7 Reasons Why People Leave Florida
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- A lot of people move to Florida, but a lot of people leave too. If you want to know if living in Florida is right for you, then check out this video • Living in Florida - Is... After living here for 13 years, you notice how many people end up leaving and here are some of their stories on why they didn't stay in Florida for long.
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Hello Michael
Thank you for your Videos!
Is the humidity on north like example
St Augustine is it same as on the south Florida?
@@evasimon5989 I would say yes, but the actual temperature gets a bit cooler at night time. But day time temps and humidity in the summer anyhow are similar throughout Florida. The winter is where you notice the biggest difference. Then north FL can be quite a bit cooler than south FL
@@MichaelBordenaro thank you!
I think Florida is very good for seniors and people who really hate snow and cold weather.
Florida definitely does meet that criteria
@@84kevin19 Very true, there really is something for everyone here in FL, but its up to everyone to figure what is here for them
And natural selection!
And those who can put up with fake annoying people.
@@MichaelBordenaro yep, as someone that’s from a tropical island 🏝 living in the northeast is killing me😩😩😩
Florida is a great place for married, retired couples, who stay inside and go out to Applebees once in a while. It is really hard to meet people. Retired and married people aren't really interested in meeting people...and it is so hot for 7 months, most people just stay inside and watch TV.
Florida is great for vacations but not always for full time move. I’m leaving soon, the heat and humidity all year, miss the fall time foliage, crazy people here and also angry drivers/heavy traffic, crime, sunshine dollar pay, bugs. Overall the more people that come here the more congested it’ll be and won’t be as comfortable to live here down the line.
Where are you headed to next?
@bbp as someone who grew up in Florida, God bless you
@bbp the problem.in Miami is 1 lack of jobs 2 tourists everywhere 3 expensive to live in good areas
Totally agree
I'm struggling on this decision. The way I see Florida going, it's going to get way more expensive. I'm tired of living here, been here 20 years and the traffic is god awful. I've been trying to find somewhere new to live. I've lived in New York when I was young, couldn't picture myself going back into that place, as well as Florida. I love both places, but it's time for this chapter to close as well... moving away will be hard, but I want something different. What state you reccomend? I'm looking into VA or north Carolina
Very solid points. I’ve several friends who moved to Florida, then returned to where they came from, citing lack of finding a job they liked, traffic/congestion, tremendous heat/sun they got tired of, lack of seasonal change… for myself, l like to visit the area l like in Florida but it doesn’t feel like “home” to me… l guess that sounds silly but it is a huge deal to me… not used to being on flat land 24/7… l miss the mountains….Fall season.. safety of not having to watch out for snakes, etc…
Thanks Gail, I have seen and known many people to leave for these reasons. Its not for everyone down here and nothing wrong with just coming for vacation like yourself
Where do you live now? I wanna move somewhere with mountains too. Ugh!
Born and raised in St. Petersburg FL....wish I grew up with 4 seasons and mountains. Ready to move away but can’t decide between NC or somewhere out West like CO or WA
It feels home to me, I live in Naples
I’ve lived in Florida all my life and I’ve always hated it, mainly for the heat, lack of seasons, and how flat it is here. I hope in the next couple of years I can move to southern Oregon or northern California, but if that doesn’t work out I’ll move to western North Carolina.
Same!!!
Logan, sorry you couldn’t have left Florida sooner. Sad to know you’ve lived here all your life and hated it.
Very intelligent video. I go to Florida in Winter for a week and I love it. But I'm always happy to go back to Minnesota, yes, even in January!
Thank you very much! Sometimes just a little bit of FL is all you need 😉
Smart! Can't wait to get back to the St. Louis Park area in MN! 💗
Michael, your comments are so spot on and wise!
Your videos should be required watching for anyone considering a Florida move.
Haha thank you Len! These vids are the prerequisites 😎
You have the best Florida YT channel, hands down!
Thank you very much Pam!!😀
I've lived in Florida 13 months now and im moving to Wyoming. One reason you didn't mention in the video are the rude/crazy people. I couldn't believe how many of those type of people i encountered here. Maybe its the heat that warps people's brains, but i became sick of being disrespected by people who thought they were superior to me in some way or another.
I have talked about that in some of my other FL videos but I haven't yet encountered anyone who has actually left because of that. You are the first, but its a good reason if you ask me
Hail yesss!! I was new here and the clerk at the post office was sooo rude it was insane! A chic on my new job wanted to fight??! The principal and counselor got madd and rude cz I wanted certain accommodations for my daughter that other schools have done with no problem! And the drivers 🤦🤦🤦
I like how you get the point. I was thinking about moving to Florida but I'm not sold on it yet either. These videos help.
Thanks Maddie. I watch a lot of CZcams also so I know how annoying it is when people don’t get to the point LOL. I’m committed to get to the points as quick as possible nowadays. I’m really happy to hear my videos are helping you with your decision about Florida😊
I was originally from Michigan and have lived on both the southeast coast and southwest coast here. Regarding the heat I found that unless you lived on the intercoastal or the beach of the east coast, the heat and humidity was around much more of the year. On the west coast it is only bad June through September and I do not live on the beach but a few miles up a river. The first year was hell to get used to but I learned to put the AC higher than I did up north so that when I walked out the door and hit that wall of summer heat that it wasn't such an extreme change and therefore didn't make me feel like passing out. Also for the west coast the humidity mainly soars once the normal summer PM and evening thunderstorms hit and then it stays through the night but lowers by midmorning. I've long since acclimated to it and learned how to deal with it but many choose to not bother or just can't so head back north. Don't bother to come to south Florida if you don't think you can handle 90+ temps with triple digit heat indexes and up to 100% humidity. You'll be miserable.
