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Age 55+ Communities ~ Brevard & all FLORIDA Counties

 

55+ communities in Florida and Brevard County

With so many baby boomers retiring in Florida. the request for 55+ communities comes up
frequently.  I wanted to provide a comprehensive list, but found such a list very illusive.  I
came across a government site which indeed provides a list of these communities.  The link
below is specifically for Brevard County, but if you use the search field you can research any
county in Florida. 

Sorry, the link doesn't seem to be working so here's the list for Brevard County.  At the end
of this list are links to all other counties in Florida with 55+ communities. 

CountyUnit NameAddressCityRegistrationNext Renewal
Brevard A1A Condo Assoc., Inc. 2780 S. Hwy. A1A Melbourne 11/04/2002 11/04/2008
Brevard Ameri-cana Resorts Co-Op. inc. 6700 US Hwy 1 Rockledge 02/04/2002 02/19/2010
Brevard Canaveral Breakers Annex, Inc. A Condo 8522 N. Atlantic Ave. #133 Box 11 Cape Canaveral 01/16/2003 01/16/2009
Brevard Cape Canaveral Trailer Village 8515 North Atlantic Ave. Cape Canaveral 07/08/2004 08/08/2010
Brevard Chalets Atlantique Owners Assoc Inc PO Box 3484 Indialantic 03/08/2005 11/16/2009
Brevard Cocoa Palms Mobile Home Park PO Box 635 Cape Canaveral 03/26/2004 03/26/2010
Brevard Compass Pointe Community Association, Inc. 707 Rochester Dr. West Melbourne 10/05/2001 10/05/2009
Brevard Condominium of Indian Harbour Association, Inc. 412 School Road Suite A Indian Harbor Beach 11/17/2006 11/17/2008
Brevard Dixie Park LLC 671 N. Dixie Avenue Titusville 04/12/2006 04/12/2008
Brevard Grand Isle Community Association Inc 1910 Crand Isle Blvd Melbourne 10/20/2004 10/20/2008
Brevard Heritage Isle District Assoc Inc 6800 Legacy Blvd. Melbourne 09/09/2004 10/18/2008
Brevard Holiday Park Recreation District 215 Holiday Park Blvd. NE Palm Bay 03/15/2002 08/15/2010
Brevard Home Owners Assoc. of Hollywood Estates, Inc PO Box 121523 West Melbourne 01/28/2008 01/28/2010
Brevard Homeowners Association of Hollywood Estates, Inc. P. O. Box 121523 West Melbourne 02/16/2004 01/06/2010
Brevard Indian River Colony Club 1936 Freedom DR. Melbourne 08/02/2002 08/02/2010
Brevard Island Lakes 4499 Wood Stork Drive Merritt Island 09/21/2001 09/21/2009
Brevard Island Village Condo Assoc Office Condo 140E 2135 N Courtenay Pkwy Merritt Island 08/30/2005 06/30/2010
Brevard Lakewood Village 3171 Hanson Avenue Melbourne 09/25/2001 09/25/2009
Brevard Lamplighter Village 500 Lantern Blvd. Melbourne 11/21/2007 11/21/2009
Brevard Lost Lakes Condo 150 Lost Lakes Dr. Cocoa 08/22/2002 05/16/2009
Brevard Merritt Island Village Resort 300 North Banana River Drive Merritt Island 07/30/2004 12/21/2008
Brevard Missile View Mobile Park 2135 Mayfair Way Titusville 11/07/2006 11/07/2008
Brevard Northwest Lakes Condo. 140 B. Lost Lake Drive Cocoa 02/05/2003 02/09/2009
Brevard Orange Manor Mobile Home Park 1621 Orange Manor Drive Melbourne 12/28/2001 06/24/2010
Brevard Palm Bay Estates R. O. Association, Inc. 3092 Indian River Drive Northeast Palm Bay 04/11/2003 03/02/2009
Brevard Pelican Bay MHC 8600 US Hwy. 1 Micco 03/12/2007 03/12/2009
Brevard Pine Creek Property Owners' Assoc Inc 645 Classic Court Suite 104 Melbourne 09/30/2004 12/11/2008
Brevard River Isle LLC c/o First Choice Properties, Inc. 7656 U. S. 1 Micco 10/30/2007 10/30/2009
Brevard San Mateo Village PO Box 5322 5205 Sisson Rd. Titusville 02/04/2002 02/04/2010
Brevard SilverBreeze Mobile Home & RV Community P.O. Box 5923 Titusville 03/30/2006 03/30/2010
Brevard Snug Harbor Lakes Condominium Assoc, Inc. 7645 Kyak Court Micco 05/20/2002 05/20/2010
Brevard Snug Harbor Village Homeowners Association 7645 Kyak Court Micco 05/20/2002 05/21/2010
Brevard Summer Breeze Apartments 8226 North Wickham Road Suite 200 Melbourne 04/27/2007 04/27/2009
Brevard Sun 'N Green Condominium Association, Inc 2727 Wickham Road Melbourne 05/09/2007 05/09/2009
Brevard Swan Lake Estates 3406 Skimmer Lane Titusville 01/23/2007 01/23/2009
Brevard The 19th Hole Condo Assoc., Inc. 2400 Eagle Dr. Melbourne 08/14/2002 08/14/2010
Brevard The Fairways of Brevard Association No. 1 725 Port Malabar Blvd. N.E. Palm Bay 04/20/2007 04/20/2009
Brevard The Homes of Ponce De Leon 125 Ponce De Leon Drive Indialantic 07/14/2008 07/14/2010
Brevard The Village of Ponce de Leon 2730 S Hwy A-1-A Melbourne Beach 12/12/2001 07/16/2010
Brevard Tropical Trail Villa 3501 Entrance Drive Merritt Island 05/12/2005 07/07/2010
Brevard Westwood Mobile Park Inc 3210 US Highway One Mims 10/14/2004 10/14/2008
Brevard Whispering Pines of Titusville, Inc. 359 Cheney Hwy. Titusville 04/29/2008 04/29/2010
Brevard Willow Lakes RV Resort Condominium Association 2852 Willow Lakes Lane Titusville 04/29/2005 03/21/2011


