AVOID moving to Florida - Unless you can handle these 10 negatives - PART 2
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- AVOID moving to Florida - Unless you can handle these 10 negatives - PART 2 - The first time around there were 10 negative things, but I left out a few....Here they are! There are a lot of positives, so if you can handle these 10 negatives, you, TOO, will love Florida! As previously stated, Living in Florida is different than visiting Florida or vacationing in Florida. Relocating to Fort Myers Florida and Moving to Cape Coral Florida are similar, but different. Here are 10 more things you need to consider if you are even thinking of moving to Florida!
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I am a 16 year resident of central Florida after having lived in Illinois for 30 years. No more freezing my ass off during the winters. No more shoveling snow and scraping the ice off my windshield. No more pot hole filled roads. No more state income tax. No more excessive property taxes. Happiness is Illinois in your rear view mirror! Moving to central Florida was one of the best things I ever did!
I’m with you I’m from Minnesota and will be moving to Gainesville. I’m so tired of freezing 9 months out of the year.
Dude I’m from Illinois and recently am looking into moving to Florida lol
I'm in Illinois (originally from Australia). I'm pretty sure I can't do these winters much longer. I love the people here but Florida is in my future
Well, corruption for one. I had to grow up in IL and left as soon as I could. Anything is better than IL. How many other states did you ever visit ???
I’m in IL, too. Looking to bounce ASAP! It’s not sustainable to live here.
I’m a native Floridian, I recently move out of Florida due to too many non-Floridians moving there, wanting to change EVERYTHING! Including the southern hospitality. I’m too old to deal with the the attitudes and the entitlement people have. I miss old Florida.
Don’t move into an HOA. He is spot on.
@Valeree Rutt. I'm sorry such rude people encroached upon your state, it's so unfair.
Same. You are right. It’s being destroyed.
Same here I keep telling my wife it was so different 30-45 yrs ago.
I agree. Where do I move. Help
Eventually Florida will become the places we were escaping from!
That is my concern also! And the crazies bring their voting, (or crimes) and not change their votes, after leaving a state they ran from. I live in Las Vegas Nevada and it has changed immensely! I am looking at Florida lol!
Yes! You are right !! Too crowded to be beautiful any more ! WAY TOO CROWDED. !!
NC is turning to shit because of all of the damn northern liberals I'm ready to go farther south already 😒
@@SaltySeaCaptain NC?
@@stevewalther2293 Yeah it's the first thing I put it in my comment lol
HOA's should be illegal. No person has the right to dictate how you should live in your own home like HOA's do. You are right about the housing costs going up literally on a monthly basis. I've been following pricing in some area's that I was considering to move to but not anymore.
Granted some HOA’s are like organized crime but when you have no rules, your neighbors end up either not taking care of their property or they have 15 wrecked cars packed into their back yard, or they have 5 dogs barking 24/7, etc, etc.
@@kristopherdetar4346 -- You just pointed out the most extreme situations and all of them are in no way the norm.
@@kristopherdetar4346 I'm in a newer built housing community ( built in 2007) in CA and we don't have HOA. IMO, the HOA's cons would easily outplay the pros. I live next to a house where owners have big dogs in their backyard. They bark when people got closed to the house, so I felt like we got extra security, most the time when I'm in the house and outside in the backyard I don' t notice they bark. We haven't had any crimes in the 14 years we have lived here. Everyone take care of their houses just fine. Not even one wrecked car in the whole neighborhood.
You need an HOA ….Hoarders love Florida .
@@tjmcgrath9922 -- Then go live in one. Pay hundreds of dollars on a monthly basis needlessly. Love to see the look on your face when one of your neighbors walks up in your yard with a measuring tape and measures the height of your grass ... ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
I love the pro's & con's of this Florida video. Mr Cunha does an excellent job relating what many people do not see. He is correct with his information. He is not trying to drive on- lookers away he is explaining what to expect if you do move there. We love his pet- pev's.
Thank you D, I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Let me know if I can ever help.
Lived in Florida since the early 70's. Too many people have ruined many areas. Animal habitats are being destroyed because all of the building.
It bums me out that hoardes of people are flocking to Florida and bringing the quality of life down.
Yup
That last bit about the littering... oh yeah, I can relate. I work as a lot attendant at the local Home Depot here in Delray Beach, FL. You know... the guy that pushes the carts around? You wouldn't believe the crap people leave in the carts. Gloves, masks, sanitary wipes, diapers, plastic bags, beer bottles and empty beverage cans, cardboard boxes, dead fluorescent bulbs, ceiling fans, planks of wood and wooden pallets. You name it, I've probably found it. And it happens EVERY day of work.
Someone even left a broken water heater in the lot once. It was over six feet tall. I had to haul the damn thing away by myself. People are pigs with no consideration of others.
That said, I still saw way worse litter on the side of the roads in Colorado Springs.