Yep I see people all the time move back bc they can't handle the heat 😄 I have mostly gotten used to it as well
Another great video with examples I haven't seen others give. I like that you mentioned not all parts of Florida are the same, nor have the same opportunities. One of the reasons I'm leaning towards moving to the Tampa area or within 30 mins, are due to opportunities, the events/things to do and the airport. Even though I have friends in Jacksonville down to the Keys on the East Coast, I feel like The Gulf might be closer to what I'm used to here in California. That's where I'm at after researching from the panhandle down anyhow. Thanks for touching on that topic, it's a good reminder.
Thank you Mimi! Yes I think it's very important for people to do their homework before moving here because it can be very different depending on the area of the state you choose. Sounds like you've done yours and you'll be pretty happy with your choice 😊
Awesome Video Man Keep Up The Good Work! I Love Watching These Type Of Videos.
Thanks a lot!! I liked making this one, and can see myself making more like it in the future 😊
Another amazing video and as always, honest and straight to the point! I really really enjoy your videos. Thank you
Thanks Lior! Always trying to make them better and better👍
One set of grandparents moved to St. Pete in 1975. My father moved to St. Pete in 1980. My brother moved to St. Pete in 1983. I moved to Miami Beach in 1990. My Mom moved to Cocoa Beach in 2000. One aunt moved to Clearwater in 2000. Another aunt moved to Vero Beach in 2010. Another brother is retiring as a snowbird to WPB next year. All moving from NY area. Grandparents have passed, but the rest of us are all still in FL.
That's pretty amazing to have the whole family move down here like that!
Fantastic video! I couldn't agree with you more, thank you for putting this information out for everyone to see, your videos are a tremendous help for someone who is not entirely sure if moving to Florida is right for them.
Thank you very much Brenton! So glad to be a of help to you and others 😀
I love the waters around FL. Also a big fan of the Ocala National Forest. Love the Keys. I usually spend 3 to 6 months of the year in FL and been doing that for over 20 years. Started in the early 40s. I've been in FL in August and know what that's like. The big thing that keeps me going north in the spring is the mountains and lakes of northern New England. Nice to swim in a lake without gators.
Me too I love the waters in Florida also. The Ocala national Forest sounds like a place I would like to visit for sure. That's definitely the perfect mix of a lifestyle and I can see myself doing exactly as you do spending a good chunk of time here when the weather is at its best and enjoying other areas of the country and escaping Florida for the summer 👍
This video is one I could relate to more than most. Thanks for the advice, as I’m looking at moving to Florida.
Glad to hear that Mike!
I just moved to Melbourne from Oklahoma lol. But I’ve got 2 acres, 15min inland. So far it’s that perfect mix of everything. We were familiar with Florida before moving. Not sure if we’ve found our dream property or just remodel and cash out. But love the area regardless!
That sounds like a nice homestead you guys chose Heath!
Those are solid points, thanks. But still, January with 71F vs January with -15F. I know exactly what I choose)
And that is exactly one of the reasons why I'm still here LOL 😄
Hard agree on that weather, although I'm experiencing similar in California right now, it's more so the fewer taxes and homeless that has me wanting to switch coasts.
@@mimisemptynest2735 I totally get it
Checking out the old video. Useful information!
Extremely informative video! I really enjoyed it! Thank you very much for sharing your perspective with us!
Thanks a lot! I appreciate you watching😀
Always great content, thanks for posting.
Thank you Rob! This was a fun one to make 😀
Great video. I agree with everything you said it took me 4 to 5 months to find a job down there. I was here for 2 years and nobody came to visit me at all. My brother did but he was down here on business but other than that nobody came to visit because they don't like Florida. Leaving home New Jersey made me appreciate it even more. Everybody wants to look at the weather but you need to look at everything it's not all sunshine and rainbows down there.
Thank you David. Yes there is more to consider than the weather for sure. Sometimes the dream of the endless summer gives you a tunnel vision and you don't realize the other things that happen
@@MichaelBordenaro I hear you. Not a big fan of summer all year round but I also don't like a Winter time either. Weather is not enough of a reason to Sell your house quit your job and move. Specially when you have a great job like I do.
Was thinking of moving North but winter came, and I changed my mind.
Haha! That'll do it😄
A lot of great life perspective honestly. I think this applies to how most people make decisions about location changes. You have to think and plan practically on how you are and will actually live and what your true day to day will be. Good stuff!
Thank you! After being here for a while you start to notice all these things and I’m happy to point it all out so maybe someone will see it before they decide on a big life change😊
As have we
Great points. I grew up most of my life in new york. I just cant see myself moving somewhere else
Thanks Jose!
