[Fredesch]

We bought a house in Florida because: houses cost half of what they cost in the DC metro area, I work from home and my wife is a teacher (can work anywhere), the cost of living is significantly less, our house is 300 meters from the beach, our youngest kid graduated from highs school, the DC area has the worst traffic in the nation. Do we need any more reasons to move?

We don't expect to have a similar garden in Florida as we had in Virginia. We couldn't grow orchids outside, didn't have palms, bougainvillea or agaves in the yard. And in Virginia we could never think about growing avocados, papaya, banana or brougmansia. The

[rusty78]

Originally Posted by Fl1150

This poster has some type of agenda against you guys. Its very common for some natives to have these random outbursts of posts saying how they don't like how Florida is changing which is code word for more moderate in politics instead of looking at some the positive contributions new growth brings to the economy.

As usual, your post makes no sense! But since you brought it up, tell me what my agenda is?

As far as random outbursts, we have yet to prove Sanchez8 is a native since he has failed to indicate one way or the other.

New Growth is the wave of the future, for as the population of the USA continues to grow, people are going to continue to relocate to where they want and for now that seems to be Florida. After all, everyone can't be housed in the North East

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

No, actually it would require a majority vote of the citizens of the state. I dont know anyone who would cast a vote for a state income tax in FL.

True, so I'll rephrase that. It would take a majority progressive population of like-minded individuals to realize that not having a state income tax will create issues with funding for public schools and infrastructure as already evidenced by ongoing budget cuts in both categories (among others). However given the deadbeat elected officials Floridians have proven adept at voting into office who withhold funding for working Floridians, the elderly and children while maintaining a 15 billion budget surplus...it doesn't appear likely funding changes will occur anytime soon either.

[sanchez8]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

True, so I'll rephrase that. It would take a majority progressive population of like-minded individuals to realize that not having a state income tax will create issues with funding for public schools and infrastructure as already evidenced by ongoing budget cuts in both categories (among others). However given the deadbeat elected officials Floridians have proven adept at voting into office who withhold funding for working Floridians, the elderly and children while maintaining a 15 billion budget surplus...it doesn't appear likely funding changes will occur anytime soon either.

Thats what they do, northerners are like locusts, they will ruin everything they touch (NC, TX, AZ etc) just look at those forums, people arent happen about them either. They just leave their homeland states in ruins due to their own voting patterns, etc and come to the next place

[hpotterfan77]

Originally Posted by sanchez8

Thats what they do, northerners are like locusts, they will ruin everything they touch (NC, TX, AZ etc) just look at those forums, people arent happen about them either. They just leave their homeland states in ruins due to their own voting patterns, etc and come to the next place

Funny you say that considering us northern "locusts" as you call us, have some of the best schools and quality of life in the nation but don't let that cloud your judgment or anything. When we move down there, I will certainly be one to help get Gov. Voldemort kicked out of office. The man is a criminal anyway and it's beyond me how he even got elected to a great state like FL.

[sanchez8]

Originally Posted by hpotterfan77

Funny you say that considering us northern "locusts" as you call us, have some of the best schools and quality of life in the nation but don't let that cloud your judgment or anything

If it was so great you wouldnt be flocking here in DROVESS.

[Zen88]

I've often wondered why the native Floridians seem to hate "Yankees". They're happy to take their money, though.

[sanchez8]

Originally Posted by Zen88

I've often wondered why the native Floridians seem to hate "Yankees". They're happy to take their money, though.

Thus lies the problem and outlines my original post and I am glad you brought this up. The money coming down is "tourists" and "retiree" money, it doesnt really provide a sustainable growth model like you see in places like Texas, Cali and even NYC. That is why there are so many low paying jobs here. Instead of bringing your old "money" why dont you bring some innovation...well you cant because you spend your entire life in NY making that money using all your skills.

Also, please name a native Floridian that enjoys seeing their home state turn into parking lots and starbucks...

[jambo101]

Florida has always been a strong draw for the retirement crowd as older people prefer the less harsh winters and of course the beaches,i'm sure a vast majority of Floridians came from up north or can trace their lineage to those of their families that did come from up north the main reason being the weather,the beaches or just thinking it to be a nice place to retire. its still happening today just like it always did only now its in larger numbers because the general population has grown,
No sense complaining about people moving to Florida as it is what it is,a place with warm weather and beaches ,very conducive conditions to the retirement and tourist crowd and the financial infrastructure that goes into supporting that demographic..

[hpotterfan77]

Originally Posted by sanchez8

If it was so great you wouldnt be flocking here in DROVESS.

The reason we come in "droves" is because the cost of living is lower and the weather is nicer. Me, I happen to have family down there and I have personally had it with the winters, snow and ice and will trade for the sweltering summer heat any day. My job is not in tourism or the like but banking and I am pretty far from retirement. I will not need the schools so much when I get down there as my kids will be high school age and I find elementary and middle school more important which they have currently up here. The droves you speak of are either retirees or people that don't have the intelligence to do their research first. I have done extensive research and based where we will be settling on that research as well as the fact that my sister is in the same area.