The Boys are Back in Town
A few months ago, our good neighbors, Brian and Richard, permanently relocated to Solivita from their home in Winter Park. Brian and Richard have owned their home in Solivita for years and finally “came to their senses” and moved in. Not only are the guys great neighbors, but fabulous designers too. Recently, they redesigned our […]
Do You Need a Vacation?
At this point, I think we probably all need a break. We are working on our bucket list and planning to escape our Self-Induced Quarantine Status as soon as it is safe to travel. Lots of ideas on the list, but for our first adventure after COVID-19 Cases are reduced we are taking a car […]
Getting Hurricane Ready
Planning for hurricane season can be stressful, especially while we are currently handling the COVID-19 Crisis, but if you are prepared you will have less to worry about. Solivita has Underground Power Lines so in Solivita you are safe from high winds, falling wires and poles, but the potential of underground lines being damaged in […]
Quick, Healthy Summer Salad Recipe
My brother in law, likes the flavor of onions, but sometimes the bite bothers him, so for years he has been picking raw onion out of his salads. Recently my sister started doing quick pickle recipes and now we are all enjoying healthy tasty salads, plus Gregg is enjoying onions. It takes no time to […]
Staying Safe, and Staying Centered
We are all concerned about our potential exposure to Covid-19 while trying to still get our workout routines in. Lee and I are not currently visiting the gym. During this Crisis we are trying to maintain a workout routine by walking, biking, and doing Yoga. We are riding bikes, I am riding a stationary bike, […]
55 PLUS Real Estate During a Pandemic
Good News, the market experts are still predicting the months to come to be a good time to buy a home, after all, interest rates are historically low, and folks still need a place to live. This Virus has been a disturbing and a sad time, but an interesting time for us all. In my […]
Comfortable Living while Isolating at home due to Covid-19 Concerns.
Lee, I and most of our friends and families are finding that we are spending more time in our homes than ever before. Rooms that were previously visited only to dust and vacuum are now being used for hours each day. These rooms have now become havens for our safety, and this strategy seems to […]
Memories of Summer Vacations Past and Planning for Summer Vacations of the Future
Lee and I have had many wonderful adventures, one of our favorites is our summer vacation in Alaska. We did this trip a few years ago and had a blast. The Salmon Recipe reminded me of the delicious wild caught Alaskan salmon we enjoyed daily. The salmon was so plentiful that every restaurant would present […]
Recipe: Almond Crusted Salmon
1 TBSP EVOO 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt, low fat, or full fat your choice 2 Tsp Creole Seasoning* 1 Tsp Grated Lemon Peel ¼ cup chopped almonds 4 skinless salmon filets (6 oz ea.) Preheat oven to 450 Line Large rimmed baking sheet with foil and brush a bit of oil on the foil. In […]
Solivita is not only an Active Community but a Generous One too!
Many of our neighbors, friends and family members are busy with volunteer work, most are now retired and have the time and the desire to give back. The Solivita Quilters are busy sewing masks for the hospital workers, volunteers, the homeless, veterans, neighbors, the Peace River House (a shelter assisting victims of abuse), the H.O.M.E. […]