With all the sunshine Florida has to offer, what better way to experience the amazing weather and scenery than from the humming wheels of a bicycle? Florida also happens to be the flattest state in the US, so with few pesky hills to raise the heart rate too high, anyone can experience the amazing beauty … Continue Reading » about 13 Top Paved Bike Trails of Florida’s West Coast
Florida Retirement Blog
Florida From the Driver’s Seat
Florida has many faces. I should know. I’ve driven through most of them. For seven years, it was my job to drive as a sales rep across the great state of Florida. I saw many sides of Florida, from orange groves to ocean coves, and loved them all. While I saw a lot of interstate … Continue Reading » about Florida From the Driver’s Seat
5 Ways to Beat the Florida Heat
When I first moved to Florida from Arkansas, I felt I was ready for the heat. After all, I was a Southern girl. How bad could it be? One of my first mornings in my new home state, I laced up my shoes and went for a run. Within a few minutes, the spring in … Continue Reading » about 5 Ways to Beat the Florida Heat
Fur and Fun in the Sun: Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Florida
Anyone who owns a dog knows how quickly they can go from ordinary household pet to beloved family member. From their little personality quirks to the unconditional love they give, we start to see our dogs as children, as siblings… as friends. Dogs love the outdoors. The history of their species is rooted in the … Continue Reading » about Fur and Fun in the Sun: Top 5 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Florida
Medical Care Away from Home: What Snowbirds Need to Know
Snowbirds have a lot to think about when they make their annual trek to Florida, and medical care and insurance coverage should be at the top of the list. How you handle routine and emergency medical treatment while you are in Florida will largely depend on the type of health insurance you have and the … Continue Reading » about Medical Care Away from Home: What Snowbirds Need to Know
Key Colony – A Gated Beachside Retreat
Update: This house is SOLD! This is a slight departure from most of the other articles you’ll read here on Florida for Boomers in that it features a house that my sister and I are selling together. Now before you hit the back button, as you’ll soon see it could be an ideal choice of … Continue Reading » about Key Colony – A Gated Beachside Retreat
What You Should Know About Florida Sinkholes
Sinkholes have been all over the news in Florida lately, in particular after this tragic incident that occurred near Tampa. The fact is, sinkholes are a part of life here in Florida, much like earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards, and other natural disasters are part of life in other parts of the country. They even sometimes occur … Continue Reading » about What You Should Know About Florida Sinkholes
Fun, Food, Music, and Rides at the Florida Strawberry Festival
The 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, FL opens on February 28th and continues through March, 10th. Look forward to lots of fun and entertainment along with plenty of food, contests, shows and all around good times on any day you chose to attend. Many of the highlights will be touched on here, but … Continue Reading » about Fun, Food, Music, and Rides at the Florida Strawberry Festival
The 9 Best-Selling Florida Communities for 2012
Nine communities in Florida made the 2012 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities list put out by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Communities are ranked by their 2012 net sales. No surprise at #1 is The Villages with 2,851 sales. This is their best year since the housing bubble burst in 2006, and they beat out the 2nd … Continue Reading » about The 9 Best-Selling Florida Communities for 2012
How to Find a Winter Rental in Florida
One of the most common questions I get, especially this time of year, is from people wondering how to go about finding a winter rental in Florida. My inbox is full of messages like this: Is it possible to rent for a month or so during February? I don’t mind these types of questions though. … Continue Reading » about How to Find a Winter Rental in Florida