Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach was recently featured on the CBS Sunday Morning TV show. Take a look: Latitude Margaritaville offers cottages, villas, and single-family floorplans starting in the $300k’s. If you want to learn more and find out what new homes and resales are available at Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach, just fill out this form: … Continue Reading » about Latitude Margaritaville on CBS Sunday Morning
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The Rachel Model in Cresswind at Hammock Oaks
One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Cresswind at Hammock Oaks, located in Lady Lake just 3 miles from The Villages, is called the Rachel. This 2,568 sq. ft. home has 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, a “Flex” room, and a 2 or 3-car garage. Take a look inside: Here’s a look at how … Continue Reading » about The Rachel Model in Cresswind at Hammock Oaks
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks Location Video
Located in Lady Lake, Cresswind at Hammock Oaks offers active adults a more intimate community setting while still being close enough to tap into The Villages’ dining, shopping, and entertainment options, located just 3 miles away. But The Villages isn’t the only nearby highlight. Check out this location video for more: The planned resident-only clubhouse … Continue Reading » about Cresswind at Hammock Oaks Location Video
Valencia Del Mar Boynton Beach Community Preview
GL Homes is bringing their luxury 55+ Valencia brand to Boynton Beach with Valencia Del Mar, set to open in March 2025. This new addition to the Valencia family brings the upscale resort lifestyle the brand is known for to a prime Palm Beach County location, offering an even more luxurious take on the already … Continue Reading » about Valencia Del Mar Boynton Beach Community Preview
On Top of the World 2025 Community Review
On Top of the World in Ocala is one of Florida’s oldest privately-owned 55+ communities, offering an impressive array of amenities at relatively affordable price points compared to similar communities in coastal areas. What makes this community special is its blend of small-town charm with big-city accessibility, extensive recreational options, and the security of buying … Continue Reading » about On Top of the World 2025 Community Review
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks Clubhouse Preview
Located in Lady Lake, Cresswind at Hammock Oaks will be Kolter Homes’ second 55+ community in Lake County, and one of four in Central Florida. The location offers active adults a more intimate community setting while still being close enough to tap into The Villages’ dining, shopping, and entertainment options, located just 3 miles away. … Continue Reading » about Cresswind at Hammock Oaks Clubhouse Preview
Boca Royale Englewood 2025 Community Review
Boca Royale in Englewood combines the best of Florida living: a country club lifestyle, proximity to beautiful Gulf beaches, and a strong community feel—all within a gated 1,000-acre setting. What stands out most about this community is its robust amenities package centered around the newly renovated 18-hole golf course and its prime location in desirable … Continue Reading » about Boca Royale Englewood 2025 Community Review
Cresswind at Lake Harris Clubhouse Preview
Cresswind at Lake Harris is a new 55+ gated community in Tavares. 55+ communities with lake and boat dock access are few and far between, but Creswwind at Lake Harris offers it. The lakefront clubhouse at Cresswind at Lake Harris offers a state-of-the-art fitness center with EGYM equipment, arts studio, game rooms, and event spaces. … Continue Reading » about Cresswind at Lake Harris Clubhouse Preview
Cresswind at Lake Harris Tavares 55+ Community Review
Cresswind at Lake Harris is a new 55+ gated community in Tavares. 55+ communities with lake and boat dock access are few and far between, but Creswwind at Lake Harris offers it. Location Located in Tavares, “America’s Seaplane City,” Cresswind at Lake Harris is Kolter Homes’ first 55+ community in Lake County. The location really … Continue Reading » about Cresswind at Lake Harris Tavares 55+ Community Review
Cresswind DeLand 55+ Community Review
Cresswind DeLand combines resort-style amenities with strategic location access to both beaches and Orlando, offering active adults a new option in one of Florida’s most charming small towns. This gated 55+ community by Kolter Homes centers around their “Set Yourself FREE” lifestyle program, focusing on Fitness, Relationships, Education, and Entertainment. Location snapshot: DeLand’s downtown Main … Continue Reading » about Cresswind DeLand 55+ Community Review
The Most Affordable Florida Retirement Community
The number crunchers at Realtor.com have spoken, and Florida’s most affordable retirement community has been named. And no, it’s not The Villages, though it is pretty affordable as well. Sun City Center, which was one of first retirement communities in Florida, has earned this distinction based on a number of factors like home affordability, low … Continue Reading » about The Most Affordable Florida Retirement Community
Reader Buys Mystique Model at Northridge in Babcock Ranch
Florida for Boomers readers bought a new record number of 44 homes through our referral partners in 2023, and we already have 27 sales pending for 2024. Our very last closing of 2023 was for a Mystique model in the Northridge neighborhood at Babcock Ranch for $648,169. Anyone who’s been to a Del Webb community … Continue Reading » about Reader Buys Mystique Model at Northridge in Babcock Ranch
Like The Villages But Closer to the Coast
I get this request all the time, “show me something like The Villages but closer to the coast”. There’s nothing quite like The Villages, but when I get this request, I do have a place in mind: Valencia at Riverland in Port St. Lucie. Yes, there are a few compromises you’d need to be willing … Continue Reading » about Like The Villages But Closer to the Coast
Best Florida Retirement Articles of 2023
Near the end of each year I love to take a look back and see which articles got the most visits, likes, comments, and shares. There are always a few surprises! In no particular order, here are 5 of the articles readers gravitated towards most this year: And, don’t forget to take one last look … Continue Reading » about Best Florida Retirement Articles of 2023
Reverie at Palm Coast
Reverie at Palm Coast is a new 55+ community located in a naturally beautiful setting at the heart of the abundant activities, great golf, and sparkling ocean waters that rank this area as one of the top beach towns in the country. Reverie will include a staffed amenities center with an outdoor zero-entry swimming pool, … Continue Reading » about Reverie at Palm Coast
Ocala Preserve Community Review
Ocala Preserve is a resort-style community in Ocala that has been through a handful of iterations and changes over the years, but I still consider it one of the 3 main communities people should definitely check out when considering the Ocala area. The other two of course being On Top of the World and Del … Continue Reading » about Ocala Preserve Community Review
Things to Do in Florida: November 2019
We are winding our way down to the end of 2019, but that isn’t going to stop the cities and towns all over Florida from packing their calendars with all kinds of unique events and festivals to keep residents busy here in the Sunshine State! No matter what part of the state you call home, … Continue Reading » about Things to Do in Florida: November 2019
Retirement in Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island
People who make their homes on Amelia Island have been quoted saying things like, “It’s the kind of place that captures your soul.” They describe the area as “the type of place you feel like you spent your whole life searching for.” That may seem a bit over-the-top, but once you experience Fernandina Beach and … Continue Reading » about Retirement in Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island
8 Splash-tacular Florida Community Pools
Let’s face it. It’s hot out. Wouldn’t it be great to cool off in one of these? Just one of the outdoor pools at the Villages of Citrus Hills… They also have an amazing heated indoor lap pool… The pool at Sun City Center’s Club Renaissance… Amelia National’s free-form pool is surrounded by fountains and … Continue Reading » about 8 Splash-tacular Florida Community Pools
You Know You Live in Florida When …
This list has made its way around online for a while now, and it gets funnier every time I read it, so I thought I’d share it with you here. I have no idea where it originates but if you know where it originally came from, let me know. I’d love to give credit where … Continue Reading » about You Know You Live in Florida When …