Yeah that’s a problem everywhere not just FL. Even just going to the store sometimes you have to either throw stuff out or dig 5-6 carts deep before you find one without trash in it.
We lived in Sebastion near Melbourne, but rarely if ever put the top down on our convertible, too hot and buggy. While I do like some sun, I rarely went to the beach or played any golf. The heat and humidity took its toll. We controlled the bugs, at least inside the house, by having an exterminator come once a month or so. But not so much outside. The traffic isn't awful, still but pretty heavy. We eventually moved to a more temperate climate. I suggest that if you are considering a move there plan for an extended stay during July and August. That will give you a better idea what it is really like living here. There is a big difference between vacationing in Florida for a week in March and living here all year long.
March? That's when the humidity kicks in. I'm happy and humidity free in Reno NV. No more hicks, drugs and drama after a lifetime in Florida.
St. Augustine grass is soft and desirable. Bermuda grass is alike a little spike. Many builders use the latter grass because it doesn't grow as fast as St. Augustine grass. One thing to remember about St. Augustine grass is, adjust your lawn mower to 4". Why? Because it's beautiful, it keeps out weeds. And if your home is in a subdivision that has strict rules about dog fecal matter; you can play in and on the grass. Nothing compares to St. Augustine grass and remember to adjust the lawnmower to 4".
The heat and humidity are overwhelming. Many people just stick it out and deal with the stickiness. Most women in Florida have straight hair whether long or short. Why? The humidity will destroy a fancy hairdo. My hair is curly but I blow it straight because it's a fact: humidity is a reality. Besides all this, straight hair is more manageable at the ocean and the pool.
I'd like to live where there are 4 seasons and no stairs. You see, I'm 72 and have arthritis. I do get out and walk my chihuahua, Angel but the long walks aren't as frequent as I'd like. North Florida around Tallahassee would give me more of what I'm looking for or Tennessee. Please pray God will move me to a less hot and humid area where I can see the leaves change every year and light snow around Christmas and Easter. Well, this has been way too long. Thank you for reaching this far. God bless all who read my opinion.
Thank you for taking your time to write this Nancy. It helps me a lot.
Hello, I was in the comment section when I came across yours and I was thrilled to say Hello to you..
I am a native Floridian, (Destin/Panama City), living in Atlanta, GA. You are right on the money with your entire narrative. So glad you put these videos out here!!
And some evidence here to back up the clip too...👌
I filter all water everywhere. I moved to the NW from Florida and I can’t wait to move back. I am tired of the constant protests and wildfires.
Spot on!👌💯
We live in Manatee county, been here for 38yrs I'm from SW Pennsylvania & my husband is from Oceanside NY. When we came here in 85 it was absolute paradise 🥰 was cheap to live here so there was no need to make 6figures, winters were cold but not consistently inconvenient like they are up north, nature was plentiful, so was work & fresh farmers markets were on every corner; population was 95,000. Seemed to have all the pluses & none of the negatives right🤷♀️ Well today it's a nightmare... We actually live in a wonderful centrally located area where houses are btwn 250-450, 5miles from the Gulf beaches and it's an absolute nightmare. It's seriously like being back in NYC for a visit but ALL THE TIME! Getting anyplace takes forever, tourists & snowbirds DO NOT drive w/ local traffic as they should so betwn the accidents, constant road work & construction it takes an hour to make a 10min trip. I could go on for hours but for scale & growth chew on this: we now have over 494,000 permanent residents AND all of the tourists in the spring & summer as well as all the snowbirds all fall & winter... Not how we planned on living in our 50's😒😐 but we think it's time WE become snowbirds & buy a vacation home in the great smokey mountains 💯👌
Everyone needs peace, it's so underrated & as a local you just don't get it anymore w/o the frustration of knowing "you're happy place" is now filthy, overpopulated & essentially ruined... -we'll find peace in the mountains; those aren't destroyed just yet✌️
I am from Canada and Florida has always been my home away from home for so many years. Sunny Isles Ft.Lauterdale Boca Raton, but now that I'm older I just feel like moving into a log cabin in the Canadian Wilderness.
Why?
Smart move.
I enjoy hikes in the mountains especially in fall which Florida cannot provide.
Canadians drive in the passing lane only. Very annoying , I’m glad there’s one less of you.
@@mrazcr000 lol! Actually my brother is moving there so you are out of luck. We both drive Mercedes Benz's and always drive above 55!
Thank you so very much for the cons of Florida. I am a lifelong Michigander. In spite of our winter season, it is clear after watching your videos that Florida would not be appropriate for me. Best wishes.
Wow! I've been in central florida for 2 years, and I agree with much of what you say. The rain and thunder storms every afternoon in the summer sucks! The rough grass and weeds in the yard is nothing like the soft grass up north, the toll fees get expensive, the amount of snakes I've seen is crazy! I saw my first road kill gator on the road the other day, the crazy hoa's and the amount of bugs and wasps! I can't believe how many wasps there are everywhere! Oohhh and the water is horrible quality.
