There’s a long-standing tradition of major sporting teams working on their spring training in Central Florida. With the warm, sunny weather, it’s particularly appealing to northern teams. One such team is the Detroit Tigers, which is spending its 82nd year holding spring training in Lakeland. For residents of the Lake Ashton retirement community in Central… Read More »
Local Things To Do: Detroit Tigers Spring Training Opening Game
How to Stay Active in Your Retirement
In those first heady days of retirement, it’s sometimes hard to know what to do with yourself. So much free time and fewer obligations! If you worked a particularly demanding job, it is tempting to sleep in as long as you want and relax in front of the TV, doing absolutely nothing. While there’s nothing… Read More »
Ways to Save Money in 2018
Are you planning a big trip this year as part of your retirement? Or are you nearing retirement and want to save more money toward your dream Florida retirement community? Regardless of what your plans are, there’s a good chance that you’re looking to save some extra money this year. With a little attention and… Read More »
Getting Ready for Holidays with the Grandkids
The holidays are a special time of year, especially if it’s one of the few times a year that you get to see your grandkids. Whether you go to visit them or they come to stay with you over the holidays at your retirement community in Florida, there’s an urge to make as many wonderful… Read More »
Holiday Festivities in Central Florida
One of the many great things about living in a FL retirement community like Lake Ashton is the chance to get out and enjoy a whole host of holiday festivities without having to worry about snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. While you may not get to enjoy a white Christmas, you do get to enjoy… Read More »
Warranties on Your New Home
Just about every time we purchase something new, be it a car, dishwasher, or even a toaster oven, there’s a warranty that comes with it to provide peace of mind that you won’t be shelling out more money if it breaks down unreasonably early. So when it comes to a brand new home, a warranty… Read More »
Certified Green Homes at Lake Ashton
When you choose a Florida retirement community, you probably expect to have a low heating bill. After all, temperatures stay much warmer year round. Yet the reality is that Florida winters can get chilly, even for those used to colder climes. Plus, the summer heat often sticks around for much of the year, resulting in… Read More »
Life After Retirement
Retirement for the majority of people tend to struggle when it comes to finding a new passion for life. It is one of the biggest changes an adult will go through. People find post-retirement to be endlessly boring, mostly either sleeping or watching television. For somebody who doesn’t share the same interests with their friends… Read More »