Tarpon Springs is a small and interesting town on Florida's west coast, just north of Clearwater.  Back in the day it was a capital for sponge gathering with 180 boats dedicated to that industry; many of its early settlers were Greek sponge divers. You can still see that legacy today in the presence of many Greek names on the streets.…...

Roseburg is a small town in southwestern Oregon with a population of almost 23,000. The average age is higher than average, about 42. Median HH income is $41,000. Roseburg is an old mill town where the mill has closed down. Some people like the town, whereas others complain on forums about drug use and unemployment. It has a reputation as…...

The idea of retiring in Manly might catch some Australians by surprise. It is generally a very young person’s town, which is very much apparent on a busy summer weekend. But it also has many attractions and conveniences that almost any active adult could enjoy.  For example there are fabulous surfing and snorkeling beaches on the ocean side, and calmer…...

Coral Springs, Florida, is a unique master-planned city that was developed by a division of Westinghouse, and officially chartered in 1963 for 50,000 residents. But during the 1970's through the 1990's, the popular town grew rapidly, with the population swelling to 134,394 during the 2020 census. Located in Broward County, twenty miles northwest of Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs has been…...