Oh wow! Where did you move from? Are you thinking of moving out? We are thinking of moving but all of these factors are giving me pause.
@@SonnyGTA I used to live in Michigan. Even though there are a lot of things that I can complain about, I prefer the hot weather here than the Cold Michigan weather. There are also so many more things to do. What I noticed here that I have never noticed before, is that the housing market even back when I moved here was very competitive. That was just for renting. We contacted multiple places to view and they were gone within a day. I've been noticing that due to the housing market being in high demand, now, it's not only difficult to buy, but also rent. So many people are moving here that it is very difficult to find a place to live. This also means traffic keeps getting worse too.
Hello, I was in the comment section when I came across yours and I was thrilled to say Hello to you.
There are apartment complexes being built on marshy lands now. Also there is a new area south of Tampa off of Highway 301, that wiped out an orange grove to put up McMansion’s and the only road to get in and out of is a two lane road (one way each way) that can’t be widened for more traffic. The road was busy to begin with, now it will be hell. And yes it’s an HOA. If I wanted to live in an HOA type place, I would marry someone who was still active duty and live on base. It’s actually not as bad as some HOA’s.
Which water? Well, city or beach? Don’t go to Corpus, the gulf water is horrendous.
Another great informative video. Living in NJ some of the things you mentioned I wouldn’t have known to look for so thanks for bringing them to our attention.
Same here!!!!
Great video - Thanks! I'm with you, I can’t believe how bad littering has become especially with masks and gloves. Rather disgusting. The total disregard for others is amazing.
Just got back from Florida. Found the litter issue was minimal, especially. along interstates.
When we lived in coastal New England, summers were tourist season, so we grilled and logged more deck time for R&R at home. In Florida we treat snowbird season the same way, just wait until the crowds let up and then more enjoyable nights to our favorite beach bar or restaurant.
A lot of it is about timing..... And beach bars are certainly a highlight here!
@@livinginfortmyersflorida -We have friends who have been here for over 30 years, I don't know how they do it but while we're driving around searching for a parking spot, they always find one only a few feet away. LOL
Bradenton / Lakewood Ranch florida here. Almost 3 years here and we love it!
Long Boat Key is my favorite spot of all time to go to. Very expensive to live there now. When I was growing up, those were the beaches I would only go to.
The whole littering thing is usually from city people. I live in a rural town and once the city people started coming in the increase in litter was drastic. Especially when going hiking, people would throw their masks and rubber glives along with used daipers and water bottles all over the ground. Pick up your crap and take it with you, if you can't do that than stay at home.
The littering is gross.. Here too where I live always shocked by the new litter.. Face masks.. Unbelievable😫
I have never understood the blatant actions of people!! Clearly, they were not raised properly and chose not to be responsible adults.
I've gone through the usual steps: (a) frequent visitor, (b) snowbird, (c) resident. I could have gone anywhere in the country, but choose to live here. However, the three things that continue to irritate me about Florida: 1. Traffic. It's heavy, everywhere and split between the 10mph under the speed limit crowd and the 20mph over the speed limit crowd. 2. Glacial pace of road construction. Why does it take three times as long to build a road in Florida? My gosh, projects that would be done in one summer season up north take three years here. 3. Horrible customer service. Everything from restaurants to the doctor's office is run by people who don't seem to care about their customers.
Is that enough to make you want to leave? Asking for a friend. LOL
Visited many times and now going for a full month to see if we may want to be snowbirds.
True, visiting during good weather and good location is indeed very different from living in Florida 24,7, very very different
I’m a native. I am SO SICK OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION!!! Over it!!! It’s so awful. Ruining the state of Florida.
Yup. I noticed the changes begin about six years ago. Tampa Bay changed rapidly. Loved Florida as it was but sadly not any more. Left two years ago to go back to the Midwest.
@@caroletta451 are you happy with that decision?
@@SonnyGTA Yes, we truly are. Best move we have made in a long while. We are on six acres, grow a garden and while we have a neighbor across the road, the others are a 1/4 mile away each way. When I see what Tampa Bay/ Pinellas County and Pasco are becoming, we got out JUST in time! Cost of living is horrendous!
Going to SW Fl for an internship in a few months. Love your videos! It’s keeping me informed on what to expect!
I'm from Pennsylvania as well and lived there till I was 21. Then went to Vegas for 5 years, and then moved back home for another 4 years.. I'm suck of the cold and i am aircraft mechanic and just want to thank you for making these videos because I am getting ready to move down to Florida for a new job opportunity. I think I can handle these negatives
That was the point of the negative videos. It was too sore, it really isn't that bad, so come on down! Let me know if I can help.