I moved to South Florida from Rochester New York in 1979. I was very much a city guy and loved brick buildings and downtown and the punk clubs and City Life in a big dirty City. I made it a year-and-a-half in South Florida and really missed my family and friends and City Life and decided to move back up there. I thought it would be a great idea. It wasn't LOL. I think once you've tasted tropical living, it's very hard to get out of your system and I used to literally dream of Florida every night once I moved back to New York. Plus I really hate winter. I moved back to Florida in the late 80s and have been here ever since and never regretted it. I have to say I do like California more than Florida, I happen to love LA and if I could afford it I would move there, even with all of its problems. There's just an excitement there and also the mountains are incredibly beautiful. But living in Florida is definitely not too shabby. By the way, I live about 2 miles from the ocean and other than being at restaurants that Overlook the ocean, I haven't been to the beach in about 5 years lol. I loved being a sun worshipper and going to the beach when I was younger but then you get to be my age and one day you look at your body and you look like an "everything pizza" LOL, and trips to the dermatologist are every 3 months.
I could definitely see that happening to people. Missing family moving back only to realize that they miss Florida so much they have to come back. I love CA too, and for me I think the right mix is living in FL and visiting CA that way I can take advantage of both. I remember you Mentioning the everything pizza before LOL. Definitely a word of caution when moving to Florida 😬
@@MichaelBordenaro Lol. Wear sunscreen Michael! And yes just visiting California seems like to be the best solution.
@@cookingartguy2170 I usually do, unless I am just walking for a bit but I know how strong that sun is here...Yes I dont mind just visiting. I love it there but to have to come up with that kind of cash just to be there, I think may make it lose its allure for me.
@@cookingartguy2170 sunscreen 🧴 and straw hat 👒 here all round year in Queensland Australia the tropical state. One thing i hate is humidity. Just one season or perhaps two. No summer daylight savings 😢
I live in LA and after 30 years of living here, we’re moving to Miami in the fall. You wouldn’t even recognize this city if you’ve spent time here before. The problems that we had before 2020 are just completely out of control now. It’s pretty bad and I don’t see it improving for a long time!
I can definitely relate. I moved to Clearwater from NY in July 2019. I was planning on getting some frequent flyer miles on flights back and forth. Then the Corona madness happened and NY and Florida were like two separate worlds. 2020 was tough emotionally. I only knew the family through FB and it didn't help that we aren't the same persuasion politically. 2021 is looking much better, though.
Being away from loved ones can be tough! I think 2021 will be much better, at least the 2nd half anyhow.
Thanks for the lovely view of the beach.
You're welcome Gladys!!
Great and informative video, thanks for sharing, also became a subscriber as well... , Tony j from the Midwest...👍👊🙌🏼👏🏽👏🏻
Thank you Tony welcome aboard!
#1 Family: I find it kind of odd, but increasingly common, to meet and work with 40 - 50 year olds that were born and raised in FL, and still living in the FL town they grew up in.
#2 Heat: Yes. I've been in FL 31 years from the northeast and I'm trying to figure out a way to spend summers back up north when I retire in a few years.
#3 Beach lifestyle: I've lived on or w/i 3 miles of the beach for most of my 31 years on FL. I find it's often too hot to enjoy the beach in the summer. and sometimes top much of a hassle if you have to drive and park.
Great info and perspective.
Thank you!!
People are also leaving California and New York because of high taxes and the cost of living. I’m up in Wisconsin and several people from our State have either moved to Florida or are in the process of doing so.
Yup that’s right. I’ve made a couple videos on that topic as well
I have lived in Florida 3 months and I am thinking about going back, I dont enjoy the beach and never have. My move to Florida was really situational and not because I really wanted to. I thought I would at least like it, so far I am not a big fan
Yep I have seen many people come and go in your same situation. Its not for everyone
Just subbed lately and totally loved the content and consistency of your channel.
Awesome, thank you! I'm always trying to make the vids better and better 😊
Friends and Family can move, too.
True, but they usually don't
Great video. Could you do a video about the area north of Miami? For example, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.
- Cost, how does it compare to Miami?
- Economically, are there job opportunities? Tech, law, finance, etc.
- Culturally, is it stuffy or is it chill and young?
- Education, good schools for kids?
- Nightlife, is it vibrant with good bars and restaurants?
Sorry for the big ask, but these are *key* questions people want to know! Thanks as always!!
That is a very good suggestion. I like doing comparisions so I think comparing Miami to different areas is a good idea. The plan was to do a bunch of traveling around FL before covid hit, and then well we know what happened then. But now that more places are open here, I plan to get around more hopefully do some of those videos 👌
@@MichaelBordenaro Makes sense. Keep up the quality content. 👍👍 This is yeoman's work, but I think your local expertise and credibility should pay dividends.
Been living in Boca Raton, North Broward / South Palm Beach county for almost 8 years and has been nightmare. I struggled so much for nothing so doing my research to leave after a lot of thinking. Right to work state had force me to change work every 2 to 3 years because the can fired you without a reason. Due to that I had run out of my savings 4 times trying to survive here and it’s just not worth it. I have a master degree, I’m fully bilingual and my salary only increased 19% in 8 years. Also having in mind that back home the cost of living was lower. Now trying to buy a house an the prices for fixer uppers condos with only 868 square feet are over $400,000. Is madness as I think this is not the state of opportunities because medium class is almost nonexistent.
Excellent points for everyone to consider before moving. Personally, I don't think the summer will be too much of a shock for me, as I've lived in Central America for a couple of years, I doubt it can be worse :D
You should be fine coming from central America, probably the same if not hotter!
