Sanford is a rapidly growing town of about 30,000 (2014) in the sand hills of central North Carolina.  It was know to be the larges producer of clay bricks in 1959, and was called the "Brick Capital of the U.S.A." Today it still continues the manufacturing of bricks along with textiles, and has seen an influx of the biotech industry.…...

Panama City, population 37,000,  is in the panhandle of Florida between Tallahassee and Pensacola. As you can see from the map, it is a city on the coast with a very large bay.  Barrier islands are nearby with great beaches. Tyndall Air Force Base is located east of the city.  The area is popular with retirees who want to live…...

Sunset Beach is a small and affluent beach town of just over 3,000 people on the southern end of North Carolina. It is just north of Myrtle Beach and south of Wilmington.   The average age here (68) is relatively high, reflecting its popularity as a retirement spot. Other nearby towns on this site worth checking out include Ocean Isle Beach…...

North Manchester is the home of Manchester College, a small, liberal arts campus (1,000 students) with many events that residents attend. There are also many opportunities to volunteer on campus, at the library, and in the community. North Manchester had just over 6,000 residents in 2010. The town is located in north-central Indiana.There is at least one retirement community in…...