Top Ten Florida Myths Don

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Many people have misconceptions about Florida andFlorida has a very varied landscape. Although areas
Florida retirement living. This article will address 10near the coastline and beaches are mostly level, there
myths about living in Florida and why the Villages, Fl ofare areas of elevation. In fact, three of the top 25
Terra Vista and Citrus Hills defies those myths:most elevated cities in Florida are right near the
Myth #1: Florida is overcrowded.Villages, Fl of Terra Vista and Citrus Hills: Brooksville,
Actually West Central Florida, the location of theSpring Hill, and Istachatta. Ocala, a city famous for its
Villages, Fl of Terra Vista and Citrus Hills is located inhorse farms and rolling hills, is also a great example of
Citrus County, Florida. Citrus County has done a greatFlorida’s landscape.
job of controlled growth. It has a population density ofMyth #7: Florida lifestyles are centered around the
only 202 persons per square mile.beach only.
Myth #2: Florida is for Tourists.The West Central Florida are offers access to
The areas surrounding the Villages are certainlybeautiful beaches without the hassle of greater traffic,
attracters for tourists. The abundant nature, beautifulhigher crime rates, and violent weather conditions
wildlife, and access to many waterways make it so.found when living directly on the beach. The villages of
Tourists, however, are mostly attracted to the largeCitrus Hills and Terra Vista are adjacent to beautiful
amusement parks in the central part of the state. Thegolf courses, nature trails, and fresh water springs that
amount of tourism coming to West Central Florida isallow for a varied lifestyle.
enough to keep businesses thriving and property taxesMyth #8: Florida’s property taxes are too high.
low, but not enough to disturb our tranquil lifestyle.South Florida is known for its high property taxes, but
Myth #3: Florida’s wildlife , such as snakes andthe West Central Florida area has property taxes well
alligators, make it a dangerous place to live.below the national average. Florida offers a
These fears are greatly exaggerated. Generalhomestead exemption for the owners property of
precautions, such a keeping grass mowed and neverresidence, and recent legislation has been passed to
feeding alligators or crocodiles are common sensekeep property taxes low. Of course, now is the time
approaches to avoiding encounters with theseto lock in the lower property tax rates available in the
creatures. Only 4 alligator attacks are reported eachdepressed housing market, Floridians with homestead
year in Florida. In addition, of the 50 species of snakesexemptions can not have throe property taxes raised
living in Florida, only 6 are venomous.by more than 3% in any one year.
Myth #4 Florida is always hot and humid.Myth #9: All Floridians are senior citizens.
Florida is actually quite seasonal, with far lessFlorida is a great place to retire and attracts many
extremes than other areas. Average highs during theseniors due to its temperate climate and attractive
winter months are in the 60s; average lows in the 40s.pricing. It’s also true, however, that
The summer months have average highs of 90 andFlorida’s business-friendly laws offer families
lows in the 70’s. During the hottest months,and younger people a great place to live and work.
Florida has a rain pattern that provides almost dailyThis means that West Central Florida provides a mix
showers that cool the evenings and keep plants andof residents. Those who with to live in a retirement
lawns green.only community can certainly find many to choose
Myth #5: Florida is in constant danger of hurricanes.from, while those who desire a greater mix of ages
The North Atlantic hurricane season overall in 2009will easily fulfill their desires.
ranked as the slowest since the El Nino year of 1997.Myth #10: Florida’s traffic is terrible.