoor … Continue Reading » about The Old Florida Outdoor Festival
How to Calculate Your Florida CDD Assessment
You thought retiring to Florida would be all about fun and relaxation. Nobody told you there’d be this much math involved did they? I’ll try to make it as easy as possible for you though 🙂 Community Development Districts (CDD’s) are local, special purpose government frameworks for managing and financing infrastructure required to support the … Continue Reading » about How to Calculate Your Florida CDD Assessment
9 Best Selling Florida Communities of 2013
Last year 9 Florida communities sold enough homes to make the annual Top 50 Master-Planned Communities list compiled by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. (Interestingly that’s the exact same number of Florida communities to make the list last year.) It should come as no surprise to see that The Villages again claimed the top spot … Continue Reading » about 9 Best Selling Florida Communities of 2013
You Know You Live in Florida When …
This list has made its way around online for a while now, and it gets funnier every time I read it, so I thought I’d share it with you here. I have no idea where it originates but if you know where it originally came from, let me know. I’d love to give credit where … Continue Reading » about You Know You Live in Florida When …