We left NY 3 years ago to move to Florida. We took the leap of faith and it’s been a blessing. We never looked back. The quality of life is night and day.
I've also experienced the same improvement in quality of life, I was in the pool yesterday with my girls and It was almost too good to be true. Merry Christmas to you and the Fam
@@CultureEstate thank you! Your right, quality of life is so important and the fact that so many of us take many things in this short life for granted. We will be moving to FL in 2 years, looking forward to it. Doing a lot of research, looks like we will be moving on the Gulf side. Between Bradenton FL and Cape Coral. Thanks for the videos.
Moved to Florida 15 years ago from NYC and although it was a culture shock at first, now I could never, ever, ever go back to NYC... *especially* NOW 😖
Work in education, family of 4, elementary age boys. Enough is enough. Looking for the Exodus in 2022. Top 3 looks are Ft Myers, St Johns, Sarasota. Any input is Welcomed!
@@tjhammer24 Public education is far below the quality available in, for example, New Jersey. Those low taxes account for it. It is not a state that offers excellent educational opportunities for children. This doesn’t seem to matter much since so many folks are retired. You will however be surrounded by an undereducated population, so sure, there is a culture shock, you’re moving from an area that is enormously productive to one that is designed for leisure and relaxation.
YES YOU DO GET THE GRUMPY PEOPLE.. that's why i LEFT. #1 reason I left Naples is because all the RUDE snobs coming from the NJ NY CT. USED TO THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY? NO.. it wears you down to the point even the quality of my hair improved since i Left Naples. I lost 32lbs with NO effort really.. i can ACTUALLY go outside now.. and not sweat constantly so without effort my health improved. Lost wieght, my hair improved it was kinda getting soggy from the heat and humidity now my hair is shiny. there is no getting used to Naples heat.. you just get more and more wore down. The beaches and water ways are destroyed from run off of all the golf courses. I was down there to visit family's and i almost had to be hospitalized, due to the red tide.. it was horrible.. dead fish everywhere and the smell goes for miles. I recorded someone also run over an elderly lady on a walker in my last naples downtown video. its all about perspective, you could not pay me to live around these snobs. anyways, were in Alabama now around decent and respectable people. here if someone tried to run down a elderly person in a walker, we'd handle that on the spot. a recent road rage incident in SWFL made national news. Naples does have night life, just go the the mcdonalds in Naples aprk and count the homeless people sleeping on the sidewalks. Mercato, insanely rude and there are drunk people all night in north naples from mercato to jacks bar.. there is always nightlife just sit on us41.. just sit there and watch the fools parade. The people? LOL you crack me up. your a realtor right?
As a native Floridian, I appreciate your report on Florida's natural beauty. Florida is truly a beautiful state with it's plethora of flora and fauna. You can put a theme park anywhere but not every state had our pristine springs and tropical areas. Thanks for highlighting some of these natural spots.
Thanks for the great video. I moved here almost thirty years ago, it used to be a very laid back and relaxing little city, the seasonal visitors were the life blood of the economy but the local residents always looked forward to their departure each summer. Over the years it has lost most of that tranquil and peaceful charm, progress is inevitable, like a blessing and a curse at the same time.
Just so you know, Naples is a very conservative area. The neighborhood we bought west of 41 is VERY CONSERVATIVE and they expect it to remain that way! They are weary of people from the northeast, as most are midwestern seasonal residents. We’ve been coming to Naples for 12 years and love it.
Nj is a dump because of the unions and dem voter! Murphy got two terms even after killing over 8k seniors and locking people down. Gd move nj putting this criminal back in for a second term.
I am a native. Born in Tampa, Fl 72 years ago. I have traveled all over. Been to Boston, Philly, California, South Carolina, and Georgia in my time. But like Dorouthy said in the "Wizzard of OZ" "There is no place like home." By all means make Florida your home. Yes, it's hot. I even go from an AC house to a AC car to a AC store and etc. In the hot 8 months of the year this the way it is. Never go to the major attractions like Disney in the hot summer months. You will end up in a hospital as the heat will overtake you. Educate yourself with the wild animals like snakes and alligators. Just about any fresh body of water is connected to another and connected to a river somehow and in a way you can't see because it is underground here is where you will find alligators. NEVER, feed them. They don't like being around you any more then you would like coming up on them unless you feed them and then they don't know where the food ends and you begin. It is usually safe around water during the day but as the sun goes down this is when it's not safe on the bank of the water. I am not trying to scare anyone but to educate. There is so much beauty and so much to see and do for all ages. Don't let the hurricanes scare you either I have been through 6 and some were worse than others. As long as you are prepared you should be OK. When you buy in Florida look around at the land surrounding where you want to buy. Never buy a house that is sitting too close to Bay Trees. These are lower lands and it is where water drains to. Remember Florida is a flat land so proper drainage is important. A good builder knows this and provides for this. Also if you have the room and you like to grow food or small fruit trees you have the whole year to do it in. I have a Ponderosa Lemon tree, one lemon is the size of a greatfruit. I also have a Key Lime tree. Key Limes are yellow when ripe, not green. They make a great Key Lime pie and great Margaritas.
