Livable Communities

Efforts to improve Florida’s livability are growing. But the Sunshine State still ranked as the nation’s deadliest state for pedestrians, with eight out of the 10 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians to be found in Florida, according to a new report.

Home to Honeymoon Island, Dunedin holds a plethora of activities for senior residents to enjoy during their retirement.

Although it is most known for its historical landmarks such as the world-famous Biltmore Hotel and the Venetian Pool, both built in the 1920s, Coral Gables has much to give to the 50+ community.

Hurricane Michael hit north Florida in October, leaving a swath of destruction 80 miles wide. Older adults may be especially vulnerable during the rebuilding period, months after the state experienced this potent storm.

Three AARP Community Challenge grants totaling $29,000 aim to make communities more age-friendly.

With electricity, cell phone service and even landline communications knocked out or damaged in much of the eastern Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael, one major emerging need is for information about who needs help.

St. Petersburg, Fla. - AARP Florida State President Donna Ginn of Miami has appointed an Orlando community leader, Jerome T. Williams, to a team of AARP Florida volunteer leaders. The AARP Florida Executive Council is a team of volunteers from across the state that exemplifies leadership that supports the execution of AARP priorities statewide.

This will be the fifth year AARP Jacksonville has been a proud sponsor of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, and each year it's been our pleasure to connect with area residents and visitors from a span of Southeastern states. We're upping the fun levels this year!

AARP Tallahassee is happy to participate in the Tallahassee-Leon County Bike Month activities. And we're happy to sponsor the Slow Roll Booker Bike Ride on May 5.

Doral, Fla. – A global leader of a movement to make cities livable for people of all ages will weigh in Thursday on how Miami could redesign itself, thanks to AARP Florida and the Miami Downtown Development Authority.