Growing Bolder Community

In Florida, summertime is a time for fun, a time for taking dips in the pool, and a time for drinking ice tea while you lounge in the shade of a few tropical palm trees. But for homebuyers of Florida Retirement Communities, summer is a time to save money while pool-dipping and tea-drinking! CRF Communities is the leader in retirement communities in the Central Florida area. One of their more...

Each year thousands of people flee the cold of the Northeast for the warmth and sunshine of Florida. Whatever your reason for having that second, warmer-climate home, remember that proper medical planning can be one of the most important preparations you make. Here are a few tips. o Establish a relationship with a nearby doctor in your “Florida home”. Schedule an appointment to...

There are so many perks when you live at Lake Ashton, one of CRF Communities Florida retirement communities. Set on over 1200 acres of beautiful Florida ranch land that fronts the serene waters of Lake Ashton, this Florida active adult community is Simply the Best! Lake Ashton is a gated community that boasts a 26,000 sq ft clubhouse, 30,000 sq ft health and fitness center, indoor pool and...

When you live in an active retirement community like Lake Ashton, located near Lake Wales, Florida, there really is no better place to be than home for the holidays. Residents, their families and friends come together throughout the month of December to celebrate the season with fellowship and fun. Holiday activities at Lake Ashton range from a “Holiday Pooch and Partner One-Mile...

More and more, active adults over the age of 55 are finding travel and adventure an essential part of retirement in Central Florida. To celebrate their longer and fuller lives, Baby Boomers are just looking to have fun more than anything! And now, with senior discounts and senior-specific lines, cruises have become the preferred way to travel after retirement. A recent article on...

With Labor Day around the corner, it’s a great time to remember what being an American means. I love how our community celebrates our great country’s holidays and I am looking forward to Labor Day. At Lake Ashton, our community really came together to celebrate Lake Ashton’s Veterans’ Memorial. Our community’s celebration was complete. There was a presentation of the Honor Guard by a...

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...

You’ve finally decided to make the move! Your kids are established and on their own, you’re ready to retire and embark on a new phase of your life. What an adventure is waiting to unfold! There are numerous helpful books, websites and magazines devoted to navigating the logistics of the journey – the how’s and where’s and when’s and what’s. Once you have all of the pieces in...