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My husband is in the military and so we move from place to place. Lacey is about 20 minutes drive from Joint Base Lewis Mcchord. The area is really nice because it is a  More

I'm just ready to move someplace where the sun shines more, it's warmer and  More

There is currently construction on a trail that connects from Lacey to Tummwater. The trail used to be an abandoned railroad. I'm very happy because of  More

We have lived in the area for over 8 years. I love the political views of most people and how RED our state is. Having a governor and people with the same views,  More

The state that is affordable for retirees is NOT affordable for people that work. Poor wages for professionals. Biggest employer in central FL is Disney and pays very  More

I love it here it is very quiet and peaceful. The beaches are beautiful and pretty private and not crowded most of the time! There are some beautiful parks here as well.  More