8 Lesser Known but Ideal Places to Retire in Florida

Written By News Uptake

[{"selector":"#anim-bf2b2854-71a7-4911-9117-52b6608cc992 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.4082828997047029e-15%, 2.733316014845931e-7%) scale(0.9009009009009009)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1daf754b-8679-45ce-85a8-a1bcab67000c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fdc13fa2-8511-4e91-a205-001749858ad1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.23281%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Sunshine State Florida has been an ideal place for retirees with its warm weather and beautiful beaches. Here are 8 places in Florida best suited for retirees.

[{"selector":"#anim-1f83044e-6d55-4bbc-9f2e-f4ce58c18c64 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.1842378929335e-15%, 2.473958661224479%) scale(0.8333333333333334)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3cd8db08-f6a2-4148-b7ae-a2424523afde","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-89e5ec89-bcbd-44c0-bcdb-97dc04daee8f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.23281%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] St Augustine in Florida is a lesser known place for retirees. A historical place and coastal lifestyle make it a very well suited place to stay post-retirement.

[{"selector":"#anim-adc23a49-e6c9-4e9c-9fed-348a1d5fd797 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.128440366972475%, 0.860092079455065%) scale(0.9174311926605505)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e83623d0-734f-4990-820a-dec586199df9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-293616b0-c5bb-4b92-980d-9a41377fb5d9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.23281%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Sarasota is also lesser known but is fast getting popular among retirees for its beautiful beaches and wide range of outdoor activities.

[{"selector":"#anim-c57edf65-2afd-4420-97b0-67b950eb5652 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.128440366972475%, 0.860092079455065%) scale(0.9174311926605505)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-703b3d24-8123-44e2-ae70-f3b2b19d970f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2568ee5e-2e9c-44d4-8ab2-20f822257b41","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.23281%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] St Petersburg offers a vibrant arts and cultural scene with beautiful weather. It can be an ideal place for retirees with its amazing bars and coffee shops.

[{"selector":"#anim-bad13778-9810-4f15-89ce-6ff0b91bca49 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.128440366972475%, 0.860092079455065%) scale(0.9174311926605505)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-db0fbe86-07d5-4962-91be-56618f7968fa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0ffc2697-00e8-4f48-8df4-fba00b1bf6f2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.23281%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Mount Dora is another lesser known area in Florida which has a population of just 16,600. It is a historical place with an interesting art scene and wonderful cafes.

[{"selector":"#anim-60d859dd-1faa-4ca5-9b83-c16d438e894f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.128440366972475%, 0.860092079455065%) scale(0.9174311926605505)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7aa8e569-c59f-48a6-8a7d-86d45ed86d57","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a05e7898-caa9-4277-8df5-d684e5e077d3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.23281%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Lake Wales offers a beautiful view, botanical garden, peaceful environment and amazing housing options for retirees to settle in.

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[{"selector":"#anim-c79d3c3e-e4ae-486e-96ba-35cf57b44867 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.128440366972475%, 0.8600920794550633%) scale(0.9174311926605505)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5e8cb719-9251-4761-bf0e-976c313c9a11","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ab5a5c3e-be1d-40ab-81b0-841674c4acbf","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.23281%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Sebastian, alongside the Treasure Coast in Florida is a great option for those retirees who want to live near water.

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