Anonymous
07/17/2025 21:51
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous wrote:Faster than you can imagine. They're all leaving NYC.
That’s weird - prices are increasing in NYC and hemorrhaging in Florida.
Anonymous
06/27/2025 23:31
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Faster than you can imagine. They're all leaving NYC.
Anonymous
03/07/2025 14:11
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous wrote:When people think of moving to FL it’s frequently thought of as Southern FL. However NE FL is a big hotspot. The Gulf side is overpopulated and gets most of the severe weather leaving the NE desirable. We got a place outside Jacksonville years ago and it has grown exponentially.
The Atlantic coast of Florida, north of Cape Canaveral, has a relatively low hurricane risk--especially if you live inland. The area gets brushed by a lot of hurricanes, but they have never had a direct hit by the eyewall of a major hurricane from the Atlantic side. The area does get a ton of lightning though.
Anonymous
01/22/2025 09:34
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How do you keep the alligators out of your yard?
What yard?
Seriously though, it's too hot to hang out in a backyard. In the summer we hang out in our lanais which are set up resort style with pools, deck-chairs, outdoor kitchens, etc. Alligators do not come in the lanai.
Lol - this.^ We recently moved back here from Tampa. We loved it, especially the gulf beaches (and it's fine if you're not R politically - the mayor is LGBTQ+). The underfunding of public schools became really concerning and the private school vouchers just aren't the answer. Teacher pay slipped to 50th in the nation and our kids' teachers were moving away all the time. Otherwise, we loved it - note, it has gotten considerably more crowded after COVID though - expect some of the traffic you'd sit in here, especially during snowbird season. We want to go back after our kids have graduated but, until then, they need better schools. So if you don't have kids, have fun! Be sure to prep for hurricane season.
Anonymous
01/19/2025 16:56
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
When people think of moving to FL it’s frequently thought of as Southern FL. However NE FL is a big hotspot. The Gulf side is overpopulated and gets most of the severe weather leaving the NE desirable. We got a place outside Jacksonville years ago and it has grown exponentially.
Anonymous
01/19/2025 16:50
Subject: Re:Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I lived in Florida and thought it overall boring. Maybe it's a good place if you want to play shuffleboard or surf in Cocoa. Other than that, I can't think of what would draw me there beyond good weather.
Before and after I lived there, I visited relatives there several times a year. I've spent a lot of time in Orlando, Vero, Melbourne, Cocoa, and New Smyrna. All of the places were nice for a visit but I couldn't see living there long term. The walks and hiking are dull, the place is covered with strip malls (ooo, Target, how great), and the restaurants are mostly full of buttery fish with a handful of exceptions.
Orlando might be okay because it has some art in Winter Park, but dealing with the tourists would be a pain.
Plus, the Florida government is like a nanny and wanting to tell people what they can and can't read. They are too much in our business while pretending not to be in our business.
No, thanks!
That's a really sleepy part of FL though. South Florida is completely different.
She should have just been honest and said she hates the conservative residents.
Anonymous
01/19/2025 16:46
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous wrote:How do you keep the alligators out of your yard?
Feed them snowbird progressives
Anonymous
01/19/2025 16:44
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Florida is not affordable
Florida will no longer have elections DeSantis has already refused to have them
He’s not leaving office
Florida will no longer have elections DeSantis has already refused to have them
He’s not leaving office
Anonymous
01/19/2025 16:43
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous
01/19/2025 16:41
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous wrote:How do you keep the alligators out of your yard?
What yard?
Seriously though, it's too hot to hang out in a backyard. In the summer we hang out in our lanais which are set up resort style with pools, deck-chairs, outdoor kitchens, etc. Alligators do not come in the lanai.
Anonymous
01/13/2025 09:28
Subject: Re:Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous wrote:I lived in Florida and thought it overall boring. Maybe it's a good place if you want to play shuffleboard or surf in Cocoa. Other than that, I can't think of what would draw me there beyond good weather.
Before and after I lived there, I visited relatives there several times a year. I've spent a lot of time in Orlando, Vero, Melbourne, Cocoa, and New Smyrna. All of the places were nice for a visit but I couldn't see living there long term. The walks and hiking are dull, the place is covered with strip malls (ooo, Target, how great), and the restaurants are mostly full of buttery fish with a handful of exceptions.
Orlando might be okay because it has some art in Winter Park, but dealing with the tourists would be a pain.
Plus, the Florida government is like a nanny and wanting to tell people what they can and can't read. They are too much in our business while pretending not to be in our business.
No, thanks!
That's a really sleepy part of FL though. South Florida is completely different.
Anonymous
01/11/2025 09:03
Subject: Re:Are people still moving to Florida?
I lived in Florida and thought it overall boring. Maybe it's a good place if you want to play shuffleboard or surf in Cocoa. Other than that, I can't think of what would draw me there beyond good weather.
Before and after I lived there, I visited relatives there several times a year. I've spent a lot of time in Orlando, Vero, Melbourne, Cocoa, and New Smyrna. All of the places were nice for a visit but I couldn't see living there long term. The walks and hiking are dull, the place is covered with strip malls (ooo, Target, how great), and the restaurants are mostly full of buttery fish with a handful of exceptions.
Orlando might be okay because it has some art in Winter Park, but dealing with the tourists would be a pain.
Plus, the Florida government is like a nanny and wanting to tell people what they can and can't read. They are too much in our business while pretending not to be in our business.
No, thanks!
Before and after I lived there, I visited relatives there several times a year. I've spent a lot of time in Orlando, Vero, Melbourne, Cocoa, and New Smyrna. All of the places were nice for a visit but I couldn't see living there long term. The walks and hiking are dull, the place is covered with strip malls (ooo, Target, how great), and the restaurants are mostly full of buttery fish with a handful of exceptions.
Orlando might be okay because it has some art in Winter Park, but dealing with the tourists would be a pain.
Plus, the Florida government is like a nanny and wanting to tell people what they can and can't read. They are too much in our business while pretending not to be in our business.
No, thanks!
Anonymous
01/11/2025 08:57
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous wrote:How do you keep the alligators out of your yard?
You ask them politely.
Anonymous
01/11/2025 08:56
Subject: Are people still moving to Florida?
Anonymous wrote:How do you keep the alligators out of your yard?
You don't?