This is true, lived in South Florida my entire life. South Beach was both a blessing and a curse. If you're considering making the move here today , you're way too late.
It'd be like reheating food 2 days later that you took home in a doggy bag from a 5 star restaurant .
Eat in when it was hot, live in South Florida when it was hot. And it was amazing before Hurricane Andrew. Everything changed after that horrific storm, and it'll never be that good.
I guess it all depends on how you look at it, on the one hand things were so cheap back then and more loose, but also not as much going on. Now there are world class amenities and properties to buy (if you have the cash) but I hear what you're saying😉
@@MichaelBordenaro Your videos are great nevertheless, very informative, accurate and honest. Certainly you're young and a bit of a free spirit, so South Florida will always be great if you're that way.
There's always something to do, and the winters are unbeatable. It's a great place to be in your early 20's and 30's. You won't regret it when you look back years from now.
@@quadcondor8619 thanks a lot for your kind words and I agree with you it is pretty great living down here. But I am getting interested in a slower pace of life so checking out new areas as well. But I definitely do not regret my time spent in Miami😎
Can't wait to move out. Humidity , heat, bugs not my cup of tea.
My Florida experience was servince Uncle Sam, retired came back home to Puerto Rico ☝🏾 You are correct on the heat no tropical trade winds ☝🏾I lived North Central Gainesville and Ocala Florida Don't have any complaints, I really enjoyed Springs, Parks, "Go Gators" in fact if I would decide to live there it would be Alachua or Marion County ☝🏾From Gainesville Regional Airport you can access anywhere through connecting flights 👍🏾🤠
Thank you for your service Boricua😀
I agree with number 6. Location. Depending where you go makes a difference economically and socially. There places here in FL that are hip and jumping however there are some that boring and quiet.
Totally!
I did the hip and jumping for years. It gets old and boring itself eventually. Now prefer the peaceful and quiet.
I love visiting FL. Have quite a few family members living there! I could live there but I'd have to really figure out which part.
I have a few videos trying to help people figure out where to live down here. Check them out if you get a chance
All very good points, I spent two years in Deerfield Bch when I was young and married to my first wife. I was at the beach 3 to 4 times a week even for an hour or two after work. I never got tired of it. Moved back north because of wife, she missed her family. I should have divorced her and stayed in Florida. I will be back in 3 years, taking an early retirement and will be living in a 55 plus community near Tampa. Can’t wait to get back to the sunshine state.
That is a less learned the hard way for sure Harry. Too bad we can't go back sometimes and fix those mistakes. Glad you're finally following your dream and coming back😊
I live across the street from the ocean, so I go to the beach quite often.
I also live in Southern New England where we have beach weather up to five
months out of the year. But going to the beach in the winter is just as refreshing
as going in the summer. Dress warm, and you have the ocean to yourself.
I moved from Florida to sunny South Africa. The American dollar here is worth over 15 South Africa Rands, so that's a big plus. I've been here many years now and do enjoy it. Later on.... depending on how things go we might end up moving back to Central Florida. I love the chain of lakes... in WinterHaven... awesome!!!
Wow thats pretty cool! Having the money go far is always a plus!
#1 real reason people move away from here is people moving here.
You named 2 or 3 reasons people move here and leave..locals move too bud.
This really says alot about how outnumbered the locals are.
A lot of the locals I have heard from that don't like all the people moving here, are moving to smaller lesser known areas of FL instead of leaving all together
That reminds me of when I had first visited Tampa. I'll concede this was SEVERAL years ago. It looked nice but I found it rather dead. There was a beautiful waterfront but no one was on it. Ybor City looked like it held some promise. My mother liked it. I told her I'd pay her a visit from time to time if she chose to move there. I had a similar experience driving down to Key West. It would have been nice if I was a drinker. I thought to myself I would have had more fun on Miami Beach.
That could be the reason why I ended up staying down here for as long as I have since I ended up in Miami Beach and that was my first impression of living in Florida
It’s interesting cause of seeing new places cause my parents are planning on moving there so I like to no If it’s good thanks micheal keep making these videos
❤️ you chould do a part 2 on this micheal it will be a good video ❤️
I might do that!
Your little skit in the beginning was hilarious, I realize I’m not that attached to family, love them but I’ll be just fine 😜
Ha ha thank you Christina glad you got a kick out of that😄
I'll take a rare blizzard rather than a hurricane. No comparison in devastation and heartache. I've been through both. Left Florida years ago.
I've been moving to Florida for the last 30 years, and I haven't made it yet. Being far from family is my #1 stopper🥺
that is the toughest one for most
Florida Is nice to go visit, but just for a week, than is time to go back to beautiful Colorado, to my beautiful mountains.❤
I hear you 😊
You are right ,thank you so much
You're welcome John!
I have visited Florida every year since 1958 in every month of the year. The state used to be much more relaxed with a slower pace. Now there is too much development bringing too much traffic and too many people. I can deal with the heat but not the crowds and the traffic. We decided not to retire there for those reasons, not to mention real estate is getting overpriced even by northern standards.
