For most people who are looking for a place to retire, cost of living is pretty high on their list of priorities.
According to a recent study published by AARP Magazine, Ormond Beach is at the top of the list when it comes to great places to retire on a budget. Not only was Ormond Beach listed first in the article, it was also the only place in Florida to make the cut.
Florida is a great state for farmers to grow many types of produce that simply couldn’t survive further north. That means that the farmers markets around Plantation Bay are always packed full of great produce.
Buzzwords like “organic” and “farm-to-table” have really created quite a stir around the country in recent years. People are more concerned than ever about the quality of the food they are consuming, and many are going far out of their way to purchase better quality products.
One of the most common questions our salespeople get is:
“Are there any rules regarding what age you must be to live in Plantation Bay or restrictions on how often kids and grandkids can visit and stay?”
And the short answer is “NO”. Plantation Bay is not an age-restricted community.
One of the best ways to spend a warm summer afternoon is reading a good book. Since there is no shortage of spectacular summer afternoons here at Plantation Bay, residents have plenty of opportunities to relax and catch up on their reading lists. If you are looking for recommendations for books or would like to discuss what you are reading, the Plantation Bay Book Club provides a great forum for both!
Memorial Day has come and gone, and that means that summer is now in full swing. The warm weather and sunshine makes this a great time to get out and socialize with friends and neighbors, participate in one of the many recreational activities, or stop in for one of the weekly specials at Club de Bonmont or the Prestwick Clubhouse.
Plantation Bay is a dog owner’s paradise that is filled with lots of room for your dog to roam and play, but the dog-friendly fun isn’t isolated to just the Plantation Bay community! There are dog parks and dog-friendly restaurants located throughout the entire Ormond Beach area.
Whether you are looking for a great local park to get your dog some exercise or a local restaurant that won’t mind you bringing a four-legged companion, there are plenty of options to pick from in and around Plantation Bay. Here are some resident favorites:
One of the most undervalued resources available to Plantation Bay residents is the city of Ormond Beach’s website, which is absolutely loaded with information.
When I speak with people about how to choose the best area in which to move, I always tell them to visit the website of the local government to see what they can learn and ask themselves a few questions. By the looks of things, are they up-to-date technologically? Does the local government seem prepared to manage the growth their area may be experiencing?
One of the best things about living in a country club community like Plantation Bay is that you can leave your car at home and use your golf cart to get wherever it is you want to go within the community.
In fact, about 50% of all Plantation Bay residents have their own cart.
In this guide we’ll give you the answers to some of the frequently asked golf cart questions we get from new Plantation Bay residents.
Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers, and now that May is here, it’s time to get to work on those flowers!
The beginning of May through Memorial Day is high season for all flower and garden enthusiasts, which makes now the perfect time to get to work on yours.
Whether you have a green thumb and an elaborate garden to match or just want a few pots of flowers to set on your deck, there are quite a few local nurseries and garden supply stores that can help you with whatever you need.
The month of May has arrived, and the warmer weather has come along with it. The season for cookouts, golf, and sunbathing is here! From Mother’s Day to Memorial Day, the entire month is packed with activities for Plantation Bay residents.
Here are some of the big events that are already in the works for the month of May: