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Old 02-01-2021, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Boston-Sean View Post
If you had to choose a retirement community other than TV, what would it be?
Do you want to be on the coast, Atlantic or Gulf or it doesn't matter, if you prefer the center of the state? That's the first question, location, location, location. Then what's your budget, if you say $250K, there are many communities where homes start at $300K or $400K or higher.

The 55+ website is a great place to get an idea. Start with an area, such as Tampa/St. Pete, or St. Augustine/Daytona or Naples / Fort Myers. You can get an idea of what's available in that area, prices, amenities, sights and entertainment. There also reviews and homes for sale at most locations.

When you have a general idea of where, then come here and ask "How is On Top the World" Condos in Clearwater, chances are someone has been there and looked at it already, or even lived there and then moved here. About half of the residents of TV have moved from other parts of Florida.

Here's the site, pick a city, when the results come up, click on the city name and the results will be displayed on a map which you can move around.

55+ Places to Retire Website