I can’t imagine the difference that you’ve witnessed over all those years. I’ve been here for 14 years now and have seen a major difference so going back that far has to be like witnessing two different worlds
live in tampa area for 40years retired now .was thinking of moving to Jacksonville. weather a bit cool in the winter months . i like the low taxes plus no income tax . i like living on beach but would pefer to live next to highway . advantage in tampa u can be in st pete .sarasota or north tampa fast in so fla u can be in boca miami ft lauderal in a flash
I also have been thinking about moving to north FL as I enjoy the cooler weather too. its never too late!
lived in florida 10 years.....left....still miss it sometime....PROS: weather, Churches, beaches, coasts, big cities (Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville) then a few miles down the road nice and rural...Long drives with car to cruise, good restaurants-lots to choose from, great wildlife - gators, manatees, panthers, etc..cool to see, Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, etc...Daytona 500, car shows, Sports teams, Football, College and Pro Football, Spring Training, Nightlife, no snow, .............CONS: Lower wages, lack of quality healthcare and doctors, southern inefficiency, bad attitudes from southerners and Floridians, Puerto Rican gangs, emphasis on Spanish language and culture, Expensive housing, Hurricanes, insects, bugs, small lizards running around, a feeling of "NO CULTURE", Lots of wealthy, elderly people, and snowbirds that are arrogant, no change of seasons, that state just gets on your nerves after awhile...
Well said. Well done 👍😊
Thank you!
Awesome video. And where would you say are the good places in Florida for BUSINESS and the bad (or not so great )ones?
I would say all of the major cities, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Ft Lauderdale. These places get a TON of visitors and of course have locals too, so you always have clients
@@corbindaquino You're welcome! Good luck on your move😀
Interesting point about living on the beach but moving where you still are close to it. If I go through moving to Florida, even though a big reason would be for the beach lifestyle, to get more bang for my buck regarding housing, I would have no problem living 10-45 minutes from the beaches. I would be working full time anyway and would not be able to go every day. Even living 45 minutes away is better than being a full plane ride from one as it is the case for me now living in Ohio. If I can go weekly I'm fine.
Once you're here you just need to remember why you moved to begin with and make it a point to make that weekly visit. I've seen a lot of people move here with that same mentality but then they never actually end up doing it because life gets in the way. Don't make that mistake 👌
My family live in Florida for over 20 years now and we love it here. One reason I like it here is there is no state tax, there is a homestead exemption for homeowners and it depends where city you live in, housing is still affordable.
@@merlynalvaro3449 All good reasons to stay in FL👌
After watching this, I'm staying in Florida.
Right on😎
😂
Michael.I see the video about the people,get out from Florida.I missed my Florida.I used to lives in Miami Dade,15minutes from the beach ⛱️my children make high school in south Florida, 🎓.them movie to Orlando graduation from college.since them I moved to NC.Now I wanted to go back to Florida,but I can not afford.I see the beautiful 🏡 you have in your show.in I missed that's.Thank you for the job and times.God blessed 🙏.
I'm glad you still get to experience Florida through my videos Ana 😀
The heat would take me out within a year, if not sooner. FL is lovely for the first three months of the year. But it goes downhill after that. It's hellishly hot from April forward, the you get king tides and hurricanes. I have to have a climate I can tolerate year-round, and it's easier to get warm when it's cold, than cool when it's hot.
You know why I love Florida so much. Because of how close it is to Islands like Puerto Rico. If I wanted to go hike on a mountain, I'd take a short flight from Orlando to San Juan. I would love to own real estate in Florida and Puerto Rico. I have alot of family from PR that moved to Florida after Hurricane Maria. The reason why I love Florida so much is how much Latin influence this state has which makes me feel very comfortable as a latino myself seeing my people prosper here with careers such as latino/latina doctors, lawyers, etc. I personally think that if you want to live in Puerto Rico, Florida is a great training spot since most of the population of Florida speaks Spanish as a first language especially South Florida and plus the heat and humidity with sun in Florida is very much akin to that of Puerto Rico's. Only difference is that Florida gets a little more hotter but Puerto Rico the sun is alot stronger meaning you can either get a tan or a sunburn in less than 15 mins. Also Puerto Rico since it has mountains has wind breeze as well unlike Florida but during the Winter and Spring Central Florida gets just as breezy Puerto Rico as well.
Here's a fun fact. The Spanish settler Juan Ponce De Leon the one who founded and gave Florida its name was also the former governor of Puerto Rico. Matter of fact their is a city in Puerto Rico near my mom's town of Peñuelas called Ponce(named after the same guy that founded Florida) in the south of Puerto Rico. Just a little history lesson.
Basically South Florida is where the Cubans are and Central Florida is where the Puerto Ricans are
That is a nice way of looking at Florida Adam!
There’s similarities and also big differences between Miami and coastal Southern California like Malibu so they’re definitely not interchangeable but I’d say Miami is as close as you can get for the East Coast
Oh yeah, I would say they are quite different. A few similarities but many more differences
As person with a home in California, the explosion of homelessness is out of control. Also car break ins are the norm. Florida is so much better. I just bought a house in southwest florida and i am selling both Cali and Illinois homes. Time to go to Paradise.
Right so many things are getting out of control in California it's a very sad situation. Good luck on your upcoming move!
I've lived in a small town in southwest Florida for almost 7 years now and wouldn't move back north for anything. Less crowded, less crime, my car and house insurances are lower, no sky high gas bill for heat in the winter, my electric bill is lower here even in the summer and NO snow and ice.
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@@Tlyna1952 I know exactly what you mean👌
I prefer the Florida suburbs like Coral Springs, plantation and Weston 👍 beautiful and classy!
