When it comes to upscale, luxury living in Florida, it’s tough to beat Sailfish Point. This remarkable community is just as popular with growing families as it is with retirees. People who live at Sailfish Point are basically on vacation all the time. After all, the community has it all: luxurious homes, a Jack Nicklaus-designed … Continue Reading » about Sailfish Point – Hutchinson Island, FL
Florida Retirement Blog
Day Trip: St. Augustine
With its mix of historic buildings, fun events and old-world charm, St. Augustine is a great destination for a day trip. The Ancient City or Old City, as it is nicknamed, is steeped in culture and history. From quaint shops to fascinating, historic streets, St. Augustine has it all. St. Augustine is the oldest European … Continue Reading » about Day Trip: St. Augustine
5 Questions You’ve Asked About The Villages
As you probably know, The Villages is a “quaint” little hometown in Central Florida that is currently home to about 125,000 people, 50,000+ golf carts, 500+ holes of golf, and so much more. I get asked all the time why I don’t talk about The Villages more on this site and my answer is that … Continue Reading » about 5 Questions You’ve Asked About The Villages
What I Like About Oceanfront Condo Living
Last week I wrote about the downsides of oceanfront condo living, so this week I thought I’d give the upside its due. Ready? Here we go! (Almost) No Maintenance – I love the fact that I don’t own this task anymore. I think it annoys my wife because she can’t make up some random outside … Continue Reading » about What I Like About Oceanfront Condo Living
The Downsides of Oceanfront Condo Living
Some people will ultimately decide that life in a Florida retirement community is not for them. While I am a big fan of many communities, I have one big problem. I love the ocean and get the shakes if I go too long without smelling the salty air. In 2012 we moved into a Florida … Continue Reading » about The Downsides of Oceanfront Condo Living
7 Florida Communities Make 2011 Top-Selling List
Seven Florida communities have made the 50 Top-Selling Master Planned Communities for 2011 list put out by John Burns Real Estate Consulting. You probably won’t be surprised by the community holding the top spot: The Villages, FL. The Villages leads all Florida communities, but not only that, they top the entire list with 2,307 homes … Continue Reading » about 7 Florida Communities Make 2011 Top-Selling List
Florida CDD Fees: What You Need To Know
A community development district (or CDD for short) is a special purpose government framework permitted by Florida Statutes and used by local governments and developers to shift the burden of developing infrastructure, maintaining roads and landscaping, building clubhouses, and other improvements to the homeowners in that district or area. In this article, we’re going to … Continue Reading » about Florida CDD Fees: What You Need To Know
Retirement Living in the Florida Keys
There are some places that are nice to visit, but you wouldn’t want to live there. The Florida Keys is perfect whether visiting for a weekend or deciding to make it a permanent home. An idyllic tropical setting at the tip of the United States combined with a myriad of recreation, entertainment, and cultural opportunities … Continue Reading » about Retirement Living in the Florida Keys
Amelia Island for Retirement
Amelia Island, situated just off the East Coast of Florida and about 45 minutes away from Jacksonville, has been a popular vacation and 2nd home destination for years. Baby boomers are also now considering it as a potential retirement community destination. Known as the “Isle of Eight Flags”, Amelia Island has a rich history. It … Continue Reading » about Amelia Island for Retirement
Are You Ready for Some Florida Seafood?
While our site focuses primarily on Florida retirement communities, everybody still has to eat, right? With the second largest coastline in the U.S., it’s no wonder many folks associate Florida with seafood. Floridians, on average, consume more than twice the amount of seafood than other people in the U.S. Also, more than 80 different varieties … Continue Reading » about Are You Ready for Some Florida Seafood?