Retirement options
Few facts about FL
No state tax
No auto inspections or emissions tests, antique plates are cheaper than regular plates
Fairly large number of classic car owners and some auto related attractions
Old cars rust from the top down (esp vinyl top cars) because of salt rain
Carport kept cars fair much better
Central and South areas have incredible humidity (sometimes 100% without raining)
Speaking of rain, from June to September it can rain every day for weeks in a row
Usually only an hour or two but sometimes all day.
High percentage of terrible drivers (locals blame out of state, but IMO it's 50/50 )
Outside of major population centers a late model 1500 sq ft house can be 150K and 1K tax with homestead.
Virtually no basements
Virtually no sidewalks
Lots of things to do and see
Lots of toll highways but you don't have to use most of them
Of all the natural disasters, hurricanes give you the most warning to get prepared or get out.
Usually extensive news coverage and tracking for weeks in advance.