OR CHOOSE YOUR COUNTY BELOW:

Alachua  |  Brevard  |  Broward  |  Charlotte  |  Citrus  |  Clay  |  Collier  |  Columbia  |  DeSoto  |  Duval  |  Escambia  |  Flagler  |  Glades  |  Hardee  |  Hernando  |  Highlands  |  Hillsborough  |  Indian River  |  Jefferson  |  Lake  |  Lee  |  Leon  |  Manatee  |  Marion  |  Martin  |  Miami-Dade  |  Monroe  |  Okaloosa  |  Okeechobee  |  Orange  |  Osceola  |  Palm Beach  |  Pasco  |  Pinellas  |  Polk  |  Putnam  |  Santa Rosa  |  Sarasota  |  Seminole  |  St. Johns  |  St. Lucie  |  Sumter  |  Suwannee  |  Volusia

If the county you are looking for is not included in this list, there are no registered 55+ Communities for that county at this time.

 I can help you find your Home Sweet Home in Florida ~ TODAY!

Gail MacMillan Titusville Fl Real Estate

Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
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Titusville, Florida
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I recently added this handy little freebie which you can get from this website:  www.polldaddy.com 
You can set it up to do polls or surveys.  They have a nice selection of skins and the setup was
pretty painless.  I currently have it on the sidebar on my blog....so if you're in Florida and going to
the FAR convention, please take the poll.  You can specify a date you would like the poll to stop,
and several other useful choices.  Below is a screenshot of the poll currently on my site (it will be
removed by Mid-September).  BTW, this company is based in Ireland, it really is a small world!

