Port St. Lucie, Florida
Settled on the coast of southern Florida and enjoying all the best that the Atlantic coast can offer, Port St. Lucie is situated in one of the best spots in the state.
St. Lucie is not only centrally located between Orlando and Miami, but it also has some of the best neighborhoods in the state, as well as year-round perfect weather! The amount of precipitation this place gets is under 40″ so it was probably a factor in why the New York Mets of the MLB chose it as their location for spring training.
What’s more, the population of this city is under 500,000, so you will not have to worry about it being a huge one where you cannot find peace. With a more reasonable rent of around $1,162, you can easily relocate here and maybe even pick up golf as a hobby! You can even forget about having a car, as Port St. Lucie offers golf cart parking for grocery stores too!
How can you not mention The Villages! It’s the largest retirement community in the world for a reason. I lived there 8 years and loved it. Don’t even need a car and 3000 clubs to join for any interest.
I had a winter home in the town of Palm Bay, Florida, which is right next to Melbourne. It was in a gated 65+ senior community, and all the stores and restaurants were right across the street. It’s a beautiful little town, with proximity to the larger Melbourne, and very reasonable. I loved being able to go out in my front yard, and watch the rockets go up at Cape Kennedy. The weather was wonderful, with an average of 70 degrees all winter. We only had two cold snaps where it got cold, but never below freezing. I highly recommend Palm Bay for retirees. You get the small town peacefulness, but also get the big town access. The beach is like ten minutes away, and it is halfway between Jacksonville and Miami. The senior community kept us busy with dances, dinners, games, classes, bingo, and various activities. The senior center offered trips that were very reasonable. You can’t beat Florida for a good retirement!
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Myles, I wondered the exact same thing. My brother has lived there for 6 years and says it is the most wonderful place he has ever been.
Why would we not be thrilled with SpaceX?