We live in Washington State and are thinking about spending our winters in Florida instead of Maui because we do not want to wear a mask. I appreciated your encouraging words about being grateful
I live in South Florida. Way too hot/humid 10 months out of the year. I’m grateful for the cold temps we’ve gotten in December this year! Things I hate about south Florida: the traffic, the heat, low paying jobs, lack of industries for careers, mosquitos, overpriced houses, rents, and the lack of nature. Wait till you hit a full year, you’ll understand heat. I don’t know if it gets as humid in Naples as it does in South Florida, but I’ll assume it so. The good things: the food options in south Florida are amazing, the people are beautiful, and a lot of the skylines in south Florida look really pretty! Miami and Fort Lauderdale keep growing even during Rona! Naples is very clean and a nice relaxing time! We have Kilwins in Ft Lauderdale, very good!
Yeah I've noticed that in a lot of recent videos about Florida. The only good times in FL is end of Nov to end of March, other wise you'll be paying that extra money you saved on AC.
Yes. Its just as hot and humid. I was there for 25 yrs. But in 2006 my husband and I came back to home state of Ohio. Dont regret it one bit. I cant hardly tolerate that heat and humidity. Its smoothering. I can go outside and beathe again. I agree with everything you said.
I used to live in Kissimmee moved to Texas loved Florida planning on moving back soon I’m from NYC born and raised after living in Texas 4 years Florida is the best see you soon Florida
We moved to Lake County right before the pandamic, but have traveled here every 6 months for the past 12 years. We finally retired and have been enjoying our new lives (minus covid). Social distancing has given us the opportunity to work on our new home. We are ready to hit the road. Weather, traffic, and kind neighbors are a huge plus. We love it here, and hope not to ever have to travel uo North ever again.
We are thinking of relocating when my wife retires in mid 2023. We love the panhandle area. But it’s cooler up there in winter than I think we will like. If we move to Florida we will sell our home in Northern Wisconsin but keep our Lake Cabin yet another 2 hours north of our home. We will use it from Mid May to Mid October. We love walking the shoreline of Lake Superior. The Big Lake as we call it is only 1 1/2 hour drive north. Not many people up hear. A big town is only 65,000 people. We love living in Wisconsin but it’s -24 degrees now with the windchill. That’s getting old & I’m tired of shoveling snow. Great video 😀
I'm from NYC/NJ my whole life. I have a sister in San Diego - as beautiful as San Diego is, the sun, the water etc I have to be in NY/NJ for Christmas - It feels right to have cold and even snow - at least until 1/1 when I do escape to various warmer climates through April.
I moved to California 15 years ago and I thought I was moving to a paradise, but I was so wrong. I live in Hollywood Hills snd have the best view from my house, but when I go down the hill then I am afraid with so many Homeless everywhere. It is really depressing see that the mayor and the governor do NOTHING to help them and we pay high tax.
Unfortunately it's the lefty Demo's who know nothing about human nature that allows the Homeless to go on. In the '90's I lived in Brentwood and sometimes would visit DT LA. A skid row but only a block. Now it's street after street. I'm really surprised that Garcetti doesn't blame the Homeless on climate change!
It's because the other states push them out, and they'll end up in CA. We have a lot of homeless people here too, but they travel up and down the states. Unfortunately, in CA it seems like they congregate and stay or take over.
I’m an immigrant and has lived in 3 different countries. Florida was a huge shock to me and I hated it for the first 5 years after I moved here. Now, I love living in Orlando. It feels like heaven to me. The beaches, parks, and people 😍
We vacationed a few different places in Florida over the years and Naples was always my favorite. Our last 4 trips to Florida was to Naples. I love it there!!!
Visiting Southern Florida in the winter is like meeting a pretty girl for the first time. You fall in love, you want to live together forever, you want to raise a family.........until you actually move in together. Yup I said it!
Greater Palm Springs area in California. We have it all with no humidity. I miss my family in Florida, but will visit after Covid. We hear many folks aren’t taking this pandemic seriously.
One thing I would recommend is to tell people to put it on full screen when you first start, it is like we are there as you show us the sights. Thank you for these videos.
So this is the second of your videos that I’ve watched, and you now have a new subscriber 🥰 so many things about this video are just perfect, I love the little boy on the pier who says he doesn’t care for the social distancing 😂 The McCall guy that was pretty awesome, The Christmas trees and the neighborhood that’s all lit up. What a great experience, and as soon as I get done with this comment I’ll be calling my parents to tell them that I love them and appreciate them. I appreciate you for putting this video on there I’m looking forward to watching more. Have a great day 🏝
Still live in Sacramento, California but I’ve been watching your videos and I’m loving how beautiful Naples area is. Christmas looks so beautiful there. Not sure where we’ll move when we get out of here but certainly will consider Naples Florida. I can see why you love it. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family. God bless
Loving your videos. We bought 6yrs ago in Collier and absolutely love it. We’ve seen a huge influx of people and new construction. Although it’s good for the economy, I feel like our hidden gem has been discovered. Coming from NY, it was such a relaxing change for us. I would love it if it stayed quite and pristine for years to come. Watched your xmas video in downtown Naples, you’ll have to check out Park Shore shops during the holidays as well.
I moved to Florida about a year and a half ago I’m in Minneola because of the pandemic I have not been able to travel and go places but looking forward to it soon as this thing is all over with thanks for sharing.
I happened to live in multiple CITIES..in Florida as well and originally from NYC..the truth is there are a variety of cities...go to areavibes online and use the city comparison tool..you can compare demographics...this has nothing to do with being a small town guy or not...its about taste..necessity...and what you are looking for..and budget..i have been in Florida for 20 years..Miami is urban...so if course it isn't like Naples...Orlando is very urban plus suburban plus rural...but it's central Florida..therefore Naples is more similar to Miami because both are South Florida...Lakeland is more Similar to Tampa....etc..its also by region..North Central South..then is it west or east FLORIDA..hello...nothing to do with being small town....if u happen to be small town you can live in Winter Park or Winter Haven but live in Orlando area ...good luck!
