I positively didn't know that it could be cool as often as it has been in January and February.

I positively didn't know that CENTRAL FLORIDA had as much abject poverty as it does -- I had always visited touristy areas and while I saw poverty, I figured it was part of the mix of any large city -- Orlando, Miami, Tampa, St. Pete, Jacksonville, Daytona, etc.

I positively didn't know about the "wet" season and the "dry" season -- both of which have proven true in my 1 year here.

Lastly, I positively didn't know that the wages for work done in Central Florida were 33% - 50% lower than the same work performed in another state (East Coast). This was a complete shock and completely my error to have not researched.

I got pretty much exactly what I expected.

What is with these threads that only solicit responses from people who agree with the OP?

If there are mentally disturbed people who regret moving to Florida, I would be most interested to read their opinion. :icon_wink:

You’re asking for peoples opinion but you only what positive responses?

I would never live anywhere now but Florida. I love the warmth and also love the humidity. Both work perfect with my wellness program. Im a water and boating person so enjoy ft lauderdale up to Jupiter but The Villages was also a lovely place to live, especially if you’re a golfer.

isn't that the only way it's allegedly supposed to work in the 'friendliest" place in the world?? (cough cough cough) over compensate liberal qualities for the better good?

Relocating
 

I stopped by The Villages after a conference and was overwhelmed by all the things to do. But living here everyday is the same the way I have done it but that may be more like missing a work life and having a purpose

My thought also.

Why even ask a question like that if you only want to hear positive responses?

Yes. We moved.here full time in 2007. For the first few months I felt at times "what am I doing here??" After that, I started asking myself "what on earth took me so long to move to Florida?!" The Villages became hone, and I would never live anywhere else..

We spent 11 years wintering in Mexico...paradise, but we got stolen from 3 times. Then we came back to the good old USA looking for paradise. The first year we spent in 5 different locations in Florida, settling in TV. No regrets, lots to do...been here 4 years now!

It beats shoveling snow and sitting in the house all winter long .

If you want only positive responses doesn't that defeat the purpose of your question?

No it didn't. I'm looking to move out.

Sorry I was honest.

Absolutely

Then start a thread asking if moving to FL DIDN'T live up to your expectations...

I'm sure you'll have plenty of mentally disturbed people posing there... :icon_wink: