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Minto’s Isles Club at The Isles of Collier PreserveInspired by a page from Naples’ history

Minto’s Isles Club at The Isles of Collier Preserve, Inspired by a page from Naples’ history The…

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Patio, marina boats and marsh at Hidden Harbor Yacht Club and Residences in Brunswick, Georgia

Jasper Highlands: Taking Care of You

Jasper Highlands: Taking Care of You When Claudia Lankford and her fiancé, Larry, were looking to purchase…

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Trilogy at Vistancia – Arizona Resort Communities

Swimming With Manatees Near the Villages of Citrus Hills

Swimming With Manatees Near the Villages of Citrus Hills Swimming With Manatees Near the Villages of Citrus…

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Spring Training Road Trip

Spring Training Road Trip By JG Walker. Previously published in the 2016 Winter Issue. For some sports…

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Let it Snow at Eastman!

Let it Snow at Eastman! Let It Snow! Critters Create Subways in Snowpack Text and Photos by…

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Living Single: When Should I Start Social Security?

Living Single: When Should I Start Social Security? My Social Security Benefits Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social…

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Wilmington Communities

Visit Wilmington Travel Itinerary

Discovery Travel Spotlight on Wilmington, NC Wilmington Communities. An easily accessible coastal destination, Wilmington is a port…

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On the Trail Holy Smokes

Why the Carolinas rule the Barbecue battle and where you can go to sink your teeth into…

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Michigan Moves South

Michigan Moves South

Michigan Moves South! Find out more at the ideal-LIVING SHOW in Rochester on January 25-26, 2020 Michigan…

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A Special Way to Visit Callawassie Island

A Special Way to Visit Callawassie Island Experience Life at Callawassie Island firsthand. There’s a Special Way…

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The Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington

Ghost Tours: Take a Walk on the Dark Side

A few favorite Southern ghost stories and the tours that tell them best. Every town has them,…

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Road Trips

After spending too much time around the house in recent years, the summer and fall of 2023…

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Healthy Living – Ave Maria Health Care

Ave Maria Health Care Opportunities Close to Home Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing community attracts a plethora of medical…

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55+ Community near Jacksonville FL | WaterSong at RiverTown | Active

Low Maintenance vs. Maintenance-Free Communities

Low Maintenance vs. Maintenance-Free Communities: Which Lifestyle Suits You Best? As you search for the perfect place…

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Buying a Second Home in the U.S.: What Foreign Nationals Need to Know

The credit crunch, glut of homes on the U.S. market and sellers’ eagerness to deal has created some fantastic opportunities for foreign nationals with solid capital. Snowbird buyers from Canada and the United Kingdom are taking advantage of this opportunity in droves, flocking to the warm climates of Arizona, Nevada, California and Florida.

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Spinning Green into Gold: Eco-nomical Living – Building Smart; Saving the Enviornment and Your Money Too

Green is everywhere. Green economy, green jobs, green revolution, even a green TV channel. In fact, more and more people are going green every day. Even though green building may sound expensive, it doesn’t have to be. Here are some easy ways to build an eco-friendly home that can help save the planet and save you money, too.

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Lighting the Way: Lighthouses of the Southern Coast

When you picture the coast, do sandy toes, salty air, and sea shells come to mind? These are all generic icons we associate with being near the ocean. But there are other landmarks that define the coastline: lighthouses.

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Preserving the Sea Turtles

Sea turtles-they were pirate Jack Sparrow’s (Captain?) escape method after being marooned on an island from a mutiny aboard his ship. “He roped him a couple of sea turtles, lashed them together, and made a raft.”…

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7 Fastest Appreciating Retirement Destinations in Florida

Out of 15 cities in the US being recognized by RealtyTrac as retiree homebuying hot spots, about…

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Minto Group – Florida Homebuilders That Tower Above the Rest

Thinking of retiring in Florida? Why not consider a Minto home? Minto is ranked Number One by Eliant Homebuyers Choice Awards, and for good reason. For over fifty years, Minto has been building exceptional homes within vibrant retirement communities throughout the state, and their goal is to please. From beautifully designed interiors to spectacular views, Minto has an eye for detail, with the homeowner’s complete satisfaction always in mind. But they don’t stop there.

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