We will be moving to Florida, (Lakeland) the coming New Year. I appreciate the quality of your video, and the honesty. Thank you for what you do. Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year.
Hi there and thanks for the great videos. Florida looks like a fabulous place in the winter but what about the summers? I heard it gets miserably hot and humid and the bugs and mosquitos can ruin one's enjoyment. So is Florida really only pleasant in the winter and do you ever miss the upside of other parts of the US where the bugs are not as much of a problem and where you get to enjoy four seasons in the year?
One thing to note is that Naples FL is a wealthy city. The majority of state is not as colorful as these places. Also remember that a lot of places are replete with old people. It's not that you won't see younger people, it's just that the proportion of elderly folks to younger is really pronounced. This might psychologically impact you if you are in your 20's and 30's. When I travel to other states with much higher younger saturation, I really miss that energy. Of course, you have spots like Miami or tourist areas like Disneyish [sic] that the proportion can flip. Old people are usually grumpy; it doesn't matter if they are rich, well off, or middle class retirees. Get ready to have those "interactions". You also will run into a lot of crazy whack jobs throughout the state. This is just part of the culture here, and it is NOT a "southern" culture. They have their own subculture. Don't expect Florida to be cultured like some other major urban places like Boston, NYC, Washington DC, etc. Get that out of your head. You will get bored of certain things, and a lot of your friends and family members will always want to come down here... IN THE WORST TIME OF THE YEAR (the busiest time when us locals know what to avoid).
Yes to Florida from Nov-March. Rest of the year its humid as a MOFO! Ideal is to still have a place in NY/NJ or wherever for summertime. Classic snowbird. Wife and I finally retiring and trying to decide between West Palm, Delray, Boca, Naples or Miami.
@@CultureEstate Thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well, enjoy the cold FL weather that's coming up. I tell my kids Santa comes in an Amazon delivery truck because there is no snow here🤣. Anyway, have fun.
I grew up in Naples and it’s ruined now. It used to be a fantastic little beach town. So safe, clean, and quiet. It’s on its way to being Miami now. I left in 2017 and I’ll never be back, not even to visit. It breaks my heart to see what’s happen to it. Weather there is horrific now. We used to get great winter with frost every year. Now it’s just unbelievably hot and humid. Those who lived there decades ago know.
I moved out of Florida in 1992, will never move back. I live in Southern California. You can drive to Big Bear in a hour and half and go snow skiiing at over 8, 000 feet. Drive the opposite direction, you’ve got the beach. Drive 4 hours and you’re in Vegas.
I was there Thanksgiving two years ago and I have had a real estate License in Texas for many years and if it wouldn’t be for my having so many routes here and having to get license there I would be there right now. I love Naples and just the idea of the water and the affluent clientele, it would just be an amazing place to work
I just started watching your videos a few days ago and now I’ve seen several! I love your channel. Thanks for the cool content :) God bless you and your family! Lots of love from Costa Rica.
It's beautiful drive through there during Christmas.enjoyed it this year as well nice drive Christmas lights lived here all my life,me and my daughter took her two little kids this year see lights was fun.
I love your video and i love your " cheesey" ending so much. It was very uplifting. You are right that we all have to enjoy what we do have and our stay close with our friends and loved ones. Thanks- I can't wait for more videos. I lived in the Keys for 15 yrs. One day I want to come back to Naples to visit or stay - just going w the flow now😉
I was in Florida in the 80's. But i moved back to New England in 1990. I loved everything about Florida except the bugs and I could never open a window. I couldn't bear the heat, i couldn't breathe, always sweating.. You live in A/C everyday! I missed the seasons and the snow. Even today I love a snowy day and never regretted my decision. But if you can tolerate the heat it is a beautiful place to live.
NJ has great boardwalks, arcades, amusement rides and nice beaches. FL has no boardwalks, arcades and amusement rides on their beaches. And we have gambling casinos in Atlantic City. If I move to FL I'll miss it.
Post Hurricane Ian, a lot of people are waking up to the reality of life in SW Florida. Fort Myers was destroyed along with Sanibel Island. Here in Fort White we didn't even get any rain, just a very windy day with small branches falling out of trees in this wooded area by the Santa Fe River. I love South Florida, but here in Central North Florida we really don't get hurricanes, just storms. I have a mobile home on wooded land. You don't have to be rich to live in Florida, you just have to know where to live and how to live and you can enjoy the warm winters and beaches of Florida.
Great video! So glad I found your channel! I have a couple years yet till I retire but Naples is my intended retirement digs. I was just down for a week around the time you were filming this. I clearly didn’t get out much. But I’ll save this video and check it out again next year. All the best! Cheers!
Looking to move from Virginia to Florida in the next year or so. Can you talk about affordable areas around Orlando? Looking for something about 45 minutes away from downtown to avoid the traffic.
All of Orlando is about 45 or less from downtown. Plus Orlando is so larger, there's a few unofficial mini downtowns. Don't know what you mean by affordable, just check on crime maps and high school rating cause Orlando is rapidly gentrifing and spreading out. Also check on Ocoee, Kissimmee, and Gotha.
My friend! The only thing I know I MISS NY. I'm having a very dificult time here. I miss walking around my neighborhood without the use of a car. Where can your make friends here?
