3. The heat is…unbearable, to say the least
Now, if you’re planning to move to Florida, you should expect A LOT of heat. Like you’ve probably already known Florida isn’t named the Sunny State by accident.
And so, you are going to sweat. A lot. In the top 10 sweatiest cities in the U.S., Florida won three spots on the list, with Tampa coming first, followed by Miami and Orlando.
Even during the winter, the temperatures still reach 80 degrees. You will have to adjust to a life full of sweat and heat, just like you will have to cope with living with the gators.
Sounds…great?!?!
7 thoughts on “9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Retire In Florida”
No thank you. I have problems where I live now in Tennessee, but those sound much worse.
I have another reason not to move there and his name is Ron De Santis
I love it.
Been to FL three times in Motorhome in the Winter. Bugs were terrible. Very expensive.
I lived in Florida for 60 years & finally escaped to North Carolina after retirement. Everything mentioned in article is absolutely true. The primary reason for my departure was the unbearable heat & humidity which seemed to bother me more as I aged.
So very glad I don’t live there anymore.
This article is so biased I can’t believe a word. My pool costs me about $20 a month and is a bargain. No bugs, fewer wierdos than any other state, cleaner, spacier, and hot; yes, but certainly bearable. Better value, better governance, and I carry no house insurance. I self insure, and after 10 years, am far ahead. I may get caught, but can afford it. Tennis, golf year round. What’s not to like. Leo Pfeiffer leopfeiffer@aol.com
I’ve lived in Florida for the last thirty years , and I wouldn’t live anywhere else . I’m originally from Buffalo NY and would never go back to live there .