Those are awesome very beautiful areas of Florida for sure 😊
not leaving but can relate to all points!
Same here Ben👍
i just sold my fifty year old house in San Jose, California and bought a new construction home for 1/3 the price in North Port, Florida. It just too expensive to live in California anymore(13% state income tax, $4 dollars gallon gas, home prices, etc.)
I don't blame you Doug. I love California and I'm sure you do too after living there for a while. But at some point the cost of living completely deteriorates the quality of life and makes it unaffordable for most people to live comfortably
I left San Francisco last summer but mainly due to the lockdown affect on the economy because of coronavirus
Hope you realize this is a red state, if you’re a liberal please don’t destroy our beautiful state with the policies that have destroyed Cali
@@beachgurltarot3228 I doubt his voting choices will change Miami. From what I’ve seen Miami is not at all like the rest of Florida
@@jonahhex9620 I dont blame you at all for that
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Although I'm only 3 months in. It will take a good 1-2 years to find out if my location will be a value added opportunity for me. Like you said, people give up after the first place they moved. My advice I would have added would be to have them try other areas in Florida before they throw in the towel. I felt the space coast was a great place ot start for hobby reasons. If jobs suck and the people suck, I would then to figure out what other Florida areas fill the missing categories. Not to mention, Central Florida allows me to have close striking distance to everything; Daytona, Tampa, Miami, St. Augie, Orlando, ect. By the way, your sunglasses look hella foggy :P
Yeah totally try a new areas if the one you’re in isn’t working. I think most people end up running out of money before they can do that though. Or maybe they just don’t have the forethought or motivation to keep trying. Must’ve just been the video the sunglasses were fine!
So many people misunderstand the real truth about Florida. It's like paradise for many people especially from cold weather places if you can't get to the islands. Florida is nothing like California. totally different plus its the south and not the west coast. Florida is about lifestyle and entertainment versus a place like Alabama where you have a combination of that plus so much history and culture, more diverse landscape with mountains, the beaches, bayou, huge lakes, caves, and much more, far outweighs what Florida has. Florida 99.9% of the time you will spend your time working a job to pay for the bills, etc. rather then spending 99.9% living the kings and queen life of enjoying the LIFE! unless you are wealthy. You will get the chance to enjoy the things in Florida when time allows you. Florida is not a cheap place to live either. Do your Homework very very carefully before you consider moving to Florida. Its way way more then you think.
I try to show people what it’s really like here not only with the lifestyle but the realities and cost of living. What they decide decide to do after that is their choice
Loved , loved this video ✌ i feel like you just read my thoughts lol thats exactly how i felt the last years i lived in Miami , lonely, disappointed not on the city itself but my life in general i had no real friends, family or close people every time i went down the street id find myself around estrangers it was depressing seeing everybody on vacation and thinking what the fuuuuc.k am i doing here i guess Miami its good when you are in your 20s or 30s but not after that
After your 30s-40s the Gulf coast is better. I lived in Ft Lauderdale in my 20s and it was fun. I am older and not into the party scene anymore. I like the slower, settled, more laid back lifestyle on the Gulf. Also the humidity is only bad here during the summer. It is easier to connect with people here, not as transient.
At this moment in time Florida is very hard if you dont have a lot of money. I have been here for thirty years, and everything has gone up a lot. Insurance,food are the most. I dont know how anybody can do it right now. Very high rent, and $9 dollars an hour. I built a biz. and make good money . My mortgage is smalll. I am glad you are pointing out these things, because I feel sorry for the dreamers. No welfare, or help down here so if you go down you go down hard. Just look at the Walmart parking lot in the morning with thirty young couples that cant make it.
That is a good point Lloyd, although if it was too cheap and too easy then everyone would be doing it and would ruin it for the rest of us. That to me is a filter for anyone that really wants it, will need to work hard to make it happen. Thanks for watching😊
I agree. I was going to move to Tampa but the rent prices and everything else seemed the same as in CT. Then they wanted to pay me like 7$ less and all the jobs always said that living in Florida is so much cheaper. And that there Is no income tax. When I did the math out. Counting how much my car insurance will go up and how much more money I would spend eating out and clubbing. It came out to be the same.
@@denisereadstarot Then its just a matter of choice, would you rather live in FL or CT🤷♂️
How hot do the dogs get in FL in the summer? Are you able to exercise them early in the morning?
My wife walks dogs even in the peak of summer
Actually, my wife and I booked a flight to Miami on the 7th of February for 3 nights to test the water. Is Brickell a good place to stay?
Nice! Brickell is a nice area lots of skyscrapers but also there’s a lot of stores and restaurants walking distance definitely should check out the new Brickell city center over there👍
Actually lot of people leaving CA and FL to come to my state NC. Dont tell anyone we are getting crowded. We are close enough to some great beaches and mountains too.
I'm sure and it is even cheaper to live there
I know it's tough for spending time with your family and your friends or anything like that but don't be wrong because there's a lot of things that you meet people here in Miami or somewhere else in Key West or in Orlando or go to bars strip clubs night clubs or go to special groups like that.
Oh for sure, you can definitely meet people here easily. That is more for people that have a strong connection with their family. But also the longer you're away, the easier it gets.
yikes, "here's a few of my new friends I met at the strip club" I can imagine. How about bingo at the community center or pickle ball?
