[java148]

I am thinking my retirement in FL. the place should have a big lake, (because FL doesn't have mountain ... ) . morning or evening I can go out for a walk along the lake, certainly should be safely. not that far away from hospital and supermarket.(within 10 minutes drive). Orlando area will be perfect. not that much traffic or tourists , quite, small and safe town.

no condo. prefer single house less than 300K. We are Chinese, so if there is a big Chinese supermarket around there, will be perfect.

Any recommendation please ?

Thanks, Ed

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by java148

I am thinking my retirement in FL. the place should have a big lake, (because FL doesn't have mountain ... ) . morning or evening I can go out for a walk along the lake, certainly should be safely. not that far away from hospital and supermarket.(within 10 minutes drive). Orlando area will be perfect. not that much traffic or tourists , quite, small and safe town.

no condo. prefer single house less than 300K. We are Chinese, so if there is a big Chinese supermarket around there, will be perfect.

Any recommendation please ?

Thanks, Ed

If you're looking to get away from traffic and tourists (along with lower crime) in the Orlando area still close to a Chinese market, check out the Wekiva Springs area in Longwood/Altamonte Springs next to Lake Brantley. It's 20 minutes from a large Chinese supermarket and a beautiful, established area that's safe and not crowded with plenty of home options under 300K.

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[java148]

Thanks, kyle19125.

Does the Lake Brantley have trail along with it ? if yes, how long it is ? 1 mile ? usually how long it will take to walk a full trail ?

I love the supermarket and this is what I am looking for. From Google Map, it is very closed to Lake Fairview, what about this lake and its surrounding area ?

Best Regards. Ed

[smarino]

What happened to Wash D.C. and the writing career?

[java148]

Thanks smarino for still remembering the DC. DC is too cold for us and I believe that virtual technology will make library access easier, checkout book online and read online ...

[BucFan]

Originally Posted by java148

I am thinking my retirement in FL. the place should have a big lake, (because FL doesn't have mountain ... ) . morning or evening I can go out for a walk along the lake, certainly should be safely. not that far away from hospital and supermarket.(within 10 minutes drive). Orlando area will be perfect. not that much traffic or tourists , quite, small and safe town.

no condo. prefer single house less than 300K. We are Chinese, so if there is a big Chinese supermarket around there, will be perfect.

Any recommendation please ?

Thanks, Ed

Why not consider the Tampa Bay area/Gulf Coast?

Valencia Lakes in Tampa, Florida - A GL Homes Community

Around a huge lake. Very close beautiful expansive library, shopping, 40 mins from top rated airport and cultural activities. Other Asians in community. Safe. Two hospitals and ample number of doctors' offices/clinics nearby (10 mins or less). Several new and established grocery nearby (Walmart, Publix, Aldi, Winn Dixie). Single houses as well as condo/villas. No Chinese grocery nearby, unfortunately.

[chopchop0]

Sebring FL. Lots of big lakes, cheap retirement community locale

[BucFan]

Originally Posted by chopchop0

Sebring FL. Lots of big lakes, cheap retirement community locale

10 mile walk around that lake.

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by BucFan

10 mile walk around that lake.

That and golf is about the only thing to do there, but hey, to each his own. The housing is cheap and there is a couple of hospital systems there

[BucFan]

I by no means recommended it - pretty slow area. The kind of place you'd go when you're done doing stuff in life - someday I'll be ready for it