When I moved to Florida in 2000 it was a paradise. Homes were affordable, traffic was light, cost of living was low and the weather included some really nice winters. Also the political climate was quiet. All these things are gone.
@ZackJohnson-yu7lu You shouldnt be eating out very often if youre worried about the price that much...and the housing market will always go up over time, especially in a booming place like florida, thats just how it works.
@@_fastlaner100% false I'm a real estate investor so I analyze all over the USA Florida is one of the most expensive and Miami is comparable to NYC LA and San Francisco so your very wrong.
I was born and raised in Florida and I can’t wait to leave FL when i was raised here It still had that small town atmosphere that is long gone most of the land was growing orange trees on it that’s gone we replace the orange trees with houses that was a mistake now the Florida that I loved is gone forever
Everyone should leave their hometown! I was born and raised in NY and I've lived in many different areas and I've been really happy. Moving to sarasota shortly. I suppose it also depends on where you live or were raised. Oh and btw you could live in many other areas of Florida that im sure still have a small-town feel. you're probably just near a big city that needs to expand due to growth
Move to Virginia...You'll be kicking yourself for ever wanting to leave Florida...I know the beautiful weather . the beaches ,the freedom and the mild Winters just to name a few...can all be pretty depressing...lol
you should move to Washington State😂😂legalized drugs, huge taxes, rain, homeless everywhere breaking into your house, police defunded, thieves freaks chicks with dicks! If you hate Florida go there!
Native floridian Tampanian here. Don't come....1) please don't move here!!! 2) we are over populated 3) No exaggeration, all the trees are being cut down to build houses causing air pollution and water pollution I'll explain below 4) we used to grow oranges and now all we grow is cement, concrete, car washes to wash all these emission producing cars, 5) Sink holes up the ying yang, 6) in 2023 taxes are sky high!!!!! Mucho dinero. My home taxes went from 1,900 to just under 6k raising my mortgage by $700 a month on a fix 2.5% interest rate 7) sky high home insurance 8) sky high car insurance 9) bumper to bumper traffic jams in Hillsborough County, Miami, orlando, and all other metro counties from 6am to 8pm. No longer is traffic heavy from 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm. Insead traffic is jammed ALL DAY LONG. 10) hurricane Irma, Ian tore us a new @** hole literally, 11) because so many people are moving here the prices of groceries and gas ( cost of living) is sky high because demand is high. We cant blame inflation for this one. High demand equals high costs. When we cut down all the trees to build concrete the sky becomes pollured because there are not enough trees to filter the air and produce oxygen. Also when those trees are cut down the soils becomere demineralized and cause water wash off into the waterways that then cause red tied, blue green algae, flesh eating bacteria etc. This is what's happening to Florida. P.s its not relaxing here. So stay where you are. We are over crowded.
I was a Realtor in Connecticut. I now live in Tampa and the Rental prices tripled since I have been here since 1994. I am on straight Social Security now and the rise in the cost of rents are driving the retirees out of their rents. There are a lot of elderly living on the streets and that is what is really happening. So talk about some of that. I worked for Century 21 in Farmington CT. I hear the rentals are twice as much there. The new 1 Bed 1 bath rents in Tampa and Riverview since they are building new there and are starting at $2,500 per month. That is over my SSI income base and that is crazy.
Florida rent is going skyrocket high ridiculous and if you rent a three bedroom for $2000 don’t think it’s going to be the same the next year because the landlord could go up $500 to 600$ and the rent the next year
@@viralsheddingzombie5324 yes it protect the tenant but when you start a new lease what these landlord is doing is making you do a new deposit of the new rent that you have to pay and there’s nothing to stop them from doing that because they can so every year the landlord will go up and your rent and then have you sign a new lease with a new deposit even though you had a old deposit from a years ago.
My primary "go to" vacation place is Clearwater in the Tampa Bay area. What a difference from Philadelphia. The thought of moving is exhausting but I'm probably going to do it soon. Love FLA.
I live in the Tampa Bay area and have for about 35 years now. I absolutely love it here although it is becoming rather congested year after year, the freeways in the stores, especially!
My parents are snowbirds from Canada that stay in Kissimmee. I have flown down 4 times and I must say what a great place to visit. So many fun places to see in Florida! I have been to so many great places in the US but Florida is #1!👍
Another insightful post,I've passed it on to my friends and family in New England,I am very comfortable right here in sunny Sarasota 🌞 thanks for sharing your knowledge, Happy new year!!
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Moved to North Florida ( i was born in Key West ) relaxing Southern vibes , nis low key way of life ! Suwanee County is great for beautiful large parcels that are country like but close enough to travel for weekend trips anywhere in the state
Excellent video. I lived in Tampa in the late 90s and am thinking about moving to St Petersburg. But you have me also thinking about Sarasota. I’ll be looking at the cheap condos. Hopefully some of those are still in decent areas.
I understand you want promoting Florida as realtor,the inconvenience of that most of cities would be overcrowded with too many people,the traffic would be a nightmare and the cost of living would be over and overpriced.please people think before you take any decision,the grass is not always green in Florida.
Hard to choose between Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, St Augustine. So many good elements. Want to be pretty close to a beach with good shopping, but also want a music scene and somewhere fun and scenic to drive like some twisting hills or something within 30 minutes distance.
Tampa and Jacksonville suuuuck. If you want hills go to Clermont or Tallahassee. I live in the Tallahassee area and love it. St George Island is maybe just over an hour away. Lived in Tampa and have worked in Jacksonville. Panhandle area so much nicer for me.
I was born and raised in Florida- East Coast areas mainly- what I hate most about my state is the pay - for most occupations, Florida has very low salaries that is why I was considering Texas because the pay is higher and it is more affordable
@@sepupr21 Those are immigrants and people from up north and clueless lost souls thinking their about to struggle it out to reach a huge success like they’re in California.
Tampa, Champa Bay have great sports! . But I live in Pinellas County on the West Gulf Coast. Indian Rocks Beach 😍 is fabulous. Low key. Not too crowded.
Katrin, you are a very talented producer/ writer/ editor of arts and cultural programs. Your stories provide great overviews and your presentations have very positive energy to them. Did you ever consider being a producer / reporter on full time?
