Florida Gulf Coast Living: Comparing Pros and Cons

White sun kissed beaches, palm trees galore, and pink golden sunsets make the perfect ending to a spectacular day anywhere in Florida. The sunshine state might be considered the superior tropical paradise. One of the many gems of Florida can be found in the areas of Bradenton and Sarasota.

This video covers some primary pros about this particular area in Florida. And one of the biggest benefits of living in Florida is that it is a no state income tax state.

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This area you will find plenty of arts and cultural activities and events. There are plenty of various museums from the Bishop Museum to Botanical Gardens, and classic car museums. You will also find some unique sculpture street art around the local area. Then the rare and interesting sand sculpture art event is really neat to see.

Florida is also known to offer incredible beach and boat life! If you love the water, this area on the Gulf is loaded with opportunities.

Okay – keep enjoying and indulging in this Florida Paradise. These are most of the pros we just covered.
Stay tuned for Cons: Some may surprise you.

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Now the cons:
1. Traffic has become horrible in the central gulf coast region. I-75 is in the process of expanding across the Manatee River, so delays and gridlock are a common thing nowadays. (And this happens in the middle of summer when the snow birds have all left).
2. Crowded Beaches. IMPORTANT Tip: Leave to go to the beach before 9 AM; especially on the weekends or holidays. (To find a parking spot and a good spot on the beach or picnic table).
3. Sorry to disappoint you boat lovers: Crowded Waterways. It’s like a busy freeway out on the way these days. I notice recently, I am seeing more boats dock near along the beach coastlines. In my opinion, taking away from the experience of those people enjoying the beach.
4. Less Access to Golf: Most of the golf courses in the local area have become private; and expensive to join. There are only three public courses in this area: Buffalo Creek, Manatee County Golf Course, and River Run Golf Links; and they are also participating in the dynamic pricing. Which doesn’t usually benefit the golfer/customer.
5. Extremely High Humidity: This humidity is sometimes so unbearable. You must make sure to drink plenty of fluids. And along with humidity come the bugs: The mosquitos and no see ums are absolutely terrible. I have been eaten alive by these evil insects!
6. Florida has become a very high cost of living in recent years. The median home price as of June 2023 for Bradenton is 449,900, and Sarasota is $649,900 and is considered an expensive city to live for the average American.
7. This is a biggy: HURRICANES: IF you live in Florida, be ready to experience a hurricane, tropical storm at some point over time. They have become more frequent, so it’s a good idea to always be prepared and ready to deal with one.
8. Insurance woes: Nearly all insurance companies have left the state of Florida. And rates are through the roof.

Just a few general tips for Hurricane Preparedness:
Always have a full tank of gas.
Make sure you have extra batteries around the house.
Know how to install your hurricane shutters.
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I hope this helps you and provides a more clear idea of what Florida is like my in today's world.

Thanks so much for watching!
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