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In reply to the discussion: Thinking of moving to Florida [View all]drray23
(8,303 posts)38. Sorry but you've got to be kidding
I cannot believe you would seriously consider that. Florida is a hellhole controlled by right wingers. I am not sure how you could think for a second that healthcare in Florida would be better than in Canada. Even if you have to deal with wait times for some procedures in Canada, at least you will not end up bankrupt and dead if you have a serious health challenge.
As far as lodging, it's going to be impossible to get mortgages and insure houses in the next few years. Insurance companies are withdrawing from the market, and those that do not are raising their prices. It is more expensive to insure the house than the mortgage itself.
As far as your lungs, Florida is the last place you would want to be, its hot and humid, not dry.
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As a longtime FL resident, move anywhere else but here--our summers are 9 months long and brutally humid.
Timeflyer
Feb 2025
#12
It will take 20 years for Florida to turn around the complete GOP takeover of courts, legislatures, gov.
Timeflyer
Feb 2025
#43
I've lived in Florida most of my life. Came for school and never left. Problems? yes. Then again most states
mitch96
Feb 2025
#34
I forgot to mention this website is a good place to get info from people that live in the area you are interested in
mitch96
Feb 2025
#35
Please consider some places other than Florida. I could only stand living
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2025
#39