Melbourne is a vigorous retirement community of 84,678 (2020 census ),  located mid-way down the east coast of Florida. Its redevelopment efforts have resulted in a revitalized and growing community. After the Civil War, Melbourne was founded by former slaves. The first school in Melbourne was built in 1883 and is now part of the Florida Tech campus. Many high-tech…...

Apalachicola is a small town of a few thousand people on the Gulf Coast of Florida, about an hour south of Tallahassee.  This old and wealthy fishing town has a long history due to its location on the rich fishing and oystering areas of the Gulf Coast.  Apalachicola has a very interesting downtown with many restored buildings reminiscent of the…...

The Woodlands in Texas, about 30 miles north of Houston often makes the lists of "best" retirement communities, although many younger families live here as well. The reasons are obvious - the cluster of 8 master planned villages and a Town Center is attractive, pleasant, and has something to offer everyone. These master planned communities offer every type of housing…...

Brentwood is a rapidly growing town of about 50,000 in the east Bay area of California between Stockton and Walnut Creek. Nearby recreation areas include Franks Tract Recreation Area and Sherman Lake. The area was originally an agriculture community but now it is suburban and home to some industry. The area boomed from 2000 to 2008.  The county is Contra…...