In my opinion, choosing where to retire primarily based on the political makeup of a place is a big mistake. There are so many other factors that should take precedence like weather, cost of living, availability of recreation/entertainment opportunities, quality healthcare, and so much more. But I know in today’s political climate, a place’s politics … Continue Reading » about Where Democrats and Republicans Live in Florida
The Bamboo at Latitude Margaritaville
The Bamboo model is part of the Conch Cottages Collection of floorplans at Latitude Margaritaville Watersound in the Florida Panhandle. The Conch Cottages are the smallest floorplans available at Latitude Margaritaville, but as you’ll see in the video below, there’s still plenty of space for most retirees. The Bamboo itself is the smallest floorplan available, … Continue Reading » about The Bamboo at Latitude Margaritaville
What’s New and Coming Soon to The Villages
The Villages is already the biggest retirement community in the world, and no place continues to grow like The Villages.
The Stellar Model at Del Webb Tradition
The Stellar model available to build at Del Webb Tradition is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom single-family home with approximately 2,483 sq. ft. of living space. The Stellar’s new construction design offers vast entertaining spaces, flex space for an office or den, and a large walk-in closet. Let’s go inside and take a look: Here’s … Continue Reading » about The Stellar Model at Del Webb Tradition
Riverland Arts and Culture Center
While almost every new community you look at will have a fancy clubhouse with a pool, fitness center, and space for card games or arts and crafts, Riverland in Port St. Lucie is taking things one step further with a full-blown 11,500 sq. ft. Arts and Culture Center. Take a look: Here you can sharpen … Continue Reading » about Riverland Arts and Culture Center
Meet the Munsells
Unfortunately, the first community you choose for retirement, may not be your last one. Sometimes you outgrow a community, and sometimes a community can outgrow you. Rick and Glenda spent years in one Central Florida retirement community before it simply got too big for them. They don’t specify which one but we can probably guess. … Continue Reading » about Meet the Munsells
The Sanddollar at Valencia Trails in Naples
One of the new models on display at 55+ community Valencia Trails in Naples is called the Sanddollar. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, a Den/Optional 3rd bedroom, Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 2,469 sq. … Continue Reading » about The Sanddollar at Valencia Trails in Naples
New 55+ Communities in Tradition Port St. Lucie
Tradition is a large master-planned community in Port St. Lucie comprised of several neighborhoods, some of which are designated 55+ communities. Del Webb Tradition From the developer’s website: Looking to live life to the fullest? Del Webb Tradition is a 55+ active adult community in Tradition featuring single-family homes and attached villas designed to fit … Continue Reading » about New 55+ Communities in Tradition Port St. Lucie
Del Webb Oasis in Winter Garden Review
Del Webb Oasis in Winter Garden, located just minutes from Orlando area theme parks and attractions, is another highly anticipated new Del Webb community in Florida. Del Webb Oasis happens to be right here in my neck of the woods, so I’d be happy to help you learn everything you need to know. You can … Continue Reading » about Del Webb Oasis in Winter Garden Review
The Stuff Retirement Dreams Are Made Of
Two of my readers recently discovered that it just so happens they are going to be neighbors! They are both building homes right down the street from each other at On Top of the World in Ocala. In this video, you’ll learn a bit more about some of the things that attracted them and so … Continue Reading » about The Stuff Retirement Dreams Are Made Of
Reverie at Trailmark in St. Augustine Review
Reverie at Trailmark is a 55+ community developed by Dream Finders Homes, located in St. Augustine between the St. John’s River and the Atlantic Ocean.
Even More Golf Coming to The Villages
With 711 holes of golf, The Villages is already the biggest golf community in the world. But as you’ll see in todays video, they’re not done yet!
Felicity Twin Villa in Telaro at Tradition
The Felicity Twin Villa, located in the 55+ neighborhood Telaro at Tradition in Port St. Lucie, is a single-story attached villa that offers comfort and convenience from floor to ceiling, with inviting and open spaces and a lot of natural light from the minute you step inside. It is technically a 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms floorplan, … Continue Reading » about Felicity Twin Villa in Telaro at Tradition
Del Webb Bexley 55+ Community Review
Del Webb Bexley is a 55+ community located about 30 minutes north of Tampa on Florida’s west coast.
