Who is, has or wants to move to Florida ? (Miami: relocating, vacation)

[Moibon]

Originally Posted by Floridabound09

Since my last really good thread was closed due to the fact that certain people wont allow a positive post to continue. This one is for the people who have moved to Florida in the past, have recently moved to Florida, moved away from Florida and moved back and have plans to move to Florida in the near future.
There is several of you who have moved away from Florida and have decided to move back, your info I feel is important because you have been on both sides of your decisions and therefore your opinion is very valudable to those who want to move to Florida in the future.
So, if you have plans, have already moved or want to move to Florida we would like to hear from you.

What are you from?
Where in Florida are you moving?
What attracts you to Florida?
What research did you do or have already done to pick your city or location?
Did you spend time in that town in person?
Did you communicate with people who live their personally?

Just some ideas.

I am interested in where you moved from and where you moved to and your specifics, I am interested in hearing from those who moved away and now have moved back and decided it was the right thing for you to do.

If you moved away and are coming back, where did you move to and where did you move back to in Florida?

Thank you from allot of us for posting your information.

My husband and I moved to Florida in late '04. I am from Northfield, NH and he is from Pembroke, NH. We are located in the Ocala National Forest of Silver Springs. We are heading back as soon as we can because We Miss our friends and Families!! It's great out here in the "Forest"..away from the hustle and bustle but close enought to Ocala for medical care and nights out. Very humid in the Summer but great in the Winter. love the wild life..we have bears, birds, deer around. Central Florida is halfway to Daytona or Orlando..and Gainsville is not far either. If anyone knows of any great fixer uppers in the North Country..please let us know! My husband is on disability and I work but very hard for us to make ends meet. Mobile home on it's own land?? Owner financing?? email me if you can suggest anything! Appreciate it!

[SummerBabe]

Originally Posted by Floridabound09

Since my last really good thread was closed due to the fact that certain people wont allow a positive post to continue. This one is for the people who have moved to Florida in the past, have recently moved to Florida, moved away from Florida and moved back and have plans to move to Florida in the near future.
There is several of you who have moved away from Florida and have decided to move back, your info I feel is important because you have been on both sides of your decisions and therefore your opinion is very valudable to those who want to move to Florida in the future.
So, if you have plans, have already moved or want to move to Florida we would like to hear from you.

What are you from?
Where in Florida are you moving?
What attracts you to Florida?
What research did you do or have already done to pick your city or location?
Did you spend time in that town in person?
Did you communicate with people who live their personally?

Just some ideas.

I am interested in where you moved from and where you moved to and your specifics, I am interested in hearing from those who moved away and now have moved back and decided it was the right thing for you to do.

If you moved away and are coming back, where did you move to and where did you move back to in Florida?

Thank you from allot of us for posting your information.

Where are you from? NYC - Yes another one! lol
Where in Florida are you moving? Haven't identified a city yet, but possibly the SE.
What attracts you to Florida? The overall aesthetics, sun and the slower pace of life.
What research did you do or have already done to pick your city or location? City-data, Internet and talking to others.
Did you spend time in that town in person? I have spent some time in some of my choices, but not all (yet).
Did you communicate with people who live their personally? Yes!

It is nerve-wrecking because of all the negativity one hears/reads, but I know I will the best decision in the long run.

[gypsystar]

What are you from? I grew up in the Midwest, lived in Tampa for a year (didn't like it, but then again I was very young and very poor at the time),moved back to Midwest, moved to Miami for 4 years (beautiful but if you don't speak spanish, forget it), moved to Los Angeles in 2005.

Where in Florida are you moving? We are considering a move to Mount Dora, outside of Orlando in the near future. 3rd time is the charm

What attracts you to Florida? I love everything about Florida- the heat, the humidity, the lakes, oceans, manatees...I could go on and on. I have always considered myself a "Florida girl." I would live in a rainforest if I could, so you can imagine why I love Central Florida!

What research did you do or have already done to pick your city or location? I already know I love Central Florida and have been there many, many times. I have never been to Mount Dora, but I have been doing a lot of research online.

