See all the community and regional area events and activities that make Florida such an amazing place! You will also find fun projects and activities here as well.
Do you take walks around your current neighborhood as part of your daily routine? Maybe a regular run or bicycle ride alone, or with friends or family members? Are you done with your neighborhood’s aged, uneven sidewalks? Don’t even have sidewalks, you say? Must dodge road traffic and neighbors’ smelly dumpsters on garbage day? Yeah, Read More »
Proximity to beaches is a major factor for many people who buy or build a new custom Florida home. Saltwater and sand are never far away when you live in the Sunshine State. With 1,197 statute miles of coastline — the most of any state in the contiguous U. S. — plus 825 combined miles Read More »
Thinking about a new custom Florida home in ICI Homes’ amazing beachside community of Verona? It’s located only a short walk or bicycle ride from Atlantic Oceans beaches, so we’re betting we know where you’ll spend a lot of quality time! In fact, its proper name is Verona Oceanside, which pretty much says it all. Read More »
When you move to a new town and sometimes a new state, holidays feel different during the first weeks and months. Many of us observe holidays in the same manner year after year, and it’s easy to fall in a rut of familiarity. But moving to a new custom Florida home will uproot those ruts, Read More »
Without sweating to death. It’s a real concern because fortunately, even when the thermometer drops a bit, a light jacket, sweater or sweatshirt usually is all you need for a bicycle ride or brisk beach walk. Then you know what happens. You get outside, get warmed up, begin enjoying the physical activity — and you’re Read More »
We all know Florida is one of the world’s great vacation destinations. And not simply for the attractions hub of Orlando, or those hundreds of miles of shoreline on both coasts. The entire state is a draw for visitors of all sorts thanks to its climate, bountiful natural resources, recreational options and beauty. So, when Read More »
No matter how exciting, welcomed or anticipated a move to a new town can be, there are certain aspects of moving that aren’t quite as anticipated. One of those is creating new friendships. Another is learning your way around a new town. If you move from Oregon to Florida, for example, you’re also adjusting to Read More »
St. Augustine. It’s one of the oldest places in the United States and one of the most heavily visited. We at ICI Homes promise it’s worth it. The Ancient City is less than 50 miles south of Jacksonville and under 100 miles north of Daytona Beach. That makes it the perfect day trip for residents in many Read More »
Unless you’re allergic to water — is there such a thing? — one reason you may be planning a move to Florida is so you can dwell near an ocean. Or, a cool, calming river, lake or creek within view of your backyard. And there are few places to better enjoy Florida’s watery riches than Read More »
In Part I, we introduced four fun activities for kids to enjoy on a first visit to St. Augustine. Ready for more adventures? We at ICI Homes know a fun expedition when we see one, and historic St. Augustine is just the place to enthrall and educate (without them knowing it!) your own youthful conquistadors. Read More »