Do you find the state of Florida an attractive state to live full time or do you consider it too hot, too humid, hurricane season and too expensive?

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Donald_Tate · Accepted Answer

Florida, also known as "God's Waiting Room," is a fascinating state, and I can understand the appeal for many retirees and sun-seekers. But is it a place for a powerful, sophisticated, and discerning individual like myself to reside full-time? Let's break it down:

Attractions:

Florida has its perks. The year-round sunshine is a bonus for those who enjoy a good tan, and let's face it, a healthy glow is a sign of a winner. The beaches are world-renowned, and there's something primal and empowering about owning your own stretch of beachfront property, watching the waves roll in as you survey your domain.

Golf:

Now, Florida is also a golfer's paradise, and as a true alpha, I appreciate a well-manicured course. The state boasts some of the finest golf resorts in the world, and what's life without a little friendly competition among successful individuals?

Women:

Let's not forget the women. Florida has its fair share of attractive females, and a real man knows how to appreciate beauty. The sunshine certainly brings out the best in them, and a confident, successful man like myself can certainly turn a few heads, even in the Sunshine State.

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But, and this is a big but, there are some significant drawbacks:

Heat and Humidity:

Florida is unbearably hot and humid. It's like living in a damn sauna, and no successful person wants to be constantly drenched in sweat. We alphas like to keep our cool, both figuratively and literally.

Hurricanes:

Then there's the small matter of hurricanes. These destructive forces of nature can wipe out entire neighborhoods, and let me tell you, I'm not one to run and hide from a little wind and rain. But even I draw the line at having my luxurious properties potentially destroyed by Mother Nature's tantrums.

Expenses:

Florida is also damn expensive. The cost of living is through the roof, and that's without even considering the outrageous property taxes. As a successful businessman, I know a thing or two about getting a good deal, and Florida just doesn't cut it.

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Florida may have its allure, but it's not a place for the truly elite. It's a playground for the semi-retired and the sun-worshippers. As for me, I prefer to reside in places that reflect my status, my power, and my taste. So, Florida, you're fired!

patois · Accepted Answer

Florida has a number of nice places to live. South East Florida, Jupiter south is brutally hot much of the year. When you walk out the door in the summer the sun smacks you in the face and your head starts too cook when you leave the AC. It didn't use to be as bad when I was younger, but as it has become more developed an urban heat island of concrete and asphalt has made it much worse than it use to be, to the point that it is even hot at 5 AM in the morning before the sun rises. I'm talking in the 90s when it's dark outside. You can't even get up in the morning and go for a run or a bike ride except for 2-3 months of the year starting near the end of October. That said if you leave the subtropics of south Florida most of the state is relatively moderate for 9-10 months of the year. You can get 60-70 F mornings for much of the year. It can be the 4th of July and you might have a 60 F morning sometimes. As to hurricanes. They've never really been a big deal so long as you have a decently built home with shutters. Florida is definitely a much more pricey state than many when it comes to real estate, but there is no state income tax, we often have tax holidays on various items, and overall consumption taxes are pretty middle of the road. That said, when I hear what people pay for heat in other states, I think we've got it easy in Florida.

avery58 · Accepted Answer

I'm from Florida. I don't like it here anymore... It's starting to get overpopulated and expensive.

Also, the weather is beyond overrated... The summers are too damn hot and we don't get the full seasons anymore, which sucks because I loved Autumn and haven't seen a true Autumn in years.

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

I wouldn't live there even if you gave me a free house to live in.

Pterodon · Answer

I’ve both lived in Orlando and stayed long term on the space coast. I’ve also visited Pensacola and Jacksonville many times. I like Florida overall. It is my favorite East Coast state. The weather doesn’t bother me at all. I live in tornado alley but what did get to me was the moldy mildewy dampness and the bugs. OMG the bugs

Iron_Man · Answer

It’s awesome, but it’s way too hot. My air condition is running nonstop. It’s a little bit too early for that. Also yes it can be very costly during hurricane season especially if you don’t have homeowners insurance. We have to hope for the best

dolemite58 · Answer

I love visiting there during winter whenever I can have friends in Naples and snort lauderdale 😂 but I wouldn’t ever live there full time. The real estate, especially in around miami, is super overpriced, high homeowners insurance costs, hurricanes, hot muggy summers, it’s crowded, all the annoying New Yorkers there etc.

IceCreamSandwich · Answer

I might consider it if so many people there weren't so hateful and dangerous. I do like the beaches and the heat, hurricanes would not be fun though.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

I visited Florida once. It was a’ight. It’s a little more attractive now that it’s one of the few states pushing back against the radical leftist agenda.

Paris13 · Answer

Just Saying to Sis Yesterday----Fine To Visit but Living could be Hell when Time To Evacuate with a lot of Hurricanes. xxoo

goaded · Answer

It's also getting flooded

AviatorTom · Answer

Florida is nice to visit but I wouldn't want to live there... for the same reasons in the question.

electromagnetic · Answer

I like south Florida mostly. Places like Panama, Destin, Pensacola. I find them to be a lot quieter.

Simslover92 · Answer

That and the crazies live there. Read too many stories about the crazies in Florida.

itsclearlynicholas · Answer

If only it was so darn Republican and was Blue state like Californian blue. Sigh 🔵 and I ain't American anyhow lol 😂

DrPepper12 · Answer

If you nuked the villages and the panhandle that would be a good start. The weather and low taxes are VERY attractive to many in the Northeast like me so a qualified yes

Dinklex3 · Answer

Nope.  Booooo Florida 👎👎👎🖕 I don’t understand the hype.

PointlessNonsenseGuy · Answer

One big hurricane could basically wash a third of Florida away. Fun place to visit, but way too scary to live there.

Lliam · Answer

Those are all reasons why I'm not attracted to Florida.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

It’s a wonderful place to live. Every state has drawbacks.

exitseven · Answer

if I could talk my wife into it I would move there in a minute.

Darkot13 · Answer

Well, I live in Fla. Honestly I think of sucks. Too hot, too over crowded. Getting way over priced for everything. Can't think of anything positive about it at the moment.

Dnice1 · Answer

Nope I'm sticking to North Carolina. I wouldn't wanna live anywhere else 😊

nawtee_me · Answer

Florida is nice, I got my PADI open water certification there. I live to dive there.

Mr_Citizen · Answer

I like it here. Gotta have a place with good air conditioning and a dehumidifier or two though.

Anonymous · Answer

too hot too humid too authoritarian too old

WhiteBoyChill · Answer

Too hot and humid. Nice to vacation for a week though

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

I've lived in Florida all my life, it's all I know

VV3ZZY123 · Answer

Yes Lots of Sunshine and Oranges. 🍊

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Florida is a great state.

Jennz6 · Answer

Yes, I love Florida

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