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sarasota
hey folks, been thinking of going down to florida,explore a bit. was going to go to the villages, but, lately, thinking of trying to rent a place in sarasota area, during month of march. our two adult children will be with us, and, want a nice place on or near beach and near amenities . we just want to relax. any suggestions folks? i know virtually nothing about sarasota. thanks.
Living in Kissimmee, Fl
Hi everyone,
We live in Kissimmee no too far from the Loop...we moved here 1 yr ago and loving the weather most of the time.....hugs, Lynn
We live in Kissimmee no too far from the Loop...we moved here 1 yr ago and loving the weather most of the time.....hugs, Lynn
Single Florida Snowbirds
Hi Everyone
About 5 years ago, at age 55, I retired and began the process of relocating from New York City to south Florida. For various reasons(including the economy) I decided to become a snow bird. For better or worse I've found being a snow bird has it's benefits and challenges. The challenges are especially unique when you are single. As one person put it "it's difficult to develop new lasting relationships in either place". Has any one else experienced this? Are there any other single Florida snow birds here?
About 5 years ago, at age 55, I retired and began the process of relocating from New York City to south Florida. For various reasons(including the economy) I decided to become a snow bird. For better or worse I've found being a snow bird has it's benefits and challenges. The challenges are especially unique when you are single. As one person put it "it's difficult to develop new lasting relationships in either place". Has any one else experienced this? Are there any other single Florida snow birds here?
Second home near Orlando??
does anyone know a retirement community near Orlando (polynesian resort actually) that is safe, gated, not too expensive with no HOA fees. would like to pick up 2nd place near Orlando. actually doesn't even have to be retirement. townhome is fine or condo which we could rent out?? any suggestions? thanks sunsetgal
Hi all
Retired and living in Jacksonville, FL. Decided it's time to move further south so I'll be moving to the Lakeland/Winter Haven area sometime before summer. Can't wait for the next leg of my life to begin!! Will be great to find a wonderful place, settle down and begin doing 'retirement stuff' :-)
New Member here
Hi Everyone-
My husband and I moved to FL full time after we retired last year. We're in Palm Coast in Flagler County. We love it down here. However our home (still for sale) and our kids are up North.
Never in a million years did I think we'd retire to FL. However after a friend suggested we check out Palm Coast, we fell in love with the area. Many people from our part of the northeast but little of the hustle and bustle we left behind.
We live in a non-gated community around a golf course. Not all the neighbors are retired but the area is quiet and convenient. Publix is less than a mile away and the Atlantic Ocean is 5 miles away. That is the same distance from the ocean that we were in our former home. However the trips from the house to the ocean are SOOOOO different.
Also in our old area (the Jersey Shore) we had to pay to get onto the beach in the summer. Then once you paid as much as $10 to get onto the beaches, you had to fight the crowds to find a quiet spot to sit on the sand.
I am staying busy catching up on my reading, doing yoga, doing volunteering, attending book club meetings and playing golf. I also teach graduate school courses online.
My husband and I moved to FL full time after we retired last year. We're in Palm Coast in Flagler County. We love it down here. However our home (still for sale) and our kids are up North.
Never in a million years did I think we'd retire to FL. However after a friend suggested we check out Palm Coast, we fell in love with the area. Many people from our part of the northeast but little of the hustle and bustle we left behind.
We live in a non-gated community around a golf course. Not all the neighbors are retired but the area is quiet and convenient. Publix is less than a mile away and the Atlantic Ocean is 5 miles away. That is the same distance from the ocean that we were in our former home. However the trips from the house to the ocean are SOOOOO different.
Also in our old area (the Jersey Shore) we had to pay to get onto the beach in the summer. Then once you paid as much as $10 to get onto the beaches, you had to fight the crowds to find a quiet spot to sit on the sand.
I am staying busy catching up on my reading, doing yoga, doing volunteering, attending book club meetings and playing golf. I also teach graduate school courses online.
Half way
Not sure where I have left off.....
We decided that Central Florida WAS the ideal spot for us...and Mount Dora the ideal C FL location...
We bought a waterfront (actually the water is in the back- and it is man made) property in Pringles- Lakes of Mt Dora.
As of yesterday the house was being 'dry walled' and looks like a March completion...
We absolutely fell in love with the small Lake front town of Mount Dora... Definitely a place to visit if you are in/around Cen Fla...
We also fell in love with EVERYONE we mwt at our future community...and community is really about the people.
Of course almost everyone I talk to loves THE place they have chosen...so it is nice to know that there is either a place for everyone- or every place is great!
We decided that Central Florida WAS the ideal spot for us...and Mount Dora the ideal C FL location...
We bought a waterfront (actually the water is in the back- and it is man made) property in Pringles- Lakes of Mt Dora.
As of yesterday the house was being 'dry walled' and looks like a March completion...
We absolutely fell in love with the small Lake front town of Mount Dora... Definitely a place to visit if you are in/around Cen Fla...
We also fell in love with EVERYONE we mwt at our future community...and community is really about the people.
Of course almost everyone I talk to loves THE place they have chosen...so it is nice to know that there is either a place for everyone- or every place is great!
Retiring to Fl
If you haven't visited Sun City Center do so. It is a 55+, active adult community. In addition to the regular indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, golf, etc. there are also over 200 clubs you can join. They have resales, which we bought or new homes and condos for sale. And you can drive your golf cart on the roads to all the different stores around. It is about 25 minutes South of Tampa.
We just bought a 2 bedroom condo for a very reasonable price.
We just bought a 2 bedroom condo for a very reasonable price.
THE VILLAGES
HI EVERYONE i'm new to group here but recently retired to the villages in Fla. now you talk about ACTIVE!! IT DOESN'T GET ANYMORE ACTIVE THAN THIS PLACE!! the only reason i'm home is i'm waiting for important phone call. from 6 am to 11 pm you can be on the go!! if anyone is interested i'd be happy to help you or answer any questions you may have. but happy retirement where ever you choose in our sunny state!!! Retirement is great!! these are the best yrs of our life!! we're doing EVERYTHING we never had time to do while working!!! sunsetgal28
