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Originally Posted by geofitz13
We've stopped into McAlister's for a light meal, found it to be very good. We've been doing a lot of open houses, trying to get a handle on what kinds of homes we like, and what areas we prefer. We are in Alden Bungaloes, which I believe are extended Courtyard Villas. Way too big for my taste, we seem to be gravitating toward Patio or regular Courtyard Villas, mainly due to size. With the volume ceilings, even an 1100 sf villa seems spacious. At any rate, we have a lot more researching and visiting to do. Love the entertainment at the squares at night. Good band at Sumter last night, and they had a pretty good crowd.
We were intending to make a number of trips to different areas of Florida, to try to determine where we wanted to retire. We started off in Destin/Ft Walton Beach for a couple days, then came here. I have been looking for the negative about this place, and cannot find it. We've pretty much written off the idea of any place else in Florida, and will likely be focusing all our research and efforts right here.
Boy, that cool-aid tastes great!!
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I'm glad you liked McAlister's. We try and eat lunch there at least once a week. Ft. Walton is nice, I lived in Pensacola for six years back in the late 70's early 80's. If they had a retirement community we would of probably retired there. If someone is looking for a conservative, clean, friendly and reasonable place with beautiful beaches, then Pensacola is the place.
You mention 1100 sq, if looking at CYV's then look for a Durham or before 2012 it would be a Woodlawn. We live in a 2011 built Woodlawn and it's 1150 sf. It's 2BR 2 BA masonry and with the privacy fence we like it a lot. One thing to keep in mind, it's 1-1/2 car garages can limit you on what you might have. We have a small car and one golf cart and it barely fits. Big cars or trucks will have to sit in the driveway. Now a lot of CYV's built in the Brownwood area are available with a 2 car garage, but you'll pay more for those. Enjoy your stay.