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The "Sunshine State" is by far the most popular destination for retirees in America. Blessed with a warm climate and an almost dizzying number of recreational choices, Florida attracts so many seniors (and other new residents) that it is perennially one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S. As recently as 2005, one Florida county (Flagler) had the highest growth rate in the country, and 14 made the list of the hundred fastest-growing counties.
It's not hard to understand the appeal Florida exerts on newcomers: an extensive and varied coastline, featuring wide, sandy beachs, mangrove swamps, and the famous Keys; a tropical/subtropical climate that encourages gardening, sun-worship, and year-round golf; exciting urban areas such as Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, plus historical sites like St. Augustine and Cape Canaveral; a surprising amount of quiet, purely rural countryside in the central and northern parts of the state, not to mention the famous Everglades in the south, and extensive parks and preserves; and recreational opportunities from boating, fishing, and every kind of aquatic activity, to the myriad of theme parks, to sports and cultural activities—all these have helped transform Florida from a sleepy Southern backwater to a boom state in little more than a century.
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Colony Cove-Resort-style community - Florida East Coast
Colony Cove is a resort-style community designed around an active 55+ lifestyle, with waterfront views to spare and a variety of amenities and activities to enjoy. For a comfortable, affordable lifestyle with year-round sunshine, Colony Cove is sure to be Read more...
Finding Your Ideal Retirement Community
Deciding which community is just right is a challenge. However, its a challenge that can be solved by simply doing your homework. The most important distinction to make is simply what type of retirement community you are seeking out. Some communities tout Read more...
Equity Lifestyle Properties Launches Feature Community Campaign
Equity Lifestyle Properties and Retirenet.Com have launched a new marketing campaign to feature premier properties in Florida, California, Illinois, Arizona and Colorado. Read more...
The Retirement Net announces the launch of Manufactured Home Community Living on RetireNet.Com
The Retirement Net (RetireNet.com) today announced the launch of The Manufactured Home Community Living lifestyle on the world’s largest and most complete directory of retirement living, RetireNet.com. Read more...
South Florida News from The Sun-Sentinel
'Causeway Cannibal' victim keeps positive attitude nearly year later | Video
May 22, 2013 1:44 am
Nearly a year after his face was chewed off in the so-called Causeway Cannibal attack, Ronald Poppo remains without a nose and without even prosthetic eyes. He has rebuffed surgeons offers to rebuild ...
Water district leader submits resignation letter
May 22, 2013 12:39 am
The head of the South Florida Water Management District resigned Monday, leaving after just two years and creating another leadership shakeup for the far-reaching agency charged with guarding against ...
Scott signs bill extending early voting
May 21, 2013 11:55 pm
TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Rick Scott has signed an elections bill that allows more early voting, in an attempt to reverse some of the restrictions the Republican-controlled Legislature put in place in 2011....
Broward School Board OKs cutting facilities staff
May 21, 2013 11:31 pm
Broward's schools facility department is officially getting downsized.
TV cameras catch Sanabia spitting on baseball | Video
May 21, 2013 10:40 pm
Marlins right-hander Alex Sanabia wouldn't discuss why he spat directly onto the baseball during Monday's outing against the Phillies.Alex Sanabia has been caught spitting. Not a big deal considering ...
New lawsuit filed against missing Boca Raton attorney
May 21, 2013 10:32 pm
Timothy McCabe ripped off $67,000 from investor, suit allegesA new lawsuit accuses missing Boca Raton attorney Timothy McCabe of ripping off one investor in two different ways. &...
Israel, Snipes warned to keep budgets 'lean'
May 21, 2013 10:26 pm
The budget outlook is brighter, but it's not time for a taxpayer-funded spending spree, county commissioners told the sheriff and other top county leaders Tuesday. &nb...
The Birdman finds his way again
May 21, 2013 10:20 pm
A player of contradictions, he's a piece the Heat needTo understand Chris 'Birdman' Andersen - to at least understand this story about him - you need to hear why he chose his first tattoos and, for th...
Coconut Creek manager expected to resign this week
May 21, 2013 10:08 pm
Two weeks after commissioners publicly criticized him and said he has anger management issues, City Manager Dave Rivera is poised to resign.
Lauderdale Lakes man wins $38.5 million negligence judgment
May 21, 2013 10:07 pm
A Broward jury has awarded more than $28.5 million to a Lauderdale Lakes man who was left in a vegetative state after undergoing a "manipulation under anesthesia" in 2008, and another $10 mi...
News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV
Woman rescues stranger from oncoming train
May 22, 2013 12:11 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The driver of a 1997 Nissan Altima and the engineer behind an oncoming Amtrak train crossed paths Tuesday in the Ortega area; it was an impending disaster.
Tall ship sails into St. Augustine to much fanfare
May 22, 2013 12:08 am
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- A tall ship named El Galeon sailed into St. Augustine Tuesday.
Tip leads to search in 10-year-old cold case
May 21, 2013 9:49 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Clay County Sheriff's Office deputies searched a Jacksonville house in the 200 block of McClelland Road and the surrounding property Tuesday.
How the Navy prepares for storms
May 21, 2013 9:07 pm
It could be a conference call at any of our offices. But this is a practice session.
Military, civilian crews train together
May 21, 2013 8:28 pm
STARKE, Fla. -- Local, state and federal agencies train for natural disasters together for the first time. The seven-day training at Camp Blanding is creating an opportunity for th...
9 indicted in undercover operation
May 21, 2013 7:50 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An undercover law enforcement operation dubbed "Delta Deuce" resulted in the indictments on nine individuals involved in the illegal sale of firearms and narcotics in J...
Missing 75-year-old man found 1.08 miles from home
May 21, 2013 7:10 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Missing 75-year-old Gustafo Loli was found Tuesday, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced.
First For You: Where you should take cover during a tornado
May 21, 2013 6:16 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In light of the tornadoes in the Midwest FCN wanted to help you figure out where the safest place may for you during a storm.
HND Scholarship Winner: Charles Pett
May 21, 2013 6:13 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- "No one has ever been here this early and we are all dressed up and he still didn't know!," joked Martin Pet.
NOW: Call 632-1200 to donate to Oklahoma relief
May 21, 2013 5:25 pm
First For you: First Coast News, partnering with Red Cross, will be holding a phone bank on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. to collect donations for the devastated ...
Featured Communities
Pleasantly situated on Alligator Creek, Gulf View - Encore Punta Gorda offers easy access to water fun. Launch your boat off our ramp, and get ready to soak up some rays while boating along the river. The fish are always biting, whether you're fishing off
Lakewood Village is located along central Florida's east coast, midway between Cocoa and Vero Beach. ...
Sixth Avenue is an age qualified community located in Zephryhills, Florida. This community has 140 sites ...
A contemporary clubhouse, heated swimming pool, a picnic area and gazebo are just a few of the amenities ...
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