Bartow is an up and coming community of 17,000 about 40 miles east of Tampa in central Florida. The town is formerly rural but now attracting all kinds of people, including retirees and active adults.  Its live oak trees and many preserved historical buildings give it a southern charm that is very refreshing. The town is laid out in a…...

Murphy and the surrounding area in extreme southwestern North Carolina is a great place for a second home or retirement, particularly if you are interested in a quiet and rural environment. This very small town (about 1600 people) is the county seat of Cherokee County. There are some restaurants and shops.   Downtown is small with tree lined streets and…...

Key West, Florida is an extremely charming community, the southernmost in the U.S. Many active adults choose this city and island 90 miles north of Cuba as their retirement community because of its sub-tropical warmth, its diversity (home to many gays), and its laid-back charm. Key West offers a cross between a Caribbean island and an affluent U.S. tourist destination.…...

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of the top cultural destinations in the world.  Santa Fe's population of 88,000 (2021) has grown by 42% since 2000 with people aged 65+ accounting for almost a quarter of the population. Located at 7000 feet in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe offers a unique climate for active adults 55 plus…...