NEW FLORIDA RESIDENT BLOG

Welcome to Florida. As folks try to decide between California and Florida (when they come to the realization that snow is not fun once you are over the age of 5) this short video covers the major differences between to two warm states.  This video has organically reached nearly 15,000 views, and has resulted in a dozen new Florida residents.  Enjoy......  Florida Real Estate

Welcome to Florida! Many new residents are afraid of alligators in the sunshine state.  There is literally no reason to be.  Honestly, they are everywhere, lakes, rivers, golf courses, (occasionally) the ocean but they are looking for prey not people.  They are scared of human adults and provided you respect them and don't walk up on them they will stay away from you. I'm sure a number of people have heard the story about me walking up on a gator (accidentally) and pushing a woman to the ground to get away.  I would like to say much of that story is not accurate, the woman, who by the way was pregnant with twins, lost her footing and fell on her own.  And, I understand that she has already forgiven me. Bad 'Gator My Website

Welcome to Florida...... Early in the morning I'll often walk with my son down by the water.  It's a short stroll from our home and gives mom time to get stuff done and, to be honest, I love seeing the word through his eyes.  Neighborhood dogs are thrilling and an occasion seabird is a real show stopper. But, my favorite animal event is something that I never even saw until I was in my 30s; and now my one year old has witnessed it twice.  It's enough to make you believe.... in magic. my website  

Welcome to Florida! Occasionally, people will say that Christmas in Florida is "different".  Mostly because of the weather but, I have found that those people aren't referring to the weather in Bethlehem, rather they are referring to the town they grew up in.  Yes, the weather in Florida at Christmas can allow you to go to the beach or at least enjoy the outdoors, like Bethlehem; however, if you are from Wisconsin it is different (warmer) here in December. My advice for new residents is to develop a few new traditions for the holidays and pretty soon the Wisconsin winter will be nothing but a bad memory ;-) Sarasota Boat Parade My Website