Great presentation … Thanks ! Monroe County 👍 ( All the Florida Keys) … Middle Keys have small town atmosphere - Love our Marathon ! Enjoyed your video 😎
You have a beautiful accent. Great video. Tampa Bay is definitely the best place to live in Florida. Orlando is also great. Jacksonville is meh. South Florida is amazing if you can afford it. I agree with this list entirely.
I'm really enjoying your videos though they can be a be a bit discouraging. I'm a Southern California native of 30 yrs, moved to Wyoming for 28 and counting, looking to relocate in the Pan handle area . We have family there, and they're chomping at the bit for us to move down. The high taxes for insurance and property are discouraging, but I'm glad you are revealing the truths about Florida living.
I’m most interested in Sarasota/ Sarasota county, because it seems like the perfect location for my beach loving, nature loving, art loving, and fun loving young family. We’re hoping to visit and explore potential relocation options by the end of the winter or early spring 😎
It's very very very hot most of the year...most people move out after a few years because it just gets too crowded...and boring..lol...and the beach is great to see maybe once or twice...soon you will miss mountains and cool crisp air...Sarasota is great for wealthy retired people who spend winters here...weather is great for 5 months...it's January and still turn the A/C on....
I am moving to sarasota in about a week and im very excited! However, my second option was going to be pensacola. I noticed that wasn't on this list? Bad place to live? The housing there is very affordable and the beaches near there are amazing like siesta key type.
I lived in Sunrise back in the late 70s and early 80s it was very expensive even in those days , that said I would love to move back there and reconnect with some of my friends down there shout out to Chuck , Richie , and Tracy.
I can say in a perfect world with a natural beauty this exposition is good in showcasing, that natural beauty and infrastructure and opportunities in an ideal world From what I’m reading, and what I Have heard secondhand by dozens of people who have left Florida is that the infrastructure job opportunities and social quality life has degraded sufficiently the people can enjoy the natural beauty as a resident By all means, and choose to visit for short periods of time, but be careful where you spend your time because not all the communities are capable of treating visitors well
For the last 2-3 years home prices in Florida are over the moon, especially in Tampa! Sellers don't want to be realistic, they still think they can get $100, 000 PLUS over the asking price. Many of the homes sellers are trying to sell have seen an update/renovation in many years. When the final comes - sellers are going to cry useless tears and buyers are going to laugh all the way to the bank!!! LOL
You forgot Clearwater, so many people are moving there, they will open new trails very shortly from my door step to the beaches, will be able to take my electric bike and I will take my kayak along I have the best medical center near by and all major stores, 20 mn from Tampa and few mn from St Pete airport
I live in SW Florida. But housing prices have more than doubled in 5 -6 years. I’m considering moving to rural TX. But so far I’ve learned I do not like Dallas or it’s suburbs. After working in Dallas for a few weeks, Florida is looking better and better
@@nichelebrown1163 that’s my hope. I’m self employed and I purposely scheduled work in TX all summer in the hopes I can move . I want to buy some rural land and build something off grid, debt free. Texas is a massive state, so I refuse to let Dallas sway my decision.
Biggest complaint people have about Sarasota is that it's hard to meet people...very few people were born here...like living in an Airport....or a huge nursing home...very transient...people move in then move out...fake...people are bored...too hot and crowded...no middle class..too expensive...once you see all the sights like bars, Restaurants, the beach, their really isn't anything else to do...too hot...so they get bored...Tiki Bars and the beach...that's pretty much it...that goes with the whole State of Florida...
Yeah unfortunately it's way overpriced here and I have no clue why. I'm in Fort Myers it's a garbage overpriced s-hole now. With very low paying jobs so I have no clue what's going on. Crash coming soon is my bet.
About the only affordable housing for seniors is a cheap trailer and big HOA fees. We will be getting a snowbird place and the cheapest areas are away from the big cities. Places like Winter Haven and that area are inexpensive. We have also been watching the market up near Lake City where homes are reasonable. We aren’t going to spend summers there so the interior heat won’t bother us.
ANYWHERE BUT FLORIDA THEY WILL TAKE YOU A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY YOU KNOW ARIZONA IS BEAUTIFUL AND LAND IS REASONABLE YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO OPEN A FARM T^HAT HOW AFFIORDABLE ARIZONA IS A NICE STATE AND THEIR LOT SIZE ARE GREAT AND TU+INY HOMES ARE ACCEPTED AND YOU CAN BUILD MANY TINY HOMES ON THE LAND AND RENT THEM OUT IN ARIZONAV CHECK OUT THE PRICES FLORIDA WILL TAKE YOU FOR A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY
Lived in clermont 2006-2013 when it was a beautiful small town with orange trees for miles. Visited a couple years back and it’s kinda disgusting nowadays. Traffic especially is out of control there
@@ltcmoose2001 I am leaving Tampa (largo) I grew up in the 80's on Madiera beach. Literally ON the beach. Moving to Spring Hill close to Pine Island area. Just to many people. To much traffic. Everything is paved over. Can't see the beach from the road anymore when driving your jeep cause every inch is covered in condo's 5 stories high etc. Getting old sucks. Time erases everything.What it doesn't erase, it renders unrecognizable.
Hello Katherine, thank you for the video. I like the content and watching your nice videos. I am thinking of moving to Florida, but not sure. I've been to Naples and like it, but it's very expensive...
Sarasota is beautiful .. I went to beach that the sand was white and night was nice there was a guy playing some instrument and it was nice . Lehigh acres is nice area. Also I will like to know where a nice area for family and kids like nice towns to live.
As a multiple property investor in Florida, maybe the presenter should mention the cost of property insurance. The deep hidden fact is insurance companies have left the state in droves after losing money from storm damage. Ask an agent there about rates that have tripled in one year. Hurricanes have caused claims to bankrupt some carriers. How much? Many homeowners are paying more in insurance than taxes. $12,000 a year.
Hi Katrin, can you recommend a dog friendly beach in Sarasota? I’m thinking of bringing my dog down for a day trip tomorrow (Sunday) to either Sarasota or Venice area. Thanks so much!