And you get hurricanes. And get the highest Humidity 8 months out of the yr.. SORRY I WILL STAY IN Palm SPRINGS .CALIF. AND WHEN THE HEAT IS HERE. I'M IN PORTA VIARTA MEXICO
Nice video! We live in Bradenton and spend a lot of time in Sarasota but looks like we need to visit Naples. How are the botanical garden donations going?
Thanks for another excellent video. I will be retiring to Bonita Springs in 12 months and look forward to the nearby cultural/sightseeing events you have highlighted. Great message at the end. Like you, I think I am adaptable for the reasons you articulated.
Just do it. My sister and her husband did and brought our mom with them. They love this weather. They had talked about it for years and finally made the jump.
Now you have opinion or concerns? Give it a year at least. I moved to Florida from California 3 years ago. It was a huge change. Less laws, more guns, no tax, cheap living, extreme weather, hot af summers, sunrise and sunset, southern hospitality, old people, people drive fast and erratic, hundreds of rehabs-and it’s completely flat. I love it!
You must admit, it is a valid point. But I like the vids. I used to live in Delray Beach and wanna go back soon. I’m an east coaster for sure. Naples was just a place to visit for a day!
I am looking to retire in that area in a few years but as I follow the real estate trends I dont like what I see price wise. What do you think will happen in the next few years ? Will the market tank or will it be untenable?
everyone complaining about the humidity...that beauty secret number 1 ! keeps you young your skin young then the salt sand and sun ...thatswhy florida is the fountain of youth
Your doing good I'm already in Central Florida yet my goal is west coast somewhere thanks for the help actually may drive down somewhere on west coast this wknd. See where we end up. Goal is to get that way permanent bunch of financial so don't know ever happen yet is the goal
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We left NY 3 years ago to move to Florida. We took the leap of faith and it’s been a blessing. We never looked back. The quality of life is night and day.
I've also experienced the same improvement in quality of life, I was in the pool yesterday with my girls and It was almost too good to be true. Merry Christmas to you and the Fam
What part of Florida would you recommend moving to?
@@CultureEstate thank you! Your right, quality of life is so important and the fact that so many of us take many things in this short life for granted. We will be moving to FL in 2 years, looking forward to it. Doing a lot of research, looks like we will be moving on the Gulf side. Between Bradenton FL and Cape Coral. Thanks for the videos.
Florida is a Red state please! Dems please stay home!
@@visions2019 , I lived in deerfieldbeach florida and I am retired.
Moved to Florida 15 years ago from NYC and although it was a culture shock at first, now I could never, ever, ever go back to NYC...
*especially* NOW 😖
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Work in education, family of 4, elementary age boys. Enough is enough. Looking for the Exodus in 2022. Top 3 looks are Ft Myers, St Johns, Sarasota. Any input is Welcomed!
Why would you want to. :-)
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Public education is far below the quality available in, for example, New Jersey. Those low taxes account for it. It is not a state that offers excellent educational opportunities for children. This doesn’t seem to matter much since so many folks are retired. You will however be surrounded by an undereducated population, so sure, there is a culture shock, you’re moving from an area that is enormously productive to one that is designed for leisure and relaxation.
YES YOU DO GET THE GRUMPY PEOPLE.. that's why i LEFT. #1 reason I left Naples is because all the RUDE snobs coming from the NJ NY CT. USED TO THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY? NO.. it wears you down to the point even the quality of my hair improved since i Left Naples. I lost 32lbs with NO effort really.. i can ACTUALLY go outside now.. and not sweat constantly so without effort my health improved. Lost wieght, my hair improved it was kinda getting soggy from the heat and humidity now my hair is shiny. there is no getting used to Naples heat.. you just get more and more wore down. The beaches and water ways are destroyed from run off of all the golf courses. I was down there to visit family's and i almost had to be hospitalized, due to the red tide.. it was horrible.. dead fish everywhere and the smell goes for miles. I recorded someone also run over an elderly lady on a walker in my last naples downtown video. its all about perspective, you could not pay me to live around these snobs. anyways, were in Alabama now around decent and respectable people. here if someone tried to run down a elderly person in a walker, we'd handle that on the spot. a recent road rage incident in SWFL made national news. Naples does have night life, just go the the mcdonalds in Naples aprk and count the homeless people sleeping on the sidewalks. Mercato, insanely rude and there are drunk people all night in north naples from mercato to jacks bar.. there is always nightlife just sit on us41.. just sit there and watch the fools parade. The people? LOL you crack me up. your a realtor right?
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As a native Floridian, I appreciate your report on Florida's natural beauty. Florida is truly a beautiful state with it's plethora of flora and fauna. You can put a theme park anywhere but not every state had our pristine springs and tropical areas. Thanks for highlighting some of these natural spots.
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Thanks for the great video. I moved here almost thirty years ago, it used to be a very laid back and relaxing little city, the seasonal visitors were the life blood of the economy but the local residents always looked forward to their departure each summer. Over the years it has lost most of that tranquil and peaceful charm, progress is inevitable, like a blessing and a curse at the same time.
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Been a Naples resident for 26 years and I’ve seen the change. It doesn’t need promotion like this. It’s been discovered. 🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁
Just so you know, Naples is a very conservative area. The neighborhood we bought west of 41 is VERY CONSERVATIVE and they expect it to remain that way! They are weary of people from the northeast, as most are midwestern seasonal residents. We’ve been coming to Naples for 12 years and love it.
I left Jersey 18 years ago. Never looked back.
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I live in jersey it sucks Time to move leave this dump state!!!
