Welcome to
Florida
THE PARADISE COAST - NAPLES, FLA.
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Island Everglades CVB
Retirees seeking the sun and shore income tax, which is appealing. Kennedy Space Center’s rocket and
have traditionally chosen the Sunshine Possibly the most difficult part of shuttle launches and the ability to hop
State to settle. With 1,200 miles of sandy moving to Florida is deciding where a cruise ship to the Caribbean at Port
shoreline and more than 11,000 miles to live. There are so many choices, Canaveral. For those who take retire-
of rivers, streams and other waterways, it from the dynamic city of Jacksonville ment seriously, it is possible to laze the
is easy to see why Florida beckons. New to the quaint, historic streets of St. day away while enjoying dramatic views
residents–numbering about 1,000 per Augustine; from the laid-back atmo- from high-rise balconies.
day, on average–are drawn to the semi- sphere of Key West to the sophistica- Those considering Florida should
tropical climate, which promises mild tion of Palm Beach and its surround- visit a variety of places before making
winters and year-round coastal breezes. ings. Those who like small-town living a final decision. The laid-back party
Also important to the many who will find plenty of places to consider. atmosphere of Key West appeals to
move to Florida each year is the One area that is popular with new many, while others prefer the ameni-
favorable tax situation; as of 2004, residents is the Cocoa Beach area, which ties and convenience of large cities.
the state was ranked 45th in the na- is about halfway between the two large Since 1513, when Ponce de Leon
tion, with only five states offering a metropolises of Jacksonville and Miami. came ashore in search of the Fountain
lighter tax burden. The state sales tax In addition to sun-drenched beaches, of Youth, people have been flocking to
is just 6 percent, and there is no state there is the excitement of the nearby the paradise that is Florida.
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