Was curious if Venice came up at all in your list? I like the fact that it may be flying under the radar of those places you mentioned. We currently live in Naples and are looking for LCOL area, and Venice checks many of our boxes.
Old people. Families. Boring. I mean old. Average age is 68. Just went to gym And a local restaurant peachies. Gray hair all over. Young kids below 20. No middle ground
Venice is on the water, has great restaurants and a nice downtown and beaches. It is a pretty town. Great for boating, golf and adults, but like many Florida communities, not geared toward new families raising little kids.
Got to add Hallandale Beach Florida to this list beautiful city, beautiful beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and Gulf Stream Horse Racing Casino with the Pegasus statue it’s the second biggest Statue in the United States 🇺🇸.
Thank you for leaving Ft. Myers out of the top 10, although considering Sanibel, Captiva, Ft. Myers Beach are adjacent, I'm not sure how you managed to do so.
Great video! Moving to Florida this year. Hoping to go to Sarasota and I saw on your video legacy trail and I'm very interested in that cause I'm a bicycle rider.
What about Port Saint Lucie? Research/data indicate cooler Summer temps from the Atlantic Ocean, plenty of job opportunities, inexpensive realistaste, significantly improved/updated infrastructure, parks, ocean access, newly built homes to withstand hurricanes and significantly lower crime than most other Florida cities. How did you miss this?
I actually liked st.port lucie only town in florida i can tolerate, people was chill cheap homes to rent and the beach is 5 min away from stores and homes. the rest of the state is shit.
I would have liked to get info regarding hurricanes, flooding and evacuations. I am considering the Mount Dora area. I have no interest in the coasts. Does Mount Dora frequently need to evacuate?
Hey it's Brian I got to ask you a question could you do a video on Poinciana and Davenport I couldn't find them in your video file I'm thinking of moving to either or especially because of price
Ok I have watched the complete video, but I want a more curated suggestions. Anyone? What would be a good place for a 36 yr old looking for job?. Also low crime, family oriented, not too much expensive living. Near beach, but not necesarily just 1 mile near the beach. I actually prefer lakes or lagoons. And At least and average of 20°C the whole year? I have 2 in mind, Tampa or Orlando? Which one is closer to my needs? But if you have better options please tell me.
Tampa St Petersburg Sarasota Naples Orlando Jacksonville St Augustine Daytona Beach Ft Lauderdale Miami I’m going to Ft Lauderdale next week- I love high energy, beautiful beaches & warm weather- I’m praying on the right move…🙏
We found a very cool little town between Ft Myers and Venice. It is Punta Gorda and has many homes on the water in an extensive canal system. Small town with waterfront restaurants. Live music somewhere every day.
Thank you for the great information. I’ve been watching you for a little while now. Planning on a move to Florida within the year. Looking into the Saint Augustine area and also to Vero beach/Sebastian area. Love to hear your thoughts on those areas. Thank you again.
Hi Diane, thank you for your comment! These 2 areas are liked by many people but "liking" is subjective. If you have not visited, definitely get a feel for these places. See what's there to do and see. If you are not certain you will enjoy an area, it might make sense to rent for a short period of time to test drive the city before buying. :)
@@katrinreal Hi Katrin, my pleasure and I did visit St Augustine area, love the historic district and the beaches. Was a bit of a strange layout to the neighborhoods from where I come from but really liked the overall vibe. I plan on going next to Vero/Sebastian area, Mom and brother went last March/April, they both liked it. I am definitely planning to rent, may even do a few long term Airbnb's in the different areas of interest before I settle on one area. I wish I was there already...very cold here now in NY :(
Your going to spend all your time inside with the A/C running...Florida is flat...very flat and very very very very hot...I'm trying to get out of here...
@@stevewalther2293 Super flat for sure. I actually like that! Very warm also in the summer...many of us will get out in the morning and evening when it is cooler.
I'm here since 2004 as a snowbird and sold my PGI condo in 2015 & bought a nice 3 bed home in my FL flyover county. Low crime & low taxes. 4 miles from a boat ramp & its good here.
I’m so glad she skipped all the small towns in Florida! I moved away from the bigger cities to get away from the quality and quantity of people there and wouldn’t want to have to move again if they decided to follow in my footsteps.
@@_fastlaner I’m afraid that’s like suggesting a good restaurant my friend. You’ll have to do the leg work and find out by visiting. We have plenty of small towns to visit and each has its own unique values. Good luck!
What area in the Tampa area would be the least expensive to buy a small two-bedroom house, and what kind of salary would one need for the current cost of living? Thanks.
Which city do aparments not have a roach problem? I'm looking as to where I should rent except there are so many complaints on apartment renting sites regarding this.
Hi, Tampa is a great city...it will depend on your budget and what your preferences are in terms of surroundings. There are many great places to live in FL. I would take a process of elimination approach. Start with a general location (central florida, SW coast, east coast etc), see if it fits with your budget, then visit 3 or 4 different cities within the location to determine what fits your lifestyle best.
I'm surprised Gainesville didn't make the list. They are building like crazy over there. Great video though. Also it's Brow-ard like the brow in eyrbrow, not Bro-ward.🤫
I would avoid South Florida (Miami/Broward) because it seems overcrowded- my friends complain about the traffic there all the time- I laugh because until you have been in Houston traffic 🤨
@@katrinreal thank you Katrin 😃 any recommendations for good rental agencies in the Altamonte Springs/Orlando area? We’re new to the States, and will only have a ‘good tenant’ report from our property manager here in Australia
Tampabay is becomming California. Never seen homeless like this before and the county commissioners are proposing three sites for homeless. Lived here all my life and looking to move to another state. Good Luck.
My wife and I live in Oregon in the Pacific Northwest we have a small business that we own here locally and we have a couple that are our clients and they are from Florida. The husband moved here for work but the wife tells her so much about Florida and is really convincing us to move to Orlando. They say Orlando is definitely the better place for young couples or younger families
@@jaxj17 same with every popular place in the USA. Surprisingly here in Portland Oregon metro is congested even with the grey gloomy weather 9.5 months a year 😂
Home prices will continue to fall well beyond a decade. Too many people locked in record low rates, for RECORD HIGH COSTS. Prices only need to decline about -10% for catastrophic results. Risky HELOCS, Airbnb busts, and decade long value declines, combined with commercial real estate in the red, across the board. Foreclosures are only now starting to uptick. Supply is increasing, NATIONALLY. This bottom won't show until the mid 2030's at the earliest. -40% when the dust settles. God bless, America.