The Mystique Model at Del Webb Oak Creek
The Mystique model is part of the “Distinctive” series of floorplans at Del Webb Oak Creek in the Fort Myers area. As I’ve mentioned before, Del Webb builds pretty much the same floorplans in all of their Florida communities, and among them, the Mystique is one of the most popular plans. That could be because … Continue Reading » about The Mystique Model at Del Webb Oak Creek
Review of Veranda Preserve in Port St. Lucie
If you are seeking a smaller 55+ community, without astronomical starting home prices, Veranda Preserve deserves a closer look.
The Northampton at On Top of The World
The Northampton is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom floorplan available to build at On Top of the World in Ocala, FL. It also has a flex room, great room, a covered lanai, and a 3-car garage. Today let’s take a look at it via this video from On Top of the World’s “Most Wanted Mondays” … Continue Reading » about The Northampton at On Top of The World
Del Webb Oak Creek in Fort Myers Review
Opened in 2022, Del Webb Oak Creek in Fort Myers is yet another addition to the long list of Del Webb communities in Florida. While the community technically opened in 2022, they held their Grand Opening in January 2023. Here are some photos from that event: This video from the developer is a good overview … Continue Reading » about Del Webb Oak Creek in Fort Myers Review
The Breeze Model at Latitude Margaritaville
The Breeze model is part of the “Beach Collection” of floorplans at Latitude Margaritaville in Daytona Beach (completed in 2025) and Latitude Margaritaville Watersound in the Florida Panhandle. The Breeze model has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a Den/Hobby room which could be turned into a 3rd bedroom, and a 2-car garage. Let’s take a look … Continue Reading » about The Breeze Model at Latitude Margaritaville
Ellenwood Villa at Del Webb Tradition
The Ellenwood at Del Webb Tradition is a single-story attached villa with a formal entryway, foyer, and plenty of flex space. It is technically only a 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms floorplan, but it has a flex room that could be turned into a 3rd bedroom. Let’s go inside and take a look: Here’s a look at … Continue Reading » about Ellenwood Villa at Del Webb Tradition
Everything We Know About Del Webb Wildlight
Del Webb Wildlight is a new 55+ community about 25 minutes north of Jacksonville. Here’s what we know so far.
The Sierra Model in Valencia at Riverland
Part of the “Regal Collection” at Valencia at Riverland in Port St. Lucie, The Sierra is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with a den that could be turned into a 3rd Bedroom if you wanted. It also has a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and 2-Car Garage. Watch this video for a … Continue Reading » about The Sierra Model in Valencia at Riverland
Popular YouTuber Buys Winter Home in The Villages
Very few videos on the topic of “Florida retirement” ever reach this level of popularity, so there’s definitely something here worth watching.
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch 55+ Community Review
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch is one of a handful of 55+ neighborhoods located within the master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch in the Sarasota area on Florida’s west coast. Lakewood Ranch is the #1 best-selling multigenerational community in the country at the time of this writing. Only The Villages – which is age-restricted – sells more homes. … Continue Reading » about Cresswind Lakewood Ranch 55+ Community Review
Where the Cool Kids Retire
Where the Cool Kids Retire is a video campaign from On Top of the World in Ocala. You can check it out right here: The video gives you an incredible look at the amenities residents get to enjoy every day. Things like 54 holes of golf on three courses, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis … Continue Reading » about Where the Cool Kids Retire
Review of Regency at Avenir in Palm Beach Gardens
Like most new 55+ communities in Palm Beach County, Regency at Avenir in Palm Beach Gardens is not for retirees on a tight budget. But if the $600k+ starting price tag fits your budget, it gets you access to some stellar amenities, in particular the clubhouse named “the Pearl”. Yes, it is so fancy the … Continue Reading » about Review of Regency at Avenir in Palm Beach Gardens
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Latest Updates and Availability
Work continues at Latitude Margaritaville Watersound in the Florida Panhandle, with over 1,900 homes completed and another roughly 300 under construction! Check out this new video for a look at all of the progress being made there: June 2025 Updates Amenities that are now open include: The Bar & Chill will begin accepting online ordering … Continue Reading » about Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Latest Updates and Availability
The Brighton Attached Villa at Valencia Bonita
The Brighton is 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom attached villa at the Valencia Bonita 55+ community in Bonita Springs, located about halfway between Fort Myers and Naples on the west coast of Florida. If you’ve not heard me profess my love for the attached villa concept before, then you must not have been a reader here … Continue Reading » about The Brighton Attached Villa at Valencia Bonita
The Atlantica in Valencia Parc at Riverland
The Atlantica is part of the Signature Collection by GL Homes, available to tour at their model center in the Valencia at Riverland 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL. At Valencia Parc at Riverland you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities … Continue Reading » about The Atlantica in Valencia Parc at Riverland
Valencia Sound: Retire in the Lap of Luxury
If you want to retire in the lap of luxury in South Florida, Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach deserves your full attention.
