TAMPA BAY, FLA.

BEST CITY FOR RETIREES

Population: 2,596,556
Cost-of-Living Index: 101 (100 being national average)
Percentage of Workforce in Creative Class: 26.7%
Bohemian Indicator: 100
Creative-Class Salary Growth (2000-2005): 17.2%

This is Florida's finest venue to kick start a second or third act. The community actively welcomes retirees who want to get involved with creative, ecological, business -- you name it -- projects. The cultural scene is rich with performing arts venues, and it has outstanding healthcare facilities.

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