[RedWingsFan]

Originally Posted by richkat

When we first moved to Florida, we chose Orlando but the job situation led us to Tampa Bay, which wasn't our dream. We thought we were fed up with Florida and came to this site to research all of our favorite places. Then we realized our Florida dream was only Orlando and when we got the opportunity to move back, we did. And we're loving it. I'm not saying you will love it - each one must find their own place. Florida is diverse and people like different areas for different reasons.

- R&K

We are considering Orlando or Tampa... can you tell me what you love about Orlando?

[LauraerieL]

Originally Posted by anonymous

are you serious? I had to read this a few times to make sure it says what I think it says. you think there is a "trend" that Florida is going to get fewer hurricanes than before? That they are all going to hit farther north - this is what you're claiming?

Wow. Last time I checked, nobody (even meteorologists and climatologists) had ANY idea where hurricanes were going to hit.

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I grew up in South Florida and only remember a couple of hurricanes that we were bad.

I'm currently in NC and the NEWS stations have been talking about the National Hurricane Forecasting Center's prediction of hurricanes hitting the GA, SC and NC area (even VA) more this year. They study the patterns, and although they are only predictions, there is info out there. Maybe that is what BackToFLA is talking about.
My Grandmother is in Virginia Beach and she heard her local news talking about the same story.
Weather patterns have been studied and I remember a few years back SC and NC got a few major hurricanes and FL ended up with less. Lets hope so for all those paying high insurance rates. Hope the Natl. Hur. Center is correct as many Floridians could use the break!!

Best of Luck to you all.

[MrTudo]

Originally Posted by backtofla

i cringe when i read that a couple is leaving melbourne, fla b/c of the crime and the "bad schools" then they are moving to charlotte, nc, where the schools are worse and the crime is most certainly worse. it's like... hello! are you in dreamland or something?

LOL, they must be! Charlotte NC over Melbourne? Never!

[pioneer8]

Originally Posted by RDE97

The cost of living is rising across the country. Especially in any metro area. I live in Madison, Wisconsin and the median home price is $235,000. It's higher in the Twin Cities, Milwaukee, and Chicago. It is to the point where seniors that have there homes paid for can not afford property taxes and have to move out of the city.

Your mentality creates your reality. If you don't like the area you are in do something about it rather then making blanket generalizations about a state. MOVE ALREADY! There is nothing worse then knowing what you want and not having the guts to do something about it.

Oh geez, the "seniors and property tax" thing is so sad...
As far as "going for it!"- You only live once, right?!

[sprocket99]

State Farm To Boost Property Insurance Rates More Than 50 Percent

http://www.wftv.com/news/9536656/detail.html

[Tinman313]

Originally Posted by fladude

For all of those people who are considering moving here it's no longer the Sunshine state it use to be. Crime, Cost of living, Traffic is going through the roof. I moved to Central Florida when it was still a nice place to live (Just 8 years ago), but from what I hear the life is like up North. There is really not much difference except that it does not get cold and you don't get paid like you do up North. The dream is over and I am one of many who is getting out.

I heading out of this state ASAP!! Orlando "The Mouse House" has had 39 murders so far this year up by 4 from last year!
The Mouse House now charges $74.95 per day + tax per adult.Tax's and insurance are up again this year.
Have fun if you move too Florida.............

[bamboosmom]

Originally Posted by Tinman313

I heading out of this state ASAP!!

Goodness it's like people are running and running but wherever you go, you will have problems...you just don't know the problems till you live there.

[riverofmay]

NE Florida is finally experiencing its "Boom." Been here since 1990, when it was sweet, green, peaceful--real Southern (and that's something coming from a native New Englander ! ).

The job market here was never good, esp. for professional women. The economy is based on the service industry (tourism). The pay is very low, and generally does not allow one to actually live in, for example, St. Augustine.

All of St. Johns County is sold. It's now being developed. Real estate prices are out of reach. There is no affordable housing left, altho' prices have remained static for the past 6 months. Property taxes have gone up along with the prices of houses... it's almost impossible for young families to "move up" as their parents did.

The cllimate?! Please see the "Heat and Humidity" thread--they've said it all! I have only one thing to add: Florida ground water smells like sulfur, or what I call, "That good ol' Florida smell!."

Never been a beach person, so that doesn't do it for me. I prefer the mountains. The "highest" point in Florida? Two Egg, Florida, in the panhandle, with an elevation of 325 ft.

Insects? Galore. Snakes? Oh, yeah... 67 species, with 6 venomous. That includes Florida's best-kept secret: beach dunes of the Atlantic Coast are prime habitat for the Eastern Diamondback, which grow to enormous proportions and are aggressive! Let's not even discuss the 'gators... or hurricanes.

We moved here from Arizona for hubby's job. Do not know where we will retire, but it sure won't be in Florida! LOL!

[backtofla]

there are probably more venomous snakes in nc than fla. but the good thing about nc, your neighbors will catch 'em and eat 'em for dinner. certain areas of fla have "sulfury smelling" water, but the air here is better than in nc. in nc, all the plants and fumes from these plants are trapped in the valleys. very uncomfortable, and if you have allergies, forget about it. my allergies havent bothered me once since moving here.

trade in the mtns with snow and the toothless for warmer climate, beautiful beaches, and plenty to do ... never. and this is coming from a native floridian glad to be back!!! and since i've been back in fla, i dont have to hear all the "n" words and "jews" comments. Some ppl just THINK others are friendlier elsewhere. try being black or hispanic in little redneckville, nc.

sorry, just had to express myself a little bit!!!

[dana/rick]

we agree- we want to move to TN