By Kathleen Shaputis

This book has been updated and revised to include the top 50 communities in the country, complete with an interactive, searchable CD-ROM.

If you've dreamed of moving to a wonderful city or town where your family can live, work and play, 50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family is the perfect place to start. Are you looking for a slower pace? Are you ready to turn in your sweaters for SPF30 lotion? Do you know which city's mission statement is "To be the premier city in Florida in which to live, work and raise a family"? (Coral Springs, Florida.)

From family-friendly small towns to large metropolises, you'll get the inside scoop on what your potential new hometown would offer. This third edition is loaded with the most current, useful information. For each community spotlighted, you'll find everything you need to know about:

• Jobs and business opportunities
  
• Education-from pre-school to universities
  
• Crime statistics
  
• Climate
  
• Family recreation - annual events, parks, and natural wonders
  
• What homes cost and what you get for your money
  
• Cost of living and tax structures

In addition, user-friendly chapters provide help to prepare for a move, expert advice on how to get your finances together for a successful relocation, and how to check out schools - and get the kids psyched for the big event.

Using the facts in this book, blended with the unique characteristics of your own family, parents will know where the best places are for them. 50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family is a must-read for anyone considering relocating to a friendlier, kinder community. 360 pages. Softcover. 2006.

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