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Just joined,
Hi everyone!
Only have three more years to my first retirement as I call Phase I.
Right now looking at the Port Charlotte area for my new life.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
Do not worry if I do not reply till next week, bah humbug, start my workweek tomorrow night.
Only have three more years to my first retirement as I call Phase I.
Right now looking at the Port Charlotte area for my new life.
Any feedback will be appreciated.
Do not worry if I do not reply till next week, bah humbug, start my workweek tomorrow night.
Recently arrived
I recently moved to the Space Coast. Am enjoying retirement and boating on the Indian River. Would love to talk with others in the same boat.
retiring in Florida
I've been lucky enough to live in Florida since I was 4 years old -- I will definitely be retiring here! Any questions about the state, I can probably answer a few of them.
Villages latest rec center
well we have yet Another recreation center called Seabreeze!!! Wow it's beautiful. Decorated like a beach with a sand volleyball court, sand chairs, swimming pool, dance halls, on and on. it's so beautiful, seashells all over, you feel like your at the beach!! Now i really don't know which one is my favorite rec center. I love them all! ha sunsetgal
retiree discounts
My husband recently got a list from someone at work that gives all the restaurants, stores, etc in Florida that give senior discounts. I was surprised the list was so long. It includes such stores as Publix (Wednesdays), Applebees, Burger King, Chilis,
ChickFilA, IHOP, Bealls, Kohls, AMC movie theatres, etc.
ChickFilA, IHOP, Bealls, Kohls, AMC movie theatres, etc.
Been in Sarasota for 7 weeks
My husband and I relocated to Sarasota 7 weeks ago and are very happy that we have. Since we are only 52 and 54 our only option was a family style community. We are only renting with a one year lease, because we are not sure where we want to settle. We feel as if we are on vacation -The only problem is we can't figure out how to meet people our own age and feel every where we go there are either families or 70+ crowd. My husband is looking into 55+ communities for next year... I feel I am running to get old just to fit in. So my question to the group is... If you are in a 55+ community, what percentage of the residents in your community are in their 50's. Thanks for your help and advise.
Best...
Best...
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?
I'm on my way!
Gave notice at work yesterday that I will be retiring effective 10/1; gave notice to my tenant that he will have to vacate my one BR condo in Jax Beach on 10/31, and made reservations for movers for11/8 (my lease here ends 11/9 and that give me time to clean and paint the condo and, hopefully, put new flooring in the BR!)
I bought the condo 6 years ago for investment/retirement. The investment part sure hasn't worked out,lol - it's totally upside down, and I really hadn't planned on retiring for another 5 years, but hey- I find that I can, and I've got a place to live, surrounded by friends! Life is good!
Now - if I can just survive the next 4 weeks, it should be downhill after that!
I bought the condo 6 years ago for investment/retirement. The investment part sure hasn't worked out,lol - it's totally upside down, and I really hadn't planned on retiring for another 5 years, but hey- I find that I can, and I've got a place to live, surrounded by friends! Life is good!
Now - if I can just survive the next 4 weeks, it should be downhill after that!
