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Old 01-01-2009, 06:33 PM
 
Location: Tampa
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Serious trend? More folks move out of Florida


alot of people think they would be estatic if millions of people left Florida.

But, have y'all thought it thru?

taxes wont drop for a while, so you will probably pay much more

HOA fees still need to be paid, so you best hope you dont live in one

your kids school might close, and they have to be bussed way away.

HOT BABES MIGHT LEAVE!!!!


Spend a few minutes thinking about that, and post your thoughts


(No gut reactions, think first!! )
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Old 01-01-2009, 06:54 PM
 
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This had to happen sooner or later. The combination of poor employment opportunities, extremely low wages, and high cost of living is driving many out of Florida to never return. This same combination is making the state very unattractive to anyone considering relocation, Florida's warm weather can only take it so far, people still have to make a living.
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Old 01-01-2009, 06:59 PM
 
Location: Sarasota Florida
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Florida always has been, and will continue to be - a place where retired people want to live ! They prefer the warmer winters and they have guaranteed income.
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Old 01-01-2009, 07:16 PM
 
Location: where my heart is
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Default There are other places

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Florida always has been, and will continue to be - a place where retired people want to live ! They prefer the warmer winters and they have guaranteed income.
probably not quite as cold as where they came from with a cheaper cost of living than Florida. Unless they are well off, living on a fixed income here may not be the bargain it once was.

The people I knew from NY, who left for retirement, went to NC and Pa, not Florida.
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Old 01-01-2009, 07:38 PM
 
Location: Tampa
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Florida always has been, and will continue to be - a place where retired people want to live ! They prefer the warmer winters and they have guaranteed income.
nothing is guaranteed any more...
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Old 01-01-2009, 08:38 PM
 
Location: Florida
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Florida always has been, and will continue to be - a place where retired people want to live ! They prefer the warmer winters and they have guaranteed income.
We are retired. Although Florida was our number one choice because we love tropical weather (including the rain), due to high property taxes and homeowners/hurricane insurance rates, we will probably move to Arizona (even with their State income tax) when we sell our home here in Washington State. Also, AZ is more RV-friendly when it comes to parking your RV on your property.


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Old 01-01-2009, 09:41 PM
 
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I've seen several articles saying retirees are choosing other states like AZ and NC.And it seems that half the people I talk to have moving out of Florida on their to-do list.
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:40 AM
 
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It is not just Florida's population that is dropping like a rock, the population of the entire United States of America is dropping pretty badly as people flock to other nations like Canada, China, and parts of Europe in hopes of a better life. George W Bush has really wrecked the entire nation by sending the cost of everything through the roof and selling all of our jobs overseas to nations like China and Japan, and because of this, many people have lost hope for the future of the United States. Therefore, it is not just Florida that is losing it's people; it's the entire USA as many middle class people are especially moving to Canada.
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Old 01-02-2009, 03:43 AM
 
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So 9300 people move out from a total populaton of over 18 million. Yep I think you're exaggerating just a tad bit my friend. "Drops like a rock"? Really?
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Old 01-02-2009, 04:45 AM
 
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So 9300 people move out from a total populaton of over 18 million. Yep I think you're exaggerating just a tad bit my friend. "Drops like a rock"? Really?
That is a huge drop for a state that had positive population growth for many years.
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