So from my experience of visiting Miami and speaking to the locals (or as local as possible), a lot of people have second homes in South Florida right? Could you do a video on that and how that works?
Yes that is true. There is a lot of money here in South Florida how that money was made his certainly questionable in a lot of cases LOL. What type of questions do you have about owning a second home here?
Michael, my questions would be how ppl who live in two places like it, what are the pros and cons, if they rent their properties out when they’re not staying there.
Grew up in Florida and hated the heat, that's why i left and won't move back. I only visit my parents from the months of Nov to Feb.
A lot of people here don’t seem to be able to handle the heat. I don’t think it’s the number one reason people leave but it definitely is a contributor
My family isnt worth hanging around for except the ones I ❤.😀lol.I lived in Florida before and have always wanted to come back anyhow.This is what we are going to be doing here real soon.Have quite a few loose ends to tie up before we go though. I think maybe these reasons can apply to just about any place. Its always best to live the life that will make you the happiest no matter what or where.Good food for thought.Thank you.Oh also it has been miserably hot in Michigan in the summertime as well (90°-100°)so anyhow Its awful I think everywhere in the summer lately 🥵
That will certianly make it that much easier for you to move then lol. Yes a lot of this can apply anywhere, except the heat. The thing about the heat here vs the midwest, is its hot 24 hours a day here. When I lived in IL, I remember hot summer says in the 90's and 100's but those were not too common, and even when they occured, it still got significantly cooler at night. That's not the case here. But it is really important I agree to live a life that will make you the most happy. Good look with your move Carrie 😊
@@MichaelBordenaro Yes it cools off alot at night especially the closer you live to water.Its like a muggy sticky hot then?Well it's good to know the drawbacks as well.I have a few I worry about myself. But I have to drive 2 hours a day here(every day)and with the medical care we require will probably have to do it there as well.The dangerous road conditions are really what I cannot take .The white knuckled ride is going to kill us either physically or the stress will.I really cant do that at all .my husband needs the warm weather. And I'm familiar with it there.It just seemed like the best solution for both of us.I love watching your videos keep up the good work.
I lived in Michigan most of my life and yeah the summers there can be brutal too frequently even at night. I lived in southeast Florida at one time and found it hotter and more humid most of the year compared to on the southwest coast which only has about 5 months of real heat of which 4 1/2 months are of really humid weather. The first part of our summer heat is pretty dry/
I heard people are moving down to FL because it seems to be the most free state in terms of Covid
I think there is some truth to that. I mentioned that in the last FL video I did. But I don't think that is a large group of people. Most of the people that are moving here would be moving even with no covid
@@MichaelBordenaro I see. Michael! What people say about the international travel ban? It seens Biden wont change it. I guess its economical effect is huge
I’m a reason #5 guy. After seven years in Florida, I needed a change so moved on to the volcanoes, beaches and beautiful women of The Philippines. But I have a feeling I’ll be back, to the clean environment, safe roads and wider food options of the states, and Florida is high on the list for the beaches, no state income taxes and tropical environment. I’ll probably end up splitting my time between there and SE Asia, plus some other travels. Life is rough, eh?
I think that’s probably one of the best reasons to leave. Life is short and it’s important to experience more if possible. I’m starting to feel the same way now that I’ve been here for a while. I’ve only been out of the country once but I can imagine missing the US as I don’t think there’s anywhere else like it👌
Hi! How would you compare the weather in Florida vs Philippines? 😊
@@moxie4845 higher temperatures here in the Philippines, but more humid in Florida.
How do you get such great quality on your camera? Is that just from shooting in 4K? I have an iPhone 11 but the 1080 looks crappy in my opinion. Did you film this on your 12? Any other settings you changed? Looks amazing
Hi Lindsey, I am using my iphone 12 pro max, and I am shooting in 4k 30 fps and no HDR. Those are my settings. I never use 1080p anymore since 4k is so accessible now. You should definitely be able to shoot 4k on your iphone 11 👌
@@MichaelBordenaro yes, I’ll check it out! I also use a Sony a6400, it does shoot 4K, but the files are so big, I just stick to 1080 with it. But I’ve found it so much easier to edit my phone videos, I will try the 4K. Anyway, great content, as usual!
@@LindseyDara yes the 4K content does require more horsepower from the computer and quite a bit more storage space. But I feel the upload quality for CZcams is worth it. Especially that more and more people have devices now that can display 4K. Thank you so much Lindsey 😀
Can you talk about the difficulty of dating in Florida? Surfacing the topics to the top: focus on availability as a single man or woman, age ranges: 20s 30s 40s, races and ethnic/cultural diversity, cost of dating, availability of the playboy lifestyle and associated costs, outdoor activities, what to expect if you're coming from another state ie the differences in dating from a city like chicago or la, seasonality, hook up culture and attitudes towards, dating apps, prominent meetup places.
You're in luck my friend because my next video is going to be all about dating here with a special guest. As far as making friends I answer that in this video here czcams.com/video/RgP1fe-J_lI/video.html
@@MichaelBordenaro Try to focus on availability as a single man or woman, age ranges: 20s 30s 40s, races and ethnic/cultural diversity, cost of dating, availability of the playboy lifestyle and associated costs, outdoor activities, what to expect if you're coming from another state ie the differences, seasonality, hook up culture and attitudes towards, dating apps, prominent meetup places,
@@l.m8358 Thanks for the suggestions. The fun video has been on my list for a long time, but then covid happened...The advice video I really like that idea and can easily do that one👌
@@MichaelBordenaro I'm looking forward to this content. I've been wondering the same.
