Top 10 Retirement Cities in Florida

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Top 10 List

1. Naples
   The city of Naples is perfect for seniors due to the beautiful weather year round as well as available number of medical centers, there is no lack of medical care in the event of an emergency.
2. New Port Richey

   For those who want to be away from the action but close enough to take a short drive, access to cultural attractions like museums and sporting events, New Port Richey makes a great place to retire to.

3. Orange Park

   The town is a suburb of Jacksonville, and with a population of less than 10,000 people, it perfect for retirees who would prefer small-town living.

4. Brooksville/Tampa

   Located about an hour north of Tampa, Brooksville is a great pick for those who like small-town living.

5. Stuart

   Stuart offers many areas with recreation centers making it a breeze for seniors to find local events and other things to entertain themselves with.

6. Vero Beach

   Vero is an oceanside town on the Atlantic coast of Florida, making it ideal for seniors who want to live near the water, like to fish, boating, or just laying in the sand and catching some rays.

7. Inverness

   With 35% + of the population being seniors, there shouldn’t be a problem meeting other people in the same age range

8. Venice

   Venice is a small town on the West Coast of Florida with a lot to offer. With a quaint downtown area and local parks to walk in, plus nice street side cafes there is something for everyone. Even seniors.

9. Sarasota

   Sarasota beaches are one of the best ones in the US. Seniors will have no issues getting family members to move down if they choose Sarasota as their retirement home.

10. Sun City Center

    Sun City Center has an age restriction, meaning no one under age 55 can live there. This is the ideal situation for seniors as they should be able to rest easy, knowing their neighbors are all in the same age range.

11. BONUS: The Villages

    Fun and affordable active adult community where everything you could possibly want, need, or dream of doing in your retirement years is just a golf car ride away… The Morse family founded The Villages over 30 years ago, with a vision to create a warm, secure and friendly hometown where all your retirement dreams come true.