Central Florida Active Adult Lifestyle

Sept. 7, 2016

10 Tips for Making New Friends in the 55+ Years in a New Place

The active-adult years should be the best ones of your life! Of course, sharing your time and experiences with friends is so important to getting the most out of them. A rich and rewarding social life is also essential to keeping up your mood, mental acuity, and even your physical …

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Aug. 20, 2016

12 Great Microbreweries in Central Florida for Craft Beer Lovers

Love craft beer? Central Florida has a fast-growing scene fueled not only by increasing numbers of craft beer bars, but also by dedicated artisan brewers producing top-quality local beers in their own microbreweries. Whether you're looking for a traditional style or something experimental, you don't have to travel far no …

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Aug. 7, 2016

Enjoy Florida Local Raw Honey

Honey's been used by humans as a sweetener since ancient times. It's great in tea, on toast, as a glaze, and all sorts of other places, and it has numerous properties that make it well suited for use as a sweetening and flavoring agent in baking. 

But not …

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July 8, 2016

Seaplane Adventures in Tavares, FL

“America's Seaplane City.” That's the official tagline of Tavares, FL, a small Central Florida city located in Lake County. Tavares bills itself as such because it's partnered with local business Jones Brothers & Co. Air and Seaplane Adventures to offer a variety of seaplane tours, trips, and thrills.

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July 8, 2016

Central Florida Community Arts Presents Handel's Messiah

Central Florida Community Arts, the Orlando-area nonprofit dedicated to connecting local performing artists with broad audiences, has just announced an exciting production coming up early next month! 

The organization's 80-member Summer Classical Choir will perform George Frideric Handel's English-language oratorio Messiah on August 4 and 5, 2016. …

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July 1, 2016

Great Independent Coffee Shops in Central Florida

Is coffee or a latte an essential fuel for your active-adult lifestyle? Are you a coffee or espresso beverage enthusiast who likes finding more unique and interesting cafes than Starbucks and other chains? There are lots of independent coffee shops in Central Florida that fit the bill. Whether you're meeting …

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June 4, 2016

June Is Bite30 Restaurant Month in Orlando

If you're a Central Florida foodie, or just curious about some of the city's most popular and highly regarded restaurants, Bite30 offers many excellent opportunities to indulge. Organized by the Orlando Weekly, this restaurant month concept runs all through June and lets you sample a variety of dishes at participating …

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May 29, 2016

Have You Visited Central Florida's Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards Yet?

Central Florida may not be quite as well known for US wine production as some West Coast locales like California's Napa and Sonoma Valleys or Washington's Willamette Valley, but we do have a handful of excellent wineries and fruit wine producers here. One of the traditional wineries, Lakeridge Winery & …

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May 14, 2016

10 Great Places for Weekend Brunch in Orlando

For so many active adults all across Central Florida, trips into Orlando are a beloved way to get their fix of world-class dining, culture, and entertainment. And if you're headed into town on a Saturday or Sunday, there's no better way to kick things off than a fun, sociable, relaxing, …

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April 20, 2016

Orlando on the Cheap: 20 Fun Things to Do for Less than $20 per Person

If you're looking to spend an entertaining day in or around Orlando without spending much, don't worry. There are so many fun, enriching things to do on the cheap to suit any mood. We've rounded up 20 highly recommended budget-friendly activities for the area that are perfect for your active …

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