Florida has always been at the top of the list for people wishing to retire while keeping with their active lifestyle. However, if you are considering Florida for your retirement years you may wonder what area you should choose. Throughout Florida, you can find very mild winters in the north and tropical summer like weather in the south.

The list of the most popular places to retire in Florida includes:

Bonita Springs is home between Naples and Fort Myers. Bonita Springs is located on the Gulf of Mexico. The area is just beginning to grow but still offers a quiet and serene atmosphere with the larger cities close by when you desire a bit of action.

A glimpse of Bonita Springs

Englewood is a small town about halfway down the Florida gulf coast in Sarasota County. Englewood has a less expensive cost of living in this unique artist community, quiet, charming, and not loaded with tourists.
 
Fernandina Beach is located on the Atlantic Coast of Florida and is another quiet and serene location. Here you will love the beaches, salt marshes, and nature. All nature lovers will absolutely love the isolated feeling.

Fort Pierce may seem a bit expensive especially if you wish to own real estate on the coast; however, just a short distance from the water you will find real estate at affordable prices.

Live Oak is located in north central Florida without any waterfront property. This quaint inland town is close by the Suwannee River where many people enjoy scuba diving. The terrain is perfect for hiking and biking or just enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Mexico Beach is home on the gulf between Apalachicola and Panama City. The small town is beginning to grow but is still a very quiet community with much to offer such as fishing and of course the gorgeous white sand beaches.

A picture Mexico Beach

Ocala is home to rolling hills, horse farms, and an atmosphere that will help you to take life slow. The entire Ocala area has many wonderful communities offering a variety of attractions.

Saint Petersburg has that tropical climate that most people desire for their retirement years. Not only is the weather summer like year round but you are close to many wonderful beaches, other attractions, and activities all around.

Tarpon Springs is the natural sea sponge capital of the world offering waterfront properties as the river flows through the town on its way to the Gulf of Mexico.

Vero Beach is another artist community offering a coastal town with beautiful beaches and a charming town atmosphere. The homes here are a bit more expensive than homes found inland.