Which Of Florida’s 12 Coasts Will Be Your Forever Home For Retirement?
Two things you can find in abundance in Florida are coastlines and old folks. Florida’s shape, a long, skinny peninsula plus a beachfront panhandle, is ideal for folks who want to walk along the beach without coming into contact with anyone else. Of course, it used to be ideal for that, but the population of the Sunshine State has gotten bigger and younger in recent decades. There is now more to Florida than the high-rise condominiums in Miami and Palm Beach where wealthy New Yorkers retire and an endless array of idyllic, sleepy beachside towns where all the other retirees can chill. Florida also isn’t as inexpensive as it was a generation ago. It is still an awesome place to retire, though. The year-round sunshine and flat terrain are ideal for aging in place, and Florida is more cosmopolitan by leaps and bounds than those other Sun Belt destinations that claim to be the new favorite destination of retirees. If you doubt this, just ask yourself whether your grandchildren would rather travel to Florida or Alabama to visit you for Christmas. Every part of Florida has its own personal brand, and if you want to find out which one best suits you, contact an Orlando estate planning lawyer.
Every Coast Has a Story
Florida understands commercialism as well as the pricier hotspots of conspicuous consumption, namely New York and California, do. In fact, 12 different parts of Florida’s coastline have names that they use in promotional materials. Instead of vacationing in the Big Apple or the Big Easy, try visiting one of these Florida coasts and see if you would like to retire here:
- Emerald Coast – the western panhandle, including Panama City, Destin, and Pensacola
- Forgotten Coast – the eastern panhandle, south of Tallahassee
- Nature Coast – a mostly rural area on the Gulf Coast of Florida
- Sun Coast – includes the popular retirement destinations of Sarasota, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg
- Cultural Coast – the artistic hub of western Florida, including Sarasota and Venice
- Lee Island Coast – Sanibel and Captiva Islands and the mainland city of Fort Myers
- Paradise Coast – southwestern Florida, including Naples and Marco Island
- Gold Coast – glitzy southeastern Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach
- Treasure Coast – the Atlantic coast including Vero Beach and Stuart
- Space Coast – the area near the Kennedy Space Center
- Fun Coast – the Daytona Beach area, a destination for Spring Break partygoers
- First Coast – includes St. Augustine and Jacksonville
For Maximum Relaxation and Minimum Hassle, Avoid the Coasts Entirely
Even if all the coasts are getting too crowded, you can find your ideal retirement location farther inland. It is less expensive, and you are less vulnerable to hurricane damage. The suburbs of Orlando can give you just the right mix of peace and quiet and urban connectedness, plus it will be easy for your grandkids to visit the Orlando theme parks.
Contact Gierach and Gierach About Retiring in Florida
An estate planning lawyer can help you choose the best place to retire in Central Florida. Contact Gierach and Gierach, P.A. in Orlando, Florida to discuss your case.
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