This is a good topic. I look forward to the answers. This is tough to figure out on your own.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering moving from Upper NW to Florida as primary residence for the tax break (this would save us approx 75k per year). Empty nesters, mid-50s, able to work remotely but not sure where to look.

Our budget is $1.5MM - 1.75MM and we'd like to be near amenities like restaurants, shopping, etc. Condo or house. Miami seems fun, but we'd need "livable" neighborhoods. Naples seems ok too - but maybe a bit stodgy.

Any recommendations for neighborhoods in either location?

Apparently, you are not paying attention

Florida is no longer "cheap"

And better not have any females in your family.

Naples you need a car to get anywhere there is no "walking"

Naples love it hurricane candy.

You do understand DeSantis is getting rid of the state withholding no tax right? Seriously do some homework not on DCUM.

He has passed at least 8 executive orders a day.

Taxes are going up. Not to mention you won't get homeowners insurance anytimes soon. And the cost is well just oh so lovely.

Please provide link to a reliable source confirming this statement you just made.

Time is ticking away...still waiting for that reliable source from which you got this info from

I'm in sarasota. Everyone moving here since covid is from big HCOL places - DC, NYC, Seattle. I'd be surprised if a lot of retired autoworkers are moving to Ft Myers, given that it's insanely expensive now (as are all the decent areas in florida). Maybe 5 years ago, but not anymore. That said, OP's budget will get them a very nice house in a UMC area of these places, just not the "super rich person" neighborhoods.

Anonymous wrote:North east goes to east coast of Florida ie palm beach, Miami Midwest goes to west coast ie Naples, Tampa. So if ur originally from the dc region I would stay east coast side.

True this.

Naples gets a lot of people from Michigan.
Ft Myers gets the retired (at a young age) autoworkers from Michigan.

OP: If you like South Florida (Miami, Naples, etc), then you won't like Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra, or Jax Beach.

Vero Beach should be given consideration.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering moving from Upper NW to Florida as primary residence for the tax break (this would save us approx 75k per year). Empty nesters, mid-50s, able to work remotely but not sure where to look.

Our budget is $1.5MM - 1.75MM and we'd like to be near amenities like restaurants, shopping, etc. Condo or house. Miami seems fun, but we'd need "livable" neighborhoods. Naples seems ok too - but maybe a bit stodgy.

Any recommendations for neighborhoods in either location?

Apparently, you are not paying attention

Florida is no longer "cheap"

And better not have any females in your family.

Naples you need a car to get anywhere there is no "walking"

Naples love it hurricane candy.

You do understand DeSantis is getting rid of the state withholding no tax right? Seriously do some homework not on DCUM.

He has passed at least 8 executive orders a day.

Taxes are going up. Not to mention you won't get homeowners insurance anytimes soon. And the cost is well just oh so lovely.

What are you talking about? Florida still has 0 income tax.

NP but if the OP says they can work remote, I'm assuming from their current company, which I also assume is not in Florida. Wouldn't they still have to pay taxes in the state they are paid from?

To the many people who like to claim that florida is filled with morons, the PP is a classic example that the rest of the US has its share of morons also.

(to the PP: no, you don't pay taxes in your employer's state when you work remotely unless you travel and perform work in that state).

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering moving from Upper NW to Florida as primary residence for the tax break (this would save us approx 75k per year). Empty nesters, mid-50s, able to work remotely but not sure where to look.

Our budget is $1.5MM - 1.75MM and we'd like to be near amenities like restaurants, shopping, etc. Condo or house. Miami seems fun, but we'd need "livable" neighborhoods. Naples seems ok too - but maybe a bit stodgy.

Any recommendations for neighborhoods in either location?

Apparently, you are not paying attention

Florida is no longer "cheap"

And better not have any females in your family.

Naples you need a car to get anywhere there is no "walking"

Naples love it hurricane candy.

You do understand DeSantis is getting rid of the state withholding no tax right? Seriously do some homework not on DCUM.

He has passed at least 8 executive orders a day.

Taxes are going up. Not to mention you won't get homeowners insurance anytimes soon. And the cost is well just oh so lovely.

Please provide link to a reliable source confirming this statement you just made.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering moving from Upper NW to Florida as primary residence for the tax break (this would save us approx 75k per year). Empty nesters, mid-50s, able to work remotely but not sure where to look.

Our budget is $1.5MM - 1.75MM and we'd like to be near amenities like restaurants, shopping, etc. Condo or house. Miami seems fun, but we'd need "livable" neighborhoods. Naples seems ok too - but maybe a bit stodgy.

Any recommendations for neighborhoods in either location?

Apparently, you are not paying attention

Florida is no longer "cheap"

And better not have any females in your family.

Naples you need a car to get anywhere there is no "walking"

Naples love it hurricane candy.

You do understand DeSantis is getting rid of the state withholding no tax right? Seriously do some homework not on DCUM.

He has passed at least 8 executive orders a day.

Taxes are going up. Not to mention you won't get homeowners insurance anytimes soon. And the cost is well just oh so lovely.

What are you talking about? Florida still has 0 income tax.

NP but if the OP says they can work remote, I'm assuming from their current company, which I also assume is not in Florida. Wouldn't they still have to pay taxes in the state they are paid from?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering moving from Upper NW to Florida as primary residence for the tax break (this would save us approx 75k per year). Empty nesters, mid-50s, able to work remotely but not sure where to look.

Our budget is $1.5MM - 1.75MM and we'd like to be near amenities like restaurants, shopping, etc. Condo or house. Miami seems fun, but we'd need "livable" neighborhoods. Naples seems ok too - but maybe a bit stodgy.

Any recommendations for neighborhoods in either location?

Apparently, you are not paying attention

Florida is no longer "cheap"

And better not have any females in your family.

Naples you need a car to get anywhere there is no "walking"

Naples love it hurricane candy.

You do understand DeSantis is getting rid of the state withholding no tax right? Seriously do some homework not on DCUM.

He has passed at least 8 executive orders a day.

Taxes are going up. Not to mention you won't get homeowners insurance anytimes soon. And the cost is well just oh so lovely.

What are you talking about? Florida still has 0 income tax.

Anonymous wrote:Considering moving from Upper NW to Florida as primary residence for the tax break (this would save us approx 75k per year). Empty nesters, mid-50s, able to work remotely but not sure where to look.

Our budget is $1.5MM - 1.75MM and we'd like to be near amenities like restaurants, shopping, etc. Condo or house. Miami seems fun, but we'd need "livable" neighborhoods. Naples seems ok too - but maybe a bit stodgy.

Any recommendations for neighborhoods in either location?

Apparently, you are not paying attention

Florida is no longer "cheap"

And better not have any females in your family.

Naples you need a car to get anywhere there is no "walking"

Naples love it hurricane candy.

You do understand DeSantis is getting rid of the state withholding no tax right? Seriously do some homework not on DCUM.

He has passed at least 8 executive orders a day.

Taxes are going up. Not to mention you won't get homeowners insurance anytimes soon. And the cost is well just oh so lovely.

Anonymous wrote:Vero Beach

Tell me more about Vero Beach. Have heard from some neighbors that it's great.

Key West

Vero Beach

Sarasota or St. Pete are what you’re looking for. West Palm and Delray are great too, but likely out of your budget.

Winter Park is great. You’d get a nice SFH with that budget. Prepare yourself for insurance sticker shock.