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Gail MacMillan Titusville Fl Real Estate

Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
e-PRO Internet Certified (e-PRO)
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
Titusville, Florida
Cell: 321.544.6808

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Port Canaveral FLORIDA - #1 Cruise Port in THE WORLD


Port Canaveral #1

    docked in Key West

 Last Friday the Space Coast Association of Realtors sponsored a luncheon which featured our very own Port Canaveral - the soon to be #1 cruise port in THE WORLD.  Ralph Kennedy, Member Canaveral Port Authority gave a compelling talk about the future of The Port and it's impact on the local economy.  Most people think of the Space Program as the heavy hitter in local employment.  I was happily surprised to hear that Port Canaveral (directly and indirectly) employs some 23,000 people.  The expansion of the Port will create an additional 3,500 jobs.  The impact on the local economy is huge with more than $43 million paid in local taxes and $87 million going to the state of Florida.   I never knew!  Did you?  I don't want to bore you with a lot of figures but this one is staggering:  The Port's contribution to Brevard County is more than $3 billion which accounts for 10% of the county's total output.

Part of the expansion is brought about by commitments from the large cruise lines like Disney, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean who will be bringing in 3 of the new super ships which carry 4,000 passengers each.  Plans include a new cruise terminal, fuel tank depot, hotel with convention center, parking garage, restaurants and retail space with the goal of getting visitors out into the community to experience all we have to offer.

In a time where cut-backs are the buzz-word of the day, it's very uplifting to hear about expansions on the scale of our local Port Authority at Port Canaveral in Brevard County, FL.  It's a win/win for everyone!

As an FYI for all those who need a vacation - would that be you :-) some of the best deals in cruising are out of this port.  I know for a fact since I booked a fabulous 4 niter that's right around the corner, can hardly wait!

If you're flying into Orlando International Airport, the distance is about 45 miles with drive time being about the same - 45-50 minutes.  If you're wondering what's to do besides Disney, please read one of my others posts outlining some of our fun things!

My Town - TITUSVILLE FL - C'mon...let me show you around

Gail MacMillan Titusville Fl Real Estate

Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
e-PRO Internet Certified (e-PRO)
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
Titusville, Florida
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FAR CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW - Registration ends 8/19/08

                 


                 


    

FLORIDA Rainers - come on out to the convention in September in Orlando.  Early registration is $75 for the entire convention+ trade show through August 19th.  It's $85 through Sept. 16th and $95 after that.  The Trade Show portion is Sept 25 & 26 and costs just $25.00, till Sept 16th.  Here's the URL for the registration form:  OK - the paste function is not working at the moment, but the spell check is :-)  Just go to:  www.far.org  it's all there.  The flyer below is linked for more information. 

I've placed a poll in the right hand margin to get a read on how many of us are attending - let's get together.  Cast your vote so we can plan early.

 Gail MacMillan Titusville Fl Real Estate

Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
e-PRO Internet Certified (e-PRO)
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
Titusville, Florida
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Floridians to save on Real Estate Taxes - Amendment 1 Passed



      

Since many people have been asking what Florida's passing of " Amendment 1" will mean
to their 2008 tax bill, I will attempt to shed some light on it's intention.  There are two
components to the Amendment.  One is an additional $25,000 in homestead exemption,
the other is the ability to transfer a portion of tax savings through the Save Our Homes
assessment cap of 3% that has been in effect since 1995.


First - the additional Homestead Exemption


Additional Homestead exemption


Let's analyze this using a more realistic number.

Assessed Value:  $175,000
Less current exemption of $25,000 creates a taxable value of $150,000 for the school  
district (meaning we do not benefit from the additional homestead on the portion that is
school taxes).  As an example, Titusville is charged 21 mills in taxes, with the school
portion being 7.53 mills

Less additional exemption (175,000-50,000) creates a taxable value of $125,000 for the
rest of our real estate tax bill

To summarize:  The first       $25,000 exemption will be on an assessed value of  $150,000
                       The second   $25,000 exemption will be on an assessed value of  $125,000

Until we get our 2008 tax bill we don't know exactly what our savings will be.  Here's hoping :-)


Second - The Portability Side of the Amendment

Once again there are two calculations which can be applied to portability.  One if your new
house has a higher market value than the one you just sold.  The second if your new house
has a lower market value than the one you most recently sold.  The maximum portability
transferred cannot exceed $500,000 and you must have had homestead in 2007.  The
following slides are pretty self explanatory, but if you have any ???'s drop me a line and I'll
do my best to answer them or point you in the right direction.  Hopefully this helps clear up
a lot of the confusion surrounding Amendment 1.


