Answer from Floridians....?
538369
Unfortunately, Florida is the fastest growing state (population) in the union. Employers can pick and choose workers and the housing market is artificially inflated. I am planning on leaving Florida and heading for a cooler climate myself.
1306
Living in Kissimmee, Florida is great. So relaxing. Its close to the major attractions and only about 15 minutes away from Disney World. The people there are friendly and come from a variety of backgrounds. Tourests are seen during the holidoay seasons. There are many accomodation choices. There are loads of stuff to do there and the weather is usually good, except it can get wet sometimes ;P. Umm.. what else can I say... if you have a specific question about the area, i'll be glad to answer.
379610
Hey I am in s. Florida -palm beach- and yes I too would like to know about the weather in Scotland now.\nIt is a beautiful summer day here.
77362
email FLboy from this forum.  If you are interesting, I might talk to you.
354463
i'm not in pensacola, but still i'm the first one to answer in 2 hours... \n\n:) marifa5970@yahoo.com
232178
It's a great investment.  Housing is on the rise in Florida, especially Orlando.  I lived near Orlando for awhile and the population was growing 5%-10% every year and Orlando is the tourist capital of the state.  The downside is the crime rate.    Being a former law enforcement officer, I can tell you that crime is rampant down there.  Not so much right in the tourist sections, but anywhere outside of it, forget it.  Homicides, rapes, robberies and shootings.  You see, Florida is a low paying state, so there are lots of low and no income families which breeds crime.  On the other hand, it's the sunshine state and it's beautiful all year long.  Good luck.
552368
My friends in FL are not christians.\nAnd they are very smart !\n\nWhy do you people always have to generalize?
1016642
Well written article.  \n\nHaving just sold a home in the town immediately north of Port Charlotte, I can tell you that the market there has gone flat.  We were able to sell because we put a realistic price on our house.  The 1/2 dozen others on OUR STREET that were for sale when we put ours on the market remain on the market today.\n\nThe woods across the street from our old house are being turned into homes that are selling for upwards of $500,000.  Mind you, the same builder was selling the same houses in another development 2 years ago for 1/3 of the price.  I wish the new owners luck in being able to afford homeowners & flood insurance.\n\nAll over the area in Sarasota & Manatee counties the market has gone flat.  Too many people trying to cash in on the post hurricane demand for existing homes.  Made everyone's property taxes go through the roof.\n\nWe moved out of Florida, to a part of the country where you can still afford to live.
1103106
I was born in St. Pete, and raised there till I was 18. Then I moved to Michigan. I think that we are friendly and considerate people. From what I've heard St. Pete isn't what it use to be 10 years ago, but then again everything and everyone changes!
70869
I have lived in St. Marys, GA (at Kings Bay) and in Jacksonville (stationed at Mayport).  I didn't have kids when I lived there, but I think the Kings Bay area would be the better of those two for a family. It's a beautiful little community, everything looks new and the people are friendly.  Jacksonville is so big, and is more adult-oriented, at least the closer you are to the base.  As I remember, the cost of living was about the same (they're only about an hours drive from one another). The gas was cheaper in GA.  The Kings Bay base is a WHOLE lot nicer than Mayport. I lived in the areas from 1993 to 1999.  Never lived in Pensacola, but I hope this helps with the other two.  Good luck, GO NAVY!
1027653
Florida has the worst I have ever seen.\n\nI live in Central Florida. Driving through Miami is terrifying, death defying, and gut wrenching.\n\nAll these other people are making great cases against their own states- but the fact is, a lot of them come here to FL- so we get all the idiots plus the ones we already had.\n\nFlorida wins. Light turns green, you better sit still because at least six cars are running the red.\n\nSpeed limit 70- People are going 90.\n\nYield? No one knows what that means.\n\nPedestrian? Latin for "moving target".\n\nParking lots- good God, people drive at least 35-40. Do not let small children or old people walk unattended in our parking lots.
776478
Here's the city's website.  http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/  It should have information about the city and/or links to sites that do have info.
405515
if u want beaches, fla. but the people are WIERD-florida is freeaakkky! NY is freakin awesome, but its no island getaway. Florida has ybor city, theres a coyote ugly, and miami is ALWAYS poppin! NYC is NYC! no place like it...thats tough, have fun tho!
1060719
I think you're going to start seeing a lot of insurance companies, lenders, etc. demand Flood and Wind insurance carried on all coastal properties.  \n\nMany insurance companies are not doing business in these areas.  Some of my clients with properties in Fla. are ending up with Lloyd's insurance on their coastal properties.\n\nUnfortunately, people want to live by water and as long as the prices on coastal properties turn a good dollar, hurricanes aren't going to deter people from living there.
623212
i live in north eastern florida and it is an absolutely gorgeous day! thanks for asking :)
1045232
The folks to contact on this issue are the Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes:\nhttp://www.state.fl.us/dbpr/lsc/index.shtml\n\nThere is also a section of the State of Florida website devoted to other housing-related groups and issues:\nhttp://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=48\n\nYou may be able to find more assistance there.\n\nHope this helps!
914530
"Florida" didn't spend the money, the candidate's supporters did.  It doesn't bother me: let the voters choose, and who are we to tell the voters of Florida who they can vote for or not vote for?