-- We're from the Country, in Pa., and this area Between Ocala and Brooksville suits us fine. -- We spend between 4 and 5 months here, each year for the past 5 years. - Prior to that we rented here, for 2 winters, so that we could check out the area. -- Whatever area you are interested in - check it out, real good, in advance of buying. -- BTW -- Assuming that You are a Car Guy, there's a lot of that sort of thing (shows, cruises etc.) here, and Gainsville - Gator Nationals, is less than 1 hour to the North. -- Daytona is about 2 hours - Orlando - Kissimmee - Tampa, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.