For me the worst part of living in Florida is the traffic
@Angel Shafer more pros then cons . Just my opinion!!!!!
I lived in Atlanta Georgia for 50 years try living there. It makes Florida traffic look like a Sunday drive
@@philbenson6041 I have driven through Atlanta....., hot mess lol!!!
@@philbenson6041 California traffic makes both of them look like a walk in the park. I-5 is no F'ing joke.
Try living in Houston Texas where I'm from, the fees for transferring a vehicle from out of state to Florida were high. I just bought a new car instead. It was easier than trying to transfer my Texas vehicle I had.
Loving all of these videos, we plan on moving to southwest florida in the next couple years, and definitely plan on using Craig as our realtor
Hey Greg, thank you for watching and for your support. I look forward to helping you in the future.
If you don't love beaches,nature,saltwater fishing,golf, or swimming, WTF are you coming down??
Love the fishing
Lots of homeless people love fishing, swimming, beaches, sunshine, and camping...
@@stevewalther2293 🤣🤣🤣
Diappointed that the job situation was not brought up in this video.Too expensive to live in Florida. 2 jobs are needed to make sure all your monthly expenses are paid. Florida is a right to work state. Any employer can terminate your employment for any reason andwithout a good reason and you as the employee have no rights or recourse. There's no representation for the employee in situations where you lose your job unjustly.
Most states do that. Washington state has that. I moved to Florida paid cash for my house. Havent gotten a job here yet. Maybe if i get really bored a part tine job of 5 hrs per week for me.
You forgot...
Racism. If you are a person of color, there are many places in Florida where you will feel unwelcomed.
Mold everywhere and the constant need for pressure washing.
Streets that have multiple names. It can be confusing. Orange Blossom Trail aka OBT aka 441. And...
...Streets that change names for no reason. Orange Blossom Trail when it runs into Kissimmee suddenly becomes Main St.
Lol..muh racismmms reeeeeeee..shut up
Out of curiosity, which cities in FL do you feel are unwelcoming to POC?
@@jmast1 Pretty much all of Southwest Florida, and Jacksonville, and Miami Dade County. But...racism takes multiple forms. Most people think of racism as Whites hating Blacks, but, in Florida you also have Cubans who also don't like Blacks or even other Latinos/Hispanics. You have African American Blacks who don't like Caribbean Blacks like Haitians or Jamaicans. Hell, there's even White on White racism here with the more affluent Whites hating on the so-called trailer park Whites. In 2021, 52 hate groups were tracked in Florida. And now Gov DeSantis is trying to stop ethnic studies in Florida schools at a time when we need to learn about other cultures and American history whether it makes us uncomfortable or not.
I'm looking at the lakeland or tampa area. This pandemic has me stuck inside up north. Need more sun & outdoors!
Love your vids!
Enigma, thank you for watching and the compliment. Tampa is one of our favorites. A ton to do there. Enjoy!
Move to California! #notwelcome
You better stay up north! We hate people who say they are from up north.
@@monkilla165 why?
@@CatsAreNiceMeow they bring there rude attitudes and bad driving down here
I’m sorry to say. But my mom moved us to Florida when I was 13 years old and back in 1979 and I couldn’t wait to get out. I wanted to go back to my home state of California but I never made it back there. But when I got married a few years later my husband got a job that he couldn’t refuse and in 1999 we left Florida and we haven’t been back to live since. It is too dang hot there for me. We’ve gone a few times to visit his family but that’s it or went to Orlando to take the kids.. but we have been migrating north a little at a time ever since. The more north we go the more we love the weather. But your information is right on. And oh we lived in Saint Petersburg
Hello, I was in the comment section when I came across yours and I was thrilled to say Hello to you.
@@dwaynejohnson2605 OMG I can’t believe you commented on my comment. I love 💕 you , your movies are awesome, especially Jungle Cruise. I’ve been watching you for over 20 years. My husband watched you play football 🏈.🥰🥰
@@melissamcconnell9356 Thank you so much ma'am, i really appreciate.
@@melissamcconnell9356 can i have your email so we can chat better on hangout , if you don't mind?
I like vacationing in Florida, but I’m one of the few people that need the seasons...and I love my winter gear. But, I’ve always enjoyed Florida when visiting.
Great videos on why not to move to
FL. I Chose Phx area because I hate bugs, humidity and big storms. We do have snowbirds and escalating prices, but your winters are much better than ours and you have water everywhere. We also have fewer
New Yorkers and no toll roads. And we have a two hour drive to cooler temps, three hours to ski slopes .
Congratulations on your honesty. I would recommend you to anyone looking at Florida
Good list especially about the HOAs and the crazy golf cart lady you should do a vlog just about HOAs and what people should ask and look out for
NYC-IRON13, Thank you for watching and for the suggestion. I will get into that in a future video. Thank you for the support!
