East central Florida is a good retirement option for those who want to live in Florida year-round. Here, the summer heat is somewhat mitigated by the ocean breeze coming off the Atlantic, and the winters are mild enough that most days you can be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach. While there is plenty to do in east central Florida, this area is more laid back and less crowded than southeast Florida. And the home prices here are definitely more affordable then those farther south. Learn more about the different counties in this part of Florida by clicking on the buttons below.