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The Ana Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 2, 2025

One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Woodland Preserve in the Sarasota area is called the Ana. The base version of the Ana model has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and is 1,434 sq. ft. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes … Continue Reading » about The Ana Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

The Morgan Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 12, 2025

One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Woodland Preserve in the Sarasota area is called the Morgan. The base version of it has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and is 2,289 sq. ft. BUT, as you might have noticed in the photo above, it also has an option for a … Continue Reading » about The Morgan Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

The Laura Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: October 10, 2025

One of the new floorplans available at the 55+ community Woodland Preserve in the Sarasota area is called the Laura. This 2,129 sq. ft. home has 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, a “Flex” room, and a 2-car garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: Woodland Preserve … Continue Reading » about The Laura Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

Del Webb Catalina: A Lakewood Ranch 55+ Community

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 25, 2025

Del Webb can’t get enough of Lakewood Ranch! In their follow-up to the now sold-out Del Webb Lakewood Ranch, Del Webb Catalina brings the trusted Del Webb 55+ lifestyle back to the award-winning Lakewood Ranch master plan, featuring a massive 15-acre amenity campus overlooking a 70-acre lake. While the main clubhouse is still under development, … Continue Reading » about Del Webb Catalina: A Lakewood Ranch 55+ Community

The Eva Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 12, 2025

One of the smallest single-family floorplans available at the 55+ community Woodland Preserve in the Sarasota area is called the Eva. This 1,668 sq. ft. home has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a “Flex” room, and a 2-car garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: Woodland … Continue Reading » about The Eva Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

Venice to Naples: Part 2 of The Great Florida Retirement Trail

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 27, 2025

Maybe you’ve read our Parrish to Venice: The Great Florida Retirement Trail article, but you had to know we couldn’t stop there. While the Sarasota area covered in that article is the most requested area by our readers, Southwest Florida which we are defining here as the roughly 100-mile stretch from Venice to Naples is … Continue Reading » about Venice to Naples: Part 2 of The Great Florida Retirement Trail

Parrish to Venice: The Great Florida Retirement Trail

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 17, 2025

“Parrish to Venice” sounds like it could be a classic European novel, or maybe even a Rick Steve’s guidebook, but as it relates to Florida retirement, our Parrish has two “R’s” and an “H” on the end. Nevertheless, with Sarasota right in the middle, the 40-mile stretch of road from Parrish to Venice could be … Continue Reading » about Parrish to Venice: The Great Florida Retirement Trail

The Sarah Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 3, 2025

One of the new single-family floorplans available at the 55+ community Woodland Preserve in the Sarasota area is called the Sarah. This 2,776 sq. ft. home has 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, a “Flex” room, and a 3-car garage. Let’s go inside and take a look! Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: Woodland … Continue Reading » about The Sarah Model at Woodland Preserve in Sarasota

55+ Homes for Sale in Port Saint Lucie

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: December 28, 2025

Port Saint Lucie has always been one of the most popular east coast retirement spots for our readers, and that’s why it is consistently towards the top of our best places to retire list. To get a better sense of what the real estate market is like in Port Saint Lucie, take a look at … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes for Sale in Port Saint Lucie

55+ Homes for Sale in Ocala

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 23, 2025

Ocala has always been one of the most popular retirement choices for our readers, and that’s why it is consistently towards the top of our best places to retire list. To get a better sense of what the real estate market is like in Ocala, take a look at some of the 55+ homes currently … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes for Sale in Ocala

55+ Homes for Sale in Delray Beach

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 6, 2024

Nestled on the southern end of Palm Beach County, Delray Beach is conveniently located 20 minutes from West Palm Beach and 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale. Take a look at some of the homes currently on the market below, and when you’re ready to go deeper, let me connect you with one of my partner agents that … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes for Sale in Delray Beach

55+ Homes for Sale in Sarasota

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 4, 2025

Sarasota is one of the most popular places to retire in Florida, and one of the main reasons is the wide variety of homes available in 55+ communities there. One brand-new 55+ community in this area is Woodland Preserve. Woodland Preserve is Kolter Homes’ latest new home community in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. This gated, 55+ … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes for Sale in Sarasota

Sarasota and Bradenton Community Profiles

by Andrew Selby | Updated: April 25, 2019

Are you in search of a great retirement community in the Sarasota or Bradenton areas? There are some excellent options to choose from in and around these fantastic Gulf Coast towns. Each option offers its own unique set of amenities, types of housing, and price points to consider. Whether you are looking for a big … Continue Reading » about Sarasota and Bradenton Community Profiles

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Sarasota & Bradenton

by Andrew Selby | Updated: April 19, 2022

If a small town lifestyle along the Gulf Coast filled with exposure to the arts is what you are looking for, it is alive and well in Sarasota and Bradenton. With a collection of excellent restaurants, beautiful places to stay (or live), and tons of cultural attractions to explore, you could allow yourself to get … Continue Reading » about Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Sarasota & Bradenton

Retirement in Sarasota and Bradenton, FL

by Andrew Selby | Updated: March 19, 2026

Located along the Gulf Coast just an hour south of Tampa and a little under two hours north of Fort Myers your will find the historic artist towns of Sarasota and Bradenton. Both of these communities combine the historic Old Florida feel with vibrant cultural districts to create one of the most perfect atmospheres anywhere. … Continue Reading » about Retirement in Sarasota and Bradenton, FL

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