Where to winter in Florida?

Old Hubbard Rd · 02-29-2016, 09:21 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X11NobdBXqY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X11NobdBXqY

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kawishiwi · 03-01-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Hubbard Rd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X11NobdBXqY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X11NobdBXqY

This place is amazing!!! Everything about it is wonderful especially the people you will meet. Contact me if you have a interest or any questions 617-969-0676 Dino

My daughter and I visited the mall next door. Waze app took us thru a nearby and very nice looking development nearby. It'll be a few years before I can pull the trigger...

JasonG · 03-01-2016, 01:10 PM

We just spent 5 years in Oldsmar, FL, near Clearwater. In hindsight, we wish we were by Anna Marie Island, south of Tampa and over the bridge. Mush nicer and more of that Florida Feel.

Resident 2B · 03-01-2016, 05:14 PM

We sold our place on Winnipesaukee a bit more than a year ago. We bought a place in Florida very close to Anna Maria Island and we love that area. Great place to vacation and to spend the winter. It gets warm in the summer, but we have water on three sides. We are usually in Mass or NH in the summer anyway, wishing we still had the place on the lake. We are renting for a few weeks on the Lake this summer.

R2B

ApS · 03-03-2016, 10:26 AM

Wherever you locate in Florida, there are a few things to keep in mind.

No-see-ums:

These ankle-biters proliferate near salt water. Also called "Sand Fleas" their famous bite has been credited with delaying shoreline development of Southwest Florida for several decades! Check the home for special window screens that keep the bigger buggers out.

If you've chosen a location far from "protected" seaside vegetation, or one directly facing into the prevailing wind, their appearance will be minimalized. If you're an "outdoor person", have insect protection handy. Some of these sprays recommend washing-off when no longer outdoors.

Windstorm damage insurance.

These rates have soared in recent years and will likely be required coverage when buying your new coastal home. Coverage depends on where you're located. Central Florida "lake-country" south of Orlando doesn't have this requirement. There are locations in Florida that won't allow you to put (or replace) a mobile home on your lot. If a mobile home is your choice of residence, check before you buy a lot.

There are places in Florida that will require that you build a second floor, and keep the first floor open—and never occupied—except for automobiles.

Expect the annual premium to run into the four figures. Choose carefully when changing window protection. Not all shutters or window reinforcements comply with new windstorm requirements.

Mere preparation of your coastal home for windstorm damage coverage can run into several thousand dollars.

Your Street:

IMHO, dead-end streets (or cul-de-sacs) are desirable for their lack of irresponsible traffic.

Neighbors/Demographics:

Florida's Pasco and Hernando Counties, among others, are slated for release of Federal "refugees".

According to friends who relocated from SE Florida to SW Florida, the two above-mentioned counties are infamous for "Meth" production, trafficking, and use.

Sun orientation.

Take note of your new home's orientation. Watching sunsets indoors from your new living room can result in a sweat even with the A/C blasting cold air. Plantings should be heavy, dense, and tall on the western face of your new structure. A mix of slow-growing Palms, Sea Grape trees and Ixora hedges work.

If your house needs a new roof, consider replacing it with a white, rubberized roofing material called "TPO". Not all roof pitches will comport with its use, but a "shallow" pitch can. "TPO" is a commercial-grade material, that carries a 30-year warrantee.

Now for some really good news: areas of Florida will experience recently lowered electrical rates!

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02-29-2016, 09:21 AM	#1
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Miromar Lakes Florida https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X11NobdBXqY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X11NobdBXqY This place is amazing!!! Everything about it is wonderful especially the people you will meet. Contact me if you have a interest or any questions 617-969-0676 Dino

03-03-2016, 10:26 AM	#5
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,972 Thanks: 2,244 Thanked 783 Times in 559 Posts	From A Lifetime of Residency in Florida... Wherever you locate in Florida, there are a few things to keep in mind. No-see-ums: These ankle-biters proliferate near salt water. Also called "Sand Fleas" their famous bite has been credited with delaying shoreline development of Southwest Florida for several decades! Check the home for special window screens that keep the bigger buggers out. If you've chosen a location far from "protected" seaside vegetation, or one directly facing into the prevailing wind, their appearance will be minimalized. If you're an "outdoor person", have insect protection handy. Some of these sprays recommend washing-off when no longer outdoors. Windstorm damage insurance. These rates have soared in recent years and will likely be required coverage when buying your new coastal home. Coverage depends on where you're located. Central Florida "lake-country" south of Orlando doesn't have this requirement. There are locations in Florida that won't allow you to put (or replace) a mobile home on your lot. If a mobile home is your choice of residence, check before you buy a lot. There are places in Florida that will require that you build a second floor, and keep the first floor open—and never occupied—except for automobiles. Expect the annual premium to run into the four figures. Choose carefully when changing window protection. Not all shutters or window reinforcements comply with new windstorm requirements. Mere preparation of your coastal home for windstorm damage coverage can run into several thousand dollars. Your Street: IMHO, dead-end streets (or cul-de-sacs) are desirable for their lack of irresponsible traffic. Neighbors/Demographics: Florida's Pasco and Hernando Counties, among others, are slated for release of Federal "refugees". According to friends who relocated from SE Florida to SW Florida, the two above-mentioned counties are infamous for "Meth" production, trafficking, and use. Sun orientation. Take note of your new home's orientation. Watching sunsets indoors from your new living room can result in a sweat even with the A/C blasting cold air. Plantings should be heavy, dense, and tall on the western face of your new structure. A mix of slow-growing Palms, Sea Grape trees and Ixora hedges work. If your house needs a new roof, consider replacing it with a white, rubberized roofing material called "TPO". Not all roof pitches will comport with its use, but a "shallow" pitch can. "TPO" is a commercial-grade material, that carries a 30-year warrantee. Now for some really good news: areas of Florida will experience recently lowered electrical rates! . __________________ Is it "Common Sense" isn't.

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03-01-2016, 01:10 PM	#3
JasonG Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 310 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 33 Posts	We just spent 5 years in Oldsmar, FL, near Clearwater. In hindsight, we wish we were by Anna Marie Island, south of Tampa and over the bridge. Mush nicer and more of that Florida Feel.

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03-01-2016, 05:14 PM	#4
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	We sold our place on Winnipesaukee a bit more than a year ago. We bought a place in Florida very close to Anna Maria Island and we love that area. Great place to vacation and to spend the winter. It gets warm in the summer, but we have water on three sides. We are usually in Mass or NH in the summer anyway, wishing we still had the place on the lake. We are renting for a few weeks on the Lake this summer. R2B

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