I would like to know and the pro of Florida the schools ,crimes etc. Also mention other north florida or central florida and some area that are not flood zone.
Davis Island is WAY TOO LOW above sea level. You will need to budget a huge amount of money for flood and home owners' insurance. I live in this area since 1959. If we ever have a major hurricane hit here, my guess is that at least a third of the housing will be immediately destroyed, as far too much of this area is built on ground that is entirely too low above sea level. Also, the traffic here has become ridiculously congested. That said, Pinellas County is an extremely well run county, with little to no corruption that I am aware of.
The highest elevation of Florida is only 360 feet above sea level and that's the peak...it's about 30 to 100 feet in most of the State making it steamy hot...
When I moved to Florida in 2000 it was a paradise. Homes were affordable, traffic was light, cost of living was low and the weather included some really nice winters. Also the political climate was quiet. All these things are gone.
Rich northern Liberals and California yuppies moving in have made the cost of living unaffordable for average earners.
@ZackJohnson-yu7lu You shouldnt be eating out very often if youre worried about the price that much...and the housing market will always go up over time, especially in a booming place like florida, thats just how it works.
FL is still extremely affordable to the rest of the US comparatively.
Yes, please tell the people the truth. People come and feel like they have been scammed!
@@_fastlaner100% false I'm a real estate investor so I analyze all over the USA Florida is one of the most expensive and Miami is comparable to NYC LA and San Francisco so your very wrong.
Super helpful video for anyone looking to move to Florida in 2023! The local insights make it even better.
I was born and raised in Florida and I can’t wait to leave FL when i was raised here It still had that small town atmosphere that is long gone most of the land was growing orange trees on it that’s gone we replace the orange trees with houses that was a mistake now the Florida that I loved is gone forever
Its so depressing
Everyone should leave their hometown! I was born and raised in NY and I've lived in many different areas and I've been really happy. Moving to sarasota shortly. I suppose it also depends on where you live or were raised. Oh and btw you could live in many other areas of Florida that im sure still have a small-town feel. you're probably just near a big city that needs to expand due to growth
Move to Virginia...You'll be kicking yourself for ever wanting to leave Florida...I know the beautiful weather . the beaches ,the freedom and the mild Winters just to name a few...can all be pretty depressing...lol
Palm Beach, Florida…home sweet home!
you should move to Washington State😂😂legalized drugs, huge taxes, rain, homeless everywhere breaking into your house, police defunded, thieves freaks chicks with dicks! If you hate Florida go there!
Native floridian Tampanian here. Don't come....1) please don't move here!!! 2) we are over populated 3) No exaggeration, all the trees are being cut down to build houses causing air pollution and water pollution I'll explain below 4) we used to grow oranges and now all we grow is cement, concrete, car washes to wash all these emission producing cars, 5) Sink holes up the ying yang, 6) in 2023 taxes are sky high!!!!! Mucho dinero. My home taxes went from 1,900 to just under 6k raising my mortgage by $700 a month on a fix 2.5% interest rate 7) sky high home insurance 8) sky high car insurance 9) bumper to bumper traffic jams in Hillsborough County, Miami, orlando, and all other metro counties from 6am to 8pm. No longer is traffic heavy from 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm. Insead traffic is jammed ALL DAY LONG. 10) hurricane Irma, Ian tore us a new @** hole literally, 11) because so many people are moving here the prices of groceries and gas ( cost of living) is sky high because demand is high. We cant blame inflation for this one. High demand equals high costs.
When we cut down all the trees to build concrete the sky becomes pollured because there are not enough trees to filter the air and produce oxygen. Also when those trees are cut down the soils becomere demineralized and cause water wash off into the waterways that then cause red tied, blue green algae, flesh eating bacteria etc. This is what's happening to Florida.
P.s its not relaxing here. So stay where you are. We are over crowded.
I was a Realtor in Connecticut. I now live in Tampa and the Rental prices tripled since I have been here since 1994. I am on straight Social Security now and the rise in the cost of rents are driving the retirees out of their rents. There are a lot of elderly living on the streets and that is what is really happening. So talk about some of that. I worked for Century 21 in Farmington CT. I hear the rentals are twice as much there. The new 1 Bed 1 bath rents in Tampa and Riverview since they are building new there and are starting at $2,500 per month. That is over my SSI income base and that is crazy.
That is obscene rent.
Absolutely correct... St Petersburg downtown rents for 1bed/1 bath are $2500-$3000 PM!
Florida rent is going skyrocket high ridiculous and if you rent a three bedroom for $2000 don’t think it’s going to be the same the next year because the landlord could go up $500 to 600$ and the rent the next year
@@Justyouandmelord True, and that's why a lease is good for tenanta. A lease protects the tenant more than the owner of the property.
@@viralsheddingzombie5324 yes it protect the tenant but when you start a new lease what these landlord is doing is making you do a new deposit of the new rent that you have to pay and there’s nothing to stop them from doing that because they can so every year the landlord will go up and your rent and then have you sign a new lease with a new deposit even though you had a old deposit from a years ago.
My primary "go to" vacation place is Clearwater in the Tampa Bay area. What a difference from Philadelphia. The thought of moving is exhausting but I'm probably going to do it soon. Love FLA.
I live in the Tampa Bay area and have for about 35 years now. I absolutely love it here although it is becoming rather congested year after year, the freeways in the stores, especially!
Thank you Katrin for this video. I'll be moving to St. Petersburg in March, and I am super exited.
You are going to love it I am sure! My favorite place next to Sarasota 🤩.
Good luck. Been in the Bay Area dang near all my life. It’s not all that.
You will like.
Did you check to see how expensive it is getting to live there and what is coming in the future?
Before moving to Florida my spouse and I visited and researched all major communities on both coasts. Our choice was Fort Lauderdale. It’s a winner!
One of thee highest crime rates and gang areas in the state.
