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I imagine it’s a lot about where you are and what you are in to. Boring is not a word I would use to describe Florida. Things I enjoy living in Orlando…

Theme parks (of course), good nightlife, great food, access to beaches, fresh water springs, high quality sports venues (even if our teams aren’t so great), year round ability to play golf/go to a market/swim/eat outside/etc, no state income tax, everyone comes here so you get to see a lot of friends and family with out having to travel, great shopping, day trips to small towns to get explore, not having to shovel snow or scrape ice off my windshield, going to the beach in the winter, always knowing someone with a boat, unique nature/wildlife, and all of the Latin food.

Thing I don’t like: All the people moving here (no offense)…it’s just been getting very busy around, the politics, low wages, peak summer when I can’t find a pool/beach, Disney raising their prices constantly, not being able to build a snow man or have a snowball fight.

I’d say seek out your interests and I’m sure you will find a more fun side to Florida.

I've been to each of those cities/areas & am pretty familiar with all of them except Port St. Lucie. If I were you, I would cross Jacksonville off the list due to their winter weather if you want warmer temps all year.

You can narrow it down further by deciding on east coast versus west coast. Personally, I like the west coast MUCH better than the east coast - much more laid back! (Plus, I love sunsets!)

Miami can be almost like visiting another country, & not that there's anything wrong with that, but you should definitely visit before making that decision. It's very crowded/urban in the I-95 area from about West Palm Beach to below Miami (right up to the start of the Keys) so is that the environment you're looking for?

I used to live in Cape Coral which is the Fort Myers area & loved that vicinity!!! However, depending on what you're looking for, that area might feel too laid back.

Sarasota is a nice, but for a smaller area, the traffic can be annoying at times.

I love the St. Pete area too - nice artsy downtown & close to some of my favorite beaches, but the city itself is definitely old with an older vibe to go with it. Tampa would be an option, but it will then still be a bit of a drive to the beaches.

Again, decide which coast & what you're looking for, & then I'd narrow it down from there. Feel free to ask me any more info though, & good luck in your plans! I love FL & hope to move back eventually!

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My husband and I are in the initial stages of planning our relocation to Florida from New Jersey. We’ve lived in Miami but don’t have a good sense of the rest of the state. Initially we were thinking somewhere in Martin County, however we would love a house on the water so that we can have a boat. I’m having a hard time getting passed the high flood risks and have started to wonder whether the west coast of Florida poses less of a threat in that regard? Basically I’m asking...if you could live or recommend an area in Florida, where would it be? We have 2 boys under 3 so schools, and just overall family neighborhoods/things to do are important to us. Any insight is so so appreciated!

Well, being from California, I am assuming you are pretty liberal. If I'm wrong, ignore this, lol. But the Tallahassee area is beautiful, and primarily in a blue part of N. Florida. There's two fine universities here, FSU, (my Alma mater) and FAMU. There's also a community college, TCC. It is also the Capitol city.

Because of this, there is a LOT to do here. Live theater performances. Parks and gardens to visit. Old time architecture with beautiful victorian houses. It has a green feel because of the live oaks and Spanish moss that drapes them. The county and city work hard to make sure development is nature friendly. There are ancient Native American burial mounds. Nearby are sinkholes and gorgeous springs, like Wakulla springs in the county to the south.

To the north in Gadsden County is a town called Havana. (Pronounced Hay-vanna) which is known for the artists and galleries. To the east is a little town called Monticello. Gorgeous old Victorian houses and an old but beautiful opera house that is reputedly haunted. You can even go on ghost hunting tours in Monticello.

I've lived in this area almost forty years and I love it!

I'm moving for work, and one of the places I'm considering is Florida. This is a huge move for me, so I'm trying to get as much info as I can beforehand.

Can any of you enlighten me on the following:

• really, how's the weather?

• hurricanes... how concerned should I be? What are they really like to live through? That and flooding... should this be a concern?

• what's the cost of living there (renting, preferably monthly costs)

• how would you describe the overall atmosphere of where you life? are people friendly, mean, or ??? (I realize this will vary from place to place)

• Are you guys inviting to foreigners?

• How's your outdoor recreation?

• Crime... is this really a concern there?

• I hear crazy stories from Florida (think r/wtf_florida), but found people really nice when there on vacation... any comments?)

• Last but not least, what do you love/hate about your state?

I really appreciate any insight you can give. Thanks! :)

Edit: It would likely be in either Tampa or Boca Raton, although Jacksonville isn't out of the question either.

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