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Ocala, FL vs Palmetto, FL

#45 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#58 2005 Best Places to Live

#189 Best Green Cities

#88 Most Comfortable Summer Cities

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More