My parents are snowbirds from Canada that stay in Kissimmee. I have flown down 4 times and I must say what a great place to visit. So many fun places to see in Florida! I have been to so many great places in the US but Florida is #1!👍
Thanks for sharing!
great place to visit, hate living here after DeSantis started tearing communities apart with his "divide and conquer" strategy
Loved watching this from the UK. One day will find a way to move to Florida. Was hoping Destin would get a mention as that area interests me
Destin is like living in Alabama. Cold salt water, brackish in color, lots of mosquitos and gets hit with crummy weather.
Try Tampa Bay.
@@bocabec6744 Destin has gorgeous white sand on its beautiful beaches. N. FL is the best part of FL these days.
I’m very familiar with you Brit’s, you are not ready for Floridians or methican Americans
@@commonsense6967 Redneck Riviera lol, no thanks. You must be Poor. Panhandle is Alabama, not real Florida.
Another insightful post,I've passed it on to my friends and family in New England,I am very comfortable right here in sunny Sarasota 🌞 thanks for sharing your knowledge, Happy new year!!
Happy New Year John...and thank you! :)
What a about flooding or hurricane??sarasota and Tampa are save??
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nice communities in Port Charlotte
Moved to North Florida ( i was born in Key West ) relaxing Southern vibes , nis low key way of life !
Suwanee County is great for beautiful large parcels that are country like but close enough to travel for weekend trips anywhere in the state
Thank you for sharing!
Good choice! Love North Florida, plenty of springs for kayaking/swimming and hiking.
Excellent video. I lived in Tampa in the late 90s and am thinking about moving to St Petersburg. But you have me also thinking about Sarasota. I’ll be looking at the cheap condos. Hopefully some of those are still in decent areas.
Thank you for watching!
I understand you want promoting Florida as realtor,the inconvenience of that most of cities would be overcrowded with too many people,the traffic would be a nightmare and the cost of living would be over and overpriced.please people think before you take any decision,the grass is not always green in Florida.
Hard to choose between Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, St Augustine. So many good elements. Want to be pretty close to a beach with good shopping, but also want a music scene and somewhere fun and scenic to drive like some twisting hills or something within 30 minutes distance.
Tampa and Jacksonville suuuuck. If you want hills go to Clermont or Tallahassee. I live in the Tallahassee area and love it. St George Island is maybe just over an hour away. Lived in Tampa and have worked in Jacksonville. Panhandle area so much nicer for me.
Northern FL is better due to more green and varied wildlife.
No hills in Florida except for the panhandle area.
We moved from WA to Kissimmee …. Best decision EVER!
I was born and raised in Florida- East Coast areas mainly- what I hate most about my state is the pay - for most occupations, Florida has very low salaries that is why I was considering Texas because the pay is higher and it is more affordable
That is why many people are leaving. Lower pay and higher housing prices make the cost of living unaffordable except for the rich.
@@ganymeade5151 Leaving? FL is the fastest growing state. That is what I don't like, tooo many people moving here.
@@sepupr21
Those are immigrants and people from up north and clueless lost souls thinking their about to struggle it out to reach a huge success like they’re in California.
@@Fourwindsofsuccess So are you a native from Florida? Are you Seminole?
Tampa, Champa Bay have great sports! . But I live in Pinellas County on the West Gulf Coast. Indian Rocks Beach 😍 is fabulous. Low key. Not too crowded.
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5) st Augustine
4) lake wales
3) Winter Haven
2) QUINCY
1) Bartow
Bartow, really? why not Avon and Sebring?
Katrin, you are a very talented producer/ writer/ editor of arts and cultural programs. Your stories provide great overviews and your presentations have very positive energy to them. Did you ever consider being a producer / reporter on full time?
Great presentation … Thanks !
Monroe County 👍 ( All the Florida Keys) …
Middle Keys have small town atmosphere - Love our Marathon ! Enjoyed your video 😎
No don't move to the Keys, it's too crowded already.
You have a beautiful accent. Great video. Tampa Bay is definitely the best place to live in Florida. Orlando is also great. Jacksonville is meh. South Florida is amazing if you can afford it. I agree with this list entirely.
Thank you so much Ralph. Love Tampa! What accent? haha just kidding. Take care.
I moved just outside of Tampa about 6 years ago, from Brooklyn, NY. Never looked back.
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Motivational..I am in the process of doing the same!
I'm really enjoying your videos though they can be a be a bit discouraging. I'm a Southern California native of 30 yrs, moved to Wyoming for 28 and counting, looking to relocate in the Pan handle area . We have family there, and they're chomping at the bit for us to move down. The high taxes for insurance and property are discouraging, but I'm glad you are revealing the truths about Florida living.
I still believe FL is a great place to live. Just account for all the costs. :)
Listen to commenters not a realtor!😅
I’m most interested in Sarasota/ Sarasota county, because it seems like the perfect location for my beach loving, nature loving, art loving, and fun loving young family. We’re hoping to visit and explore potential relocation options by the end of the winter or early spring 😎
You will likely love it...reach out if you have questions
It's very very very hot most of the year...most people move out after a few years because it just gets too crowded...and boring..lol...and the beach is great to see maybe once or twice...soon you will miss mountains and cool crisp air...Sarasota is great for wealthy retired people who spend winters here...weather is great for 5 months...it's January and still turn the A/C on....
@@stevewalther2293 couldn't agree more, plus now congestion, expensive and boring.
SARASOTA IS A RETIREMNT HAVEN, FULL OF OLD PEOPLE AND IT'S VERY EXPENSIVE
@flfreefun1246 that's why everyone is moving to Sarasota...because it must be just so bad.
Omg spot on Snow and cold 🥶
I have to say, I love all your videos you explain everything so clearly and professionally you are so wonderful thank you very much
Thank you for the nice words!
Thank you for the video!!! Great information.
Glad you liked it :)
I am moving to sarasota in about a week and im very excited! However, my second option was going to be pensacola. I noticed that wasn't on this list? Bad place to live? The housing there is very affordable and the beaches near there are amazing like siesta key type.
There are SO many amazing places in FL.
I prefer Hallandale Beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities and a good nightlife.
thanks for your input
The Florida Panhandle is absolutely the best!