Let me break this down for you. If there is an HOA, run away! Do not buy! Go all the way to closing, and refuse to sign any deeds or paperwork for CDD, HOA, Deed restrictions. If you must buy such a property, demand a 99.99% discount at closing. Then if they agree, walk away anyways!
@@bobbysmith5642 The friggin HOA communities are everywhere!!! Its crazy. I don't get it. Guard posts, massive public pools in places where everyone has their own private pool, clubhouses, etc.
@@bigdaddybry Not everywhere. There are places without them. Like mine. I love it and have no regrets.
@@vaderladyl not literally everywhere, but it seems in most new construction places I've been looking around at in tampa, naples, coral springs, port st lucie etc, its all hoa
Craig, the next chance you get to watch a pool being filled, check out how clear the water is. Cape Coral, Sanibel, and Captiva use Reverse Osmosis (I’m sure you’re aware of this) and it is the cleanest water IN THE WORLD! It may not taste as good as water streaming down the Alps or something, but that is because that kind of water has minerals to give it taste.
Every time that I fill a pool, I am just amazed!!! Water so clear, out of the hose, that it looks invisible!!! Fort Myers, Bonita, other places in Lee county, the water is sorta clear with a green tint.
Now North Cape, where they are on a well...
Stop sending your kids to South Florida to get sober.
It's like going to a strip club to save money.
The litter and the shopping cart thing aren’t just a Florida thing. It’s everywhere, and it makes me mad too.
Born and raised back and forth between Naples and Ft. Myers. I left in '03 and after nearly 20 years of being away. Florida is just not the wonderland I grew up in. Its crowded and fast-paced now. All the glorious scenery is either gone or commodified with a pay station and asphalt parking lot.
Yes, please don't move here. We've had it with all the things more people bring with them
Sorry but Florida has one of the highest crime rates in the country. Higher than New York, and higher than California. Please do some research, if you know how to that is.
But I'm thinking you moved there ??
@@geebee5490 yeah. I was waiting for the reply to that as well.
@@johnottr Nobb
Thanks for the warnings. I may stay put in MA for a little longer until this housing craze settles down. BTW the litter of masks and gloves is everywhere not just in Florida .
Every place has its advantages and disadvantages. IMHO, Florida's advantages outweigh any disadvantages. One person's perceived advantage/disadvantage may not be another's. As with any move, research the specific area you are considering moving to. We moved here 14 years ago from the People's Republic of Connecticut and have never looked back.
Exactly.... these lists are giving examples to say, if you can deal with this, it's not too bad. I love Florida and will never live anywhere else! Thanks for watching and commenting!
WES A, GEE I Never lived in CONN, BUT that’s what I have called it forMANY YEARS, ! I always call CALIF. AS KALIFORNIA, they are SCREWING UP TEXAS with their CRAP !, cheeers🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Lol. I am trying to move from Danbury CT to Fl but feeling a bit discouraged with Tampa area being so competitive. Any other areas you could suggest without moving to boon docks?? I’m have a calmer Christian lifestyle, not looking to go clubbing but enjoy downtown for dining & entertainment. Haha.
I'm from Pennsylvania myself (the southwestern part) and actually find it dirtier overall than Florida. To me, Florida seemed crisper and more up to date. I didn't find the driving particularly bad either. Sure it's busy but amazingly most people were civil.
Good to know I have lived in Pittsburgh my whole life looking to move near Bradenton Sarasota area hopefully by Spring, so good to know a fellow Pennsylvanian feels that way ! 👍👍🙂
Don’t expect things to get done at the snap of your finger we are on “Island Time” we’ll get to it eventually. Don’t build a home yourself it will never get done contractors move slow. We are on slow time here and don’t come down from the north and tell us how you do it up there stay there if you can’t chill!
Good luck folks
i'm just gunna have to watch all your videos Craig..thanks again for keeping us all posted😁🍻
I’m from Pennsylvania too not far from Harrisburg
Hey Craig,
Thanks for sharing and keeping it real with the negatives. Moving there soon from California.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Very good to know those things! It’s a very important decision and we all have to think about all of those stuff. Thank you for sharing
I've lived in SW Florida for the last 11 years. I've lived in 7 states now and I've been happiest here in Florida. How about do a video on the bad things about California. I lived there for 23 years and I can tell you that compared to Florida it's an absolute nightmare.
Hello, I was in the comment section when I came across yours and I was thrilled to say Hello to you..
@@dwaynejohnson2605 Well hello Dwane :)
@@martinavaslovik3433 How are you doing
@@dwaynejohnson2605 Fine Dwayne.
@@martinavaslovik3433 how's the situation of things as regards to the economic standard and security over there?
