The Sunshine State was well represented on HGTV’s “The 30 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.”
Four Florida cities -- Tallahassee, Boca Raton, Sarasota, and Naples -- made the list.
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The ranking factored in affordability, healthcare, weather, taxes, transportation, and overall satisfaction.
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Here are the highlights of the Florida cities that were selected:
- Tallahassee has a Third Act program, creating an opportunity for those 50 and older to lend their expertise to entrepreneurs’ startup businesses.
- Boca Raton “attracts seniors seeking a mix of golf courses, museums, soft sand beaches, parks, top healthcare and upscale shopping.”
- Sarasota has a “notable arts scene,” including the The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Sarasota Opera House.
- Naples has “year-round festivals also keep the fun going, including Summer Jazz on the Gulf, Stone Crab Festival, The Naples Shakespeare Festival and The Naples Craft Beer Festival.”
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Other southern cities making the list were Savannah, Asheville, Raleigh, and more.
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