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Seeking Internist in Paradise!

First Physicians Group of Sarasota is seeking a board certified internist for a traditional internal medicine position. Join Drs. Linh Ngo Blagden, Francisco Cervoni, Lorena Ejercito, Bernard Feinberg, Gerald Johns and Robert Oppenheimer in their shared call arrangement. The outpatient offices are conveniently located next to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. In addition to our attractive work schedule, we offer a competitive base salary, bonus option and top notch benefits including no-tail malpractice coverage. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is an 806-bed regional medical center and the second largest acute care hospital in the state of Florida. In addition, it is the only hospital in the region ranked among U.S. News & World Reports´ ´America´s Best Hospitals,´ recognized among America´s Safest Hospitals by Forbes.com, and awarded Magnet designation - the nation´s highest honor for excellence in nursing.Sarasota has been labeled for years as one of the best places in the country to live, work and raise a family due to a healthy business scene and thriving recreational and cultural opportunities. Locate on the southwestern coast of the state of Florida, its official limits include Sarasota Bay and several barrier islands between the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The islands separating Sarasota Bay are known as keys and include Lido Key, St. Armand´s Key, Bird Key, Coon Key, Otter Key and portions of Longboat Key and Siesta Key. Famous worldwide for the quality of its sandy white beaches, this area nicknamed paradise creates an atmosphere of luxury in a friendly community. Sarasota highlights include: - Pine View School for the Gifted was named the sixth best high school in the United States of America in 2008 by U.S. News given students have a rating of 99.3 percent on the college readiness index. Colleges in Sarasota include New College of Florida, Keiser College, FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, Ringling College of Art and Design, the Sarasota School of Architecture and a commuter branch of the University of South Florida. - Cultural attractions offered are the Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Opera, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, the Sarasota Players and the Banyan Theater Company - Since 1998, the city has annually hosted the Sarasota Film Festival which claims to be one of Florida´s largest film festivals - Mote Marine Laboratory - a marine rescue, research facility and aquarium, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the G-Wiz Museum and Sarasota Jungle Gardens - For sports enthusiasts, the warm climate has helped Sarasota become a popular golf destination. There are more than 60 public and private golf courses, and nine of the Florida Golf News top 20 courses are in Sarasota County. Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota will become the spring training home to the Baltimore Orioles in 2010. - The Sarasota YMCA has three branches and is the largest and best-funded in the state of Florida. In addition, the ´Y´ is also home to one of the state´s most proficient swim teams, the Sarasota Sharks who have won numerous state titles. Sarasota?s natural beauty and ideal climate offer year-round opportunities for all ages. Come home to Paradise!

The Kaiser Permanente medical care program is the largest and most experienced integrated health-care system in the country. Established over 50 years ago, our programs continue to receive national awards of excellence. The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) is a physician-owned and managed multi-specialty group with over 900 physicians serving 550,000 patients at 30 medical centers located throughout the Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas. The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, PC located throughout the metropolitan Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas as well as the suburbs of Northern Virginia and Maryland is currently interviewing for a Board Certified/Eligible Internist who has or can obtain an active Maryland Medical License. * Out-patient practice with 20 minute appointments * Minimal call schedule * 1:1 Clinical Assistant * Practice evidence based medicine * Satisfying practice without the hassles of running an office, developing a patient base, and freedom from insurance billing. * Integrated medical information system (with remote access) * On-site Clinical Coordinator * Excellent team approach to providing care * Opportunity to participate in research, committees and teaching We offer a competitive salary (based on MGMA data), exceptional benefits and retirement packages, paid occurrence based malpractice insurance, and the opportunity to attain shareholder status in two years.Living and working in the Mid-Atlantic Region offers you all of the convenience of two major metropolitan areas with easy access to the Chesapeake Bay, Shenandoah Mountains, and Atlantic Ocean. The region is great for families: the local public schools are considered among the finest in the country. Best of all, you are just minutes away from the cultural, historical, and entertainment venues of our nation´s capital. Here are just some of the reasons why our physicians joined MAPMG: * Physician-led and driven practice * Multi-specialty support * Leadership through preventive medicine * Integrated health care program * Collegial atmosphere * Affiliation with top hospitals * Shareholder opportunities * Reasonable, predictable schedules * Generous benefits Thank you for your interest in the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. We are an EOE employer.

