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Once A Winter Home: Vizcaya Museums and Gardens
[metaslider id=1294719309] Miami has made a name for itself as being a desirable destination, be it a quick summer vacation or a more permanent residence. People flock to the entire state of Florida for its reputable warm weather, sunshine and sandy beaches, and Miami is definitely a Florida hotspot, especially when it comes to having…
Read MoreThe Oyster Reef Project: Cleaning Our Waterways & Teaching Local Students
The coastal community of St. James Plantation, near Southport NC, borders the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway where marsh creeks twist and weave through the 6,000 acre neighborhood. Residents here want a better environment – one rich with life: fish and oysters, crabs and birds, even fishermen!
Read MoreLiving the Life in Lake Retirement Communities
If I were going to retire, I’d want to retire on a lake. It’s home to me. But not in Minnesota. I’d want some place warm. Some place like Georgia or North Carolina-a place like Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Georgia), or Lake Hartwell (Toccoa, Georgia), or Bear Lake Reserve (Tuckasegee, NC).
Read MoreAll the Rave – Stand Up Paddleboarding Takes Mid-lifers By Storm
It’s the every-woman/every-man’s sport. Paddlers can dress it up from meditative to competitive and, if they get creative, even a touch risky. And, it’s available just about anywhere with water, from lakes to rivers to waterways and the ocean.
Read MoreBlueberries: The Tiny Super Fruit
Blueberries: The Tiny Super Fruit While many fruits are good for you, the blueberry is arguably the prettiest of color and (in my personal, opinion) the sweetest in taste. It ranks second only to the strawberry for the nation’s most popular berry. Famous for the purple-blue tone, with red-violet insides, blueberries were my absolute favorite…
Read MoreStaying Active in Retirement – Volunteering
With retirement comes plenty of time, but as weeks turn into months, it can become difficult to think of ways to fill your days. Many of today’s seniors don’t fit with the image associated with retirement even ten years ago. Young and old retirees alike are involved in outdoor activities, social clubs, and enjoy traveling…
Read MoreAudubon International Organization
Audubon International Organization All encompassed in the Audubon International Organization are several of the best retirement communities available in what are undoubtedly the best states to retire for people of any tastes, be their preference in the snow-laden winter mornings in Massachusetts, or the sunny summer afternoons of Florida. Audubon International’s mission statement makes it…
Read MoreA Manatee, a Mermaid and a Retired Naval Captain…
It may sound like a bar joke, but it’s a dream come true along Florida’s Nature Coast in Weeki Wachee. When Curt Reilly and his wife, Joanne decided to retire to Florida, they had no idea that one day Curt would be in charge of a 120 boat fleet, maintaining the safety of manatees and working with mermaids.
Read MoreBrazil’s Many, Varied Sports
Brazil’s Many, Varied Sports In Brazil, the temperate climate allows for a wide variety of sports to be played throughout the year. From football to volleyball, most of the population enjoys sporting events of varying natures. This year, Brazil will be hosting the FIFA (Federation Iternationale de Football Association) world cup. Football (or soccer in…
Read MoreStrawberry & Wine Festival
Stretching seven miles along the Atlantic Ocean is the small town of Ocean Isle Beach. Here you’ll find a quiet, family beach atmosphere attached to mainland by a bridge. Communities like Ocean Ridge Plantation and Brunswick Plantation call this barrier island home, giving you the luxury of living by beautiful beaches and other bodies of water for that peaceful coastal lifestyle. But this coming weekend it will host more than just a beachy atmosphere. How do you like your strawberries?
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