The Pelican at Valencia Trails in Naples
One of the models on display at the Valencia Trails 55+ community in Naples is called the Pelican. It has 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, a Den/Office, Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 1,954 sq. ft. of … Continue Reading » about The Pelican at Valencia Trails in Naples
Interview with The Villages Newcomers
I recently sat down with the stars of the most popular YouTube show dedicated to The Villages, The Villages Newcomers. Other than my not knowing where to look the entire time (I’m an interview newbie, haha!) we had a great chat! We talked about: You can watch our interview right here: If you’d like to … Continue Reading » about Interview with The Villages Newcomers
Everything You Should Know About Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake
This might come as a surprise to you, but new cities are still being created here in Florida. One of the newest Florida cities is called Westlake, which is located in Palm Beach County, between Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens, and it is home to Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake: Westlake got it’s start in … Continue Reading » about Everything You Should Know About Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake
Get to Know Avalon Trails in Delray Beach
Avalon Trails is a 55+ community in Delray Beach with 105 single family homes and 208 attached villas.
Del Webb BayView Retirement Review
Del Webb BayView is located in Parrish, FL, which is about halfway between Tampa and Sarasota, a roughly 30-minute drive to each, and about 25 minutes (much of it on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge) to St. Petersburg. Because most Del Webb communities in Florida offer pretty much the same amenities and floorplans, the main things … Continue Reading » about Del Webb BayView Retirement Review
Why These Dog Lovers Chose On Top of the World for Retirement
For lots of people reading this website, deciding where to retire is not only a decision for them, they must also choose the right place for their pets. I came across this video with Patrick and Joanne talking about what they love about On Top of the World in Ocala and why they chose it. … Continue Reading » about Why These Dog Lovers Chose On Top of the World for Retirement
The Oxford Attached Villa at Valencia Bonita
The Oxford is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom attached villa at the Valencia Bonita 55+ community in Bonita Springs, which sits about halfway between Fort Myers and Naples on the west coast of Florida. It also has an office/den which could also be turned into a 3rd bedroom if you wanted. It is just slightly larger than … Continue Reading » about The Oxford Attached Villa at Valencia Bonita
The Arlington at On Top of The World
The Arlington is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 car garage floorplan available to build at On Top of the World in Ocala, FL. Let’s take a look via this video from On Top of the World’s “Model Monday” video series: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 2,171 sq. ft. of … Continue Reading » about The Arlington at On Top of The World
Ormond Renaissance – 55+ Condo Living in The Birthplace of Speed
A lot of people think that Daytona Beach is “The Birthplace of Speed” but that distinction actually goes to Ormond Beach. According to the city’s website: “In 1903, the smooth, hard-packed sands of Ormond Beach became a proving ground for automobile inventors and drivers. These first speed tournaments in the US earned Ormond the title … Continue Reading » about Ormond Renaissance – 55+ Condo Living in The Birthplace of Speed
Get Ready for Fun in Port St. Lucie, FL
Groucho Marx famously said “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing something wrong.” It’s safe to say then, that residents in one of Port St. Lucie’s hottest 55+ communities are doing everything right. But don’t just take my word for it, check out this lifestyle video from Valencia at Riverland, located near the best that … Continue Reading » about Get Ready for Fun in Port St. Lucie, FL
American Village: Gated 55+ with Condos in Palm Coast
American Village is a very small, 55+ gated community located in Palm Coast, FL. Why it matters: In addition to 45 single family homes, there are also 96 condominium units available. It’s hard to find 55+ communities with condos. Very few amenities: If you care about amenities like clubhouses, fitness centers, activities directors, pickleball and/or … Continue Reading » about American Village: Gated 55+ with Condos in Palm Coast
The Diamond at Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach
One of the models that were built at 55+ community Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach is called the Diamond. It has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, an office/hobby room, a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes … Continue Reading » about The Diamond at Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach
Is Disney Planning a Central Florida 55+ Community?