Be Busy from Day 1 - St. Pete Practice with Immediate Patient Volume

Job Description Opportunity: Physician - Internal Medicine Job #237250 Company / Facility: HCA-The Healthcare Company St. Petersburg General Hospital Location: St. Petersburg, Florida 33710 Tampa/St. Petersburg Metro area Accepts J1s: No Loan Assistance: No Practice Type: Single Specialty Be Busy from Day 1 - St. Pete Practice with Immediate Patient Volume If you want to be busy from Day 1, this is the opportunity for you.Join an existing, well-established and well-respected practice in sunny St. Pete, FL.This is a solo practitioner looking for another hard-working IM or FP to join the practice.Physician will do 1/2 day in the office and 1/2 day in either nursing home or hospital.Average Daily Patient Volume is 20-25Excellent payor mixCall is every other weekendPartnership track of 2-3 years.Outstanding Benefits, including vacation days and CMEsSecond year income is projected at $200KPractice will consider candidates who are BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family PracticeCall today to discuss this opportunity Community, Facility, & Organization St. Petersburg General Hospital, a 219-bed acute care hospital is fully Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.Among its many Centers of Excellence is The Women´s Center, featuring family centered care. The focus of care is on the patient and family as one unit. More than 1,360 babies were delivered at the hospital in 2001.The Breast Center features a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team of physicians who jointly diagnose, evaluate and educate patients about breast care, disease and treatment options. The Breast Center is ARC accredited and offers state-of-the-art treatments including the ABBI (Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation) procedure and Neoprobe.St. Petersburg General Hospital´s Wound Care Center offers comprehensive therapy to patients who need specialized, aggressive care to control non-healing wounds often due to diabetes or poor circulation. The Wound Care Center was the first such center to open on the west coast of Florida.Today, St. Petersburg General Hospital offers a full spectrum of health care services with the support of over 500 independent physicians representing a wide array of medical specialties and backed by a highly qualified and skilled team of hospital professionals and employees. This care is offered in a comfortable setting and convenient location.St. Petersburg - Florida´s fourth largest city with a population of a quarter million inhabitants - was incorporated as a city by the Florida State Legislature on June 6, 1903. During 2003, St. Petersburg celebrates its 100th anniversary, and shares this celebration with St. Petersburg, Russia, which is observing its tricentennial. In the Sunshine City, a year-long calendar of activities will commemorate the 100th anniversary, including events that highlight business, commerce, technology, education, international relations and trade, recreation, sports, the environment, tourism, arts, culture and the community as a whole. Official delegations from each city will exchange visits, while the two St. Petersburgs share their similarities and embrace their unique contrasts.St. Petersburg, Florida, enjoys a rich hundred-year history. It was founded in 1888 when the Orange Belt Railway chugged into the Gulf coast settlement for the first time on June 8th. Peter Demens, an aristocrat from St. Petersburg, Russia, was the entrepreneur who built the railroad and is credited with naming the Florida city.

Job Description Opportunity: Physician - Internal Medicine Job #238513 - HCA 965 Company / Facility: HCA-The Healthcare Company Memorial Hospital Location: Florida 32216 Jacksonville Accepts J1s: No Loan Assistance: No Practice Type: Employee Primary Care physician needed in Jacksonville - Employment! We are seeking an Internist or a Family Practice physician to join our employed network in Jacksonville.This practice consists of 1 Internist and 1 NP. The physician shares call with 5 other physicians in the community.Incoming physician and current physician would alternate schedules: One week, one physician would be in the hospital while the other physician would be in the clinic. The next week, the two will switch.Employment structure with great compensation and benefits package. Community, Facility, & Organization Memorial Hospital is a 425-bed acute care hospital offering a breadth of services. Recent additions to the main campus include the new state-of-the-art CyberKnife Cancer Center and innovative Memorial Neuroscience Center. New in 2007, the Southside Cancer Center opened to offer oncology services and the Memorial Spine Clinic opened to treat acute and chronic spinal pain, injury and malformations. The Heart Center renovation and expansion was completed in early 2009.This new wing includes a new cath lab, a new EP lab with state-of-the-art 3D mapping software and 24 pre/post OP procedure rooms. Recent awards and accolades include the prestigious Bariatric Center of Excellence designation by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Healthgrades 5-Star rating in Clinical Excellence for Bariatric Surgery and the Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Memorial Hospital has also earned the Gold Seal of Approvalâ„¢ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. Memorial earned this distinction after the Joint Commission conducted an unannounced on-site review. Memorial is the only hospital on Jacksonville´s southside with such a designation. Memorial also received the American Stroke Association´s Get With The GuidelinesSM – Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Bronze Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes Memorial Hospital´s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. Memorial Hospital is also fully accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO.)

