Ideal-Living Magazine Ideal Living explores where to live and how to live happy and healthy

The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation is pleased to announce its 2013 concert lineup. As a part of The Foundation’s mission to offer enriching cultural and community activities, these events are free and open to the public. All guests are kindly asked to RSVP to Kathryn Gravely, Executive Director for The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation, by calling ... Read More »

Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club to host 21st Annual Volusia County Men’s Amateur Championship Golf Tournament Sept. 29 & 30th ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach will host the 21st Annual Volusia County Men’s Amateur Championship Golf Tournament on Sept. 29 and 30th at Club de Bonmont. Maria Tuohy, general managerat Plantation ... Read More »

For we Baby Boomers, the definition for “retired” is getting active. We are called the generation that won’t quit, and there are good reasons that we earned that nickname. We hit 50+, and we take up tennis, train for marathons and enter golf tournaments. We were just waiting for time. Now is our time to have fun. We are flocking ... Read More »

Hampton Lake and its award-winning atmosphere is just one part of a much bigger picture in the Lowcountry and its hometown of Bluffton. Its proximity to Hilton Head Island, Beaufort and Savannah, GA, is often touted, but Bluffton in itself is truly a one-of-a-kind destination, and Old Town is at the heart of it. On the waterfront and home to ... Read More »

On Wednesday, September 28, a typical scene unfolded at one of the two lap pools at the Oakridge Fitness Center at The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island—80-year-old Joe Morgan was swimming, just as he has done three days a week since 1993. Only this morning was different. At approximately 11:00am, Morgan completed his 5,000th mile, a feat 18 years in ... Read More »

The Landings on Skidaway Island is one of the nation’s finest communities. Not only because of the many amenities and activities it offers its residents, or because of its close proximity to the glorious city of Savannah. The Landings is also focused on protecting the environment. In fact, all six golf courses have been certified as Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries, and ... Read More »

Sales up 28% versus 2010 following a 38% increase the prior year. Continuing the momentum from a strong 2010 (which saw a 38% increase in home sales versus 2009), The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island reports that sales in the community have again outpaced national and regional real estate levels and trends. According to Savannah MLS statistics, home transactions (closings) ... Read More »

Beloved West Virginia businessman Jim Justice, not only saved “America’s Resort” from bankruptcy in 2009, but, has in two years rejuvenated this American icon during a recession. In 2010, Justice also acquired The Resort at Glade Springs thereby creating a synergy in the region as a resort destination with every possible combination of amenities. For over 233 years, people have ... Read More »

Few places evoke the serenity and peace of mind found at Palmetto Bluff, located in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry. With over 20,000 acres and 32 miles of riverfront property, the people of Palmetto Bluff cherish the richness of the land and water. Situated on a peninsula in Bluffton, SC, at the convergence of the May, Cooper and ... Read More »

“Just imagine—a lake in your backyard for the rest of your life. I couldn’t be more excited! I’ve lived on the East Coast all of my life and have always wanted to live by the water.” Rosemary and her husband Anthony have lived in their home in Ocean City, MD, for 20 years and have been interested in moving further ... Read More »

“It’s important to find the things that you love… and do them.” Angus “A B” Llewellyn was born and raised in South Carolina, went to law school in Columbia, SC, and then lived in Washington, DC, for most of his life. It’s time to return to his roots… Tired of the cold winters and traffic, Llewellyn decided to move back ... Read More »

For many years, The Landings on Skidaway Island has been gaining notoriety as a golf tournament destination. With such events as the Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) Senior Amateur Championship and the 2010 Georgia Amateur Championship under its belt, the community is now preparing to host the USGA Women’s State Team Championship on its Palmetto course October 4th through 6th. ... Read More »

Adventure is a way of life for the Ronson’s. When Chris retired from car racing in 2002, he and his wife Jan hopped aboard their yacht, the Yianoula, and cruised for several years to places as far north as Bar Harbor, ME, and as far south as Grenada. Their adventures have proven that retirement can be even more exciting that ... Read More »

46 Communities to Join KitchenAid and Komen in July 15-24 Initiative When residents of Del Webb, America’s leading brand of active-adult communities, were challenged to help raise funds for the fight against breast cancer, they jumped at the opportunity. Del Webb has pledged that nearly 50 of its communities will participate in 1,000 Cooks for the Cure, a nationwide effort, ... Read More »

Sitting on the outside on a hazy summer evening watching the sun cast its golden glow over the peaceful water of the Albemarle Sound, you may wonder why you would chose to dine anywhere else. The glassy water, disturbed only by the occasional flapping of wings as a bird alights upon its surface or the splash of a fish’s tail ... Read More »