Number one on CNNMoney.com's 2009 list of the best places to retire and home to A-rated schools from the Florida Department of Education, Port Charlotte, FL, is a great place to live for the young and the young at heart. Ideal for raising a family or living those golden years, Port Charlotte features more than 165 miles of waterways, seven top-notch golf courses, hiking, and wildlife viewing. With all that and that Gulf of Mexico sunshine, you'll be spending a lot of time away from home in the outdoors.

Whether you're a young family starting out or a snowbird going south for the winter, you'll want to make sure your home is secure when you're away from it. With ADT monitored home security, you won't have to worry—whether you're hitting the links or the lakes, the sea or the sand, your home is protected.

If you're not a year-round resident, you'll want to be sure to stop by during the spring for an up-close look at the Tampa Bay Rays. That's right, Port Charlotte is their spring training home from the time pitchers and catchers report up through the final games of the preseason. Watch the team work out, catch a fly ball or two, and make sure to set up your security system before you go.