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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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The Retirement Net announces the launch of Manufactured Home Community Living on RetireNet.Com
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South Florida News from The Sun-Sentinel
In South Florida: more gloom ahead, then cooler
Feb 8, 2012 7:18 pm
The Sunshine State hasn't been living up to its name this week, with more gray gloom expected over the next two days, the National Weather Service in Miami said.
Police: Missing Miramar teen found safe, had run away
Feb 8, 2012 7:15 pm
She had run away, authorities said. According to police, the investigation led detectives to an apartment near the 8400 block of Sherman Circle in Miramar where Naketa Leiba, 17, had been staying with...
TSA screening to be easier in Lauderdale by end of 2012
Feb 8, 2012 6:33 pm
By the end of the year, thousands of select air travelers should be able to breeze through lines at the Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa international airports.
Why Ricky Williams abruptly retired from NFL
Feb 8, 2012 4:56 pm
Report: Cemetery owner says vandals taking bones for Santeria rituals
Feb 8, 2012 4:36 pm
Vandals are cracking into graves at a Miami cemetery and stealing bones, reports local TV station WSVN-Ch. 7.
UF fraternity suspended over alleged hazing incident
Feb 8, 2012 3:18 pm
GAINESVILLE (AP) — Officials say a fraternity at the University of Florida has been suspended for hazing and is under investigation by campus police.
Fog means parking lot layover for helicopter pilot
Feb 8, 2012 1:48 pm
Helicopter pilot Paul Appleton wasn't shopping for a new sweater, heading for Publix or hankering for an Egg McMuffin, but he landed his small helicopter early Wednesday in a Cooper City parking lot c...
News from Jacksonville and Northern Florida from WLTV
Groups Launch Teen Safe Driving Video Contest
Feb 8, 2012 12:22 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- This morning several groups announced a video contest for teens to create a safe driving PSA.
TU: Council Redman Starts His Own Occupy Movement
Feb 8, 2012 11:42 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- According to our news partner the Florida Times-Union, City Councilman Don Redman has set up a camp in front of City Hall.
Feb 8, 2012 11:40 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- New technology has JTA bus riders seeing stars, the new STAR card employs a chip and is designed to make boarding easier and the bus system more efficient.
Protecting Your Privacy from Prying Eyes Online
Feb 8, 2012 11:38 am
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Along with potential employers, another entity may be spying on your online social network posts. Insurance companies are especially interested in your Facebook photos.
UF Frat Suspended After Hazing Accusations
Feb 8, 2012 10:39 am
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Another Florida college is making headlines for hazing, and this time it's a fraternity at the University of Florida that's in the hot seat.
Protestors Rally for Cristian Fernandez | SLIDESHOW
Feb 8, 2012 10:33 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As a mother, Alicia Torres is upset that prosecutors would ever try a 12-year-old boy as an adult.
Episcopal Celebrates Global Community Day
Feb 8, 2012 10:03 am
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Today students at Episcopal School of Jacksonville are participating in Global Community Day.
Is the New Duval County Courthouse for Sale?
Feb 8, 2012 12:19 am
Courthouse for Sale?
Road Closures and Detours for the "26.2 with Donna"
Feb 7, 2012 6:08 pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As runners gear up for the "26.2 with Donna - The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer" in Jacksonville Beach this weekend, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is pr...
LoveTown USA Comes to Kingsland!
Feb 7, 2012 5:41 pm
KINGSLAND, Ga. -- The southeastern Georgia town is in the process of being turned into LoveTown USA.
News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune
Deputies: Hundreds of fighting roosters seized from Citrus Park home
Feb 8, 2012 7:25 pm
Hundreds of roosters, several dogs and a horse were seized and a man was arrested this morning during an investigation into illegal rooster fighting, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Off...
Florida Senate chief still pushing for casino vote
Feb 8, 2012 7:23 pm
Senate President Mike Haridopolos wants his chamber to continue considering a casino resort bill although a companion measure is stalled in the House.
Santorum: I won and raised about $250,000 Tuesday night
Feb 8, 2012 7:20 pm
Resurgent Rick Santorum said his sweep of three GOP contests earned his shoestring campaign $250,000 overnight, cash he needs to take his upstart bid for the Republican presidential nomination to Mitt...
Genshaft, Big East welcome Memphis into the fold
Feb 8, 2012 7:01 pm
The University of South Florida has acquired another new dance partner in the Big East Conference.
Six-year sentence for woman who defrauded neighbor
Feb 8, 2012 7:00 pm
A woman who swindled her deaf, blind 80-year-old neighbor out of hundreds of thousands of dollars was sentenced today to serve six years in federal prison.
Forgot where you parked at the fair? Phone app can help
Feb 8, 2012 6:35 pm
There may be no bigger letdown at the end of a fun-filled day at the fair than forgetting where you parked your car.
Forget fast food toys: 'Lorax' gets green tie-ins
Feb 8, 2012 5:39 pm
The Lorax, perhaps the most famous anti-industrial crusader from children's literature, is getting support from companies that are willing to go green.
Tampa International Airport to test low-hassle screening
Feb 8, 2012 5:36 pm
Eligible travelers can volunteer personal information so that the government can vet them for security before they arrive at the airport.
TBO.com launches Facebook comments
Feb 8, 2012 5:30 pm
Instead of using a special login for commenting on this site, you’ll now use your Facebook login. If you’re already logged into Facebook, you won’t have to log in again...
'Spring Breakers' film looking for extras
Feb 8, 2012 5:19 pm
Have a beach bod and want to get up-close with some of Hollywood's top young talent? 'Spring Breakers' has put out a casting call for extras.
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