Did you spend time in that town in person? No

Did you communicate with people who live their personally? No

[Floridabound09]

Originally Posted by gypsystar

What are you from? I grew up in the Midwest, lived in Tampa for a year (didn't like it, but then again I was very young and very poor at the time),moved back to Midwest, moved to Miami for 4 years (beautiful but if you don't speak spanish, forget it), moved to Los Angeles in 2005.

Where in Florida are you moving? We are considering a move to Mount Dora, outside of Orlando in the near future. 3rd time is the charm

What attracts you to Florida? I love everything about Florida- the heat, the humidity, the lakes, oceans, manatees...I could go on and on. I have always considered myself a "Florida girl." I would live in a rainforest if I could, so you can imagine why I love Central Florida!

What research did you do or have already done to pick your city or location? I already know I love Central Florida and have been there many, many times. I have never been to Mount Dora, but I have been doing a lot of research online.

Did you spend time in that town in person? No

Did you communicate with people who live their personally? No

Make sure you visit Mt Dora for a few days before moving there. I love the town itself and the antiques but other then that you have to drive a while to get to anything like the beaches or things to do.
Beautiful town and love it but if your real active then it might not fit what you mentioned above.

[RetGI]

Where are you from?
Past 26 years in Oklahoma City. Retired Air Force and soon retired from the FAA.
Where in Florida are you moving?
Leaning toward Citrus County area but also looking at Navarre in the panhandle. The only thing I don't care for is it still gets pretty cold there in the winter and that's one of the reasons for moving to Florida in the first place is no more cold!
What attracts you to Florida?
Weather, laid back lifestyle, great motorcyling weather year round, many more things to do that are close by, and I love all seafood!
What research did you do or have already done to pick your city or location?
I was stationed at Hurlburt field back in the seventies and always new I'd make it back there some day. Traveled to a few areas last year for reaseaching locations and plan to do it one more time next year just before I retire.
Did you spend time in that town in person? Yes to both places I'm considering.
Did you communicate with people who live their personally? Yes..
One last note. On my trip last year, Palm Coast was at the top of my list but after a four day visit, I learned that it wasn't for me. I prefer the Gulf side or the panhandle...
Pete

[Donna7]

Originally Posted by Sunnydee

What are you from? Hi! I'm from the northern suburbs of Cincinnati. I have a great career, terrific friends, nice neighbors, good schools for my kids, a lovely home, and a lifetime of history here, but due to a chronic health condition the winters are getting to be pretty unbearable for me. My doctors say moving south may improve the quality of my life and stave off being wheel chair bound. I know getting rid of cold, gray, dreary days seven months out of the year has to be a good thing and even if I don't live any longer as a result of the move at least I'll be able to enjoy each and every day I have left.

Where in Florida are you moving? I wish I knew. I want to live in a community where I could walk to the grocery, library, and a community pool from my single story, single family home without paying CDD fees. I've visited 23 Florida towns so far, but haven't found my new hometown. If any of you know where this place is please contact me. I really could use some input on where to look next.

What attracts you to Florida? The weather, the warmth, the sunshine, my parents, and the hope that I'll go into remission or at least have a better quality of life than I currently have.

What research did you do or have already done to pick your city or location?
I've been researching via the internet and library books and visiting communities for two years now. Florida is a beautiful state, but it's hard to find a walkable town.

Did you spend time in that town in person?Yes, I've spent time in each community I've visited so far and walked every one of them to see if I could manage it should I be in a wheel chair at some point.

Did you communicate with people who live their personally? Yes, I've talked to people in each town and picked the brains of everyone on CD who sounds like they may have knowledge that would help me narrow down my choices of a new hometown. Thanks everyone! You've been great to me.

Hi there Sunnydee!

Just wanted to wish you the very best in health and happiness now and in the future! Hoping that FL becomes a reality for you very soon!

(From another Ohioan).

