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Best Places to Retire Young

You may be ready to quit your day job - but that doesn't mean you want to sit around all day. These places, selected by Money Magazine with Bert Sperling of BestPlaces.net, all offer thriving economies and plenty to do.

7 of 10

Sarasota, FL

Population: 53,477

15-year population growth: 2.6%

Median home price: $423,400

Home price 2-year forecast: -6.3%

While you're not going to realize a lot of housing bargains in this Gulf Coast spot, you will discover some of the most splendid architecture anywhere in the Sunshine State. It also boasts pure white sands, exotic birds and plants, boating, water skiing, opera, ballets.

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