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I lived in Sunrise back in the late 70s and early 80s it was very expensive even in those days , that said I would love to move back there and reconnect with some of my friends down there shout out to Chuck , Richie , and Tracy.
Thank you for this helpful video. And thanks to the Comments for the helpful information. Love the comments .
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I can say in a perfect world with a natural beauty this exposition is good in showcasing, that natural beauty and infrastructure and opportunities in an ideal world
From what I’m reading, and what I Have heard secondhand by dozens of people who have left Florida is that the infrastructure job opportunities and social quality life has degraded sufficiently the people can enjoy the natural beauty as a resident
By all means, and choose to visit for short periods of time, but be careful where you spend your time because not all the communities are capable of treating visitors well
For the last 2-3 years home prices in Florida are over the moon, especially in Tampa! Sellers don't want to be realistic, they still think they can get $100, 000 PLUS over the asking price. Many of the homes sellers are trying to sell have seen an update/renovation in many years.
When the final comes - sellers are going to cry useless tears and buyers are going to laugh all the way to the bank!!! LOL
Reality will check back sooner than you expect. Patience is the key.
Concise and informative. Nice work.
thank you :)
Excellent content - and delivery👍🏾
Thank you so much!!
@@katrinreal ur most welcome
You forgot Clearwater, so many people are moving there, they will open new trails very shortly from my door step to the beaches, will be able to take my electric bike and I will take my kayak along
I have the best medical center near by and all major stores, 20 mn from Tampa and few mn from St Pete airport
Thanks for your input!
I live in SW Florida. But housing prices have more than doubled in 5 -6 years. I’m considering moving to rural TX. But so far I’ve learned I do not like Dallas or it’s suburbs. After working in Dallas for a few weeks, Florida is looking better and better
I loved Texas and almost settled down there - if me and Fl fall out again 🤔
@@nichelebrown1163 that’s my hope. I’m self employed and I purposely scheduled work in TX all summer in the hopes I can move . I want to buy some rural land and build something off grid, debt free. Texas is a massive state, so I refuse to let Dallas sway my decision.
@@CRASS2047 I feel you- Corpus Christy was gorgeous; I heard nice things about Austin and San Antonio- best regards
@@CRASS2047 dont build in west texas, that land is soon to dry up
Thank you for the video. Is Daytona beach a crowded place with traffic or more chill?
Some areas will be crowded, some not so much...
Biggest complaint people have about Sarasota is that it's hard to meet people...very few people were born here...like living in an Airport....or a huge nursing home...very transient...people move in then move out...fake...people are bored...too hot and crowded...no middle class..too expensive...once you see all the sights like bars, Restaurants, the beach, their really isn't anything else to do...too hot...so they get bored...Tiki Bars and the beach...that's pretty much it...that goes with the whole State of Florida...
She definitely needs to mention the cons of living in Florida, such as crime rate most of the cities, she mentioned have a high crime rate
Gotta be rich or have really good money just to afford a decent place to live here in Florida.
Getting unaffordable for many
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Back in the 90s it would been afford, now these days not like that anymore.
@@ashleyspitzer6672 I can understand that
Yeah unfortunately it's way overpriced here and I have no clue why. I'm in Fort Myers it's a garbage overpriced s-hole now. With very low paying jobs so I have no clue what's going on. Crash coming soon is my bet.
About the only affordable housing for seniors is a cheap trailer and big HOA fees. We will be getting a snowbird place and the cheapest areas are away from the big cities. Places like Winter Haven and that area are inexpensive. We have also been watching the market up near Lake City where homes are reasonable. We aren’t going to spend summers there so the interior heat won’t bother us.
Tampa #1 😮 in what world? Maybe if your want to be near homeless people and gangs? Let me guess are you a realtor in tampa? 😅
I am a realtor in Sarasota. Thanks for the positive vibe.
@@katrinreal I thought she said “No particular order”.
@@etoshagriffin3902 that is right :)
Southern Life... What is your opinion on Daytona Beach?
Aren't you aware of what "in no particular order" means?
My goal is to move to Sarasota, but I’m searching a lot before buy a nice home .
Best approach :)
ANYWHERE BUT FLORIDA THEY WILL TAKE YOU A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY YOU KNOW ARIZONA IS BEAUTIFUL AND LAND IS REASONABLE YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO OPEN A FARM T^HAT HOW AFFIORDABLE ARIZONA IS A NICE STATE AND THEIR LOT SIZE ARE GREAT AND TU+INY HOMES ARE ACCEPTED AND YOU CAN BUILD MANY TINY HOMES ON THE LAND AND RENT THEM OUT IN ARIZONAV CHECK OUT THE PRICES FLORIDA WILL TAKE YOU FOR A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY
I mived to Florida from California and it was my best decision !!!
Hi there, where in CA did you live?
I'm sure that Clermont is on top of that list and it's growing alot more space for more people and beautiful scenery too lakes and hills
Lived in clermont 2006-2013 when it was a beautiful small town with orange trees for miles. Visited a couple years back and it’s kinda disgusting nowadays. Traffic especially is out of control there
Great vid 🙏🥰
Glad you enjoyed it :)
I plan on moving to Spring Hill or back to Weeki wachee next month when my home here in Chicago area sells
Don't tell people about Spring Hill or Weeki Wachee. It is one of the better kept secrets in FL if you don't need the night life.
@@ltcmoose2001 I am leaving Tampa (largo) I grew up in the 80's on Madiera beach. Literally ON the beach. Moving to Spring Hill close to Pine Island area. Just to many people. To much traffic. Everything is paved over. Can't see the beach from the road anymore when driving your jeep cause every inch is covered in condo's 5 stories high etc.
Getting old sucks. Time erases everything.What it doesn't erase, it renders unrecognizable.
Hello Katherine, thank you for the video. I like the content and watching your nice videos. I am thinking of moving to Florida, but not sure. I've been to Naples and like it, but it's very expensive...
Valentina, there are some more affordable places in Florida especially if you move central FL. Maybe look into Ocala also?
@@katrinreal Thank you, Katrin! I will check out the place you suggested!
@@valentinaberger8602 Good luck on your search. If you would like a recommendation to an agent in that region just reach out. Take care.
@@katrinreal Thank you so much Katrin, it will be great!
