The Florida Thread

Musicman408 · #1 03-25-2010, 09:03 AM

At various times in the past we've talked about Florida in various capacities, but I thought I'd bring it up again. Many of us have at least visited the state, I am sure? I've been vacationing on the panhandle MANY times throughout the years. My mom and I are possibly looking at visiting either Anna Maria Island or Sanibel/Captiva in the near future. I've also looked at various counties for teaching positions in the future. Any locals have suggestions on that?

Enjoy the coastal breeze and discussion!!!

fringed n fab · #2 03-25-2010, 10:20 AM

I've been here now for a couple months and so far so good. I moved down from Ohio just wanting a change. I was getting to where I didn't like winter anymore and being so cooped up all the time. It is nice down here but definitely a different feel from living up north but hey it's Florida so you have to expect that. The people have been nice here unlike some things I've heard so that was surprising. I think of this Florida thing as an experience. I know I can always move back "home" if I choose and I'm not forced to stay here. I do like it here though but sometimes, especially now that it's getting warmer again, I find myself already missing little things about Ohio. I never expected that because all I could think about for 4 years was getting out of that state. But in a big move like that you learn to give up some things in order to gain some others. I like it here but I do get homesick sometimes. The weather here is usually nice and so sunny and I love the area I chose to live.

Musicman408 · #3 03-25-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fringed n fab

I've been here now for a couple months and so far so good. I moved down from Ohio just wanting a change. I was getting to where I didn't like winter anymore and being so cooped up all the time. It is nice down here but definitely a different feel from living up north but hey it's Florida so you have to expect that. The people have been nice here unlike some things I've heard so that was surprising. I think of this Florida thing as an experience. I know I can always move back "home" if I choose and I'm not forced to stay here. I do like it here though but sometimes, especially now that it's getting warmer again, I find myself already missing little things about Ohio. I never expected that because all I could think about for 4 years was getting out of that state. But in a big move like that you learn to give up some things in order to gain some others. I like it here but I do get homesick sometimes. The weather here is usually nice and so sunny and I love the area I chose to live.

That's awesome! Great for you!!! Where is it that you are living?

carrie721 · #4 03-25-2010, 04:16 PM

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=40912

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=42874

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=42207

michelle2677 · #5 03-25-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by carrie721

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=40912

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=42874

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=42207

no matter how long i stay away, some things never change.

Musicman408 · #6 03-25-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by carrie721

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=40912

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=42874

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=42207

Now now Carrie- don't be a playa hata!

GODDESS6 · #7 03-26-2010, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

Now now Carrie- don't be a playa hata!

you don't look like a playa from your pics

~

**mylittledemon** · #8 03-25-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

Any locals have suggestions on that?

Yeah, don't go. Pick someplace more exciting.

fringed n fab · #9 03-25-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Yeah, don't go. Pick someplace more exciting.

So I take it you won't be coming here anytime soon?

**mylittledemon** · #10 03-25-2010, 05:21 PM

haha... we've tried to book tix for Christmas (of this year) but the prices for 2 people are about 7k... waaay too much. I think we may wait until 2011.

fringed n fab · #11 03-25-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

haha... we've tried to book tix for Christmas (of this year) but the prices for 2 people are about 7k... waaay too much. I think we may wait until 2011.

WHAT?

that is crazy! I don't think I'll be leaving the country anytime soon.

**mylittledemon** · #12 03-25-2010, 06:31 PM

Well we dropped 3k (for the two of us) to come to NZ. 2 years ago I got two tickets, round trip for that price!

michelle2677 · #13 03-26-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fringed n fab

WHAT?

that is crazy! I don't think I'll be leaving the country anytime soon.

which part of sarasota do you live in? my grandparents live in osprey

Musicman408 · #14 03-28-2010, 05:42 PM

I've also had luck looking into the Okaloosa County Area!!!

fringed n fab · #15 03-28-2010, 06:04 PM

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I've also had luck looking into the Okaloosa County Area!!!

I have no idea right off where that is. I'm Sarasota County here. I did go to Siesta Key yesterday morning about 10 30 am and the parking lot was packed and no room to even park anywhere with Spring Break going on, so I just drove to Venice Beach and spent the day on the pier and sand. Boats galore were out yesterday and the Gulf looked so pretty. I stopped tanning 5 years ago and I got burnt yesterday because of it. Ouch, the Florida sun. It was in the 80's yesterday and so nice. If I'm thinking correctly, when Jon and Kate plus 8 had their show, they filmed an episode on Venice beach once. I have pics I took yesterday but haven't uploaded them yet but this is the pier at Venice Beach.