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The highest ranking that a Florida city has ever received, Lake Mary is America's fourth best place to live. The only other Florida city to make the list this year was Winter Springs, at 31st place. Last year, four Florida cities made the list, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Boca Raton. Although not as many cities made the list this year, I think Lake Mary's stunning fourth place finish makes up for it!

MONEY Magazine: Best places to live 2007: Top 100

[miamiblue]

This is being discussed in the NC forums as well, because it appears that several cities that were on the list last year have dropped off. However, if you look at how they chose these "cities" you will find that this list considers smaller cities and towns only, nothing with populations larger than ~50k. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if they do a list for the larger cities to know if any of last year's picks made any moves.

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Originally Posted by miamiblue

This is being discussed in the NC forums as well, because it appears that several cities that were on the list last year have dropped off. However, if you look at how they chose these "cities" you will find that this list considers smaller cities and towns only, nothing with populations larger than ~50k.

True. Last year, a lot of cities that were on the list had large populations like Cary, Coral Springs, Naperville,Il,etc. They should just have a separate rating for cities over 50k.

[rholborn]

Hi! i've lived here in lake mary for over 12 years now, and i've always been a proud resident of our town. i've seen it grow and change over the years, and i am thrilled we were recognized by money magazine....what an honor!