Also the west coast of florida gets nasty hurricane s they just got slammed a couple of months ago if I go to Florida I am going to the east coast
Sarasota is beautiful .. I went to beach that the sand was white and night was nice there was a guy playing some instrument and it was nice . Lehigh acres is nice area. Also I will like to know where a nice area for family and kids like nice towns to live.
As a multiple property investor in Florida, maybe the presenter should mention the cost of property insurance. The deep hidden fact is insurance companies have left the state in droves after losing money from storm damage. Ask an agent there about rates that have tripled in one year. Hurricanes have caused claims to bankrupt some carriers. How much? Many homeowners are paying more in insurance than taxes. $12,000 a year.
I have a few video on this channel dedicated to only this subject.
Actually the insurance companies were driven out by fraudulent lawsuits. Storm claims play little part in the current crisis
Nice video. I'm new to Florida and live in Tallahassee.
Welcome to FL :)
Hi Katrin, can you recommend a dog friendly beach in Sarasota? I’m thinking of bringing my dog down for a day trip tomorrow (Sunday) to either Sarasota or Venice area. Thanks so much!
Hi there, sorry just saw this. The only dog.friendly beach in Sarasota County is Brohard Beach in Venice...you'll love it!
Was curious if Venice came up at all in your list? I like the fact that it may be flying under the radar of those places you mentioned. We currently live in Naples and are looking for LCOL area, and Venice checks many of our boxes.
Venice is a great little city!!
Old people. Families. Boring. I mean old. Average age is 68. Just went to gym
And a local restaurant peachies. Gray hair all over. Young kids below 20. No middle ground
@@Brascobadboy yes...the whole town of Venice is a nursing home...actually the whole state of Florida is a nursing home.
Venice is on the water, has great restaurants and a nice downtown and beaches. It is a pretty town. Great for boating, golf and adults, but like many Florida communities, not geared toward new families raising little kids.
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Got to add Hallandale Beach Florida to this list beautiful city, beautiful beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and Gulf Stream Horse Racing Casino with the Pegasus statue it’s the second biggest Statue in the United States 🇺🇸.
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Too many old Hawaiians there!
Hallandale is cool. Tampa Bay even better!?
@@marknewton6984 nope 😂
@@iceandflames I do like your racetrack.
Thank you for leaving Ft. Myers out of the top 10, although considering Sanibel, Captiva, Ft. Myers Beach are adjacent, I'm not sure how you managed to do so.
Jeff, Ian clobbered this area. It will take years to get back to a place where anyone would reccomend Lee County.
Because Ft. Myers is a disaster zone now.
There isn't much left of Ft Myers Beach.
@@PoliticallyIncorrect90 Unfortunately it will take some time to rebuild :(
Florida is for retired married couples who love to stay inside with the A/C running.
Would love your thoughts on West Palm
Beach area- specifically Wellington & the new Westlake area. Thanks in advance!
Great information. I liked the section on Tampa and Naples.
Thank you :)!
Tampa is nice.
You can’t no even breathe!! No way!🥵 everything it’s so expensive 🆙to the roof!!! High- priced, costly!!!
In Florida.thank you!!!🗣️🥵🥵🥵
Great video! Moving to Florida this year. Hoping to go to Sarasota and I saw on your video legacy trail and I'm very interested in that cause I'm a bicycle rider.
Legacy Trail is a great long ride for sure. Parts of it are extremely scenic as well!
Sarasota is nice. West Coast!
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DON'T MOVE TO FLORIDA!!
WE HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE.
What about Port Saint Lucie? Research/data indicate cooler Summer temps from the Atlantic Ocean, plenty of job opportunities, inexpensive realistaste, significantly improved/updated infrastructure, parks, ocean access, newly built homes to withstand hurricanes and significantly lower crime than most other Florida cities. How did you miss this?
Love Port Saint Lucie
Thanks for your input. There are over 300 cities in FL.
I actually liked st.port lucie only town in florida i can tolerate, people was chill cheap homes to rent and the beach is 5 min away from stores and homes. the rest of the state is shit.
@@jojohokutonoken2456 st Lucie ?
Shhhhhh!
@@katrinreal isn’t it just a suburb with decent homes?
Destin ,Sarasota and st Pete’s beach is where I’m focused on Tom c.
West Coast beaches very nice!
I would have liked to get info regarding hurricanes, flooding and evacuations. I am considering the Mount Dora area. I have no interest in the coasts. Does Mount Dora frequently need to evacuate?
Hi it is best you reach out to an agent in the Mount Dora area.
Hey it's Brian I got to ask you a question could you do a video on Poinciana and Davenport I couldn't find them in your video file I'm thinking of moving to either or especially because of price
Hi, there. I am not sure when I will be up there. If I am there I will certainly put it on the list.
@@katrinreal okay thank you very much
I'm thinking pinellas or hillsboro county for me
You are funny and informative .
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Ok I have watched the complete video, but I want a more curated suggestions. Anyone?
What would be a good place for a 36 yr old looking for job?. Also low crime, family oriented, not too much expensive living. Near beach, but not necesarily just 1 mile near the beach. I actually prefer lakes or lagoons. And At least and average of 20°C the whole year? I have 2 in mind, Tampa or Orlando? Which one is closer to my needs? But if you have better options please tell me.
Tampa
St Petersburg
Sarasota
Naples
Orlando
Jacksonville
St Augustine
Daytona Beach
Ft Lauderdale
Miami
I’m going to Ft Lauderdale next week- I love high energy, beautiful beaches & warm weather- I’m praying on the right move…🙏
I'm sure you are going to love it :)
Good list. I dig Tampa Bay! Native boy.
How is it going in Ft Lauderdale so far?
Katrin, nice content but I have a request. Can you highlight small town communities in a future episode. Many of us don’t want big city living. Tks
Good idea...I do have one video on small Town gems on the west coast...but I will follow up with additional vids in the future.
We found a very cool little town between Ft Myers and Venice. It is Punta Gorda and has many homes on the water in an extensive canal system. Small town with waterfront restaurants. Live music somewhere every day.
Thank you Katrin! Very informative and helpful!
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Daytona (affordable and near family, plus centrally located).
