Florida Retirement Towns
Amelia Island, Florida
A bit more than 18 square miles, north of Jacksonville and just south of the Georgia border, eight different flags eventually would fly over the island...
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Cocoa Beach, Florida
Life is good in Cocoa Beach. There are plenty of fine shops and boutiques- including the world-famous Ron Jon Surf Shop- and dining options, from fast food to upscale fare. A 27-hole golf course lures duffers to the Cocoa Beach Country Club...
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Daytona Beach, Florida
The 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...
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Destin, Florida
The city's water entrance is through Destin Harbor, a lagoon that lies between the beaches and the main peninsula. The lagoon is formed by a sand spit named Holiday Isle, where many condominiums line the harbor...
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Holly Hill, Florida
Today, Holly Hill is a thriving town amid a booming area along Florida's central Atlantic Coast. The beach is nearby, but there are many other opportunities to occupy the mind and body...
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Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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 and surfing. The Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier is a hub of activity...
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Melbourne, Florida
It's named for Melbourne, Australia, where Cornthwaite John Hector, the new postmaster, had spent much of his life. It is said that Hector preferred a different name, but Mrs. R. W. Goode is credited with the suggestion...
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Merritt Island, Florida
The small towns that once dotted the island- Georgiana, Courtenay, Tropic, Fairyland, Orsino, Angel City, Wilson and Indianola...
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New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Like much of Florida's central coast, the New Smyrna Beach area was sparsely populated until the railroad arrived - the town of New Smyrna was incorporated in 1887 with a population of barely 150...
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Rockledge, Florida
The city of Rockledge, located on central Florida's fast-growing Space Coast, is surrounded by a wide variety of recreational, educational and just plain fun activities...
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Viera, Florida
Trees line every street and many businesses are within walking distance. Some of the best shopping in Brevard County can be found in Viera. Exceptional beaches, the Banana River and the Intracoastal Waterway are all nearby...
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