There are no houses with basements anywhere in Florida, as far as I know. Older ones are post and beam, newer ones are concrete slabs. Basements are another way to build a swimming pool.
Agree with you there. Basements are key. Especially in tornado country.
After living 'up North' for over 28 years, I know what you mean. The houses on slabs down on the Gulf Coast look like they're sinking into the ground! LOL!
Depending on where we live, we may end up having to build up 10' or more off the ground, because of newly designated 'flood plains'. That's OK, we can avoid the garage sticking off the side or back of the house and just park under it. At our age, though, if we have to build up that much, we WILL be putting in an elevator! ;o)