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Old 05-20-2007, 04:17 PM
 
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I have the opportunity to live in Fl for the summer. I will be doing travel therapy (I am a speech therapist) where the company will provide housing for me to come work in Fl for 12 weeks. I am bringing a husband and three children. This was my solution to my inability to afford a regular vacation (due to varying medical issues that kept cropping up over the past few years resulting in no paid time off and high medical bills). We are very excited to "get away" for a few months. It is just hard to make a decision about where to go with so many options. Our choices are: Jacksonville, Orlando, Daytona, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Meyers, Naples, Sarasota. I also keep hearing how great Pensacola and Destin are, but am not sure if there are positions there. I also have been led to believe that Ft. Lauderdale might not be a great option for us due to higher cost of living (true/not true?). Our main goal for the summer is just to "get away" and be a family again. Of course we want to try and go to Disney, Universal and Busch Gardens at least once, but the rest of the time will be spent on the beach or at the pool. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips to offer?
I AM SO EXCITED!!!
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Old 05-20-2007, 04:24 PM
 
Location: Debary, Florida
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Your kids might really like Orlando because of all the theme parks however you will probably have to pay the out of state rate unless you change your drivers license to be for florida or you have a utility bill with your address on it here in Florida.

I really LOVE Fort Myers because Captiva, Upper Captiva, Cayo Costa and Sanibel are a short bridge ride away. The beaches on these islands are known for the best shell hunting in the world...the dolphins play and frolick in the bay there year around...its like heaven on earth.

If I had my way, I would have a home here in the Orlando area with a bit more land 10+ acres and I would have a vacation home in Fort Myers or out on one of the islands if I could afford it...the best of both worlds.

I hope you enjoy your stay...
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Old 05-20-2007, 04:24 PM
 
Location: Lakeland, FL
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I definatley would pick Sarasota , My favorite Beaches, Gulf is alot safer to swim in too.
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Old 05-20-2007, 04:27 PM
 
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Where would you stay in Fl if you had a choice?

Everyone has a choice of where to stay.

As for me I choose Daytona Beach.
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Old 05-20-2007, 05:36 PM
 
Location: Heartland Florida
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I would pick anywhere in Florida with abundant fresh water, cheap land and few or no zoning regulations. Even more important-low taxes!
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Old 05-20-2007, 05:47 PM
 
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Lived in Orlando for fifteen years and loved it! Have a wonderful summer!
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Old 05-20-2007, 06:11 PM
 
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I would pick anywhere in Florida with abundant fresh water, cheap land and few or no zoning regulations. Even more important-low taxes!
Ahh...., yes!
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Old 05-20-2007, 06:19 PM
 
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Thank you for your input. Very helpful!!
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Old 05-20-2007, 06:24 PM
 
Location: NE Florida
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I would pick anywhere in Florida with abundant fresh water, cheap land and few or no zoning regulations. Even more important-low taxes!
She is only coming for 12 weeks or 3 months. so property taxes won;t be an issue,

slpmom - is there a set "per diem" they are giving you for housing or will it be different depending on the city.
That would be one consideration to keep in mind.
We live in Jacksonville if you know the area of Jax the job would be in we could give you some more info on our city.

What a great chance to check out a different area

karla
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Old 05-20-2007, 06:37 PM
 
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She is only coming for 12 weeks or 3 months. so property taxes won;t be an issue,

slpmom - is there a set "per diem" they are giving you for housing or will it be different depending on the city.
That would be one consideration to keep in mind.
We live in Jacksonville if you know the area of Jax the job would be in we could give you some more info on our city.

What a great chance to check out a different area

karla
Correct about the property taxes. The per diem seems to be pretty much set (I think around $1,800/mo). I thought I would go ahead and let them completely handle housing (wherein I don't receive the per diem) since I don't know anything about the areas or what I would be getting into if I tried to choose my own housing.
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