The heat !...mid day is to hot..maybe u get used to it...or u enjoy indoor living..even winter is getting hotter..and humidity
Cape Coral is a giant HOA without the fees. SWFL is turning into east coast Florida with all the population coming. Florida is turning into the new Cali in regards to population. Don't forget to talk about canal homes and owners cost and responsibility of re building the sea wall if it fails.
What about sinkholes?
Well....being a snowbird from Michigan I do love the weather when in Florida for a coupla winter months. I think that what the Floridians call grass we in the north would call it crabgrass and I do understand that is is probably the most survivable turf for that climate. As mentioned previously the traffic sux and the wait time at lights is extra long. Construction everywhere. Love the Publix Grocery stores and wish we had them in Michigan, II am happy that we dont have fire ants in Michigan. My son is in the Orlando area so we get to spend time with them and our grandson. Al in all we will not be detered and keep snowbirding (we have a motorhome) and enjoying in the summer all that the great state of Michigan has to offer in the spring thru fall (with the exception of the "Gretch")
The politics of Michigan are driving me away. I'm going down in 2 weeks to house hunt. Michigan is always going to be a Democratic run state, I live with it fine until the last year. I don't trust these people anymore, we're moving toward a vaccine passport state.
Both Part 1 & 2 were really helpful, thanks!
Let me know if I can help in any way!
Thanks for the vids.. Been vactioning in SoFlo since i was a kid(long time).Love Fla. Feels like home. And i live in Toronto!... Will Look you up, if we can get to Ft Myers in Oct. For the boat races!... Looking better all the time!..
Yeah, that sentiment he’s talking about that native Floridans don’t actually want you to move here is absolutely correct. Come visit, but then go back to where you came from. And by all that’s good and holy, stop ruining what used to be the off season for us! We need a break from being overrun with extra people! Go. Away.
Makes me want to give you my money, not
I live here and honestly it's awesome except for....... Stay away from the hood areas and there are a lot but only in certain areas. Stay away from Orlando where Disney /Universal is because of traffic. Cost of living isn't as low as people think but it's cheaper than northern states. Drivers are horrid!!!!! They do not pay attention and speed 10-30mph above speed limits here. Have great insurance and don't cheap out on coverage, you'll need it. Gray hairs are everywhere and think they own the roads. If you are from NJ, you'll hate driving here! Gulf coast areas are beautiful and the sights are amazing at sunset. Lido Beach is amazing!! Live inland and rive to beach, 2hrs in either direction. Cheaper inland and less damage from hurricanes. Coast floods too much during storms. Tampa City is awesome!
Watching this late because I already moved to FL lol but so far so good except the humidity its driving me crazy
Is it unbearable? My wife wants to move down but I’m very concerned I’ll die. I wear shorts almost all year. (In NJ)
Hi.... I lived in Florida in the early 70s and during the80s....I found that everything gets mildew.....we used to have our property pressure washed twice a year.....lots of spiders too....
Yes and yes to both of those.... thank you for watching and commenting!
I live in Canada and have Canadian as well as American citizenship. Absolutely beautiful and we’ve deep, clean lakes. Salt free! lol I can handle winter and skating and tobogganing suit me fine. Absolutely no desire to move to Florida. Don’t really see any advantages to that.
Think chiggers and fire ants. lol
No thanks.
Yep, what he said! Here over 40 years.
Planning on moving summer of 22 going to take a few trips to check out places will definitely contact you
Just got back from there.
@@GUITARTIME2024 annnnnd?
With all the hurricanes..it's still a better option than California.
and NY
Oh yeah! We are leaving california soon to go to Florida! My wife love the weather there!
I’ve lived in South FL(Broward), Central FL(Orlando), and now North FL(west of Jax). NE Florida is by far my favorite.
Definitely no unicorns & rainbows! 🤕 I was there for 4 yrs. Key word, was! Lol. Anyway I enjoyed the video...👏🏻
My mother aunt and grandfather is from Pittsburgh my grandfather later years moved to new York my grandfather when I was around twelve would take me every year to visit Pittsburgh were his sister's lived it was nice I liked Pittsburgh alot good restaurants there I like the street cars that was fun
Fantastic job, by the way, on your thoughtful lists!!
Mom lives in Sarasota, they love it but they're looking into moving to Tennessee. NC is too expensive.
I’m in Tennessee and would give anything to move to Sarasota! I will say Tennessee is the 2nd most beautiful place to live in my opinion, the great smoky mountains are just amazing! Good luck to your parents!
@@ginahouseholder2747 No. No you wouldn't. SOOOOO expensive. In Lakewood Ranch a home was $800K 15 years ago!
@Iris555 why NC over SC?
If your not a drinker- enjoy decent food- culture - you’ll hate it- other than beaches , drinking and hanging out and love happy endings massages- Cape Coral has a toll every-time you return- two main bridges- no ramp to 1-75- humidity from March-Dec/they are overbuilding- also no logic in buildings- can have a 400k house next to 100k house- need exterminator every 2 months for bugs- also pool cleaning expenses- high water-electricity bills- health care not the best-
You need to be on the Tampa/ St Pete of Florida.