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can you show me the new community west port in port Charlotte please
Thank you for the great information. I’ve been watching you for a little while now. Planning on a move to Florida within the year. Looking into the Saint Augustine area and also to Vero beach/Sebastian area. Love to hear your thoughts on those areas. Thank you again.
Hi Diane, thank you for your comment! These 2 areas are liked by many people but "liking" is subjective. If you have not visited, definitely get a feel for these places. See what's there to do and see. If you are not certain you will enjoy an area, it might make sense to rent for a short period of time to test drive the city before buying. :)
@@katrinreal Hi Katrin, my pleasure and I did visit St Augustine area, love the historic district and the beaches. Was a bit of a strange layout to the neighborhoods from where I come from but really liked the overall vibe. I plan on going next to Vero/Sebastian area, Mom and brother went last March/April, they both liked it. I am definitely planning to rent, may even do a few long term Airbnb's in the different areas of interest before I settle on one area. I wish I was there already...very cold here now in NY :(
Your going to spend all your time inside with the A/C running...Florida is flat...very flat and very very very very hot...I'm trying to get out of here...
@@stevewalther2293 Super flat for sure. I actually like that! Very warm also in the summer...many of us will get out in the morning and evening when it is cooler.
Palm Coast is the best place.
There is no Best..it is what YOU like!
Ultimately absolutely
Amen to that😮!
I'm here since 2004 as a snowbird and sold my PGI condo in 2015 & bought a nice 3 bed home in my FL flyover county. Low crime & low taxes. 4 miles from a boat ramp & its good here.
I’m so glad she skipped all the small towns in Florida! I moved away from the bigger cities to get away from the quality and quantity of people there and wouldn’t want to have to move again if they decided to follow in my footsteps.
Which small towns would you recommend in florida?
@@_fastlaner I’m afraid that’s like suggesting a good restaurant my friend. You’ll have to do the leg work and find out by visiting. We have plenty of small towns to visit and each has its own unique values. Good luck!
Daytona Beach
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you can get Huracan's and any where on the west coast and high prices if you want insurance for you home
I was thinking about places near Miami. Any notes?
What area in the Tampa area would be the least expensive to buy a small two-bedroom house, and what kind of salary would one need for the current cost of living? Thanks.
Which city do aparments not have a roach problem? I'm looking as to where I should rent except there are so many complaints on apartment renting sites regarding this.
Work! What about retirement area? Is Tampa good for retirement? I’m 65 looking for a great place in FL to live. Thans for your input young lady.
Hi, Tampa is a great city...it will depend on your budget and what your preferences are in terms of surroundings. There are many great places to live in FL. I would take a process of elimination approach. Start with a general location (central florida, SW coast, east coast etc), see if it fits with your budget, then visit 3 or 4 different cities within the location to determine what fits your lifestyle best.
Tampa Bay area good for every thing.
I'm surprised Gainesville didn't make the list. They are building like crazy over there. Great video though. Also it's Brow-ard like the brow in eyrbrow, not Bro-ward.🤫
Gainesville is a great area for the young if you ask me because of the College
I am surprised that Ocala, Fl (Marion County) wasn’t mentioned- 4th largest County- is called the Horse Capital, near Gainesville
I fell in ❤ with Panama City Beach/Fl - beautiful beaches - destination weddings happen there because of the beautiful beaches 🎉
I would avoid South Florida (Miami/Broward) because it seems overcrowded- my friends complain about the traffic there all the time- I laugh because until you have been in Houston traffic 🤨
I ❤ the city I live in, my only wish would to be closer to a beach (until a hurricane is rolling through and it is hard to get insurance) 😂
Moving to Orlando end of May …right at the hottest time of the year 😢
You'll be fine :)
@@katrinreal thank you Katrin 😃 any recommendations for good rental agencies in the Altamonte Springs/Orlando area? We’re new to the States, and will only have a ‘good tenant’ report from our property manager here in Australia
I would pick Sarasota or Venice.
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Good choices.
Tampabay is becomming California. Never seen homeless like this before and the county commissioners are proposing three sites for homeless. Lived here all my life and looking to move to another state. Good Luck.
That's not unique to Tampa Bay, or Florida in general. People are getting poorer and cost of living is getting higher EVERYWHERE.
I love Jacksonville and Saint Agustine
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My wife and I live in Oregon in the Pacific Northwest we have a small business that we own here locally and we have a couple that are our clients and they are from Florida. The husband moved here for work but the wife tells her so much about Florida and is really convincing us to move to Orlando. They say Orlando is definitely the better place for young couples or younger families
Stay it is a nightmare now super congested
@@jaxj17 same with every popular place in the USA. Surprisingly here in Portland Oregon metro is congested even with the grey gloomy weather 9.5 months a year 😂
Absolutely horrible, soul-crushing traffic. Otherwise, a nice place to live.
@@ralphlundi9734 soul crushing heat and humidity....
Home prices will continue to fall well beyond a decade. Too many people locked in record low rates, for RECORD HIGH COSTS. Prices only need to decline about -10% for catastrophic results. Risky HELOCS, Airbnb busts, and decade long value declines, combined with commercial real estate in the red, across the board. Foreclosures are only now starting to uptick. Supply is increasing, NATIONALLY. This bottom won't show until the mid 2030's at the earliest. -40% when the dust settles. God bless, America.
I would like to know and the pro of Florida the schools ,crimes etc. Also mention other north florida or central florida and some area that are not flood zone.
Orlando
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North Port is also gaining huge population growth as well.
Lots of development happening all around there !
...and HUGE population
Davis Island is WAY TOO LOW above sea level. You will need to budget a huge amount of money for flood and home owners' insurance. I live in this area since 1959. If we ever have a major hurricane hit here, my guess is that at least a third of the housing will be immediately destroyed, as far too much of this area is built on ground that is entirely too low above sea level. Also, the traffic here has become ridiculously congested. That said, Pinellas County is an extremely well run county, with little to no corruption that I am aware of.
Thank you for your input, Steve. I can imagine that insurance is expensive on Davis Island just like it is on Siesta Key.
The highest elevation of Florida is only 360 feet above sea level and that's the peak...it's about 30 to 100 feet in most of the State making it steamy hot...
Groveland Fl