Great Internal Medicine Job Near South Padre Island

Job Description Opportunity: Physician - Internal Medicine Job #238523 - hca969 Company / Facility: HCA-The Healthcare Company Valley Regional Medical Center Location: Brownsville, Texas 78536 Texas Rio Grande Valley, 100-A Alton Gloor Boulevard Accepts J1s: No Loan Assistance: No Practice Type: Solo Great Internal Medicine Job Near South Padre Island OPPORTUNITY: Take over a well established, busy practice in Brownsville, Texas. Existing IM/ID physician would like to retire within the next year. The 4,000 square foot office houses 7 exam rooms, EKG, Xray, Spirometer, Urodynamic (with a tech) and lab. The seven tenured office staff are professional, pleasant and l-o-v-e their jobs! Office open 5 days/week; no Saturdays; practice weekend call is 1:5 with the new physician. You have the option to cover local LTACs and Nursing homes. Spanish speaking a PLUS! COMPENSATION: * $200,000 base salary plus production bonuses!! Benefits include Health, Vacation, CME, etc… Relocation assistance and a Sign-On Bonus! ** Texas has tort reform and no state income tax! ! Community, Facility, & Organization FACILITY: The 214-bed licensed ValleyRegionalMedicalCenter http://www.ValleyRegionalMedicalCenter.com http://www.ValleyRegionalMedicalCenter.com is a $60 million state-of-the-art acute care hospital. VRMC accommodates patients with the latest technology and care delivered in a pleasing, hotel-like environment. VRMC is a designated TraumaCenter and offers many sophisticated services such as Emergency Care, ChestPainCenter, Neonatal Intensive Care, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Outpatient Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. The Women´s Pavilion specializes in obstetrics and neonatology and offers labor and delivery suites, cheerful, homelike birthing rooms, newborn nurseries and a NIC unit. Recent additions include a second Intensive Care Unit, 16 new medical/surgical beds and the installation of the most current CT technology to expand the diagnostic tools available to physicians. COMMUNITY: ´The city on the border by the sea´, Brownsville http://www.Brownsville.org is a truly international community set in a semi-tropical paradise of blended cultures, exotic music, flavors and ever-blooming natural beauty. Residents of Brownsville (150,000 population) enjoy an exciting cultural and performing arts scene plus acclaimed museums and galleries. Its sunny days and climate accommodate active lifestyles with abundant recreational opportunities, including challenging golf courses, scenic parks, the white sandy beaches of South Padre Island and world-class bird watching. Ranked as one of the Top Ten Most Affordable U.S. cities, Brownsville residents enjoy a cost of living that is 30% below the national average. Come and embrace the culture, history, food, language and location!

