The Villages is great, but as much as it’s growing it no longer has that small-town feel that attracted so many early residents. But if you don’t need all of the amenities and access that residents enjoy, you can still take advantage of the restaurants, services, and many entertainment options that The Villages offers by … Continue Reading » about Charming Small Towns Near The Villages Florida
Central Florida Retirement Communities
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. 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?
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?
The Villages of Citrus Hills Video Tour
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 Video Tour
My Recent Visit to Del Webb Stone Creek
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 below. Keep in mind this video was shot in early 2021 during the pandemic, … Continue Reading » about My Recent Visit to Del Webb Stone Creek
Twin Lakes vs. The Lakes at Harmony
In today’s article, we are taking a closer look at Twin Lakes and The Lakes at Harmony, two Orlando area 55+ communities. How are they similar? How are they different? Which one is better? Let’s jump right into comparing these two great communities on the basis of their respective locations, the features of the communities … Continue Reading » about Twin Lakes vs. The Lakes at Harmony
Del Webb Sunbridge Virtual Community Tour
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
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
Venetian Bay is unique in that it represents not one home, but an epic “Community” of homes and the splendid lifestyle that goes with it. Whether you are buying your first home or your dream home Venetian Bay has something to offer everyone. Perfectly situated in 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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