Nj is a dump because of the unions and dem voter! Murphy got two terms even after killing over 8k seniors and locking people down. Gd move nj putting this criminal back in for a second term.
This kid just made my day, great interview, awesome video man
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I am a native. Born in Tampa, Fl 72 years ago. I have traveled all over. Been to Boston, Philly, California, South Carolina, and Georgia in my time. But like Dorouthy said in the "Wizzard of OZ" "There is no place like home." By all means make Florida your home. Yes, it's hot. I even go from an AC house to a AC car to a AC store and etc. In the hot 8 months of the year this the way it is. Never go to the major attractions like Disney in the hot summer months. You will end up in a hospital as the heat will overtake you. Educate yourself with the wild animals like snakes and alligators. Just about any fresh body of water is connected to another and connected to a river somehow and in a way you can't see because it is underground here is where you will find alligators. NEVER, feed them. They don't like being around you any more then you would like coming up on them unless you feed them and then they don't know where the food ends and you begin. It is usually safe around water during the day but as the sun goes down this is when it's not safe on the bank of the water.
I am not trying to scare anyone but to educate. There is so much beauty and so much to see and do for all ages. Don't let the hurricanes scare you either I have been through 6 and some were worse than others. As long as you are prepared you should be OK. When you buy in Florida look around at the land surrounding where you want to buy. Never buy a house that is sitting too close to Bay Trees. These are lower lands and it is where water drains to. Remember Florida is a flat land so proper drainage is important. A good builder knows this and provides for this. Also if you have the room and you like to grow food or small fruit trees you have the whole year to do it in. I have a Ponderosa Lemon tree, one lemon is the size of a greatfruit. I also have a Key Lime tree. Key Limes are yellow when ripe, not green. They make a great Key Lime pie and great Margaritas.
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We live in Washington State and are thinking about spending our winters in Florida instead of Maui because we do not want to wear a mask. I appreciated your encouraging words about being grateful
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I live in South Florida. Way too hot/humid 10 months out of the year. I’m grateful for the cold temps we’ve gotten in December this year! Things I hate about south Florida: the traffic, the heat, low paying jobs, lack of industries for careers, mosquitos, overpriced houses, rents, and the lack of nature. Wait till you hit a full year, you’ll understand heat. I don’t know if it gets as humid in Naples as it does in South Florida, but I’ll assume it so. The good things: the food options in south Florida are amazing, the people are beautiful, and a lot of the skylines in south Florida look really pretty! Miami and Fort Lauderdale keep growing even during Rona! Naples is very clean and a nice relaxing time! We have Kilwins in Ft Lauderdale, very good!
Yeah I've noticed that in a lot of recent videos about Florida. The only good times in FL is end of Nov to end of March, other wise you'll be paying that extra money you saved on AC.
Naples is in south florida
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Yes. Its just as hot and humid. I was there for 25 yrs. But in 2006 my husband and I came back to home state of Ohio. Dont regret it one bit. I cant hardly tolerate that heat and humidity. Its smoothering. I can go outside and beathe again. I agree with everything you said.
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I used to live in Kissimmee moved to Texas loved Florida planning on moving back soon I’m from NYC born and raised after living in Texas 4 years Florida is the best see you soon Florida
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I am so ready to move to Florida. My daughter and I are planning to move as soon as she is finished with high school and that's not too long.
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Did you ever move?
I left Naples 24 yrs ago and do not miss it. Went to high school there now I'm 64 and live in the gainesville area. Much better mix of people here.
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Hi Susan. Merry Christmas!🎄 What do you prefer about Gainesville? I am a native Miamian looking to escape.
We moved to Lake County right before the pandamic, but have traveled here every 6 months for the past 12 years. We finally retired and have been enjoying our new lives (minus covid). Social distancing has given us the opportunity to work on our new home. We are ready to hit the road. Weather, traffic, and kind neighbors are a huge plus. We love it here, and hope not to ever have to travel uo North ever again.
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Great video I moved to Florida 10 years ago now...I’m loving my retirement..
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Beautiful! I love Naples!! It’s like Heaven on Earth! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I totally agree!
We are thinking of relocating when my wife retires in mid 2023. We love the panhandle area. But it’s cooler up there in winter than I think we will like.
If we move to Florida we will sell our home in Northern Wisconsin but keep our Lake Cabin yet another 2 hours north of our home. We will use it from Mid May to Mid October.
We love walking the shoreline of Lake Superior. The Big Lake as we call it is only 1 1/2 hour drive north. Not many people up hear. A big town is only 65,000 people. We love living in Wisconsin but it’s -24 degrees now with the windchill. That’s getting old & I’m tired of shoveling snow. Great video 😀
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Looks like a lot of fun in Naples :-). Thank you for helping the pelicans Daniel!
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I'm from NYC/NJ my whole life. I have a sister in San Diego - as beautiful as San Diego is, the sun, the water etc I have to be in NY/NJ for Christmas - It feels right to have cold and even snow - at least until 1/1 when I do escape to various warmer climates through April.
Beautiful botanical gardens. Thank you for showing us.
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You definitely will get used to living in SWFL We moved to Charlotte County 8 years ago from Ohio and love it.
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I moved to California 15 years ago and I thought I was moving to a paradise, but I was so wrong. I live in Hollywood Hills snd have the best view from my house, but when I go down the hill then I am afraid with so many Homeless everywhere. It is really depressing see that the mayor and the governor do NOTHING to help them and we pay high tax.
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Wow! Awesome video!