[ajavella]

Originally Posted by SummerBabe

Where are you from? NYC - Yes another one! lol
Where in Florida are you moving? Haven't identified a city yet, but possibly the SE.
What attracts you to Florida? The overall aesthetics, sun and the slower pace of life.
What research did you do or have already done to pick your city or location? City-data, Internet and talking to others.
Did you spend time in that town in person? I have spent some time in some of my choices, but not all (yet).
Did you communicate with people who live their personally? Yes!

It is nerve-wrecking because of all the negativity one hears/reads, but I know I will the best decision in the long run.

I am Originally from Morris County NJ Currently Living in Hoboken.
My wife and I plan to live in Downtown FtL for a couple years. Las Olas is AWESOME!
Florida has it all. I love it because I love New York Metro Area except for winter. Guess what South Florida is basically New York With Palm Trees and Year round golf. - Yes I can take the Summer Heat.
Just came back from week long trip to see the gorgeous apartment buildings on the Riverfront. What a location. It doesnt get much better then that for a young couple. or Singles for that matter.
My 2 friends from College live in S. Florida. One grew up in Coral Springs the other moved to Delray from NJ. They love living there and laugh when I have to go to work in snow, ice , and cold winter New York Rainstorms.
We Will hopefully be there this time next Year- We Can not Wait!!

[FloridaBob]

Originally Posted by ajavella

I am Originally from Morris County NJ Currently Living in Hoboken.
My wife and I plan to live in Downtown FtL for a couple years. Las Olas is AWESOME!
Florida has it all. I love it because I love New York Metro Area except for winter. Guess what South Florida is basically New York With Palm Trees and Year round golf. - Yes I can take the Summer Heat.
Just came back from week long trip to see the gorgeous apartment buildings on the Riverfront. What a location. It doesnt get much better then that for a young couple. or Singles for that matter.
My 2 friends from College live in S. Florida. One grew up in Coral Springs the other moved to Delray from NJ. They love living there and laugh when I have to go to work in snow, ice , and cold winter New York Rainstorms.
We Will hopefully be there this time next Year- We Can not Wait!!

Sounds like a good plan. We had to move to PA for business last year. Our return to S. FL. is set for September 1st. We are counting down the days. Fall and winter have been very depressing but we keep our spirits up by saying this is the last October we will spend up north, the last Novemeber, etc. This coming Saturday we will have concluded the last Feb. ever up north, that is a huge milestone. Once we get through March, things start warming up in April, so the worst is almost over.

This time we have things set up and will NEVER leave S. FL. ever again!

[Floridabound09]

[quote=FloridaBob;2937782]Sounds like a good plan. We had to move to PA for business last year. Our return to S. FL. is set for September 1st. We are counting down the days. Fall and winter have been very depressing but we keep our spirits up by saying this is the last October we will spend up north, the last Novemeber, etc. This coming Saturday we will have concluded the last Feb. ever up north, that is a huge milestone. Once we get through March, things start warming up in April, so the worst is almost over.

This time we have things set up and will NEVER leave S. FL. ever again![/QUOTE]


Gosh you sound like us! After this winter of bad storms, snow, ice and cold weather I have had it, once I pass the border I am there unless it is a family emergency in Ohio.

[Korillian]

We moved to Florida in 1999, then moved away (overseas) and came back to the US to live in Raleigh, NC. When we moved to Florida, we didn't do a lot of research because it was business that brought us there. I wish we had been able to talk to people before moving but it worked out okay. We chose to live in Coral Springs, which was really nice, and got a great house (not too big, not too small) with a pool.


Although we do love it here in NC, there are a lot of things that I miss about living in Florida:

I can't get used to having to put on my shoes to go out in the garage in the winter.

Wearing a coat is a real drag. Wearing a coat, boots, gloves, hat, etc. is even more of a drag.

Clothes cost us twice as much because you can't get away with wearing 'summer' clothes all year round!

The pool was a pain to take care of but I miss it anyway.

Florida sunshine is the best! The sun makes all the difference. When we lived overseas, it was rainy and gray most of the year. Totally depressing! I think it makes a difference when you're home all day versus in the office, too. The constant sun is the number one thing I miss about Florida!