If you're a bird lover and active birdwatcher scouting locations for a retirement or second home in a 55+ community, put Central Florida at the top of your shortlist. Florida is home to 516 native and established exotic bird species, according to the current list maintained by the Florida Ornithological …

Mechanics often get cast as a shifty bunch out to make easy extra money by preying on unsuspecting, uninformed customers. It's unfortunate for the many skilled, hardworking, honest mechanics out there who do important work to keep us all safe on the roads. 

But the stereotypes and cautionary …

The weather's perfect now for heading over to the annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This year, it runs until November 15. If you've never gone, the event features tasty international cuisine and beverages from all over the globe set up at "Marketplaces" around the park's World Showcase. It's …

Perhaps you've fallen in love with your Kindle, but for many of us 55+ folks, nothing will ever replace books with paper pages you can feel as you flip them. If you love visiting new and used bookstores to browse the aisles, discover new authors, rediscover old favorites, and score …

Some Central Florida active-adult communities offer modular homes. In case you don't know, they're a type of prefabricated building. The different sections of the home (known as modules) are factory built and delivered to the home site, where the modules are installed on the foundation and attached together in a …

We've all had those so-called “senior moments,” and the fact is, cognitive decline is a reality everyone faces as they get older. But there are plenty of ways to mitigate the mental effects of aging, helping prevent memory loss, impaired concentration, confusion, and other problems.

Even better, many of …

If you're contemplating a move to an active-adult community in Central Florida or a vacation home in the area, there's certainly no shortage of options. Lake County is one of the Central Florida counties with the most offerings in 55+ developments, so it's definitely a slice of The Sunshine State …

If you're an antiquing, flea, or farmers market enthusiast in Central Florida, make sure Renninger's Twin Market in Mount Dora is on your radar—and on your list of things to do. The city of Mount Dora is a well-known destination for its many antique shops and festivals, but Renninger's is …

A fundamental question many home buyers grapple with is whether or not they should opt for a new-construction home. For some, the cleanliness and modern styling of a brand-new home is highly appealing, but on the other hand, lots of people consider new-construction homes a little too sterile, lacking character.

When it comes to active-adult communities in Central Florida, none are bigger or more stocked with diverse dining options than The Villages. While many 55+ communities in the area have cafes or snack bars in their clubhouses or full-service restaurants at their golf clubs, The Villages has more than …