Job Description Opportunity: Physician - Internal Medicine Job #183858 - HCA 965 Company / Facility: HCA-The Healthcare Company Orange Park Medical Center Location: Orange Park, Florida Jacksonville, FL area Accepts J1s: No Loan Assistance: No Practice Type: Private Practice Internist needed to join group near Jacksovnille! Opportunity to join a well-established, very well-respected Internal Medicine group! Two office locations - Jacksonville, Florida and Orange Park, Florida Incoming physician needed at both offices Currently 6 physicians in group Call will typically be 1:5 to 1:7. Weekend call is every 3rd weekend (PA / NP help with weekend call) Combination of clinic and hospital patients Benefits include: CME, Malpractice, Dues, 4 weeks vacation, 6 sick days a year, 401K, partnership opportunity Employee or Partnership opportunity Community, Facility, & Organization Orange Park Medical Center is a major state-of-the art facility serving the high growth areas of Clay County, southwest Duval County and portions of Baker, Bradford and St. Johns Counties. The center prides itself in being the premier health facility of choice for residents living in these nearby communities. As a strong suburban medical center, OPMC´s mainstay is its well-trained, dynamic medical staff; Board certification/eligibility is a requirement for credentialing for the facility. Once a small community hospital, today, OPMC has grown into a highly sophisticated, multifaceted medical center, offering nearly every available specialty and service to its clientele. The 230-bed, full-service facility is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and has been recognized by the Solucient Institute as a Top 100 Hospital (2001, 2002) and a Top 100 ICU. In 2006, Healthgrades recognized OPMC with its Maternity Care Excellence Award, ranking it in the top 10 percent in the nation for maternity care and a five-star rating in maternity care. Its medical staff of more than 400 physicians represents nearly all specialties and is supported by over 1,000 highly skilled employees. OPMC´s slogan, Excellent service...every patient...every time speaks volumes about this outstanding suburban medical center. OPMC´s highly supportive administrative team views credentialing and the utilization of technology very seriously, as it continually works to ensure what is best for the hospital and the community it serves. Its staff has always been at the forefront of employing advanced medical technology to enhance the health of its patients, improve diagnosis, and facilitate treatment. In fact, Orange Park Medical Center prides itself in being one of northeast Florida´s primary innovators, providing new health services via cutting-edge technology for the entire area. For example, it was the first hospital in North Florida to perform laparoscopic gall bladder surgery and cochlear implants in the late ´80s; and it helped pioneer the use of the GE Light Speed CAT Scanner, which provided its radiologists and diagnosticians significantly enhanced detail and substantially shorter imaging times. Today, the GE Shortbore MRI and myriad neurosurgical procedures are some of OPMC´s areas of technological leadership. Orange Park is located in Clay County just south of Jacksonville on the banks of the St. Johns River. Clay County is experiencing rapid growth of a rate of 3-5% per year with a population in 2005 of approximately 160K residents. The median age in the community is 36.6 years of age, and a median household income is over $50K. Orange Park is part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan area, which comprises over a million people. About 20 minutes from the beaches, Orange Park offers excellent public and private schools, and a scenic riverside lifestyle.

Great Internal Medicine Opportunity in Sunny Sarasota, Florida

Job Description Opportunity: Physician - Internal Medicine Job #185241 - HCA962 Company / Facility: HCA-The Healthcare Company Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Location: Sarasota, Florida South of Tampa; West coast of Florida Accepts J1s: No Loan Assistance: No Practice Type: Private Practice Great Internal Medicine Opportunity in Sunny Sarasota, Florida 6 Dr Group BC/BE Internal Medicine Physician Serving the community for 20 yrs Traditional Practice - In & Out Patient Hours 9:00 to 5:00 Practice call is 1:6 Facility call is 1 - 3 times a month Partnership track will be negotiable depending on candidate Competitive salary and Benefits. Avg Pts seen daily 20 -25 This is a very busy practice and the candidate that joins this practice will be busy from the start. Please email or fax your formal CV to Brenda Falck for consideration. Community, Facility, & Organization Doctors Hospital of Sarasota is a 168-bed acute and general care facility serving Sarasota and Manatee counties. Our Emergency Department is professionally staffed, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week by board certified emergency physicians.We provide our community a wide range of medical and specialty services as well as outpatient services and diagnostic and rehabilitation services. We have designed our facility with you in mind to provide an easily accessible hospital that meets the growing and changing healthcare needs of the communities we serve.For nearly 38 years, Doctors Hospital has been developing a reputation for a more personal approach to healing. A reputation for treating more than symptoms and illnesses. At Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, patients have significant physician choice with over 550 physicians that have medical staff privileges. We are an intimate hospital on a beautiful campus that provides a comfortable setting. The professional staff and design of hospital work together to provide individualized patient care from the time you walk in the door to the follow-up procedures after you leave the hospital. CNN/Money Magazine chose Sarasota as America´s Best Small City and one of the nation´s top eight Best Places to Retire.

