Arts and aging combine for a healthier, more creative retirement
[10 October 2005 - Herald Tribune (Sarasota)] Florida has benefited enormously from its large retiree population for decades. In fact, the economic benefits are so compelling that several other Southern states are actively competing with Florida to attract as many retirees as possible. If Florida is to maintain its edge as a magnet for retirees, the state will have to offer more than the conventional array of activities. Retirees will increasingly want to choose from a wider range of more creative and intellectually challenging activities than are now available in most communities. ...