[skip0358]

Having moved here from Long Island almost 3 years ago I think the humidity is less. As for the heat it's here for a longer period of time then it was up north. That being said I love it. I bike early in the morning, hit the pool in the afternoon or a movie or happy hours. I wouldn't trade this for anything. There is a saying " it may get hot but I don't have to shovel it". I don't think you'll regret the summer heat or the warmer winters.

[Dirigo]

I am just a first time summer Florida resident, and we still have many months of hot weather to come, but I like it so far. Imagine having TV mostly to yourself. It is so peaceful here without the crowds.

We awake early to get our walk in before breakfast. A 15 minute cart ride with the windshield down cools us off quickly. Then it is time for a shower and breakfast with the Daily Sun. Sometimes we stay in the A/C, and sometimes we go back out for golf, or for a swim. Evenings are lovely. Sunsets are fantastic. Market Square is relaxed and uncrowded. Restaurant specials for drinks and meals are very attractive. We like to go for a cart ride at dusk and marvel at the complex cloud patterns and colors in the sky.

Gatorade, shade, and a breeze are good bets for keeping from getting overheated.

Don't forget to wear a wide brimmed hat and strong sunscreen!

Being from Maine we are used to harsh weather conditions for several months of the year. In Maine it was cold and snow. In Florida it is heat and humidity.
At least here you can go outside without layer upon layer of clothing and big heavy boots.

[swrinfla]

Veronica:

I spent some 40-45 summers in St. Louis. Widely known for its heat and humidity - the British government once paid its St. Louis-based consulate staff tropical pay - I found when I came to TV that:

1] The high temperatures here usually last for a longer period, but

2] The evening humidity is lots less even before the sun goes down.

So, after a little period of adjustment, it is really much more comfortable here than it was up north!

And, in all my seven years in TV, I've only seen a couple/three 100F days, whereas there were often a half-dozen or more each year, there.

SWR

[joanna]

here in summers
rent real reasonable
less crowed
grandkids visit for few weeks
some day will retire help permanently

[John_W]

I graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1968, it was built in 1923 and the building never had air conditioning. We never thought about why our school didn't have a/c. In fact my elementary school and my junior high didn't have air conditioning either.

When I flew out of Tampa Int'l in 1970 on my way to Korea the waiting room was park benches outside with a chain link fence separating passengers from the ramp. When it came time to board they opened a gate and we walked onto the ramp and up portable stairs.

We didn't have air conditioning in my home until I was in the 9th grade when my dad had a window unit installed in the living room. We did have a whole house fan in the hallway ceiling that kept it fairly cool at night.

Yesterday I was in a doctors office and the receptionist said her electric had been out all night and she had very little sleep. She said she had been up all night running out to her car so she could run her car air conditioner.

It's all what you're use to. Before moving here a year ago I lived the last 22 years in Baltimore and I found it much hotter there, especially in July and August.

[2BNTV]

I am a wannabee who has visited TV in the summer months twice. I personally tolerated the heat well. In New York/CT, the temperatures can go to 100 with 95% humidity which I found to be unbearable.

A friend of mine always says, "why do you want to go to FL? It's so hot in the summer. I repond with, "what's the differecnces if you have to stay in A/C in the summer or stay indoors in the winter to keep from freezing?"

I can't wait until the day I am permanetly in TV!!!!!

[Count'n the days]

I look forward to living in TV no matter the temps! Today driving home from work in Houston the temperature on my car read 113 degrees. And yes - we have high humidity almost always. I'm envious of you Frogs dealing with the heat or the rain. Don't want to wish my life away, but I'm really anxious for December to get here!

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by Count'n the days

I look forward to living in TV no matter the temps! Today driving home from work in Houston the temperature on my car read 113 degrees. And yes - we have high humidity almost always. I'm envious of you Frogs dealing with the heat or the rain. Don't want to wish my life away, but I'm really anxious for December to get here!

Hope it goes by fast for you!