It's cooled by a sea-breeze during the summer and the heat stored by the Gulf waters moderates the winter temperatures.
The fishing is superb and the number one reason to come here is that this is the conservative stronghold of Florida. Even the few remaining Democrats here are conservatives.
This is BC2 "Bush Country Squared" (George W. and Jeb).
Appreciate the info on the Panhandle. It's definitely on my list. Besides, it's that much closer to New Orleans!
I agree with the Panhandle....Ft Walton Beach is the best! It's pure Republican country...close to God's idea of heaven on earth - Alabama!....Speaking of which, Baldwin County Alabama is supposedly quite the retirement mecca. Low property tax, extremely low cost of living....