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Old 09-01-2010, 09:00 AM
 
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Can any of you Floridians recommend a small town either on the coast or a river with a good quality of life that isn't over-run by tourists and developments? Thanks!
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Old 09-01-2010, 10:11 AM
 
Location: Palm Island and North Port
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Anna Maria Island-- The Official Guide to Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Anna Maria is a very laid back sleepy beach town and is one of the few towns that still has the "Old Florida" feel to it. I used to live out that way when I was a kid and my father started the Islander Newspaper, which was the first newspaper for Anna Maria Island. As a kid I attended Anna Maria Elementary and have fond memories of the school.

The original old city pier the Rod & Reel that's been there since 1910, is still there. There are a few little restaurants and small beachy stores but definitely not touristy. Here's the local chamber website: The Official Guide to Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria has a free trolley that shuttles people up and down the island. It runs from Coquina Beach to the south end of Anna Maria. Anna Maria is actually known as the "wedding capital of Florida". It also has a great arts and theater community.

From May through October in Florida, sea turtles come ashore to nest. Anna Maria Island is one of the many places in Florida that sea turtles nest on the beaches. Protection of the sea turtles is an important aspect of the island culture, and information and training is available for tourists and locals in abundance. Manatees are also frequent summer visitors at Anna Maria Island, and similarly, the Manatee is held in great reverence by islanders. A subspecies of the Indian Manatee, these herbivores call Anna Maria Island their summer vacation home.

The entire island is a bird sanctuary, and pelicans, multiple types of cranes and herons, wild parrots, sand pipers, hawks, vultures, seagulls, and crows share the island with humans.

Anna Maria Island is actually comprised of three cities- Anna Maria in the north, Holmes Beach in the middle and Bradenton Beach in the south. Oh yes, and the beaches are beautiful.
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Old 09-01-2010, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Niceville, FL
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Apalachicola is a little bit bed & breakfasty, but is still a pleasant and very attractive small town with a core industry of oyster production. Not a bad drive to Tallahassee when you need big city services.
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Old 09-01-2010, 11:29 AM
 
Location: N.H Gods Country
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Take a look at Ozello. Not a beach area, but it is on the water with an old time feel.
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Old 09-01-2010, 11:40 AM
 
Location: Orlando, Florida
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Another great choice is Green Cove Springs on the St Johns River.

It is within an easy proximity of Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
You can travel to lots of destinations all through Florida on the river.
Great fishing!
No tourist or big retirement communities.
Not congested even during peak traffic hours and VERY affordable.
Plenty of local shopping/eating out, as well as well known national chains.
Great during harvest season for fresh fruit/veggies and peanuts.
No coastal hurricane worries.
I lived here for a couple of years and just loved it.

Here are some stats:
Green Cove Springs, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Old 09-03-2010, 06:51 AM
 
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Check out Crystal River on the Gulf Side
Florida Vacation in Citrus County : Homosassa, Crystal River & Inverness : Scenery, History and Hospitality (http://www.visitcitrus.com/crystal-river.asp - broken link)
City of Crystal River, FLORIDA -- Welcome to the City of Crystal River

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Flagler Beach on the Atlantic side.
Visit Flagler County - Flagler Beach - Beverly Beach - Bunnell - Marineland - Flagler County Communities (http://www.visitflagler.org/communities.html - broken link)
Flagler Beach Pier, The City of Flagler Beach Photo Gallery
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Old 09-03-2010, 07:12 AM
 
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How about Yankeetown? A lot of people in Florida don't even know this place exists - it is very small. Here is info right from this city-data site:

https://www.city-data.com/city/Yankeetown-Florida.html
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Old 09-03-2010, 10:07 AM
 
Location: Palm Island and North Port
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How about Yankeetown? A lot of people in Florida don't even know this place exists - it is very small. Here is info right from this city-data site:

https://www.city-data.com/city/Yankeetown-Florida.html
Hmmm...I'll have to say, I thought I'd heard of every town in FL but I have never heard of Yankeetown.
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Old 09-03-2010, 10:11 AM
 
Location: Tampa
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Horseshoe Beach, St. Marks, Apalachicola, Carrabelle. Plenty of small towns along the Forgotten Coast.
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Old 09-03-2010, 06:39 PM
 
Location: Orlando
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How about Yankeetown? A lot of people in Florida don't even know this place exists - it is very small. Here is info right from this city-data site:

https://www.city-data.com/city/Yankeetown-Florida.html
Oh I love Yankeetown! Cedar Key is beautiful too but very pricy.
I also love Crescent City...it's more inland but sits on a lake and the St Johns river is very very close.
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