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EDGEMAN
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I've lived in Pensacola, Milton, Jacksonville, Key West, Jax Beach....

...and Miami...in that order. (Went to Pax River, MD and San Diego between Jacksonville Beach and Miami.) I've been in VA for the last 25, so let me know if you have any questions about specific areas. Still have a lot of friends down there...
Posted: 12/10/2025 at 02:24 PM ET
(In response to this post by section11hokie)

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Considering relocating to Florida, any suggestions from FL residents?**
section11hokie • 12/10/25 10:56 AM ET
Too many gators.....and don't get me started on the pythons.**
Hokebury • 12/11/25 12:10 PM ET
For your careful consideration...**
great2bahokie • 12/11/25 09:01 AM ET
Interesting claim ti fame lol**
section11hokie • 12/11/25 09:41 AM ET
I've got one eye on most states south of NC, myself.
MP4VT2004 • 12/10/25 09:59 PM ET
Always have a plan
section11hokie • 12/11/25 09:45 AM ET
I was going to comment, but read thru everything first. Funny how many
Coach McGuirk • 12/10/25 08:21 PM ET
And oh yeah...I forgot to add that we don't have income tax or
Coach McGuirk • 12/10/25 08:44 PM ET
I hear if Ron DeSantis gets is way property tax will be a thing of the past
section11hokie • 12/11/25 09:51 AM ET
Yeah, I thought it was crazy at first. But it looks like it is going places
Coach McGuirk • 12/11/25 10:02 AM ET
Exactly
section11hokie • 12/11/25 10:07 AM ET
Big State, what are you looking for?**
tallahasseehokie • 12/10/25 06:12 PM ET
Lots of hurricanes, bugs, and prehistoric monsters roaming the countryside.
HokieNoVA • 12/10/25 04:41 PM ET
Prehistoric monsters? Awesome! **
section11hokie • 12/11/25 09:52 AM ET
Me neither but Season 2 of Its Florida, Man has been top notch so far**
VT BronzeBacker • 12/10/25 06:20 PM ET
…buy a Lincoln and drive real slow to the early bird**
chumley • 12/10/25 03:37 PM ET
God's Waiting Room.
PhotoHokieNC • 12/10/25 03:27 PM ET
Darwin's waiting room...**
great2bahokie • 12/11/25 08:44 AM ET
I've lived in Pensacola, Milton, Jacksonville, Key West, Jax Beach.... ◄
EDGEMAN • 12/10/25 02:24 PM ET
Oh, the humidity!**
HwoodHokie • 12/10/25 01:56 PM ET
Surrounding yourself w/ idiots is a good way to feel smarter**
ModerateHokie • 12/10/25 01:54 PM ET
So THAT'S why you're here.**
PhotoHokieNC • 12/10/25 03:33 PM ET
The jerk store called....**
ModerateHokie • 12/11/25 12:32 PM ET
And why I'm here. 😬**
TomTurkey • 12/10/25 03:38 PM ET
I hear the Villages is a swinging place.**
UTPr0sim • 12/10/25 01:29 PM ET
TSO's sister and BIL are there. It's really ghastly.**
PhotoHokieNC • 12/10/25 03:33 PM ET
The STD incubator?**
EDGEMAN • 12/10/25 02:18 PM ET
Non-resident here..I heard Palm Beach is nice..might want to check it out**
capitals1 • 12/10/25 01:10 PM ET
You can save big bucks by developing a taste for Iguana meat**
Beerman • 12/10/25 12:59 PM ET
I have been in Orlando - Seminole County since 1984
OrlandoHokie • 12/10/25 12:47 PM ET
Del Boca Vista.**
HokieGator • 12/10/25 12:12 PM ET
Nothing is available there **
I85Hokie • 12/10/25 02:51 PM ET
I heard the sports games are competitive there.
