Florida Retirement Cities and Towns
AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDAToday, Amelia Island is a perfect blend of past and present. Delightful Victorian architecture is the hallmark of the downtown Historic District, tucked between the Intracoastal Waterway to the...
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COCOA BEACH, FLORIDASituated in the middle of Florida's Atlantic coast, Cocoa Beach caters to the young and the young at heart. It's all there: sun-drenched beaches, the historic pier, championship golf courses, fine dining...
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDAThe center of Daytona Beach features a wide promenade with an amusement area, including a sky ride and sightseeing tower and a band shell for outdoor concerts and events. Those who tire of the beach can shop...
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DESTIN, FLORIDAThe city of Destin is situated on a peninsula that separates the Gulf of Mexico from Choctawhatchee Bay. Originally an island, it slowly but surely became part of the mainland through the handiwork of hurricanes and...
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FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDABecause buildings were carefully repaired instead of being razed, downtown Fernandina Beach is a delightful mix of shops, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. Centre Street, the main thoroughfare, was designed for leisurely...
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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FLORIDAJacksonville Beach is the biggest and busiest resort along Florida's northern coast. More than four miles long, the beach is wide and offers plenty of room to stroll or sunbathe. Water activities abound, such as offshore racing, fishing...
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MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDAOriginally named Artesia, Merritt Island is located just six miles southwest of Cape Canaveral, the heart of America's space program. Because of its central location in Brevard County, between Titusville and Melbourne, the area has...
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PENSACOLA, FLORIDAPensacola, not St. Augustine or Jamestown, was the first European settlement in the continental United States. In 1559, Don Tristan de Luna landed with 11 ships laden with gear, food and 1,500 passengers. Just three months later, a...
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PENSACOLA BEACH, FLORIDAPensacola Beach is located on Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island that is part of The Gulf Islands National Seashore and offers 52 miles of unsullied, undeveloped white sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The beach...
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