Unfortunately it's the lefty Demo's who know nothing about human nature that allows the Homeless to go on. In the '90's I lived in Brentwood and sometimes would visit DT LA. A skid row but only a block. Now it's street after street. I'm really surprised that Garcetti doesn't blame the Homeless on climate change!
It's because the other states push them out, and they'll end up in CA. We have a lot of homeless people here too, but they travel up and down the states. Unfortunately, in CA it seems like they congregate and stay or take over.
@@valeenoi2284 Ur absolutely right. They're free-loaders basically and Liberals feel sorry 4 them.
I’m an immigrant and has lived in 3 different countries. Florida was a huge shock to me and I hated it for the first 5 years after I moved here. Now, I love living in Orlando. It feels like heaven to me. The beaches, parks, and people 😍
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We vacationed a few different places in Florida over the years and Naples was always my favorite. Our last 4 trips to Florida was to Naples. I love it there!!!
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Visiting Southern Florida in the winter is like meeting a pretty girl for the first time. You fall in love, you want to live together forever, you want to raise a family.........until you actually move in together. Yup I said it!
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Thanks for all the good information you are helping me to make important changes
very welcome
Greater Palm Springs area in California. We have it all with no humidity. I miss my family in Florida, but will visit after Covid. We hear many folks aren’t taking this pandemic seriously.
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Great to know “Karen”. Thanks
@@robertosantos-vx6pn you beat me to it. Keep the Karen's in CA paying the taxes, tripping over the homeless, and enjoying their lockdown...
@@ssoffshore5111 The Karens are everywhere 😂😂😂
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One thing I would recommend is to tell people to put it on full screen when you first start, it is like we are there as you show us the sights. Thank you for these videos.
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So this is the second of your videos that I’ve watched, and you now have a new subscriber 🥰 so many things about this video are just perfect, I love the little boy on the pier who says he doesn’t care for the social distancing 😂 The McCall guy that was pretty awesome, The Christmas trees and the neighborhood that’s all lit up. What a great experience, and as soon as I get done with this comment I’ll be calling my parents to tell them that I love them and appreciate them. I appreciate you for putting this video on there I’m looking forward to watching more. Have a great day 🏝
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I was down there a few years ago with family! Incredible. This video made me hungry. Great video which brings back great memories!
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Still live in Sacramento, California but I’ve been watching your videos and I’m loving how beautiful Naples area is. Christmas looks so beautiful there. Not sure where we’ll move when we get out of here but certainly will consider Naples Florida. I can see why you love it. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family. God bless
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Hi Beth, check out palm beach, Boca Raton and west palm beach!
@@ms3173 thank you! Do you live there?
@@beths999 No I actually live in Fort Lauderdale but I take trips to palm beach country very often! It is beautiful over there! :)
@@ms3173 What do you like about Ft lauderdale?
Thats definitely downtown life but when you live out in the estates its a totally different world
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I used to work/live there 97'-2000 has grown so much. Bonita springs, Cape coral, and Ft. Myers also.
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Loving your videos. We bought 6yrs ago in Collier and absolutely love it. We’ve seen a huge influx of people and new construction. Although it’s good for the economy, I feel like our hidden gem has been discovered. Coming from NY, it was such a relaxing change for us. I would love it if it stayed quite and pristine for years to come. Watched your xmas video in downtown Naples, you’ll have to check out Park Shore shops during the holidays as well.
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I moved to Florida about a year and a half ago I’m in Minneola because of the pandemic I have not been able to travel and go places but looking forward to it soon as this thing is all over with thanks for sharing.
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Look at that little fisherman! How cute! Loved the video! “I don’t even know if it’s Christmas!” Hilarious
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OMG, I thought Florida was like Miami, this changes everything.
not on this side, its really different
You really small town guy if you really thought so
I happened to live in multiple CITIES..in Florida as well and originally from NYC..the truth is there are a variety of cities...go to areavibes online and use the city comparison tool..you can compare demographics...this has nothing to do with being a small town guy or not...its about taste..necessity...and what you are looking for..and budget..i have been in Florida for 20 years..Miami is urban...so if course it isn't like Naples...Orlando is very urban plus suburban plus rural...but it's central Florida..therefore Naples is more similar to Miami because both are South Florida...Lakeland is more Similar to Tampa....etc..its also by region..North Central South..then is it west or east FLORIDA..hello...nothing to do with being small town....if u happen to be small town you can live in Winter Park or Winter Haven but live in Orlando area ...good luck!
I love ❤️ living in Naples
@@angelomaestrangelo Winter Park is expensive but a very nice area.
be thankful you live in a great area with great weather
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Living my life. Christmas and warm weather: wonderful.
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Beautiful tour of Naples during Christmas. Thank you.
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Please stay where you are, Florida is full
Enjoy your videos, excellent insiders look into Florida. Especially for someone contemplating the move from Cape Cod.
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Are you related to the Kennedy’s? Lol
The Christmas light ride thru the neighborhoods. Loved that. Love Love Love Marco Island.
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We will be moving to Florida, (Lakeland) the coming New Year. I appreciate the quality of your video, and the honesty. Thank you for what you do. Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year.
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Hi there and thanks for the great videos. Florida looks like a fabulous place in the winter but what about the summers? I heard it gets miserably hot and humid and the bugs and mosquitos can ruin one's enjoyment. So is Florida really only pleasant in the winter and do you ever miss the upside of other parts of the US where the bugs are not as much of a problem and where you get to enjoy four seasons in the year?
Shorts a tees most of the year don't shovel global warming
its hot but manageable
You're doing a good job with your videos.. Thanks... I've been here for 32 years now. Was even better back then.
