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The "Sunshine State" is one of the most popular destinations 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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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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South Florida News from The Sun-Sentinel Tiniest baby born at Miami hospital goes home Nov 6, 2009 5:00 am The smallest baby ever born at Holtz Children's Hospital is set to go home Friday. Pompano picks new city manager Nov 6, 2009 5:00 am The City Commission on Friday chose former Fort Pierce City Manager Dennis Beach as its new city manager. Miami disabled foster child granted U.S. residency Nov 5, 2009 12:46 pm Selim Isimer, a severely disabled teen who entered foster care after his parents brought him to Miami from Turkey, will be able to remain permanently in the United States -- ending fears the teen woul... Study finds gene link to bad driving Nov 5, 2009 5:00 am — We might never be able to feel sympathy for the speeding driver who swerves into our lane, barely missing the bumper, only to cut back into his original lane a quarter-mile later. But new ... Nov 5, 2009 5:00 am Next week's federal insider trading trial of a major Broward GOP fundraiser with close ties to former President George W. Bush has been called off while a possible settlement deal is worked out. ... |
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News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV Office Chat: How to Go Up in Pay in a Down Economy Nov 7, 2009 6:00 am JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Many of you spend most of your day at work. And it's not easy. Kevin Whitelaw Honored by Friends, Coach Nov 7, 2009 5:17 am ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Despite the shock of losing a friend to murder, friends are giving Kevin Whitelaw a tribute with good memories. Nice Weekend While Watching Ida Nov 7, 2009 5:06 am JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Clear skies overnight, but remaining gusty at the beach. Ida may reintensify and impact Florida in 5 days. Police: Fla. Gunman Thought Company Nixed Benefit Nov 7, 2009 5:04 am ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Police say a former employee accused of fatally shooting one person and wounding five others at an Orlando, Fla., engineering firm thought it had blocked his efforts to obtain u... Pedestrian Hit by Car, Driver Said He Couldn't Stop Nov 7, 2009 4:23 am JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- One person was taken to the hospital late Friday night after being hit by a car near Raines High School. Tapes Released in Quinn Gray Case Nov 7, 2009 12:09 am ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Newly released investigative recordings show Quinn Gray telling detectives details about what she called her kidnapping. 'Be There' Campaign Promotes Parental Involvement Nov 6, 2009 11:57 pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A campaign is under way on the First Coast to remind parents they are an important link in their child's education. Northside Man Loses Job, Wins Big in the Same Day Nov 6, 2009 11:39 pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A local man said he woke up the morning of Sept. 22, and found out he lost job at Bank of America. But what happened next really turned his life around. Police: Quinn Gray Faked Own Abduction to Scam Hubby Nov 6, 2009 9:32 pm PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Reid Gray,ahealth care executive came home one night in September to find a terrifying note from his wife, Quinn Gray: The 37-year-old housewife and mother of two had ... Memorial Services for Whitelaw Children Nov 6, 2009 9:17 pm CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- Arrangements are now in place to remember the children police say were killed by their father this week. |
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Tallahassee and Panhandle News from The Tallahassee Democrat Wildwood seeks official hearing Nov 7, 2009 5:25 am Wildwood Country Club has asked for a formal hearing in an effort to keep its liquor license. Eager to be judge, Garner in limbo Nov 7, 2009 5:16 am Kathy Garner's future as a Gadsden County judge and her potentially historic appointment are in limbo. It's been 10 days since Gov. Charlie Crist placed Garner's apppointment on hold. Eager to be judge, Garner in limbo Nov 7, 2009 5:16 am Kathy Garner's future as a Gadsden County judge and her potentially historic appointment are in limbo. It's been 10 days since Gov. Charlie Crist placed Garner's apppointment on hold. Nov 7, 2009 5:13 am FLORIDA Crowd enjoys rides, games, anmial exhibits at 68th North Florida Fair Nov 7, 2009 5:13 am Lillie Joe Caraway has been a volunteer at the North Florida Fair since 1994. She liked working the event because it allowed her to meet people. H1N1 vaccines arriving slowly in the Big Bend Nov 6, 2009 11:13 pm Two-year-old Robert Nucci sat in the waiting room of the Leon County Health Department with his father, Michael, waiting to receive his H1N1 vaccination. He cried when he saw the needle and squirmed i... Follow FSU football action, participate in coverage on NoleSports.com Nov 6, 2009 11:01 pm The Florida State University/Clemson football game is 7:45 p.m. today at Clemson. Tallahassee woman hosting luncheon today to celebrate hispanic culture Nov 6, 2009 9:09 pm Paula Field, a native of Puerto Rico and a retired Leon High School Spanish teacher, is hosting a noon luncheon today at her home, 809 Live Oak Plantation Road. Tropical Weather: Ida could be closing in on Florida Nov 6, 2009 9:03 pm Tropical Depression Ida is expected to strengthen back to a tropical storm today after moving into the northwestern Caribbean Sea, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. |
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News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune Fort Hood suspect said methodical goodbyes Nov 7, 2009 5:05 am As if going off to war, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan cleaned out his apartment, gave leftover frozen broccoli to one neighbor and called another to thank him for his friendship - common courtesies and routi... 29 gifts helped change her life Nov 7, 2009 5:00 am We've all been there. A run of bad luck, a medical mishap, a change in fortune. One minute we're up and life is grand; then a dramatic turn of events and we're in the dumps. Nov 7, 2009 5:00 am It would be tough to tally up the hours Gene Hink has devoted to helping local nonprofit agencies and people in need. But Florida Blood Services has kept a careful count of the blood the Brandon man h... Pasco to host Fla. teen pageant Nov 7, 2009 5:00 am Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen Pageant is coming to Dade City next year. The pageant is expected to draw hundreds of people to the area when the contest opens April 23. The IRS is looking for 30 local taxpayers Nov 7, 2009 5:00 am The Internal Revenue Service has $42,268 in refund checks ready to give to 30 Hernando County taxpayers. Friday night Prep football scoreboard Nov 7, 2009 3:15 am Get the latest updates from games across the Bay area tonight. But for heroes, bloodbath could have been worse Nov 7, 2009 3:10 am FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted. Jackson's father seeks stipend from estate Nov 7, 2009 1:26 am Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed today. Florida mom was on phone with soldier son when he was shot Nov 7, 2009 1:22 am Roxanne Johnson refused to hang up the phone. Her son's voice had vanished amid the screaming and sudden chaos at the military base. Johnson continued to listen, uncertain whether the background noi... Los Angeles moves to ban declawing of cats Nov 7, 2009 1:16 am The Los Angeles City Council has given preliminary approval to an ordinance that would ban the declawing of cats. |
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