I’m down in steamy Florida right now, spending the weekend at our vacation place down here.  Like most newer developments in Florida, there are a fair number of golf carts on the road, but I don’t think we’re going to invest in one.  

First, our town of Celebration isn’t really a “retirement village”.  There are a decent number of retirees, but the demographics of the town are pretty close to the state of Florida, overall.  That means most people get around in regular vehicles … or bikes … as they go about their everyday business. 

The town is more geared around walking, running, and biking than anything else.  While we only have a population of 11K, there are an amazing 34 miles of extra wide, illuminated pathways and boardwalks.  Golf carts aren’t allowed on those.  

Last winter. I bought an e-bike to keep here.  Even though Florida is pretty flat, I think an e-bike might be the perfect way to zip around town.  From our condominium. We can bike down to our town center in less than 10 minutes.  

I don’t think a golf cart would be any more fun or entertaining, although the town does have a fun golf cart group that does parades through town for different holidays. It might also be fun to have a 4-seater golf cart for when people visit. To give them a quirky tour of the town or go out to eat. That said, a street legal cart probably runs in the $6-$12K range.

Is your community big on golf carts? Do you have one … would you consider one?

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