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One thing to note is that Naples FL is a wealthy city. The majority of state is not as colorful as these places.
Also remember that a lot of places are replete with old people. It's not that you won't see younger people, it's just that the proportion of elderly folks to younger is really pronounced. This might psychologically impact you if you are in your 20's and 30's.
When I travel to other states with much higher younger saturation, I really miss that energy. Of course, you have spots like Miami or tourist areas like Disneyish [sic] that the proportion can flip.
Old people are usually grumpy; it doesn't matter if they are rich, well off, or middle class retirees. Get ready to have those "interactions".
You also will run into a lot of crazy whack jobs throughout the state. This is just part of the culture here, and it is NOT a "southern" culture. They have their own subculture. Don't expect Florida to be cultured like some other major urban places like Boston, NYC, Washington DC, etc. Get that out of your head.
You will get bored of certain things, and a lot of your friends and family members will always want to come down here... IN THE WORST TIME OF THE YEAR (the busiest time when us locals know what to avoid).
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Yes to Florida from Nov-March. Rest of the year its humid as a MOFO! Ideal is to still have a place in NY/NJ or wherever for summertime. Classic snowbird.
Wife and I finally retiring and trying to decide between West Palm, Delray, Boca, Naples or Miami.
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Car lover? Wait for the Ferrari show on 5th. It's usually around February called Cars on 5th. Maybe you want to check it out.
That will be an epic video, thank you for the suggestion! Merry Christmas to you and the Fam
@@CultureEstate Thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well, enjoy the cold FL weather that's coming up. I tell my kids Santa comes in an Amazon delivery truck because there is no snow here🤣. Anyway, have fun.
I really liked your Gardens and how they use the lights in the evenings. Awesome !!! Thanks for all the info. you have given us.
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These videos are great! Thanks for sharing so much awesome info!!
I grew up in Naples and it’s ruined now. It used to be a fantastic little beach town. So safe, clean, and quiet. It’s on its way to being Miami now. I left in 2017 and I’ll never be back, not even to visit. It breaks my heart to see what’s happen to it. Weather there is horrific now. We used to get great winter with frost every year. Now it’s just unbelievably hot and humid. Those who lived there decades ago know.
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No. I've been here for 5 yrs (not by choice, did it for my Grandfather who couldn't handle CT winters anymore) & I still hate it EVERYDAY. 🤷♀️🙂
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I moved out of Florida in 1992, will never move back.
I live in Southern California. You can drive to Big Bear in a hour and half and go snow skiiing at over 8, 000 feet.
Drive the opposite direction, you’ve got the beach. Drive 4 hours and you’re in Vegas.
If the tax structure wasn't so messed up in Cali I would have moved there as well. You are in a great area, Merry Christmas to you and the Fam
I am a native Floridian and want to move out west. You wrote exactly what I was thinking!
Communities like Crestline in the mountains are still affordable.
Also, real estate taxes are actually less here than in Florida. Smaller percentage of the houses worth.
@@kimhood1489 Thank you! Happy Holidays to you!🎄❄️🎁
The two red birds was my favorite.
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Love cherry Garcia Nice video. Love Naples. Beautiful there
Thank you for the comment, happy 2021
I was there Thanksgiving two years ago and I have had a real estate License in Texas for many years and if it wouldn’t be for my having so many routes here and having to get license there I would be there right now. I love Naples and just the idea of the water and the affluent clientele, it would just be an amazing place to work
Thanks for the wonderful video and the message about being grateful - I agree completely!
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I just moved to Florida with my husband from NY and your videos are helpful! Thank you. 🙂 We are looking to buy a home by next year.
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I just started watching your videos a few days ago and now I’ve seen several! I love your channel. Thanks for the cool content :)
God bless you and your family! Lots of love from Costa Rica.
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It's fine to have Christmas with no snow. It's really hard to handle the heat and humidity for the rest of the year.
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@@CultureEstate Are you a real estate agent?
Another Beautiful video from you. Thanks man.
It was my absolute pleasure. It’s what I love doing
I left NJ years ago. Moving to Florida this year and so looking forward to it. My abbreviation for New Jersey - FNJ. :p
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Nj sucks i live here try leave this dump
It's beautiful drive through there during Christmas.enjoyed it this year as well nice drive Christmas lights lived here all my life,me and my daughter took her two little kids this year see lights was fun.
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Love it! Definitely will come to visit this place soon.
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I love your video and i love your " cheesey" ending so much. It was very uplifting. You are right that we all have to enjoy what we do have and our stay close with our friends and loved ones. Thanks- I can't wait for more videos. I lived in the Keys for 15 yrs. One day I want to come back to Naples to visit or stay - just going w the flow now😉
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From 1 Jersey guy to another....Appreciate you and your channel !!
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The Christmas lights must be really beautiful when it snows.
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LOL.
Nice to see people dancing.
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I was in Florida in the 80's. But i moved back to New England in 1990. I loved everything about Florida except the bugs and I could never open a window. I couldn't bear the heat, i couldn't breathe, always sweating.. You live in A/C everyday! I missed the seasons and the snow. Even today I love a snowy day and never regretted my decision. But if you can tolerate the heat it is a beautiful place to live.
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NJ has great boardwalks, arcades, amusement rides and nice beaches. FL has no boardwalks, arcades and amusement rides on their beaches. And we have gambling casinos in Atlantic City. If I move to FL I'll miss it.
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Wow thats an awesome thing to say and be your an amazing man your wife is blessed to have you.
