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Florida is again well represented on U.S. News & World Report's latest list about Best Places to Live in the U.S. And Naples ranked No. 1 on the list, the only Florida city to make...
Tallahassee (/ ˌ t æ l ə ˈ h æ s i / TAL-ə-HASS-ee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824.
Known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” Ocala maintains deep equestrian roots even as the area evolves into a diverse... U.S. News & World Report ranked the Best Places to Live in Florida...
- Sarasota Offers 'Distinct Vibe'
- Naples Is 'Retirement Spot For The Rich, Powerful'
- Melbourne Has Down-To-Earth Attractions Too
- Jacksonville A Resurgent City
- Tampa More Than Just Sports
- Pensacola Rising from The West
- Daytona Beach Has Many Cool Bars
- Orlando Jumps 66 Spots
- Tallahassee Scores For Music, Outdoors
- Port St. Lucie Loves Its Golf
The magazine said this Gulf-side city also is No. 2 for "fastest-growing places" on the new list, behind Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at No. 1. Last year, U.S. News ranked Sarasotaat No. 9 for reasons including its "distinct vibe ... vibrant arts scene, beachy atmosphere and burgeoning food culture." Who lives here?Most famous celebrities with hom...
This long-ago sleepy fishing town jumped to No. 6 this year from No. 12. Naples also ranked as the No. 1 safest place. Last year, the magazine referred to Naples as "a preferred retirement spot for the rich, powerful and cold-averse," with "pristine beaches, sprawling golf courses, and fine dining and shopping. Naples, the 2023-24 list said, jumped...
This Atlantic coast city known as part of the Space Coast for nearby Kennedy Space Center jumped to No. 15 from No. 20 last year. Other attractions include the Eau Gallie Arts District featuring museums and galleries, and a robust historic downtown with a variety of bars, restaurants and shops. Melbournealso ranked high on the Scholaroo list, at 21...
This city ― known for its resurgent Jaguars NFL team and vibrant neighborhoods connected by bridges crossing the serpentine St. Johns River ― continues to rise in various national rankings. In the latest U.S. News list, Jacksonville jumped to 16th from 24th. The main city in what's known as the First Coast, Jacksonville recently was listed as the o...
It was only a couple years ago that this city by the bay proclaimed itself "Champa Bay," with the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning winning back-to-back Stanley Cups and the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers claiming its second Super Bowl title in its history. But Tampa ― part of the region that also includes St. Petersburg and Clearwater ― moved from last year's...
Pensacolatoo often has been overlooked. There's St. Augustine claim as the oldest U.S. city, founded in 1565, but it was Spanish explorer Tristán de Luna who in 1559 established Pensacola as the first European settlement in the U.S. Nearly a half-century later, Pensacola continues to deserve great respect and U.S. News has recognized this, moving ...
Another city moving up the charts,Daytona Beach goes to 49th from 68th because it's more than just auto racing. The region that also includes Port Orange, South Daytona, Ponce Inlet, Ormond Beach and Holly Hill offers restaurants, shopping, outdoor actvities and more. And any visit should include a stop at various bars, including rooftop one with s...
The world knows Orlandofor its theme park attractions, but head away from the Interstate 4 traffic to savor this city's night life that includes clubs, restaurants and concerts. Orlando jumped 66 spots, from 118th last year to No. 52 on the U.S. News list.
Take time to sample all that this capital city offers. Tallahasseeis home to Florida State University and also museums, parks, historic sites and more. Listen to music at a variety of spots, from Blue Tavern to the iconic Bradfordville Blues Club just outside town. The diverse way of life is one reason why Tallahassee jumped to 60th from 110 last y...
Not big and brash, Port St. Lucieoffers a more laid back Florida alernative. And U.S. News upgraded the city's ranking to 63 from 78 last year, perhaps because of its many options on the links. There are 13 golf courses in Port Saint Lucie with one municipal course. And within 20 miles of PSL (as some call it), there's another 42 golf courses withi...
Florida ranks No. 9 overall among U.S. states based on 71 metrics across eight categories.
1 day ago · Tallahassee, city, capital of Florida, U.S., and seat (1824) of Leon county. It is situated in the central part of the state’s northern panhandle region about halfway between Pensacola (west) and Jacksonville (east).
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Mar 9, 2021 · Sunshine state comes in No. 10 overall. Living in Florida can be great, and U.S. News & World Report seems to think so as well. The Sunshine State has been ranked the 10th best state in...
