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55+ Homes for Sale in Englewood

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 13, 2025

Englewood is a very popular west coast retirement town, and one thing you’ll notice when looking at the 55+ listings down below is that there are many different housing options. But if you are looking for single-family homes or attached villas, one community in Englewood you should definitely check out is Boca Royale. Located in … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes for Sale in Englewood

Grand Palm Venice Community Review

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 18, 2025

Grand Palm offers resort-style amenities and nature-focused living in Venice, about 20 minutes from the beaches. What makes this community particularly appealing is its location near both Downtown Wellen’s entertainment district and Venice’s beautiful beaches, combined with extensive on-site amenities and activities. Location Rich with coastal culture and history— and named one of the Top … Continue Reading » about Grand Palm Venice Community Review

Why the Gillispies Chose the Villages of Citrus Hills for Retirement

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 11, 2025

The Villages of Citrus Hills is an active adult community right in the middle of Florida’s “Nature Coast”. In this video, you’ll learn why the Gillispies chose Citrus Hills for their new community: Among the things they mentioned they like about Citrus Hills were: If you are considering Florida’s Central West Coast area and Citrus … Continue Reading » about Why the Gillispies Chose the Villages of Citrus Hills for Retirement

Brightmore at Wellen Park 55+ Community Review

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 4, 2025

Brightmore, a new 55+ community is now open in fast-growing Wellen Park. Located in the Venice area, Brightmore joins one of America’s top-selling master-planned communities, anchored by the new Downtown Wellen district and Atlanta Braves’ spring training facility. Location Amenities Homes Brightmore at Wellen Park targets active adults seeking amenity-rich Florida living near beaches, while … Continue Reading » about Brightmore at Wellen Park 55+ Community Review

Why the Timberts Chose the Villages of Citrus Hills for Retirement

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: May 10, 2025

The Villages of Citrus Hills is an active adult community right in the middle of Florida’s “Nature Coast”. In this video, you’ll learn why the Timberts chose Citrus Hills for their new community: Among the things they mentioned they like about Citrus Hills were: If you are considering Florida’s Central West Coast area and Citrus … Continue Reading » about Why the Timberts Chose the Villages of Citrus Hills for Retirement

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

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: April 5, 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: January 6, 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

Why Todd and Kate Chose Grand Palm for Retirement

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: April 13, 2025

Grand Palm is a resort-style-living community in the Sarasota/Venice area. In this video, you’ll learn why new residents Todd and Kate chose Grand Palm for their new community: Among the things they mentioned they like about Grand Palm were: If you are considering the Sarasota area and Grand Palm sounds like it might be a … Continue Reading » about Why Todd and Kate Chose Grand Palm for Retirement

Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake Photo Gallery

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 9, 2025

Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake is a 55+ community offering resort-style amenities, including Club Cresswind with pools, fitness facilities, arts studios, and sports courts. Take a look at these photos and request more information below: Located between Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens, residents enjoy easy access to beaches, shopping, and West Palm Beach attractions. Kolter … Continue Reading » about Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake Photo Gallery

The Sandcastle 2 Villa at Grand Palm in Venice

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: March 7, 2025

The Sandcastle is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage villa available to build at Grand Palm in Venice. I’ve mentioned several times how much I love the lock and leave convenience that attached villas offer, especially for retirees who plan to travel a lot in retirement. But oftentimes going with an attached villa means … Continue Reading » about The Sandcastle 2 Villa at Grand Palm in Venice

Photo Gallery: Valencia Grand

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: October 15, 2024

Located in Boynton Beach on Florida’s East Coast, Valencia Grand redefines premium 55+ living in South Florida with its sophisticated clubhouse, and contemporary home designs and prime location. Take a look at these photos: At the heart of Valencia Grand is its expansive 44,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, offering top-of-the-line amenities and indoor pickleball courts for the … Continue Reading » about Photo Gallery: Valencia Grand

Brightmore at Wellen Park 55+ Vacation-style Amenities

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: February 24, 2025

Brightmore at Wellen Park in Venice is a new gated 55+ community nestled within popular Wellen Park, one the nation’s premier master-planned communities. Their amenity center is currently under construction, but they recently released a video that shows what it will be like when complete: Inside you’ll find: Outside you’ll find: The 11 acres of … Continue Reading » about Brightmore at Wellen Park 55+ Vacation-style Amenities

