If spending the cold winter months living in sunny Florida is something that you have often thought about but never really explored, today is the day for you to start thinking a bit more seriously about wintering in Florida. With a history that dates back to brilliant minds like John D. Rockefeller, Henry Ford, and … Continue Reading » about Florida Snowbird Guide
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25 Best Places to Retire in Florida – Updated for 2023
Every year I take a look at our website analytics and go through the hundreds of emails I get from readers to figure out the places that people are reading about and asking me about the most.
The Villages vs. On Top of the World
Of all the community comparison articles I’ve written, this is probably the one people have focused on the most. Some people describe On Top of the World in Ocala as a miniature version of The Villages, and that’s a fairly good description. “The Villages Light” if you wish. I think that most people living in … Continue Reading » about The Villages vs. On Top of the World
Where to Find That Vintage, “Old Florida” Feeling
One of the first things people learn when moving to Florida is that all of the most popular tourist destinations actually do a pretty bad job of demonstrating the laid back lifestyle that Florida used to be known for. Hence the birth of the “Old Florida” concept. Back before tourism was such a big business, … Continue Reading » about Where to Find That Vintage, “Old Florida” Feeling