Me and sharks have an agreement. I'll stay out of their ocean and they stay out of my pool.
I tried that negotiation with the sharks....they can’t hold the pen to sign the contract.
Chazz I am with you , but as SCUBA DIVER, the ONLY Place that got my attention WAS A SUB, OFF NC, ALL over the world never a problem , but there ARE places you DO NO NIGHT DIVES ! because of feeding sharks. Take care,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@flybyairplane3528 I don't do diving at all, so I'm good. I've seen the documentaries about sharks and I like my legs and arms right where they are. People think sharks are stupid because it bit you and you survived. When in reality it was waiting for you to bleed out before you saved. Shark's are very smart.
@@GenX_US_Marine hi, those documentaries did NOT exist back in the day, butI DOwatch them especially shark week, BTW MAKOis fastest,,but ALSO the best one for eating,next black tip, In the BAHAMAS I been on a shark feed dive, With my good paying job I travelled the world sometime taking my SCUBA GEAR, the weirdest place was inthe ARTIC SEA IN A WETSUIT, Iwent along with some NAT GEO PHOTOGS, & asked howI could join them NG said I needed mu own insurance, which was the SAME DIVEinsurance they carried. AFRICA, With crocs & hippos, FIJI , was another great dive destination in 1990 for a week on a ship, each night dive was different each time seeing you NEVER SEEN BEFORE ! CHERIO,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Pro’s > golf all year round😏weather is perfect for 7 months. Con> it’s F’n hot for 5 months!
I was born and raised in Florida. I HATE IT! Number one reason is heat and humidity!
Main reason for living in Florida..... Ron D.
Yah that 1 week a year up north where the ground is finally not dead from frost, frozen with snow, or mud from the melted snow and there’s that patch of rolling around grass
I hated living in Florida. Missed the 4 seasons of New England. Florida has lots of crime,bugs,humidity and no change of seasons
No skiing or fun winter sports.
Yes ... that is all true ... so stay up North ... please!
Just as I hated communist Massachusetts, just imagine no car inspection in Florida !
Hello, I was in the comment section when I came across yours and I was thrilled to say Hello to you.
Thank you!
Where he lives I do know it's central. I love the little lizards 🦎!
I love Florida 🇨🇦
If you are from Canada and just come down to Florida as a "snowbird," term meaning for people who live up north that come down here south to spend the winter, yet you don't live yearound in Florida, you cannot honestly say you will love it, being here for a few days or a month for vacation isnt the same as being here permenantly and living and working day to day here.
Love outdoors but afternoon heat is uncomfortable...ill stick to vacations
Love Florida but traffic is getting bad
Please do a video on the best and safest places to live in Florida...I'm trying to relocate and leave Miami.This city is crowded, violent, and stressful to live in.
Central Florida is pretty nice, I live in Central Florida in Winter Garden it's family oriented and peaceful.
The middle part but away from ghettos
So many workers seem to through stuff out on the streets...it's crazy when we didn't grow up this way.
Thanks for the reminder of why I left Florida in 2016 after 22 years. Moved back to Michigan and even though we don't have a DeSantis, I am happy to have the unsalted lakes rivers and forests. Bobby Hicks had a lot to say about Florida in his music. "I'm Florida" defines his love of his state.
As a foreigner having spent 7 years on and off in Florida on vacation, I might add the following things that bothered me when I was there. These are my opinions only and please nobody take offence at them. Just observations which may or may not be true depending upon the person viewing them.
Firstly, I find it strange that everything has to be "fun" to do or it gets short shift from people. To me this is an attitude that reflects a lack of maturity, but who knows. Secondly, virtually without fail, everyone who I have met and befriended seems to follow the mantra of being a friend only "based on what can you do for me today". This is totally shallow and extremely hurtful but that's the way I always felt when dealing with "friends" I made in Florida. Lastly I do not understand the US lack of affordable medical care. Without doubt, the US has one of the best health care systems in the world (or maybe even the best) but no one can afford to use it !! I had to buy expensive additional health care coverage when in Florida or risk a visit to a local hospital bankrupting me !! This attitude of not wanting to pay for someone else's problems (through government sponsored health care) is indicative of a selfish social society more attuned to every man for himself.
Ok, so shoot me down as you wish; however, these are just my reflections on living in Florida. Otherwise, a great place to vacation but living there....I don't think so.
We do have socialized medical. Its Medicare and medicaid, and VA for military.
Good information! Thanks
A dream ❤️🤩The only thing that scares me are 12 hours by plane😩
That’s gonna be a terrible commute to your job!
I want to write my opinion on Florida.