Cost of Living in Venice Florida

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: November 10, 2024

Venice is located just south of Sarasota, which puts it in a sweet spot along Florida’s Gulf Coast. It’s the perfect destination for retirees looking to make the most of a laid-back Florida lifestyle and 14 miles of stunning white sand beaches. But how affordable is Venice for retirement? Let’s take a closer look! Home … Continue Reading » about Cost of Living in Venice Florida

Brightmore at Wellen Park Lifestyle Video

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: October 21, 2024

Brightmore at Wellen Park in Venice is a new gated 55+ community nestled within popular Wellen Park, one the nation’s premier master-planned communities. They recently released a lifestyle video that shows what living here will be like for residents: Here’s a little more information about the community: Brightmore radiates with a vibrant spirit and a … Continue Reading » about Brightmore at Wellen Park Lifestyle Video

Photo Gallery: Boca Royale

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 30, 2024

Located just south of Venice in Sarasota County, Boca Royale Golf & Country Club offers a rare lifestyle that feels more like a vacation than the everyday. Take a look: Residents of the gated 1,000-acre community enjoy a full line of fun and fitness amenities like pickleball and tennis courts, a community pool, an 18-hole … Continue Reading » about Photo Gallery: Boca Royale

Photo Gallery: Grand Palm

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: October 20, 2024

Grand Palm is a beautiful, amenity-rich, nature-focused community in Venice, which is exactly what resort living should be like. Take a look: Grand Palm residents enjoy easy access to downtown Venice and beaches (20 minutes away) and a multitude of activities right in their own backyard with an on-site activities coordinator, state-of-the-art fitness facility, pickleball … Continue Reading » about Photo Gallery: Grand Palm

48 Hours in Venice

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: January 26, 2025

Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Venice is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by anyone seeking a relaxing and charming escape. In this guide, we’ll take you on a journey through the parts of Venice you won’t want to miss, offering a curated list of places to visit, things to do, and where to … Continue Reading » about 48 Hours in Venice

The Tidewinds Villa at Grand Palm in Venice

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 7, 2024

The Tidewinds is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage villa, available to build at Grand Palm in Venice, FL. Take a look inside: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: The Tidewinds offers 1,638 sq. ft. of comfortable living space. The beautifully-equipped kitchen featuring an island and walk-in pantry, is open to … Continue Reading » about The Tidewinds Villa at Grand Palm in Venice

55+ Homes for Sale in Venice

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: September 17, 2024

Venice is a very popular west coast retirement town, and one thing you’ll notice when looking at the 55+ listings down below is that there are a lot of condos. But if you are looking for single-family homes or attached villas one community in Venice you should definitely check out is Grand Palm. Grand Palm … Continue Reading » about 55+ Homes for Sale in Venice

The Sea Mist at Grand Palm in Venice

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 10, 2024

The Sea Mist is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 3-car garage home, available to build at Grand Palm in Venice, FL. The interesting thing is that you can add an additional master suite and bonus room/loft if you want. Dual master suites are growing in popularity, and I seem to have more and more readers … Continue Reading » about The Sea Mist at Grand Palm in Venice

The Sandcastle Attached Villa at Boca Royale

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: July 5, 2024

The Sandcastle attached villa is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage home, available to build at Boca Royale, just south of Venice, FL. Take a look inside: Here’s a look at how the floorplan comes together: With 1,848 sq. ft. of living space, the Sandcastle is part of the “Coral Villa Home Series” at … Continue Reading » about The Sandcastle Attached Villa at Boca Royale

Grand Palm in Venice Community Video Tour

by Ryan Erisman | Updated: August 30, 2024

Located in Venice, Grand Palm is a resort-style-living community from popular Southwest Florida Builder/Developer, Neal Communities. This beautiful, amenity-rich, nature-focused community is exactly what resort living should be like. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown Venice and beaches (20 minutes away) and a multitude of activities right in their own backyard with an on-site activities … Continue Reading » about Grand Palm in Venice Community Video Tour

Bicycle Friendly Communities in Florida

by Andrew Selby | Updated: March 22, 2021

Bicycle Friendly Florida Communities

Every year, The League of American Bicyclists reviews a large number of applications and publishes their list of Bicycle Friendly Communities, Businesses, and Universities. This year, Florida has 29 communities on the list. In order to be considered for one of these awards, a community must fill out an application and submit it to The … Continue Reading » about Bicycle Friendly Communities in Florida

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