Florida
In reply to the discussion: Should I move to Florida? [View all]Squaredeal
(562 posts)Both physically and soul-wise.
Its much better to live near family and friends, enjoy four seasons and the community that one has come to know and appreciate, have better access to the arts, education and public transportation, better healthcare, more public services, a better-educated and more-skilled workforce, a more integrated and diverse society of all ages. A place where one feels safe, with a lower crime rate, and not feel threatened of being killed by some hothead who more likely than not feels the necessity of carrying a firearm in his/her pocket/purse.
A sister of mine retired there and has for years tried to convince her siblings to join her in Florida. All of us have repeatedly politely declined her invitation. Were all still busy living our lives in retirement. One can always fly down there for a couple of weeks if one feels the desire to do so but there are many other options to consider visiting in order to avoid the worse winter weather, which is increasingly becoming less harsh due to the climate warming.