I visited Peter and Joyce Long at their new active retirement community just outside Ocala, Florida.

It’s a perfect Truman Show gated community catering to those age 55 or older who no longer work — but who refuse to slow down!

36-hole golf course, softball fields, swimming pools, aerobics, dance studio. 80 clubs and organizations catering to every interest, even synchronized swimming. We were waiting for the fitness centre door to open at 6AM each morning.

Two neighbours were both recently widowed. They met through the Singles Club and are now getting married.

If you are currently living in a SITCOM (Single Income, Two Children, Oppressive Mortgage) you want to email Peter — peter.long@longsworld.net — to learn more about what it is like to retire to Florida.

Also, check Peter’s photos of our Kayaking and Cycling day trips. Flickr (free) membership required.

Next travelogue on this trip >> Daytona Beach, Florida