Stork • 12/10/25 02:09 PM ET
Jai-Alai. You bet on the games, you clean up.**
Brown Water • 12/10/25 02:47 PM ET
The Villages **
Brown Water • 12/10/25 12:23 PM ET
That was going to be my other offering. I was looking for the stories of
HokieGator • 12/10/25 12:26 PM ET
Post like yours make my day sometimes. :-)**
section11hokie • 12/10/25 12:29 PM ET
No**
section11hokie • 12/10/25 12:25 PM ET
hahaha**
section11hokie • 12/10/25 12:15 PM ET
Good advice below. Are you moving for a job, retirement, weather, something
RoswellGAHokie • 12/10/25 12:00 PM ET
job, then retirement**
section11hokie • 12/10/25 12:04 PM ET
Tampa or JAX. You’ll want access to good healthcare. **
RoswellGAHokie • 12/10/25 12:24 PM ET
Miami has great health care. One benefit of living in FL as you age, is
Coach McGuirk • 12/10/25 07:30 PM ET
True - and Tampa General/USF hospitals are top notch**
HokieMacDaddy • 12/10/25 02:56 PM ET
Moved From Northern VA to Just West of Disney 6 Months Ago
HokieKevin94 • 12/10/25 11:47 AM ET
Our honeymoon trip in December 1987 had beautiful weather.
TomTurkey • 12/10/25 12:34 PM ET
^^^Best tip here so far ...^^^ or maybe all the places Edge was stationed.**
PhotoHokieNC • 12/10/25 03:36 PM ET
Not a resident, yet. We're in Winter Park this week looking at the local
PWR2LZ • 12/10/25 11:41 AM ET
Be aware that property taxes could be a lot more than previous owners
coshokie • 12/10/25 11:38 AM ET
So true. However, DeSantis is pushing to get rid of property tax altogether
Coach McGuirk • 12/10/25 07:35 PM ET
Good to know!**
PWR2LZ • 12/10/25 11:46 AM ET
You should reconsider**
Brown Water • 12/10/25 11:17 AM ET
Yeah, Virginia is going to need taxpayers.**
MP4VT2004 • 12/10/25 09:54 PM ET
That's my thought as well.
Tafkam Hokie • 12/10/25 11:27 AM ET
Nah. August from Philly to Florida is equally miserable.
RoswellGAHokie • 12/10/25 12:40 PM ET
What type of insurance? Health, homeowners?**
section11hokie • 12/10/25 12:07 PM ET
Primarily homeowners, but I've heard Auto is more difficult than it should
Tafkam Hokie • 12/10/25 12:54 PM ET
auto was definitely much more expensive in FL**
HokieMacDaddy • 12/10/25 02:57 PM ET
Homeowners insurance can be expensive, particularly if you’re on the coast.**
RoswellGAHokie • 12/10/25 12:26 PM ET
I hear swamp land is a good investment TIC
Vtskier1 • 12/10/25 11:13 AM ET
need some info first
HokieMacDaddy • 12/10/25 11:02 AM ET
Work, mainly, wife is approaching retirement age and wants to move out of
section11hokie • 12/10/25 12:14 PM ET
Plus, TN rednecks can't type or spell.
PhotoHokieNC • 12/10/25 03:44 PM ET
Tennessee rednecks have a bit of Country and Western influence...Florida
Tuckahokie • 12/10/25 03:34 PM ET
Swampnecks scare me more than WV mountain rednecks
Vtskier1 • 12/10/25 06:18 PM ET
Swampnecks I like that. They must be like the show Swamp People. LOL**
section11hokie • 12/11/25 10:01 AM ET
Truth**
pburg_hokie • 12/10/25 07:24 PM ET
Ha Florida has just as many rednecks if not more
HokieMacDaddy • 12/10/25 12:21 PM ET
Lots of brits in Four Corners
HokieKevin94 • 12/10/25 12:42 PM ET
We loved going to epcot when we lived in Four Corners for a year.**
ElbertoHokie • 12/10/25 01:48 PM ET
Avoid the panhandle if you don't like rednecks**
ElbertoHokie • 12/10/25 12:38 PM ET
Tallahassee? **
section11hokie • 12/10/25 12:53 PM ET
The entirety of the panhandle is redneck-ish unless you're on the beach.
ElbertoHokie • 12/10/25 12:57 PM ET
Rednecks, Fratbros, and....
JoesterVT • 12/10/25 01:10 PM ET
sounds like my kind of people. **
HokieGator • 12/10/25 01:23 PM ET
Thanks MacDaddy**
section11hokie • 12/10/25 12:24 PM ET
Florida has it's share for sure.**
Hokebury • 12/10/25 12:17 PM ET
Part-time hurricane hunter**
TomTurkey • 12/10/25 11:28 AM ET
Or python bounty hunter**
reestuart • 12/10/25 12:02 PM ET