Higher Market Value


Lower Market Value



 

I can help you find your Home Sweet Home in Florida ~ TODAY!

Gail MacMillan Titusville Fl Real Estate

Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
e-PRO Internet Certified (e-PRO)
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
Titusville, Florida
Cell: 321.544.6808

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Titusville Playhouse - Opening Night - Sweeney Todd 8/15/08

Friday kicks off the 2008/2009 season for the Titusville Playhouse at the Historic Emma Parrish Theater

Titusville Playhouse

OPENING NIGHT - Friday August 15th, come on out and enjoy SWEENEY TODD

THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET 
A musical thriller in two acts. Book by Hugh Wheeler, from an Adaptation by Christopher Bond
Directed by: Christina Robinson.  Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Here's a teaser to whet your curiosity!!!
"Victorian London, a mighty industrial city, the heart of a great empire: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd begins, setting the scene for the awful tale about to unfold."

Box Office: Open Mon.-Fri. - 9:am-5:pm
Will call opens one hour before show time.
Tickets may be reserved with VISA, MasterCard or Discover: 321-268-1125
301 Julia Street, Titusville 32781

TITUSVILLE FL - C'mon...let me show you around (LOCALISM FEATURED)


  Historic Titusville FL - founded 1867 by Gail MacMillan

 

 Corner of Garden & Singleton - Gail MacMillanWe moved to Titusville almost 6 years ago. I'm a city
girl, born and raised in Montreal; lived in St. Petersburg,
Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale (Lighthouse Point) and West
Palm Beach (Lake Worth) areas. Point being these are
large areas, full of infrastructure, shopping, restaurants
and things to do at every turn. Titusville's a small town
by comparison - about 45,000 folks call it home. It took
some time but I finally feel at home here myself. At first
all I really liked was the lack of traffic which is a big reason
why we moved north. As the first holiday season approached
I began to have second thoughts about the decision. There
were clearly only two choices - sit around and mope or get
out there and make things happen. Being a spirited Scottish
lass I opted for door #2. We hosted a few small parties,
invited neighbors, and friends from down south, started
mingling and actively going out to discover our new back
yard. Incidentally, I don't believe a problem exists that
can't be remedied with food, wine, and friends! 
We're talking localism here ;-)



So - here we are six years later. Let me share some of the things which are special to Titusville.



       Emma Parrish Theater Today - Gail MacMillan     1905 - Emma Parrish was called The Magnolia Theatre

My personal favorite - The Historic Emma Parrish Theater 
The theater is adorable, small, great productions with mostly local volunteer talent.
For the price of  one play in Broward County you can buy a whole season (6 plays) at
Emma Parrish, but hurry - seats are going fast!  2008 season tickets are currently on
sale, I have front row center - it's terrific!

 

 Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge - Titusville FL Gail MacMillan



Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge occupies 140,000 acres of
estuaries and marshlands, dunes and hammocks and alligators,
lots of alligators. There is a 7 mile (one-way) self guided drive
thru the habitat - please don't forget your camera. Also has hiking
trails and the nearby Manatee Observation Deck.

 

                  Snowy Egret - Gail MacMillan             Love how this little guy carries his camouflage on his back - Gail MacMillan   

      West Indian Manatee - Gail MacMillan                  Florida Bald Eagle - Gail MacMillan                             

 

Canaveral National Seashore Playalinda, 24 miles of unspoiled beach not one single condo - daily fee $3.00 per person or $35.00 for an annual pass (no fee change in 2008). There are several parking areas with toilet only. Be aware the last area on the route is a nude beach. Playalinda is the beach where each year, from May through August, thousands ofLoggerhead, leatherback, and green sea turtles come ashore to lay theireggs. Each turtle can lay approximately 600 eggs. Guided tours are available in this environmentally sensitive habitat.

