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Save over 1,000 hours of community research, learn about Florida retirement from fellow members, access exclusive content, and more with a Florida Retirement Insider Membership. Del Webb BayView is located in Parrish, FL, which is halfway between Tampa and Sarasota, about a 30 minute drive from each, and about 25 minutes (largely on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge) to St. Petersburg.

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Located approximately one hour south of Southwest Florida International Airport and Fort Myers, Marco Island is the southernmost tourist destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast. This vacation paradise brings the feel of the Keys to the mainland in a way you won’t find anywhere else in Florida. Where to stay: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort With more than a dozen

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by Ryan erisman | Originally posted: November 5, 2021 | Last update: November 5, 2021 This week a reader wrote to me about his decision to buy and build at On Top of the World in Ocala after trying The Villages, Latitude Margaritaville and others. I hope to share your thoughts and comments on all those communities in another article

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by Ryan erisman | Originally posted: November 2, 2021 | Last update: November 2, 2021 The Oxford is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom attached villa on the Beautiful Valencia A 55+ community in Bonita Springs, located midway between Fort Myers and Naples on Florida’s west coast. It also has an office / study that could also be converted into a

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Located just north of Clearwater and less than an hour from beautiful Tampa International AirportDunedin is a small town paradise with nearly four miles of beautiful and relaxing shoreline to enjoy. If a quiet weekend on the Gulf side away from tourist destinations is what you need, this is the perfect place to consider. Where to stay: Hotel Fenway It’s

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by Ryan erisman • Updated: October 26, 2021 The Arlington is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage floor plan available to build on On Top of the World in Ocala, FL. Let’s take a look through this video from On Top of the World’s “Model Monday” video series: Here’s how the floor plan comes together: With 2,171 square

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by Ryan erisman • Updated: October 18, 2021 Many people think of Daytona Beach as “The Birthplace of Speed,” but that distinction actually goes to Ormond Beach. According to the city’s website: “In 1903, the soft, compact sands of Ormond Beach became a testing ground for automobile inventors and drivers. These first speed tournaments in the US earned Ormond the

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by Ryan erisman • Updated: September 21, 2021 Groucho Marx famously said: “If you are not having fun, you are doing something wrong.” It’s safe to say then, that residents of one of Port St. Lucie’s most popular 55+ communities are doing everything right. But don’t just take my word for it, watch this lifestyle video from Valencia at Riverland,

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by Ryan erisman • Updated: September 20, 2021 American Village is a very small 55+ gated community located in Palm Coast, FL. Because it is important: In addition to 45 single-family homes, there are also 96 condo units available. It’s hard to find 55+ condo communities. Very few amenities: If you are interested in amenities like clubhouses, gyms, activity directors,

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by Ryan erisman • Updated: September 14, 2021 One of the new models on display at 55+ community Valencia Sound in Boynton Beach it’s called the Diamond. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an office / hobby room, a great room, a screened and covered patio, and a 2-car garage. Let’s go in and take a look! Here’s how the

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