Post #680466 by SandraDee on Sun, Jun 2, 2013 1:12 PM

As someone who lived in Florida for 26 years too long I have to say..don't do it :)

Seriously good on you for making a change. If you want someplace warm where you can live an easy lifestyle FL is your place. Doesn't sound like you will be financially struggling...which is good since sadly FL does have a less than stellar economy job wise-I don't think the state has yet to come out of the recession. Housing should be cheap even near the water which is a perk.

I personally think the "culture" side is greatly lacking all over the state but once again it depends what you are into to.

I am from the Gulf side -- Tampa -- so I am not too familiar with the East side. All I know is when the hurricanes come they hit that side first.

FL is not for everyone but you will be able to make it down to the Mai Kai which is the greatest perk of all!
And it sounds like if you are looking for warmer weather you are heading to the right place:)
Good luck!

[ Edited by: SandraDee 2013-06-02 13:14 ]