L E W IS B Y R IC A If we are the sum of our experiences, we are ever changing. Residents of Florida's Friendliest Hometown say life gets better as their social circles widen and retirement makes way for exciting new pursuits. Some take up golfing; others try line dancing, lawn bowling, painting or pickleball - exploring more 46 JULY 2019 than 2,000 clubs and countless activities. But best of all, there is engagement with neighbors and friends, some of whom enrich our lives by being uniquely generous and hospitable. They keep us connected, updated, entertained and inspired. They are hosts with the most, and in these pages we've captured a few.