I've lived in Florida for over 25 years and always tell tourists to visit these 7 spots

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A pathway to the beach surrounded by dune grass and palm trees at sunset.
In my opinion, Key West is one of the best places to visit in Florida.

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I'm 81 and still working. It's not for the paycheck — it's part of my secret to aging well.

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Mike Plummer
81-year-old Mike Plummer left corporate at 55 and has been working at a retail store for almost 15 years.

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Florida, Texas, and Utah are the fastest-growing hot spots for America's superrich

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Aerial view of Miami skyline with skyscrapers, Downtown Brickell, and Miami Beach at night in Miami on June 22, 2024.
Florida is booming with the superrich, as Miami and other hubs outpace California's old guard, per Altrata.

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I'm a Florida local. There are 4 beachy areas here you should definitely visit — and 3 you can probably skip.

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Author Terri Peters taking selfie at Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach

Terri Peters

I've lived in Florida for 25 years. There's so much to do here in the fall, which is also the best time to visit.

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Orange bald cypress trees along a river.
There are plenty of reasons to visit Florida in the fall.

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I've stayed at over 50 hotels in Orlando. Here are the 10 I swear by and will always revisit.

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Author Carly Caramanna sipping cocktail at Four Seasons
Four seasons

Carly Caramanna

Tesla argues that the over $242M verdict in deadly Autopilot trial 'flies in the face' of the law and 'common sense'

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A wrecked Tesla.
George McGee's Tesla after the 2019 crash.

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The most expensive ZIP code in America is a Miami island you can only reach by yacht or ferry

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An aerial view of Fisher Island, Florida
Fisher Island, Florida, topped Realtor.com's recent listing of ZIP codes with the highest home prices in the US.

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I spent 2 months in Miami to see if I might want to live there. My trip was so good that I'm dreaming of a move.

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Author Leila Najafi smiling on beach in Miami
After spending two months in Miami, I think I'd really enjoy living there and would like to do so for at least half the year.

Leila Najafi

I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These 6 islands probably aren't on your radar — but should be.

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The silhouette of a palm tree on a beach during sunset on North Captiva Island.
As a local, North Captiva is one of my favorite Florida islands.

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