Hypothetically speaking, lets say some day down the road, say 5 or so years from now, my wife and I were thinking of moving to S. Fl. and living on a boat.
And lets say Ive been reading all the online opinions of what its like to live in Fl., and am surprised how many people who live there seem to hate it.
So, what are the pros and cons of living in S, Florida? Ive been reading a lot of cons: Too hot and wet in the summer, to crowed with transplants and tourists, too much traffic, horrific drivers, too much crime, too many bugs, too expensive, too many non-English speaking people, residents are not friendly, too much trash on the beaches, corrupt government officials... And of course the hurricane season which has people constantly wringing their hands, staring at the news in wait for the inevitable evacuation and destruction of their homes.
Ah, paradise...
And yet, so many people keep moving there and so many dont move away?
I guess theres some good, though. No snow to shovel, miles of beautiful beaches, warm clear water, wonderful diving, 50 miles from the Bahamas, culturally diverse, excellent dining, no show to shovel, no state income taxes, and did I mention, there is no snow to shovel?
So, for you residents, what is the good and bad of living in Fl.? Why do you stay? Im originally from S. CA and a lot of people move there and hate it, too.
So talk me into, or out of moving to S. Florida.
And lets say Ive been reading all the online opinions of what its like to live in Fl., and am surprised how many people who live there seem to hate it.
So, what are the pros and cons of living in S, Florida? Ive been reading a lot of cons: Too hot and wet in the summer, to crowed with transplants and tourists, too much traffic, horrific drivers, too much crime, too many bugs, too expensive, too many non-English speaking people, residents are not friendly, too much trash on the beaches, corrupt government officials... And of course the hurricane season which has people constantly wringing their hands, staring at the news in wait for the inevitable evacuation and destruction of their homes.
Ah, paradise...
And yet, so many people keep moving there and so many dont move away?
I guess theres some good, though. No snow to shovel, miles of beautiful beaches, warm clear water, wonderful diving, 50 miles from the Bahamas, culturally diverse, excellent dining, no show to shovel, no state income taxes, and did I mention, there is no snow to shovel?
So, for you residents, what is the good and bad of living in Fl.? Why do you stay? Im originally from S. CA and a lot of people move there and hate it, too.
So talk me into, or out of moving to S. Florida.