NEW FLORIDA RESIDENT BLOG

Welcome to Florida. I grew up in New England where homes built in the 1700s were not rare.  Things built after WWII were described as "new" by everyone I met until I was 18.  Of course there was new construction but it was typically reserved for new residents and people from Connecticut.   That's the way folks used to describe white kitchens in Florida.  It's for snowbirds that are pretending they are on vacation.  Not anymore, we are at a new age where white, off white, wood, recycled, even green or a combination of all the above work in kitchens in Florida.  So sure, enjoy what YOU LIKE and and don't worry about trends.   

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Welcome to Florida. When I first got here I bought a place with amazing sunset views all year.  At the time I didn't realize that that meant you would experience SCORCHING HOT afternoon sun for four months per year.  It does. Time reveals things. At any rate maybe you don't want the million dollar view, maybe you want the million dollar location with a balcony that faces East. Maybe...... My Home Search Website

Welcome to Paradise. I have been on the water since I was a kid.  I actually taught sailing starting at 13, at a day camp on Cape Cod.  I have since come to my senses and only go boating with a Yamaha engine with 200HP or more.  It's just more fun and practical.  We sandbar, tube and cruise.  It's all fun. But Florida requires a different skill set than Cape Cod.  Especially the Gulf Coast.  You need to understand the tides (sometimes only once a day), the intra-coastal channel marking system and water depth.  I took a class but, the more time spent on the water the more mistakes you can learn from.  I have gone hard aground; three miles out in the middle of Sarasota Bay.  Lesson learned. Occasionally, you'll meet someone who is 100% self taught and they usually have some good local insights.  But, I think throughout history there has only been one untrained boater that ended up doing exceptionally well.  The rest of us n...

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Welcome to Florida. I love to swim in the Gulf.  I grew up in the Northeast and tides were more predictable but, the water was never warm enough to really enjoy (for most of us).  Here the water is great, even in the winter.    However, sometimes the air can make a dip in the gulf seem a bit challenging. That's why there are shells. People talk about Sanibel Island or Venice, Florida for their shells or shark teeth but honestly, you can find cool shells on any Gulf Coast beach.  Even on super chilly days. At least that's what we do.... Our Website