Growing Bolder Community

Did you know that less than half of all African-American households have broadband access to the Internet, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project? As one of a small number of African-American baby boomers who is active online, I have to say the internet has opened doors that might have, otherwise, been closed to me. It has connected me with people I would've probably never met...

As veteran snowbirds know, the ritual of closing your home “up North” and preparing to come South for the winter is a little more involved than packing a bag, locking the door and jumping in the car. The homeowners at Lake Ashton, Florida’s favorite active adult community created this checklist for “newbies” and a reminder for the pros: The Basics - remember to contact:...

As a spoiled rotten American who generally wants something for nothing, or who wants, at the very least, more than I paid for, it really annoys me when I make the decision to not indulge in wretched excess only to find out that what I end up with does not meet my needs (my wants, I mean). For instance, last week, in Florida, I rented the smallest, cheapest car on the lot only to find out that it...

When considering buying or building a home in a Florida retirement community, the construction and quality of a home, along with the Builder’s reputation can be as important as evaluating the community and the amenities. Buying a NEW home instead of an older home will save you money through energy saving construction, require less maintenance, include warranties on products and materials and...

The day of the “big” hurricane, the one we had always feared, was upon us. She was ‘a comin!! My in-laws, plus granny, descended on my house like a herd of migrant workers. The next thing I knew, granny was filling every bottle in the house with water; I’m not kidding – we had to clear a path to get from the kitchen to the living room. Next, she scrubbed the tub and filled it, too. Oh,...