subject: There is a Difference [print this page] There is a Difference There is a Difference
Open your eyes and you will discover what everyone else has discovered. I witness it every day I leave my house and try to find a parking spot at the grocery store.
The weather channel girl has sung its praises every winter season for the past 30+
years that I know of, and God only knows how long before that.
I'm talking about Florida, the Sunshine State, and more specifically South Florida. People flock to this peninsula mainly because of the weather - but the everyday lifestyle that consists of many outdoor activities is what keeps people down here long after their week long vacation ends. I've heard of people coming down here for a three day getaway, and never go back - except to pack up their belongings. Not too many places around the country can claim to have thousands of new residents every day.
Since I decided to move to South Florida some fifteen years ago, I have experienced an exciting lifestyle that has continued to surprise. Along with the sunshine that doesn't seem to break and the beaches that have the waves breaking against it, the nightlife turns hot when the sun goes to bed. Second to maybe New York and Los Angeles, it should come to no surprise why 'A-listers' set their sites on coming down to enjoy some fun in the sun.
From time to time, the weather does cause us some trouble, but that is few and far between. Since I've lived here, there has been 3 hurricanes that have swept in through the area - and although they are scary, one does understand that is a side effect for living in paradise. The Northeast has snow storms, the Northwest has mudslides and the middle of the country has to deal with tornadoes, and since the hurricane season hasn't been quite as powerful, the risk is still there. Living in the Sunshine State does have its share of side effect.
Another exciting thing about escaping to south Florida is all the difference influences that engulf this area. Adding to the flair of South Florida are the food, drinks and the overall atmosphere that are the melting pot of this area. The night clubs that sit along Collins Avenue in Miami or Las Olas boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale have some unique sounds that, in a lot of cases, haven't broke through to the rest of the country - which makes South Florida the birth place of a lot of popular music. The island influences come through in the areas food and drink as both allow your taste buds to travel to where these flavors originate.
From the time you wake up till the time last call is announced, south Florida brings fantastic adventure on both land and water. Sunset cruises allow you to witness one of natures most beautiful spectacles. You like out door activities? Golf is just the tip of the outdoor activity iceberg, as there are more golf courses per square miles located here then most places in the country.
People from all walks of life visit this salty piece of land. This just adds to the diversity of South Florida. There is more then a handful of things to do and experience which makes sense why there are so many people that vacation down here and don't leave. Escape your cabin fever existence and pay a visit to South Florida - all you need is a few pair of shorts, t-shirts, favorite pair of flip-flops and enjoy this laid back living.
