As a former Virginian of 50+ years, I also miss the grocery stores. Who knew that such a small thing could be so important down here.
Wegmans, Lidl, Food Lion, Publix, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Fresh Market, Aldi, Farm Fresh, Save A Lot, Ellwood Thompson's, Tom Leonard's, Hannaford, and numerous 1-off groceries and foreign markets -- all within the same city.
As to whether you should stay a Virginian or claim citizenry in Florida -- I don't know. As far as I've seen, the homestead and No state taxes on earnings is really all I know that gives an advantage.
My wife and I feel that each state has unique ways to generate municipal and state revenues that offsets any alleged benefit touted by the state.
If I could have a second home back in Virginia, I'm no longer sure where I would want it to be. That would be a fun excercise considering the options....
Where do/did you live in Virginia?
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Originally Posted by donassaid
Another great reason is that there is no personal property tax on cars, boats, riding lawn mowers, etc. One of the worst taxes ever. Also, no state income tax. The one thing I miss is Kroger. More reasonable grocery prices than Publix or Winn Dixie and discounts for gas.
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