I think it is going to be difficult to get away from development growth in Florida with so many people from up north wanting to move down here. I think you would have to consider the "boonies" with the understanding that it won't remain the "boonies" for very long. But heck, figure out what is REALLY important to you and work from there. Need a hospital in close driving range? Decent grocery store(s)? Shopping opportunities in easy driving distance? Draw circles on a map centered around such wants with the radius being the maximum distance you are willing to tolerate. Then look for the places where those circles intersect and that will give you the choices you have to pick from.
Just be prepared to make compromises.
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