by Bill Ness on January 4, 2012
The Florida Panhandle is the state’s most northwestern region, and a lovely spot for a beach vacation or a coastal retirement. This long, narrow area stretches across approximately 200 miles and is between 50 and 100 miles wide. Known for its sunny, white beaches, the Florida Panhandle is bordered by Alabama and Georgia in the north and west, and the Gulf of Mexico on the south. Some of the area’s most popular destinations include Pensacola, Panama City, Destin and Tallahassee.
by Bill Ness on December 28, 2011
Florida is famous for many things: beautiful beaches, theme parks and sunny skies. The state is also home to the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. These unique landmarks lie at the heart of space exploration as the sites where NASA launched space shuttles, satellites and other military and civilian space projects. Known as the Space Coast, this area is also home to great beaches, fun attractions, diverse restaurants and shopping centers, and several active adult communities.
by Bill Ness on November 30, 2011
Set in Southwest Florida, on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, the Sarasota-Bradenton area is a popular retirement destination for active adult retirees. There are beautiful beaches, diverse shopping centers, cultural attractions and lovely active adult communities. Those who relocate to the area will also be happy with Florida’s retirement-friendly tax laws.
by Bill Ness on November 21, 2011
For generations, Florida has been known as the top retirement state. Active adult communities are abundant, there are favorable tax laws for retirees and census data shows a high percentage of residents over the age of 65. Yet several other states have recently begun to give Florida some serious competition for this top spot.
by Bill Ness on October 5, 2011
Set along Florida’s southwest coast, the Fort Myers area is known for its fishing, beaches, golfing, shopping and other outdoor recreations. There are attractions to capture the imagination of any active adult retiree, and the sunny climate offers mild winters and long, hot summers. With both urban and coastal attractions, the area may be an ideal destination for many active adult retirees.
by Bill Ness on August 17, 2011
Retirees heading to Florida have many choices when it comes to beautiful coastal destinations, but they shouldn’t overlook the spectacular Venice area. This lovely coastal stretch has all the allure of South Florida without the prohibitive price tag. What’s more, the nearby Charlotte Harbor offers many additional attractions and communities for active adults.