@@mimisemptynest2735 Awesome it will be my next video !
Michael,....Southwest is adding Miami International to its schedule so it will be even easier for friends or family to fly back and forth to visit. Now you don't have to go to Ft Lauderdale/Hollywood. You could be in Florida in the morning,....fly to Midway/Chicago,.......and be eating deep-dish pizza with mom by early afternoon,...just a thought.
Well that is a big motivation for me to get full time on youtube. Bc once that happens, Iw will be able to visit home more without being stuck here needing to work. And summer will be my preferred time to visit 😀 Although, I have always flown straight from MIA to ORD on american. So having the direct connection has never been an issue for me. Its more about finding the availability to get away in the past
@@MichaelBordenaro you from Chicago i live in milwaukee right next door
@@Traveljetsetter954 Close to Chicago, a small town called Belvidere. I've been to Milwaukee many times especially for concerts. Are used to go there with my buddy all the time to the Rave club And I saw my very first Metallica show in Milwaukee 🤟
I lived in Miami and tried to find a job, but you have to speak Spanish!
I didn’t even have to work, but that’s the kind of person I am. I ended up very bored, moved back to Atlanta:)
Probably if I was a lot older it might have been different. Just laying around doing nothing.
I know that requirement to me is just insane...
I am a Californian. We moved to FL for 7 months. Worst 7 months of my life. We high tailed it back to SoCal without too much loss of money and time. Fl is a swamp. it's that simple. Way, way, way to hot and ungodly humid all year long. No thank You.
Ha ha yes that is the typical reaction from anybody coming from California usually LOL. California’s weather is far superior to Florida. I think so as well
@@MichaelBordenaro We lived smack on the sand in a luxurious, ocean front community and still...the weather felt like we were inside of a greenhouse that placed into a convection oven. The rain doesn't even help to cool things off, in fact oftentimes made it even more sticky. Not too mention the freaking bugs, reptiles, palmetto bugs, and all these totally obnoxious people from the north east. No thank you!!! I never have to go east of the Rockies again!
@@peterpierce8861 😂
Moving to St. Pete. I'm planning on securing a job before I leave. Anyone work at the Bay Pines VA?
For me Sunshine State Forever❤️ ..there is nothing better...😁👍 I think moving to Miami was one of the best decision of your life Michael... isn't it?...I am glad u moved to Miami...thanks for the video 👍
Moving to Miami completely changed my life and for the the better 100% Inderjeet 👌😀
Surprised you didn't mention how rude people are in Florida ..
Well I mentioned that plenty of times in past videos so didn't want to be repeating myself in this one.
Good video sir question why is it difficult to meet people?
Thank you! Its not hard to meet people its hard to keep friends bc FL is very transient so a lot of people are here today, gone tomorrow
You mention at the beginning (0:38) that it’s not that easy to make friends in Florida. Would love to hear your thoughts on why that is.
I actually touch on that subject for a couple mins in this vid here czcams.com/video/RgP1fe-J_lI/video.html
@@MichaelBordenaro Thanks, Michael! :-)
I just arrived in Pensacola and I am teady to leave ONLY because I can't find a place to live and the Extended Stay Hotel is not where I would call home
What is your challenge with finding a place to live there?
If you see this comment micheal keep making these videos I love them there interesting❤️
I see it, and I will do that 👌Tell me, what is it about this video you found so interesting?
I live in Orlando but is in the process of moving out to NY (I'm in my 20s) I have basically grown up there and a lot of people that I went to high school with and college are in the process of moving or have already left. Some went further south like Miami, some left to California, others went to Texas, New York, Seattle, the majority left to Colorado. Literally, it is the lack of good-paying jobs in Florida and the lack of diverse terrain. The theme parks gets old and the nightlife is not as exciting as for example Miami. Plus there were so many job losses from the hospitality industry because of COVID and the governor in this state is trash like the previous 3 governors.
It is an interesting trend that I have noticed about people that have grown up here in Florida. A lot of them leave and try out other states especially northern ones and then people like me who grew up in the north end up down here. Good luck on your move to New York on Andres!
@@MichaelBordenaro Thank you very much! I appreciate it
Moving to NY, seriously? NY is dying, baby! As well, California..., so think again!
@@iratalina5729 i thought about it....and I'm still moving to NY. good luck with florida
@@attv09 you are super young dont be afraid to make the move you will win at the end trust me i have lived in 3 different countries and 4 or 5 cities like Miami, malta, vegas, Madrid and cali 😀 now in my 40s i have very good memories that if i would've stay in my townhouse i will never have had and thats what really counts EXPERIENCES
Man I don't fool with most of my family here in my hometown most of them are dead or moved out of state and I have a very small circle group of friends i have family in the south florida area 50 + cousins
That's good, its important to have a circle that you feel like is there for you and you trust. I am pretty close with my family, and leaving them behind was not easy
Great video
Thanks Chris!
Is living in Florida right for anyone? I know I'd hate the heat. I live a mile from the beach in S. California and walk to the beach every day in the cooler weather. But I have no interest in "going to the beach," especially in the summer.