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Old 05-24-2009, 11:58 AM
 
Location: Niceville, FL
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Originally Posted by psouth View Post
Most people would hang themselves within a week of moving to Ocala or the Panhandle. Also most other places in Central Florida. Nothing but dead little towns in the middle of nowhere full of old people trying to lead a quiet life. All opinions aside the OP has a lot of research and visiting to do first.
Moved to Ft. Walton Beach in my 20s, and never felt the urge to hang myself. I'm not a bar person, but there are some options if you are. As for the old people factor, not as many as some think, probably because the winters aren't as nice as what you get further south.

Median age in assorted Florida metropolitan areas:

Gainesville: 28
Tallahassee: 29
Orlando: 33
Jacksonville: 33
Pensacola: 34
Fort Walton Beach: 34
Miami: 36
Tampa: 36
Panama City: 36
Fort Lauderdale: 40
Melbourne-Palm Bay: 44
Fort Myers: 44
Ocala: 44
Punta Gorda: 52
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