In my opinion, this is an utterly asinine thread for a site like FR. Just my opinion. I usually don’t go to any of these types of threads. I’m doing it just this once, because once in my life I want to vote against all such asinine threads.
Look at the topics it is under - I took great care to make sure it was not posted in anything like breaking news or politics. You have the option of filtering what you see and respond to accordingly. Over the years I have found Free Republic to be a source great information and knowledge about many varied subjects. Most of us on the forum don’t mind helping one another out with information and advice. Thank you in any case for sharing your opinion.
Shoulda been posted to general interest/chat which, I do believe, is where it will be moved shortly ...
Having said that, I can't help much. I don't live there but know people who do, so all I can do is relate what they tell me. One, when you find a snake on your property don't kill it. Snakes are apparently territorial and if you kill a non-venomous one then a venomous one might replace it. Two, if you live near water and own a small dog change it's name to "Gator Snack" because that's what it will become. Three, there's a reason why you see people with swimming pools encase them in chain-link cages. For that reason, see number two. Four, insurance is outrageous so you might as well get used to it. Five, the joy of no state income tax is quickly smacked by the drudgery of high property taxes. Six, at least you don't have to worry about snow. Hurricanes are another matter.
Hope this helps.