What do you like about Orlando?

Seriously, when moving here I thought "well VA gets humid" yes it does, but not for half the year and it is on a whole other level. Like walking outside into soup. Outdoor exercise becomes more difficult even if you do it during the "cool" parts of the day. Just ugh

I still advocate people taking risks and trying new things. Have you always lived in RVA? If so it's always good to get out of your hometown even if just for a bit.

Yeah, I've rarely seen a summer thunderstorm cool anything off down here. Maybe while it's raining, but 30 minutes later the sun comes back out and things get super steamy.

Thank you 🙂

Refugee LOL that is hilarious! If I end up moving back I'll coordinate a Former Floridians of RVA trauma recovery meetup!

So true

Thanks. I love Savannah but it isn't cycling-friendly which is a must for me. Also no legal weed there.

One thing RVA could use is some Spanish moss though. That's one of the few things I love about being further south. Maybe I'll import some if I come back lol

Space Coast. I've never been a huge beach person, it's OK as an escape every so often but I don't love it like some people do.

You mean income tax? Yeah I would take a decent pay cut moving back to VA but homeowners insurance is really expensive down here due to the hurricanes/weather so it may even out

I try to be open-minded and sometimes it becomes my downfall lol

St Pete is great, but expensive and it's even hotter there than where I am now.

Space Coast. Just kinda ended up here as a central point to explore the rest of the state for a few years. Lots of retired folks and beach bums, I just don't like the vibe.

Thanks for the response. What part of Florida? I'm in Central Florida but I'm an hour plus to an urban/city environment. I've checked out and considered moving to:

• Tampa Bay/St Pete: insanely expensive, hurricane risk

• Orlando: expensive, awful traffic, tourists, no sea breeze so it's even hotter

• Jacksonville: I've seen this described as "Richmond with a beach." I've driven through a couple times, looks like it has potential, but haven't spent any significant time there.

I won't lie the lack of income tax here is nice. I would take a decent pay cut to move back to VA.