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Del Webb Oasis in Winter Garden Review

by Ryan Erisman | Published: April 18, 2022 | Last Updated: July 3, 2022

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. This video is a good overview of what’s to come here: Del Webb Oasis happens to be right here in my neck of the woods, so I’d be happy … Continue Reading » about Del Webb Oasis in Winter Garden Review

Is Disney Planning a Central Florida 55+ Community?

by Ryan Erisman | Published: August 25, 2021 | Last Updated: July 4, 2022

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” … Continue Reading » about Is Disney Planning a Central Florida 55+ Community?

The Villages of Citrus Hills 2021 Video Tour

by Ryan Erisman | Published: February 2, 2021 | Last Updated: July 9, 2022

In 2021 I visited the Villages of Citrus Hills over in West Central Florida. Florida Retirement Insider members can watch the full 50-minute video in our member’s center, but if you aren’t a member yet, here’s an 8-minute preview that you can still learn a lot from: Here are a few key takeaways from my … Continue Reading » about The Villages of Citrus Hills 2021 Video Tour

My Recent Visit to Del Webb Stone Creek

by Ryan Erisman | Published: January 20, 2021 | Last Updated: June 23, 2022

I recently visited Del Webb Stone Creek in Ocala. Florida Retirement Insider members can watch the full 42-minute video commercial-free in our member’s center, but if you aren’t a member yet, you can still learn a lot from the 15 minute video above. Here are a few key takeaways from my visit: ~2,200 homes sold … Continue Reading » about My Recent Visit to Del Webb Stone Creek

Twin Lakes vs. The Lakes at Harmony

by Ryan Erisman | Published: August 27, 2020 | Last Updated: March 29, 2022

In today’s article we are taking a closer look at Twin Lakes and The Lakes at Harmony. How are they similar? How are they different? Which one is better? Let’s jump right in to comparing these two great communities on the basis of their respective locations, the features of the communities themselves, and of course … Continue Reading » about Twin Lakes vs. The Lakes at Harmony

Del Webb Sunbridge Virtual Community Tour

by Ryan Erisman | Published: August 14, 2020 | Last Updated: July 9, 2022

Del Webb Sunbridge is a new 55+ gated community in St. Cloud, which is in Central Florida, just minutes from Lake Nona and Orlando. The 27,000 sf. Clubhouse will feature luxurious indoor and outdoor amenities like a zero-entry pool, resistance pool, pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness center, movement studio, and more. Single-Family Homes and … Continue Reading » about Del Webb Sunbridge Virtual Community Tour

Twin Lakes “Virtual” Community Tour

by Ryan Erisman | Published: July 29, 2020 | Last Updated: December 28, 2021

In your search for the perfect community, nothing can compare to an in-person visit to see if it’s someplace you might like to live. But when that’s not possible for whatever reason, video can be a great substitute. Today I want to share with you a community “virtual” tour for Twin Lakes, a 55+ community … Continue Reading » about Twin Lakes “Virtual” Community Tour

Discover Venetian Bay in New Smyrna Beach, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Published: November 14, 2019 | Last Updated: November 14, 2019

Venetian Bay is unique in that it represents not one home, but an epic “Community” of homes and a splendid lifestyle that goes with it. Whether you are buying your first home or your dream home Venetian Bay has something to offer for everyone. Perfectly situated Central Florida’s favorite beach town, New Smyrna Beach, Venetian … Continue Reading » about Discover Venetian Bay in New Smyrna Beach, FL

Crane Lakes – Port Orange, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Published: March 30, 2018 | Last Updated: June 9, 2020

Crane Lakes is a 55+ manufactured home community in Port Orange Florida, just minutes from Daytona Beach. Crane Lakes is one of the nicer manufactured home communities in the area, and some of these homes go for over $200,000. Standing inside some of them you would never know it was a manufactured home.There are currently … Continue Reading » about Crane Lakes – Port Orange, FL

Villages of Royal Palm – Port Orange, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Published: March 30, 2018 | Last Updated: March 30, 2018

The Villages of Royal Palm is a gated, maintenance-free lifestyle community located in Port Orange, FL. Port Orange is located on the East Coast of Florida, just minutes South of Daytona Beach. The easiest way to get there is from I-95 take exit 256 and head West on 421 (Dunlawton/Taylor). At the first stop light, turn … Continue Reading » about Villages of Royal Palm – Port Orange, FL

Grand Haven – Palm Coast

by Ryan Erisman | Published: June 22, 2012 | Last Updated: June 9, 2020

Grand Haven is a gated, master-planned community that lives up to its “grand” name. This remarkable, active-adult community is located near Florida’s Atlantic coast. With its location south of St. Augustine and north of Daytona Beach, it’s within easy driving distance of some of the best attractions in Florida. To top it all off, it’s … Continue Reading » about Grand Haven – Palm Coast

Lakes of Mt. Dora Review

by Ryan Erisman | Published: June 15, 2012 | Last Updated: August 6, 2013

With its proximity to one of the most charming small towns in the state of Florida, Lakes of Mount Dora is an excellent active-adult community to consider. It’s in Lake County, which is smack-dab in the middle of central Florida, so you can get to many other parts of the state with relative ease. The … Continue Reading » about Lakes of Mt. Dora Review

Summer Glen – Ocala

by Ryan Erisman | Published: May 22, 2012 | Last Updated: June 9, 2020

SummerGlen is a gated 55+ central Florida retirement community in Ocala, FL, just a short drive from Orlando as well as the beaches of Florida’s east coast. SummerGlen is one of only five retirement communities in the U.S. to be named to “Where To Retire” magazine’s Hall Of Fame, as one of the top over-55 … Continue Reading » about Summer Glen – Ocala

5 Questions You’ve Asked About The Villages

by Ryan Erisman | Published: March 8, 2012 | Last Updated: March 22, 2021

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

7 Florida Communities Make 2011 Top-Selling List

by Ryan Erisman | Published: February 3, 2012 | Last Updated: October 12, 2017

The Villages - Top selling community for 2011

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

Solivita – Poinciana, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Published: December 28, 2009 | Last Updated: August 6, 2013

Solivita is a gated, 55-plus central Florida retirement community located just 20 miles south of Walt Disney World in Poinciana, FL. Developed by Avatar Homes, there are currently 17 furnished model homes to see there and 23 floor plans to choose from. If amenities is high on your list when considering a central Florida retirement … Continue Reading » about Solivita – Poinciana, FL

Halifax Plantation – Ormond Beach, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Published: October 18, 2008 | Last Updated: August 6, 2013

Halifax Plantation is located in historic town of Ormond Beach off of Old Dixie Highway, one of the most beautiful stretches of roadway in the state of Florida. Halifax Plantation is a little over 10 years old and has over 1,000 homes, townhomes and condos. Boomers will find every amenity imaginable to create the retirement … Continue Reading » about Halifax Plantation – Ormond Beach, FL

Plantation Bay – Ormond Beach, FL

by Ryan Erisman | Published: October 18, 2008 | Last Updated: August 6, 2013

Plantation Bay is a well established community in the town of Ormond Beach, a popular retirement destination on the east coast of Florida. Plantation Bay has been around for several years, and at time has been developed by several different builders. Today the community is being expanded and new homes are being built by ICI … Continue Reading » about Plantation Bay – Ormond Beach, FL

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