Maryland

Fortunately I also have long ties and good associations with FL. Naples is beautiful, I know it and the environs a bit.

There's some good info. here in the comments. Balto. is a fine old city with lots to offer. The waterfront, historic Fells Point, Camden Yards, the Orioles, and the culture, institutions, neighborhoods and more.

(Annapolis is not far away and with its waterfront and history has real charm and entertainment).

Urban Baltimore and public transportation in cities is standard, but I'd be a little concerned about that with the way Covid and variants are going, potentially rocky for a while, at least. Dunno how to adjust for that, just a well meant comment. All the best!

(Relatives from Md.'s eastern part mention 'Baltimorons'- it's meant in jest).