In Florida’s heartland, away from the tourist traps and overpriced coastal communities, lies a peaceful haven that’s causing retirees to wonder why they didn’t discover it earlier. Eagle Lake offers ...

Community events fill the calendar with free or low-cost activities throughout the year. The Cooter Festival (named for the local nickname for turtles) brings quirky small-town charm with parades, ...

After a tumultuous few years, the bulk of the Hooters chain is back in the hands of the original founders and a northeastern U.S. franchisee.