Posted on 11/17/2023 9:21:39 PM PST by SeekAndFind
If I ever escape California, it will be to someplace cold like Idaho, not someplace hot and humid.
save for later... in life.
I went to college in Florida. That was enough for me! Too many insects and no change of seasons! I am blessed that I never want to live in Florida.
Depends on where you’d move in the state. Too many people (especially the obnoxious northeast types) and too many snakes mean nothing but trouble.
Up until 3 years ago, I was a 40 year resident in Florida. This article doesn’t say quite enough about the traffic. We lived in “sleepy” St. Pete and although we loved it there, the traffic became a constant issue.
Property taxes where we lived were quite high and the insurance (especially on the water) were oppressively high.
But for 30 years that we lived and worked there, we loved it. The hurricanes are a huge inconvenience during the summer. It’s a cruel waiting game when one is headed for you.
We’re now in Tennessee and absolutely love it here - except for the inch of snow we get in February ! I’m originally from Buffalo, NY and I’ve had my fill of snow!
Note to anyone, not just retirees, before relocating: Take a look at the state’s budgets before you do it.
There’s not a red state in the nation.
Caveat emptor.
True enough, but north Florida has a climate similar to south Georgia, with less humidity and fewer bugs and fantastic weeks in the spring and fall of temperate days and crisp evenings and mornings. And, if one lives close to the ocean, sea breezes ameliorate Florida’s bugs and humidity.
as a Native Floridian, the very best part of these articles that elicit a dislike of Florida living is the hope that at least ONE yahnky dolla WON’T be moving here. yeah...selfish I know but new yorking my Florida is not acceptable.
In southern FL, they’re getting overrun by iguanas
It’s a dry heat.
If you boil the egg, or fry it. It’s still cooked.
Bookmarked....thanks for the info
Only place I know of when it can be humid and sticky in the 70’s. Electric bills are now insane thanks to brandonomics
Retired to SW Florida last year and loving it. The weather, proximity to beaches, ability to be really physically active and tax treatment more than outweigh some of the downsides. We live in Collier County and are impressed with its fiscal management and very conservative pedigree.
There’s a lot more pickleball now.
A stay in FL during winter is a nice reprieve for those of us who have a cold winter where we live. If you go in winter, I'd recommend staying far south in the state to maximize receiving warm temps. Fort Myers is indeed a good place to stay. Great shopping, amenities - beach, Everglades ...
I’m from Florida. The weather is fantastic December, January, February. Then prepare to sweat like a so and so. Mosquitoes the size of humble bees. Enjoy! 😏
Apparently, the memo went out to attack Florida.
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