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Notch Johnson's avatar

I had intended/hoped to one day retire somewhere in/near the mountains in the Northeast but may have to consider FL for political/tax/freedom reasons. Not too keen on the weather or topography of FL though (plus further from friends/family - that's a mixed blessing ;-)

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Ryan Gardner's avatar

I felt the same way before moving to Florida to protect my kids from the spirit of fear cowardly adults surrounded them with...and I have to tell you I love Florida.

The heat during the summer months is brutal as you point out.

Nonetheless you will be welcomed here...we have true freedom fighters down here!

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Jay Horton's avatar

Tallahassee is hilly if you really must have unlevel ground to walk around on and despite being the Capitol, it still has a rural feel. Just saying.

Later Jay

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CStone's avatar

TN does not have an income tax.

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Paige Green's avatar

This is true, but going through receipts from vacation there last year, I almost choked when I saw the sales tax rate lol!

I live in Michigan though, and when considering our income tax (4.05% in 2023) and our sales tax (6%), it’s higher than TN. Perspective…

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Notyours's avatar

Being a son of the beach you almost have to! The screen name rocks.

But this Pocono mountains resident welcomes any and all freedom lovers!

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Notch Johnson's avatar

Excellent point, although I'm not sure FL is ready for the World's Greatest Lifeguard! (Glad someone recognized my screen name).

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