 



Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Part of Brevard County's Environmentally
Endangered Lands Program it features walking and learning trails thru scrub,
mesic and hydric ecosystems. This area in Brevard is very high for Florida.
You can descend 20 feet into what I call the Grand Canyon of Brevard.  It's
a very pleasant way to spend a morning or afternoon.

 

 

We Have Liftoff - Courtesy of KSC

No - I didn't forget NASA and the Kennedy Space Center
(this website is awesome). I was leaving the best for last.
If you're interested, here's the launch schedule - what a
sight to see and hear. I live 8 miles from the Visitor Center
Complex. When a launch goes up, I simply open the front
door and wait for it to clear the treetops - it's amazing.
Usually though, we drive down to the Indian River, scout
for a much coveted parking spot, mingle with locals and
travelers alike, and wait for the show to begin.

                         

 


These are the biggies; there is so much more in the way
of parks, museums, wildlife and birding festivals. People
come from all over the world to glimpse our exotica, it's
very beautiful and peaceful....And How about those
Roseate Spoonbills!  This photographer is exceptional,
his name is Bill Schmoker.
Here's a link to his website: http://schmoker.org

 



Since moving here Dec. 2002 the town has grown some.
Believe it or not, the hurricanes that ravaged us for two
seasons (2004-2005) have had a positive effect.
Renovations started popping up all over town and the
general cleanup sparked an interest in many to spruce
up their own abodes. Several new businesses opened
including a much needed shopping area which is in the
final phase of placing tenants. We're still small town,
but we are growing - slowly. TITUSVILLE - my town!

 


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I can help you find your Home Sweet Home in Florida ~ TODAY!

Gail MacMillan Titusville Fl Real Estate

Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
e-PRO Internet Certified (e-PRO)
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
Titusville, Florida
Cell: 321.544.6808

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Titusville FL, HARBOR POINTE - Riverfront Condo - Brevard County


Welcome to Harbor Pointe

Entrance    View from Indian River

Harbor Pointe on the Indian River

I want to take you back to April 2005.  Harbor Pointe, the stunning new condo
development in Titusville Florida, directly on the Indian River, was pre-selling in
Building 3.  The market was booming and sales were brisk.  Here's a price sheet
showing what you would have paid to own a unit in Harbor Pointe in April 2005
That was then.....

Harbor Pointe Price sheet April 2005

Here are some of the amenities at Harbor Pointe

Amenities   Pool and Clubhouse

Panorama of front toward river

Panorama on Indian River toward NASA VAB building

Fitness room  Sauna

Inside clubhouse  View from balcony to NASA launch site

 Here is a complete list of the amenities you get at Harbor Pointe

List of amenities at Harbor Pointe

Fast forward to August 2008....this is now!

There are currently 31 units for sale in Harbor Pointe priced from $275,000 to $595,000 
(I left off 2 penthouses).   I will post the floor plans below so you can compare prices to
models.  There are 10 short sales (pre-foreclosures).  Here's the breakdown:

  3 Dory                                 $279,000, $319,900 , $449,900 
  9 Catamaran                                          $275,000 - $517,721
  7 Beacon                                                $289,500 - $399,900
12 Admiral/Equator                                $399,900 - $595,000

Great time to buy

View from balcony  Corner Unit balcony

   I report - you decide

                                           
Harbor Pointe Floor Plans  This is in PDF format and requires Adobe Reader. 
Feel free to save a copy.  If you need them in jpeg format just e-Mail Gail

For up to date information on what's current in Harbor Pointe Condominium.......
For everything you need to make an informed buying decision......
Your "GO-TO" person for Titusville FL Real Estate, Homes and Condos for
sale in Titusville FL, and all your Brevard County Real Estate needs call.....

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Gail MacMillan Broker-Realtor®
Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
e-PRO Internet Certified (e-PRO)
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
Relocation Specialist
Titusville, Florida
Cell: 321.544.6808
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