Has anyone ever move to Florida just for the sunshine and feeling good. (rent, property taxes)

[MN2FL]

We moved here about two years ago from Minnesota- 100% for the weather and the ocean.In fact, when people ask me why we moved here I always answer "for the beach" Both my husband and I could no longer stand winters and my husband specifically suffered from SAD.
We have found our quality of life and overall mental health to be impacted in such an incredibly positive way. There are things about living in Florida that we do not like, but the weather and the beach far outweigh the negatives for us. That being said- it is what you make it. When we lived in Minnesota we found ourselves locked in our house for 6 month of the year, dreading running errands, driving, etc. in the snow. Now..... We go to the beach almost every single weekend and I love the ocean- and cannot imagine living without it!! Sitting by the water has an amazing effect on my soul. Going for a walk in the evening after dinner is another big benefit. We have also been physically more healthy as a family of 4, haven't even had a cold or a runny nose since we moved!!! There are pluses and minuses to anywhere you live but for us, we've really enjoyed the change of constant sunshine.

[Marble cake]

Mn2fl. I agree with you. After hubby died I had to choose between the pocono mountains of pa or Florida. I am one hundred percent I made the right choice. Too bad I Couldn’t have both places. But that could be another thread. Although I just loved the summers in the poconos, I would not have been ok with the winters at all!!. Each day confirms it as I look at the weather there now, coupled by 40 mile round trip to Walmart, very curvy roads and lots of snow and ice.

I must admit I was never a winter person all the while I lived up north dreading winter every year.

I bet your dislikes here are the traffic and rude people. Those are mine. I was in culture shock in the beginning but the weather for me compensates.

I’m here as long as you and so far it’s been very good.

[whitmeyer]

Originally Posted by Marble cake

Whitmeyer, That’s so good to know. Which are the dozen states that have more sunny days less humidity and rain, and seasons. I may consider one of them in the future. For now Florida is good for me but I know I will never move back north. I’d like to know the other states you speak of.

Thanks.

Arizona, California, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Texas (El Paso), to name some. Please note that in some cases this applies to certain parts of the state, and obviously certain parts of places such as Arizona and Nevada have very hot summers. The data for the sunniest places in the US is readily available online.

[Bert_from_back_East]

The posters who are enjoying life in South Florida seem to be retired and have only resided in the area for less than two years. Wait until those posters have lived in South Florida for ten years or more — if they even last that long before packing up and moving to South Carolina or another Sun Belt pipe-dream place. Even I enjoyed living in South Florida during the first couple of years I spent there. But, it gets progressively worse. And no, it has nothing to do with hurricanes, alligators or insects — I’ll tell you that much.

[Marble cake]

Originally Posted by Bert_from_back_East

The posters who are enjoying life in South Florida seem to be retired and have only resided in the area for less than two years. Wait until those posters have lived in South Florida for ten years or more — if they even last that long before packing up and moving to South Carolina or another Sun Belt pipe-dream place. Even I enjoyed living Florida during the first couple of years. But, it gets progressively worse. And no, it has nothing to do with hurricanes, alligators or insects — I’ll tell you that much.

That’s your experience. I know quite a few people who are living here many years and still love it.

[Bert_from_back_East]

Originally Posted by Marble cake

That’s your experience. I know quite a few people who are living here many years and still love it.

Let me guess — those people are from New York.

[Marble cake]

Well you must not like New Yorkers. Once again. Your preference. I’m glad you moved out. Florida is crowded enough.

[Bert_from_back_East]

Originally Posted by Marble cake

Well you must not like New Yorkers. Once again. Your preference. I’m glad you moved out. Florida is crowded enough.

If you lived in Boca for as long as I did, you wouldn’t, either. If you do, you’re probably one yourself.

[Marble cake]

Omg!! One what!!! Maybe you should take a look in the mirror.

[Bert_from_back_East]

Originally Posted by Marble cake

Omg!! One what!!! Maybe you should take a look in the mirror.

A New Yorker. You heard me the first time.