The Lakewood Ranch Lifestyle

Lakewood Ranch: In a League of its Own Lakewood Ranch, located in Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast, has a list of accolades too lengthy to cite. A visit to the Lakewood Ranch website will quickly convey how it stands apart. The photos, awards, and videos youā€™ll find there speak for themselves. The homes at…

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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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Weeki Wachee, Florida – Along the “Nature Coast”

Weeki Wachee, Florida – Along the “Nature Coast” Located along the Gulf Coast in Hernando County, Florida, Weeki Wachee is a quaint town with a lot to offer in its surrounding area. The city proper is home to only 12 people, providing the ideal getaway for those looking for peace and quiet. Nearby, the community…

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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 half of those cities are located in Florida. Itā€™s not surprising that Florida made a ā€œbest retirement destinationā€ kind of listā€”itā€™s got the warm weather and tax friendliness that the majority of retirees look for. But RealtyTrac has…

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Wine Escape: Florida Wineries

Florida’s grape scene is one of intrigue. The Muscadine grape, the Southeast’s little secret is the main grape grown to make wines in the Sunshine State. It’s a special grape, for more reasons than just its taste. It’s adaptable to the warm, humid climate in Florida, and is also disease resistant. But Florida also has wines outside of the traditional grape variety, some wineries stepping out of the box and spreading the diversity of the drink with fusion wines, and tropical citrus and berry wines. So it’s time to drink some wine, folks!

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More Than Just a Lake House

The only thing that Alan Wright and his wife, Marilyn, regret about purchasing their lake home at Lakefront Estates is not doing it sooner. “It’s a special property,” Alan says, as he talks about how both Lisa Matlack and developer Walt Dixon had a big hand in making their home feel special. From the finished walk out basement they completed with pool table and flat screen TV, to the recently screened in porch with fireplace creating a 4 season room, the house is full of special touches like these.

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St. Augustine: Being Young in the Oldest City

St. Augustine: Being Young in the Oldest City Florida has a lot to offer those who find themselves in the Sunshine State. From their juicy oranges and Disney World, to the beautiful beaches and tropical climate, Florida has it all. It even has the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine. The city was…

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