Job Description Opportunity: Physician - Internal Medicine Job #204606 - HCA953 Company / Facility: HCA-The Healthcare Company St. Lucie Medical Center Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Accepts J1s: No Loan Assistance: No Practice Type: Multi Specialty Join this multispecialty group on the Treasure Coast! The Heart & Family Health Institute is the only multi-specialty medical practice of its kind on the Treasure Coast (24 physicians a part of the group w/ 3 extenders), bringing together under one roof a group of highly trained, experienced physicians, and extensive state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities. Our staff of Board Certified primary care and specialist physicians work as a team, consulting regularly and collaborating to provide patients with thorough, in-depth care. HFHI offers a multitude of ancillary services including MRI and 64 slice CT, also has EMR.This opportunity will offer shared call system. Community, Facility, & Organization St Lucie is a 194 bed acute-care, full service medical center and a leading provider of quality affordable health care. Because we believe in ´Quality, Excellence and Commitment,´ we deliver the very best medical care with our state of the art medical technologies.Located in the heart of Florida´s Treasure (east central) Coast, Port St. Lucie offers some of Florida´s finest beaches, rich history, including an oceanic archeological preserve set amidst shipwrecked Spanish galleons of 1715, beautiful nature preserves, famous golf courses and an exciting array of events and festivals. Over 21 miles of award-winning pristine beaches nearby for the outdoor enthusiast. . Spring training camp for the NY Mets. 197 bed acute care full service hospital serving Port St. Lucie and the surrounding community of 191,000. This area has a minimal amount of managed care- majority of payors are fee for service.

Outpatient Internal Medicine - Coastal North Florida!

Job Description Opportunity: Physician - Internal Medicine Job #211623 - HCA 965 Company / Facility: HCA-The Healthcare Company Orange Park Medical Center Location: Orange Park, Florida Jacksonville, FL area Accepts J1s: No Loan Assistance: No Practice Type: Private Practice Outpatient Internal Medicine - Coastal North Florida! This is a group of 5 Internal Medicine physicians. Share in practice call 1:5. (only telephone call for the practice - they utilize the hospitalist group for inpatient). The hospital will offer a one year income guarantee to the incoming physician. Another source of revenue would be nursing home admissions - this is not a requirement but an option. The hours are Monday - Friday, 8-5.Orange Park is located in Clay County just south of Jacksonville on the banks of the St. Johns River. It is part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan area, which comprises over a million people. About 20 minutes from the beaches, Orange Park offers excellent public and private schools, and a scenic riverside lifestyle. Community, Facility, & Organization Orange Park Medical Center is a major state-of-the art facility serving the high growth areas of Clay County, southwest Duval County and portions of Baker, Bradford and St. Johns Counties. The center prides itself in being the premier health facility of choice for residents living in these nearby communities. As a strong suburban medical center, OPMC´s mainstay is its well-trained, dynamic medical staff; Board certification/eligibility is a requirement for credentialing for the facility. Once a small community hospital, today, OPMC has grown into a highly sophisticated, multifaceted medical center, offering nearly every available specialty and service to its clientele. The 230-bed, full-service facility is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and has been recognized by the Solucient Institute as a Top 100 Hospital (2001, 2002) and a Top 100 ICU. In 2006, Healthgrades recognized OPMC with its Maternity Care Excellence Award, ranking it in the top 10 percent in the nation for maternity care and a five-star rating in maternity care. Its medical staff of more than 400 physicians represents nearly all specialties and is supported by over 1,000 highly skilled employees. OPMC´s slogan, Excellent service….every patient…. every time speaks volumes about this outstanding suburban medical center. OPMC´s highly supportive administrative team views credentialing and the utilization of technology very seriously, as it continually works to ensure what is best for the hospital and the community it serves. Its staff has always been at the forefront of employing advanced medical technology to enhance the health of its patients, improve diagnosis, and facilitate treatment. In fact, Orange Park Medical Center prides itself in being one of northeast Florida´s primary innovators, providing new health services via cutting-edge technology for the entire area. For example, it was the first hospital in North Florida to perform laparoscopic gall bladder surgery and cochlear implants in the late ´80s; and it helped pioneer the use of the GE Light Speed CAT Scanner, which provided its radiologists and diagnosticians significantly enhanced detail and substantially shorter imaging times. Today, the GE Shortbore MRI and myriad neurosurgical procedures are some of OPMC´s areas of technological leadership. Orange Park is located in Clay County just south of Jacksonville on the banks of the St. Johns River. Clay County is experiencing rapid growth of a rate of 3-5% per year with a population in 2005 of approximately 160K residents. The median age in the community is 36.6 years of age, and a median household income is over $50K. Orange Park is part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan area, which comprises over a million people. About 20 minutes from the beaches, Orange Park offers excellent public and private schools, and a scenic riverside lifestyle.