Yes it's beautiful, and were I live I'm so lucky and grateful with the breath taking beaches I'm surrounded. But unfortunately I'm very disappointed with everything else that comes attached....( it's the people and they are extremely slow, in their ways of thinking).I find them to be dishonest. And not at all business oriented. Another thing I find very disturbing is, that these old people ,CAN NOT DRIVE anymore.And still they drive down the road without seeing. They have cost so many accidents and they are still driving. That's ridiculous. In beautiful department stores, I get so depressed when I see the woman behind the register is so old, she can't remember.
I hate the way they plaster that fake smile on their faces, when you can see before hand, that they are racists and they don't like other cultures, then themselves. I'm basically tired that we live in this kind of atmosphere.
People in Florida are not nice, according to what I have seen these past 3 years.
From going to the supermarket, or department store, I'm so shocked with their stupidity. It's like being in the twilight zone.
Florida is only good for a two week stay.
Anyone that moves here from another state will know what I'm talking about.
GOOD LUCK🙏
Well, we'll miss you when you leave, you little ray of sunshine.
So you are a mind reader?
I love both of your videos... you are soooooooo right on it all. I have been coming back and forth from CA to FL because my daughters went to collage here and now work at the collage. I retired last year knowing exactly what you talked about in both videos. I am happy to be here only I am 10 min from Atmore and do not have to deal with the Id....s that want to be by the water... I am frustrated with the ding dongs that want to stair at their cell phoned and sit through a green light more than anything you talked about, maybe you could add that to your next Negative 10 Things.
Oh. It's there. There are about 86 videos now... lol
@@livinginfortmyersflorida Cuz there must be! It's flori-weird after all! 🤣 Or as my friend that recently passed away called Florida: flori-DUH! He had lived there 20yrs or so.
I love it! I live in Ohio and there a lot of Ohio people that have moved to florida. If people in Ohio throw trash and lit cigarettes out of their car on the freeway I'm sure to expect the same in Florida.
I'm from Lima Ohio and I'm moving to southwest florida in 2 weeks!
I list drove the whole state. Very little litter along interstates and major roads. Its well maintained.
Yes exactly I’ve been here 25 years
I agree about the loss of green space. Sprawl is never a good idea :)
Florida water is so contaminated people die from swimming in it. Two years ago, I was hospitalized for two weeks because of antibiotic resistant, flesh eating bacteria that, like red tide, grows out of control because of fertilizer and pesticide runoff from huge corporate farms in the center of the state. State water management dumps this water to the rivers and coast. I was infected swimming in the ocean near Miami Beach. Three other people died of this in the same hospital during just the two weeks i was in hospital. A lot of people don't know where they were infected because they go home from vacation before symptoms begin.
Thank you for this info! Tbh, as I deep-dive with these type of videos, it seems like a better place to visit than to live. Let the insults begin lol
It is an awesome place to visit. We left after 15 years there and I know many others who have done the same.
Southwest Florida has cougars, bears, snakes, and bugs; you have to be nuts to move there.
They are all over the world and people live just fine. They are part of the world too.
I’m in Tennessee, we have all that here too. About a year ago a bear came into my work from the smoky mountains! 🤣 I am not used to gators though! We don’t have them here and all the other things that live in the water like sharks and jellyfish!
@@ginahouseholder2747 My parents live in Florida, but I'm glad that I live in New York City because we see the occasional rat in the subway, squirrels in the park, and that is it for wildlife and nature.
Old people love the heat . The crime down there was horrible.
@@tjj5337 Yes ... that is all true ... so stay up North ... please!
Flood zone is even up north, i move here twenty three years ago and i live a better life than up north, we got the best air index, everyday fresh air, i got use with heat, but i cannot get use with the cold weather, my friend Florida is the best, please don't put Florida down, not all year round hot, if i was raised my kids please like ny by now they is going to be in jail,.my kids grow up in Florida and they have very good respect.
Lived there 10 years, unbearable heat, humidity, lots of bugs, lots of “ entitled people”, violent summer storms, hurricanes, low paying jobs, bad drivers, too many restrictions, thousands of homes in puds that all look the same. Overpriced, cops on every-block, looking to fleece you on a ticket to make those quotas .. will stop u for anything.. Allergy city! Something always growing.. and red tide. Rude people, horrible traffic and getting worse. Insanity! Save ur money! Theres pretty beaches in other states
Mosquitos, yellow flies and fleas are more pesky critters in parts of Florida.
I live on the South east of Florida AND IF THESE PROBLEMS ARE BAD ON GULF COAT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN ANY THING. tHE mIAMI fORTLAUDERDALE area are much worse than the west coast. I vacation in Fort Myers and Anna Marie Island and it a nice laid back area compared to the South East coast.The drivors are much nastier than other parts of Florida including Fort Myers
I spent a lot of my youth in Florida but as soon as I turned 21, it lost most of its appeal.