In August of 2021 I wrote here that The Walt Disney Company was in talks with Tavistock Development Company to partner on an age-restricted community in Tavistock’s Sunbridge development near Orlando. The odds of a Disney 55+ community in Florida improved significantly in February 2022 when Disney announced “Storyliving”, communities envisioned as enriching enclaves where “The Disney Touch” is … Continue Reading » about Is Disney Planning a Central Florida 55+ Community?
Cost of Living in Florida – 20+ Popular Places Ranked
One thing on almost everyone’s mind when they move to Florida is what the cost of living is like here. While the cost of living should not be the only thing you think about when deciding where to live, it can play an important role in that decision. For this article, I’ve examined the cost … Continue Reading » about Cost of Living in Florida – 20+ Popular Places Ranked
WaterSong at RiverTown Retirement Guide
WaterSong at RiverTown is a 55+ community in Northeast Florida. Situated almost equidistant between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, the RiverTown master-planned community is located along the banks of the St. John’s River, pictured above. Like most master-planned communities, there are multiple neighborhoods within RiverTown, and WaterSong is the only one right now that is designated … Continue Reading » about WaterSong at RiverTown Retirement Guide
The 5 Best-Selling Florida Communities So Far in 2021
As you might know, the Florida real estate market has been going gangbusters so far this year. There are a couple of real estate consulting companies that track sales and compile annual lists of the top selling communities, and one of them, RCLCO, also does a “Mid-Year” list. Below are 5 of the 13 Florida … Continue Reading » about The 5 Best-Selling Florida Communities So Far in 2021
The Perfect Overview of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound
More so than any other video I’ve seen about the project to date, this video about Latitude Margaritaville Watersound in the Florida Panhandle provides a terrific overview of what life will be like for future residents: If you’ve been following along I’ve previously shared a complete guide to Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community, as well as … Continue Reading » about The Perfect Overview of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound
Matanzas Lakes – A Small 55+ Community in Palm Coast, FL
Amidst all the Del Webb’s, Latitude Margaritaville’s, and The Villages of the world…well-known communities you’ve likely heard about with thousands of homes and multiple exciting amenities…there exists a small subset of communities being developed that are on a far less grand scale, but for the right person, might contain massive appeal. One such community I … Continue Reading » about Matanzas Lakes – A Small 55+ Community in Palm Coast, FL
The Bella at Valencia Del Sol
Located in the gated, Tampa area 55+ community of Valencia Del Sol, The Bella is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home with the addition of a Den/Office space. Other features include a Great Room, a Screened and Covered Patio, and a 2-Car Garage. It has 1,492 sq. ft.of living area, and 2,088 sq. ft. of … Continue Reading » about The Bella at Valencia Del Sol
36 of the Best Beaches in Florida
Ready for a beach day? Well grab your beach bag and some flip-flops because we’re about to travel around the coast of Florida, highlighting some of the best beaches in the state. While some of the beaches listed below are their own individual spots, other locations I’ve listed have multiple beaches to explore which you … Continue Reading » about 36 of the Best Beaches in Florida