Traditional IM or FM physician needed on Texas Gulf Coast!OPPORTUNITY : Due to a community need and explosive practice growth, we are seeking an Internal Medicine physician to join a well-established, 7-practitioner group ( http://www.stamcc.com ). This team of doctors work very well together and are looking to add an associate that has the same like-mindedness to have fun when practicing medicine! The practice is located on the hospital campus in a 13,000 square foot office and it houses a large reception area, exam rooms, office space, lounge and a fully equipped lab. In addition, bone density and ultrasounds are performed in-house. New physician will be busy from day one, seeing approximately 20-25 patients/day. Mon-Thurs 8-5:30pm and Fri 8-Noon. Practice call 1:5. This is an opportunity to utilize your training and technical proficiency in the care for adults while living in a beach community! RECRUITMENT PACKAGE: First year: Income Guaranteed with 36-month Forgiveness Comprehensive benefit package including 401-k and Malpractice Relocation assistance Second year: Monthly income based on net collections Very attractive income potential!! Come Join Our Team! ** Texas has no state income tax and tort reform EOE View Our Organization Profile Community, Facility, & Organization THE FACILITY: A growing part of South Texas since 1962, Corpus Christi Medical Center (CCMC)(www.ccmedicalcenter.com) is committed to the care and improvement of human life, delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Part of a four-campus, 583-bed healthcare system, CCMC offers a full range of healthcare services. Sister facilities include Bay Area Hospital, The Heart Hospital and Doctors Regional, plus Northwest, a 24:7 emergency care center with laboratory and radiology services. With its broad spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs, CCMC continues its role as a trusted healthcare resource for South Texas residents. Our Family Practice residency program has a very strong didactic component with a full-time Director of Academic Medicine. The residency also places great emphasis on Osteopathic principles and manipulation, with twice a month OMT lectures and hands-on experience. We are part of the Texas OPTI which is an educational consortium committed to assuring the advancement of osteopathic postdoctoral training. Through this commitment, we enhance osteopathic graduate medical education through quality program development and advocacy on behalf of our interns and residents. Corpus Christi is located 4 hours southwest of Houston and 2 hours southeast of San Antonio.THE COMMUNITY: Set in a tropical waterfront location on the Texas Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi is a growing metropolitan area and home to the nation’s fifth-largest port. With a population of approximately 500,000 people, Corpus Christi provides an attractive mix of big-city advantages and small-town conveniences. The region’s natural beauty is apparent in shorelines covered with beautiful sandy beaches and shaded by palm trees. The sunny climate enables outdoor recreation year-round. This area is noted for its great fishing, boating and watersports plus abundant hike and bike trails and parks. From the classics to the contemporary, the city’s rich cultural offering includes dramatic arts, ballet, symphony, jazz festivals, historic sites and museums, A diversity of dining and shopping venues. Families will appreciate the excellence of the area’s public and private schools and availability of institutions of higher learning. No state income tax, extremely affordable housing and the fifth-lowest cost of living in the U.S. provide additional incentives to relocate here. ( http://www.cctexas.com )