Davis is a city of over 65,000 in north central California, 11 miles west of Sacramento. It is famous as the home of UC Davis, a distinguished university with more than 32,000 students.  As a college town it has a decidely liberal bent plus all the attractions associated with that, such as plentiful restaurants, wine bars, and book stores. The…...

Santa Rosa Beach is located along a 26-mile stretch of Northwest Florida’s famed Emerald Coast, and is just one of the 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in south Walton County.  Founded in 1910, and though not incorporated, it has a population of about 17,000 (2020), and shares a zip code with 10 other beach communities.  Santa Rosa Beach, known for its…...

Marco Island is the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands on the southwest corner of Florida. It is the last community of any size on the southern end of Florida's Gulf side. The population is just under 18,000. It is home to the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and Hilton Marco Island Resort. Retirees love it here, and just…...

Port Orchard is located on the Sinclair Inlet of the Puget Sound.  This waterfront community of approximately 13,000 people is proud of its amenities.  The downtown offers shopping, museums, entertainment, galleries and dining.  With ferry access from Bremerton and Seattle, an excursion to Port Orchard is an easy day trip or a weekend getaway.   Residents enjoy life on the Kitsap…...