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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
Indiana trumps LeBron in Game 2
May 25, 2013 3:40 am
For the first 47 minutes, Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals was one of the great nights on a great stage watching the game's greatest player at his finest. And then came the 48th minute. And LeB...
James' 36 not enough, Heat fall 97-93 to Pacers
May 25, 2013 3:28 am
LeBron James gave it everything. And still more was required.
Live updates: Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat
May 25, 2013 12:16 am
Sunrise man accused of raping girl, 6
May 24, 2013 11:34 pm
A 25-year-old man is accused of raping a 6-year-old girl and covering up the assault by telling the child's mother that blood she saw on a bed and on her daughter's clothes came from an injured cat, a...
'Bears in the air' on the prowl this holiday weekend
May 24, 2013 11:23 pm
It's a traffic enforcement technique that's a half-century old, but until you're nabbed by a "bear in the air," you may never know it exists.
Buzzer-beater: Trivia lands Boca lawyer big bucks, national spotlight
May 24, 2013 11:12 pm
Mastering trivia has helped Boca Raton lawyer Scott Singer clean up on not one, but two, brain-busting TV game shows — to the tune of $100,000.
Missing Boca Raton attorney sued for third time in three weeks
May 24, 2013 10:48 pm
The lawsuits keep coming against missing Boca Raton attorney Timothy McCabe, with the latest arising from his law firm's relationship with what federal authorities allege was a web of South Florida bu...
Fort Lauderdale targets liquor, convenience stores
May 24, 2013 10:22 pm
Fearing that liquor and convenience stores are a breeding ground for crime in the heart of the city's northwest community, officials may permanently ban new ones from opening in the area. &am...
Man accused of pointing cane, yelling 'Boom!' at deputy
May 24, 2013 10:15 pm
Mark David Molinksi, 48, had outstanding warrant, deputies sayA disabled Boca Raton man held up a metal cane, pointed it like a gun, and shouted "boom!" after a deputy asked him to move, acc...
Cop accused of public masturbation resigns
May 24, 2013 10:07 pm
A police officer accused of masturbating in front of a woman at a gas station resigned days after the allegation surfaced last year.
News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV
Jacksonville 2013 Jazz Festival
May 25, 2013 2:32 pm
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival takes place in the Heart of Downtown 5/23 - 5/26.
Preparing for hurricane season
May 25, 2013 11:29 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Dan Scanlan from the Florida Times-Union on Good Morning Jacksonville with a copy of this year's 2013 Hurricane Preparedness Guide.
Family grieves loss of their little boy
May 25, 2013 9:42 am
The Jacksonville toddler who fell in a pool on Tuesday at a neighborhood day care center has died, according to our news partner, The Florida Times-Union.
Student of the Week: Kelsey Harrison
May 25, 2013 12:25 am
This week we are recognizing our $5,000 Hero Next Door Student Scholarship Winner Kelsey Harrison!
Police: Child left in car, grandparents charged
May 24, 2013 11:37 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The grandparents of a nine-month-old child were arrested Friday after the child was pulled out of a car parked at a Winn-Dixie on Argyle Forest Boulevard.
Trailer safety segment sends man into action
May 24, 2013 11:08 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As droves of people hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, we're taking a look at the dangers of towing trailers.
5 escape sinking vessel near Matanzas Inlet
May 24, 2013 10:38 pm
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Five people had to swim to a nearby island after the boat they were on started sinking near the Matanzas Inlet Friday night.
Communications satellite launched into space
May 24, 2013 10:36 pm
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A new military communications satellite has been launched into space.
Did wrong birth year result in penalty from Social Security?
May 24, 2013 6:28 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Gene Mathis 75, said he looks for strength and comfort in a place where many find them, his bible.
Mixed reaction to Boy Scouts decision
May 24, 2013 6:19 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The fiercely debated decision and compromise to allow gay Boy Scouts among the membership but not Scout leaders has mixed reactions around the First Coast.
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