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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Dh is in his early 50s and I'm in my late 40s.   Our youngest is a senior in high school (class of 24) 
Dh is considering a job in Pensacola (just applied.  If for whatever reason this job doesn't workout, he will continue to look for and apply to other jobs in Florida, but not necessarily Pensacola.)

So if we move there, we'd likely be looking to buy our "final" home--we'd want single story living.  I've always thought I'd like a 55+ community when for our final home for the social aspects, but even Dh will be too young by a few years.   Would it be worth just renting for a few years and then buying?   Any recommendations for nice 55+ communities in that area, or other neighborhoods that aren't too young family oriented?
Anything else we should consider about living in the Pensacola area?   Please no political comments.
Thanks.[/quote]

We lived in DC for and relocated to Pensacola. A few things to know:

1. Pensacola is culturally the south with a touch of Florida. The closer you get to the water, the more Florida flavor. Further from the water, it’s functionally Alabama.

2. That said, Pensacola is booming and has a lot going for it. Downtown is now vibrant (albeit small), more cultural opportunities (art festival, theater, etc.) plus UWF.

3. In terms of neighborhoods, I’m not familiar with 55+ communities. The two big decisions are (a) which culture do you want to experience—Florida or Deep South?, and (b) if Florida, do you want to be near downtown?

For more Florida, less country, but close to downtown, I’d look at East Hill, Cordova Park, Seville area downtown and anything off Scenic Highway south of I-10.

Gulf Breeze is also very popular, but is further from downtown (over a bridge, closer to beach).

If proximity to downtown not important, Nature Trail subdivision is very nice but a hike to dining, etc.[/quote]

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