[Ron G.]

Hi,

I was the original poster and I appreciate the many responses.

I'm not really surprised that there isn't a similar community in California. TV seems unique.

I've also gotten the sense before that the retirement communities in S. California tend to be in the desert and don't enjoy the year-round moderate climate that you find in the more expensive parts of the state.

Actually, my preference is Florida, anyway. My wife is concerned about very hot summers and hurricanes. We live in Baltimore and I talk 'most every day to my mother in the Tampa area. In fact, the Baltimore summers tend to be hotter (and more humid) than Tampa (although not as long).

We'll see if my wife opens up her mind a bit.

Thanks, again, for the replies.

Ron