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Gated, 55+ Living in Encore at FishHawk Ranch

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 14, 2020

Located in the Tampa area, FishHawk Ranch has been one of the top-selling communities in Florida for several years. David Weekley Homes introduced its first age-targeted neighborhood, the gated 55+ community of Encore at FishHawk Ranch, last year and it has successfully attracted buyers wanting to live near their children and grandchildren, but in a … Continue Reading » about Gated, 55+ Living in Encore at FishHawk Ranch

Minto Announces Latitude Margaritaville Community in Daytona Beach

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 7, 2020

Minto Communities, who have had active adult communities featured on my site for several years, recently announced that they are partnering with Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville brand on a massive new 55+ community in my hometown, Daytona Beach. The nearly 7,000 home, golf cart-friendly community is called Latitude Margaritaville. Get More Information About Latitude Margaritaville The … Continue Reading » about Minto Announces Latitude Margaritaville Community in Daytona Beach

“The Villages” style communities in the Panhandle

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 23, 2021

The St. Joe Company recently announced plans to develop pockets of “The Villages” style retirement communities in Northwest Florida. Those projects are still a little ways off, but St. Joe has a new development underway there already named Watersound Origins. While not age restricted, its got a lot of the features and amenities I know … Continue Reading » about “The Villages” style communities in the Panhandle

Discover the Villages of Citrus Hills

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 9, 2022

The Villages of Citrus Hills is a Tampa area retirement community designed specifically for those looking for the best in active adult and retirement lifestyle communities. Located just north of the Tampa area, and only about an hour from the Orlando/Greater Central Florida area, the location and surrounding community offer so many great choices for … Continue Reading » about Discover the Villages of Citrus Hills

Sitting On Top of the World

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 9, 2022

Today I’d like to introduce you to On Top of the World, a premier Active Adult lifestyle community in Ocala Florida. At On Top of the World, active adults will find all they dream about and so much more. The location puts On Top of the World close to top-rated Marion County hospitals and The … Continue Reading » about Sitting On Top of the World

Vitalia at Tradition – A Treasure Coast 55-Plus Community

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 22, 2023

Vitalia at Tradition is a 55-Plus neighborhood located within the master-planned community of Tradition. As soon as you enter Vitalia, you’ll know you have found the ultimate active adult lifestyle in Port St. Lucie. From the welcoming palm-lush and Mediterranean-inspired entrance to the passionate attention to detail in every resident home, Vitalia at Tradition has … Continue Reading » about Vitalia at Tradition – A Treasure Coast 55-Plus Community

Solivita – An “Attraction Zone” 55-Plus Community

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: October 5, 2023

Solivita is a national award-winning retirement community in Central Florida’s attraction zone, offering great natural beauty, vast recreational amenities and enough to do to keep any active adult as busy as you care to be. Request More Information No matter where you live within this lush gated 55-plus community in Kissimmee, you can easily walk, … Continue Reading » about Solivita – An “Attraction Zone” 55-Plus Community

Delray Beach Retirement Community Profiles

by Andrew Selby | Updated: June 18, 2016

Looking for a great retirement community near Delray Beach? There are plenty of great communities to choose from in the area. All of these options are just another one of the great aspects about this wonderful little beach town! Regardless of price range, community size, or the type of home you are looking for, there … Continue Reading » about Delray Beach Retirement Community Profiles

Location is King at Sun City Center

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: April 19, 2022

If there’s one thing the residents of the popular community Sun City Center believe in, its the tried and true real estate axiom of “location location location”. Sun City Center is surrounded by five popular Florida cities known for their arts, culture, restaurants, shopping, and beautiful scenery: Tampa, Sarasota, St. Pete, Clearwater and Bradenton. Let’s … Continue Reading » about Location is King at Sun City Center

The Villages vs. Sun City Center

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 28, 2024

Today let’s take a head-to-head look at two of the biggest 55+ communities in Florida, The Villages and Sun City Center. History While The Villages is bigger, more popular, and more famous, Sun City Center has actually been around longer than The Villages. Del Webb began Sun City Center in the early 1960’s, about a … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. Sun City Center

Amenities Galore at On Top of the World

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 15, 2023

One of my favorite things about the On Top of the World 55+ community in Ocala, FL is the sheer number of amenities available to residents. How could you ever get bored here? Let’s take a closer look at some of my favorites… Master the Possibilities is On Top of the World’s lifelong learning program … Continue Reading » about Amenities Galore at On Top of the World

Photo Tour: The Villages of Citrus Hills

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 9, 2022

The Villages of Citrus Hills is a Florida Retirement Community with single family homes and maintenance free villas that have been built with today’s demanding baby-boomer in mind. But what makes the promise of Florida Retirement in the Villages of Citrus Hills truly come together for today’s new breed of active adult retiree is its … Continue Reading » about Photo Tour: The Villages of Citrus Hills

Nalcrest – A Florida Retirement Community for Letter Carriers

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 14, 2021

Nalcrest

One of the most unique retirement communities in all of Florida is located about an hour outside of Orlando in Polk County. The community’s name is Nalcrest, and the unique thing is that with very few exceptions, all of its residents are retired US Postal workers. History The original idea for the community came from … Continue Reading » about Nalcrest – A Florida Retirement Community for Letter Carriers

Community Toss-Up: The Villages® vs. Trilogy® Orlando

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: June 9, 2020

Today we’re comparing two very different communities situated less that 45 minutes from each other, The Villages and Trilogy® Orlando. You all know The Villages as the most popular retirement community in the country right now. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better than any of the other communities we compare it to, including Trilogy®. … Continue Reading » about Community Toss-Up: The Villages® vs. Trilogy® Orlando

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