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Post Hurricane Ian, a lot of people are waking up to the reality of life in SW Florida. Fort Myers was destroyed along with Sanibel Island. Here in Fort White we didn't even get any rain, just a very windy day with small branches falling out of trees in this wooded area by the Santa Fe River. I love South Florida, but here in Central North Florida we really don't get hurricanes, just storms. I have a mobile home on wooded land. You don't have to be rich to live in Florida, you just have to know where to live and how to live and you can enjoy the warm winters and beaches of Florida.
Great video! So glad I found your channel! I have a couple years yet till I retire but Naples is my intended retirement digs. I was just down for a week around the time you were filming this. I clearly didn’t get out much. But I’ll save this video and check it out again next year. All the best! Cheers!
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Loved the Botanical Gardens! Thank yoU...ps um Butter Pecan🍧
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Welcome to Naples my brother
You seem to be the first African American I saw. Didn't know how to ask if any of us was in Naples
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I see a big future a head of you in Naples and the world, keep it up my friend, great video.
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Looking to move from Virginia to Florida in the next year or so. Can you talk about affordable areas around Orlando? Looking for something about 45 minutes away from downtown to avoid the traffic.
All of Orlando is about 45 or less from downtown. Plus Orlando is so larger, there's a few unofficial mini downtowns. Don't know what you mean by affordable, just check on crime maps and high school rating cause Orlando is rapidly gentrifing and spreading out. Also check on Ocoee, Kissimmee, and Gotha.
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Check out the surrounding areas like waterford lakes . Altamonte springs.casseleberry.lake Mary
Same here left jersey 3 years ago in may moved to the west coast north of Tampa town called Wesley chapel it’s an up and coming area!!!
Try Sanford
Question if you have investments here in NJ. Do you really believe its feasible to run them from another state. Its like leaving the kids behind .?
No, its a lot easier than you think. You just need a good handy man and all payments should be collected on property management software
Winter time is the only time Florida is bearable to live in. No wonder those with means leave the second the humidity starts in the spring.
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My friend! The only thing I know I MISS NY. I'm having a very dificult time here. I miss walking around my neighborhood without the use of a car. Where can your make friends here?
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Thank you so much . This video was so helpful. And thank you for reminding us to be thankful everyday for what we have. God bless you and your family.
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Absolutely loved this video!!! Thank you!!
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And you get hurricanes. And get the highest Humidity 8 months out of the yr.. SORRY I WILL STAY IN Palm SPRINGS .CALIF. AND WHEN THE HEAT IS HERE. I'M IN PORTA VIARTA MEXICO
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
I visited Florida twice in the summer, huge mistake. Uurgh, never go back.
Now that's what I call a Covid Christmas.
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I would totally get used to it❤️
Covid is a cold...
Nice video! We live in Bradenton and spend a lot of time in Sarasota but looks like we need to visit Naples. How are the botanical garden donations going?
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Thanks for another excellent video. I will be retiring to Bonita Springs in 12 months and look forward to the nearby cultural/sightseeing events you have highlighted. Great message at the end. Like you, I think I am adaptable for the reasons you articulated.
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Moving to Fla.
Used to live on SE coast.
But these videos are making think maybe I need to Visit Naples and take a look.
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Great video! Love FL
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I loved the way you said "forget about it"
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Wow, most of our Florida towns don’t decorate the downtown areas anymore. Naples is exceptional.
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We can't wait to move to Naples, but first we need a reliable builder for a custom home. If you know anyone please let me know.
I want to move to coastal Florida so bad! Tired of the cold and snowy winters in the north!
Just do it. My sister and her husband did and brought our mom with them. They love this weather. They had talked about it for years and finally made the jump.
@@IrishAnnie Thank you! Some day... I am looking for jobs in Florida almost daily.
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Now you have opinion or concerns? Give it a year at least. I moved to Florida from California 3 years ago. It was a huge change. Less laws, more guns, no tax, cheap living, extreme weather, hot af summers, sunrise and sunset, southern hospitality, old people, people drive fast and erratic, hundreds of rehabs-and it’s completely flat. I love it!
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As a general rule, if you want to know the pros and cons for moving into Florida, you should not listen to a realtor over there ..
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James is not the general rule. He is more an investor making him a source for valuable local real estate insight.
You must admit, it is a valid point. But I like the vids. I used to live in Delray Beach and wanna go back soon. I’m an east coaster for sure. Naples was just a place to visit for a day!
How did you decide on Naples?
safety, schools, and location
I am looking to retire in that area in a few years but as I follow the real estate trends I dont like what I see price wise. What do you think will happen in the next few years ? Will the market tank or will it be untenable?
florida will continue to rise as huge numbers of people are coming from all over the county and soon Canada, Australia & Europe
10pm "night life" lol love the video haha. What about at 2am any places to go at that time? In Spain we don't even leave the apartment until 1am
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That is why when I lived in Spain , I noticed people looked tired not enough sleep.
2am? You're supposed to be asleep
everyone complaining about the humidity...that beauty secret number 1 ! keeps you young your skin young then the salt sand and sun ...thatswhy florida is the fountain of youth
Shhhhhhh
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@@michellebatzel5809 funny u made me laugh..
I love Florida it's the land of the free!
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Your doing good I'm already in Central Florida yet my goal is west coast somewhere thanks for the help actually may drive down somewhere on west coast this wknd. See where we end up. Goal is to get that way permanent bunch of financial so don't know ever happen yet is the goal
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What about Sebring is good??