Top picks
1. The Villages (unmatched amenities). 2. Leesburg (value + lake access). 3. Mount Dora (charm). 4. Clermont (active lifestyle). 5. Tavares (waterfront).
Underrated
Lady Lake outside The Villages, Eustis historic district, Howey-in-the-Hills.
Healthcare factor
UF Health Leesburg, AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, and Orlando Health within reach. See Leesburg.
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