[missli]

I agree that FL has become very urbanized. I've been in Wesley Chapel area just north of TPA since 2001 and want to get out. Traffic, rudeness, and lack of natural space has ruined a once nirvana. I'm also considering NC and GA but previous poster is right about taxes. I feel stuck. On limited income so real estate taxes as well as mobility (read: no snow!) are an issue.

[testatm]

hi do you live in wellington 55 and over in spring hill? my husband and i were thinking of moving there, you don't seem to like it. did you join any of the activities there? hows the bar, resturant, pool? are the peoples age closer to 55 or closer to 80
thanks
testatm:

[Mike from back east]

Steve, others, don't overlook Colorado Springs, CO. See my post in the Colorado section for lots of details.

We get four seasons, with great fall color. We have moderate weather here, no hurricanes or earthquakes. Snow falls and melts out in a day. When most people think of Colorado, they think of the heavy snowpack up in the high country (ski areas like Vail, Aspen, etc) and they see pictures on TV of treacherous driving on I-70 up near the Eisenhower Tunnel, and yes that's true, but that's the high country. Colorado Springs, Denver and a ton of other great towns along the I-25 corridor (aka the Front Range) border on the great plains / prairie that stretch all the way to Kansas City. It's a whole other climate, "alpine desert" to be exact. Dry, no humidity, no bugs to speak of and comfortable all year round.

We have great food here, including good deli, German, and many others. The bison meats are wonderful - you haven't lived .......

Best thing is the people here are so friendly, no kidding. Coming from the DC metro area, where growling at everyone is a way of life, it's like moving to a resort.

There are tons of things to do here, and Denver is 60-90 minutes away.

Real estate prices here are rising some, but still very attractive compared to most coastal areas. Use realtor.com to see home styles and prices here.

Keep us in mind. Let us know if you're coming this way, let me have your questions.

No, I'm not a realtor or anything like that.

s/Mike

[Ms.Sold]

Hi, I found this serfing the net. I am also an EXIT Realtor. I own a brokerage in Michigan and I am planning on moving to Apollo Beach EXIT Office. My parents lived in SpringHill and now in Brooksville all just within the last 3 years. I am looking forward to the Metro area for lots of commercial real estate an a higher house average than the $100,000 average here. Where do you go to the beach? We only found by my parents that little public beach called Pine Island, it seems to be a lot of undevloped swamps along the coast there, which is why we are going to Apollo Beach.

[WeekiWacheeWoman]

Originally Posted by Ms.Sold

We only found by my parents that little public beach called Pine Island, it seems to be a lot of undevloped swamps along the coast there, which is why we are going to Apollo Beach.

Absolutely correct regarding the undeveloped land along the coast in Hernando county, specifically Spring Hill area. That is why Hernando is "The Nature Coast" of Florida. When you enter the county on Rt. 19, the signs read "Welcome to The Nature Coast." Lots of folks move here because they love the natural and know it will never be built up with resorts, large commercial business, etc, along the coast - which for full time residents (LOTS of snowbirds live here) mean less congestion, less traffic, etc. When we moved to Florida it was to be closer to my aging father who is in Spring Hill. We bought in an area west of Rt. 19 where across the street from us and behind the homes there, is nothing (for 3 1/2 miles) but a wildlife reserve filled with deer, red fox, the florida brown bear (but we have yet to see those!), eagles, wild turkey, raccoons, and everything else "nature." It has been wonderful to watch the deer, fox, and turkeys saunter through our backyard during coffee in the morning...

[LongIslander]

Does anyone have any thoughts or information on Port Orange? Heard it had good schools and low crime.

Thanks

[glenkool]

Originally Posted by ny2fl2nc

Is it just me? I moved my family from NY to Florida and have a bad feeling in my stomach. I feel as if I went on vacation and now it's time to go home, and you can't. Florida is a great state with lots to offer, but it just isn't for everyone. If anyone else feels like this please, your comments would be welcome. In case yor wondering, we moved to Wellington, FL.
ps.-we are considering North Carolina

Hi ny2fl2nc
I moved to Brevard from long island NY 04/2004 just in time for those great hurricanes.LOL. Well I felt the same way like I was here on vacation + needed to go home the first year, but it does get better with time. I truly love FL its just the **** storms that make it miserable. After the 2 hurricanes hit I was ready to sell + head back north, but decided to give it a little more time. I think you should give it 3-5 years to adjust that's what we are doing. We just keep praying we don't get no major storms. Its not feasible to move back to NY its so expensive. Don't get me wrong the pay rate is better up there but think about the hustle + bustle involved, not worth it to me. Also it takes allot out of you to just pick up and move, the packing + unpacking moving expenses etc I hate all that. I know a friend who lives in NC + they love it.They moved there from long island about 7 years ago. The NC people got a funny saying for northerners that moved to Fl + then moved there, they call them halfbacks because you moving half way back up north. LOL. If I ever do decide to move I would probably consider NC because of the nice weather, but it would be north west by Greenville because NC gets hurricanes and the farther inland the better. If you do decide to move I recommend you do thorough research because like the other guy said they do tax cars + some areas the property tax is as bad as up north.
Best Regards
Glen

[glenkool]

Originally Posted by LongIslander

Does anyone have any thoughts or information on Port Orange? Heard it had good schools and low crime.

Thanks

Hi LI

Here a links to some data on Port Orange, Volusia county.

Volusia County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau

http://www.city-data.com/city/Port-Orange-Florida.html


Volusia County Homepage

glen

[Gail]

Originally Posted by testatm

hi do you live in wellington 55 and over in spring hill? my husband and i were thinking of moving there, you don't seem to like it. did you join any of the activities there? hows the bar, resturant, pool? are the peoples age closer to 55 or closer to 80
thanks
testatm:

Hi. I live in Wellington. Moved here from NJ 8 years ago and love it here. Wellington is more of a family community compared with other areas of Palm Beach County-(average age in Delray, for example, I think is 80) I would say it's average definately closer to 55.

[testatm]

hi do you live east coast wellington or west coast?