FLA?

[MrYum]

Originally Posted by cd34

MrYum, are you around North Port/Sarasota? I've heard that is a really nice area. When we moved down, I considered Punta Gorda only due to the fact that you could get a house on a navigable canal that led to the ocean with pool, etc. for $250k -- which was an incredible price. No real airport nearby though.

Yep, actually...I'm in North Port Great little city...all the conveniences are close by, but my house backs up to a small canal...with green belt on the other side. Lots of privacy...even got my gf going topless and wearing a thong bikini...YUM! LOL!

The real estate agent I worked with has an awesome house in Punta Gorda...on a big canal. Took a lot of damage in the storms last season, but he's rebuilding...

Got airports in Tampa, Ft Myers...and one in Sarasota. None of em are huge, but can still get flights to where ya need to go

Compared to the SF bay area...prices here were a bargain. That said, the area is appreciating at about 3%/month....gotta love that!

Cleo is right...it's very laid back over here. Can honestly say that I have yet to run across someone who's rude or nasty. Folks are very friendly and helpful...food prices are good...yep, I'm a reborn Floridian

Come on down cd34...you'd love it! Oh, and you can come to UW...soon as ya ditch the kid! lol

[cd34]

Originally Posted by MrYum

Come on down cd34...you'd love it!

I'd have to come 'up' I live further south than you. And while I live in the 'bustling' Southeast Florida, it is too slow for me.

It takes a lot for me to get used to the slow pace down here. I much preferred the business climate in Washington, DC. Contractors did things when they said they would. Down here, a local landscaper has 'We show up' on the side of his truck. In DC, if you had an appointment scheduled, they showed up promptly... every time.

I would go nuts on the West Coast of Florida. The slower pace is one of the few detractors from living in Florida for me.