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Spring, Didja
Get Lost?!!
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Warm weather, cold weather, snow, sun here and sun
gone...Whew!! With that in mind, I thought we'd take a tour of some
cities. Got your seatbelts on and buckled?!!
Best Cities to Retire In
1)Venice, Florida: It was developed in 1925 by the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers as a planned retirement community. Lots of sand
and sun!!
2)Tucson, Arizona: Having sunshine 300 days of the year, Tucson has a
beautiful southwest feel with it's scenery.
3)Charleston, South Carolina: This "Holy City" is one of the most
beautiful in the US with it's old-world charm.
4)Las Cruces, New Mexico: It's low cost living and active cultural life
helped make this the "best place to retire."
5)Savannah, Georgia: With a rich cultural history, it is a popular
tourist destination as well as popular with the retirees.
6)St. Petersburg, Florida: Thanks to it's winter warmth, great beaches,
and ideal location on the peninsula; St. Pete has beckoned retirees
since the 1920s.
7)Chattanooga, Tennessee: The critical war "Battle of Chattanooga" was
fought here. It is an affordable retirement option.
8)Naples, Florida: Part of the gold coast of southwest Florida,
downtown Naples is workable, sophisticated, and charming.
9)Austin, Texas: Home to the University of Texas; Austin has an array
of cultural activities.
10)Fort Myers, Florida: Setting on the bank of the Caloosa-hatahoochie
River, it's roots go back to 1886. It is home to the Thomas Edison
Museum.
11)Athens, Georgia: Being a highly successful university town, and
popular with retirees, the University of Georgia helped to create an
artistic, musical, and intellectual scene.
12)Summerville, South Caroline: "The Flower Town in the Pines."
Tourists flock here to the restaurants and unusual shops.
13)Port Charlotte, Florida: Due to it's warmth in the winter and low
home prices/rents, it attracts snow birds and retirees.
14)St. George, Utah: Spectacular red rock bluffs overlook the town. It
sports a mild climate in the winter and great recreational
opportunities.
15)Palm Springs, California: From the valley in which this town sets,
you can see snow in the mountains. Downtown Palm Springs sports a
statue of former Palm Springs Mayor - Sonny Bono.
16)Las Vegas, California: Many retirees choose Las Vegas for the active
adult communities, which have helped it become one of the fastest
growing US cities.
17)San Antonio, Texas: This city is famous for the Alamo and Paseo del
Rio.
18)Colorado Springs, Colorado: A spectacular array of scenery, lots of
sunshine, and conservative values make this a popular retirement
community.
19)Bend, Oregon: Scenic beauty, skiing mountains, golf and fishing have
put Bend on the lists for "best retirement communities."
20)Knoxville, Tennessee: A vibrant college town with big time sports
and other cultural events do not keep retirees from the natural beauty.
21)Henderson, Nevada: It is one of America's fastest growing cities
sporting outstanding recreational opportunities.
22)Boise, Idaho: "The Coty of Trees" is modern, prosperous, and
livable. It offers recreational activities, shopping, a low crime rate,
and a great lifestyle. - The Street
You know that you're officially lost when you turn down your car radio
and take off your sunglasses. - Word Porn
I hope to arrive to my death late, in love, and a little drunk. -
Atticus
"I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not. - Kurt
Cobain
Being negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult. You may
be given a cactus, but you don't have to sit on it. - Joyce Meyer
Remember the kiddies and our service people. Take good care of the
furry and feathered ones out there. Be safe and healthy. See ya next
time. Ever Toodles!!! MONA
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