Tennessee to Florida.\n\nTennessee = family, boyfriend, some good friends, really crappy job with no opportunities to advance, cold and depressing in winter\n\nFlorida = really great job, great friends including best friend, great climate, opportunity to advance, sunshine practically year round\n\nLived in Florida for 10 years recently moved to TN for family, thats cool now so? move or not to move?
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Looks like you've made a list of the pros.  Now make alist of the cons, and compare.\n\nHowever, in my opinion, I'd rather be in Tennessee with green grass and tall trees and winter snow myself.
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Every decent parent should go for a great job opportunity that can better benefit their children and family.  Communication between parents and their children is a positive way towards easing any fears about moving into a new town and school.\n\nHe should move to Florida....and with your best wishes.
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tennessee\n\ntennis-ee
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It depends on what kind of lifestyle and temperature you like.  \n\nOrlando is very touristy, so there's a lot of traffic and inconvienance in driving around.  The weather there is generally moderate in the evenings, and warm to hot during the days.  It's cooler in the winter months.  Because it's mostly students, tourists, and Disney employees, it's not the most pleasant place to live.\n\nSt. Augustine is great because it has lots of historical sites and quaint areas to live.  The weather is much cooler there than in Orlando.  It is very laid back, and the people are very nice.  I think there is a major college in Jacksonville, and there is Flager College in St. Augustine.  Housing is much cheaper than South Florida.\n\nBoca Raton is one of the better places to live, because it has shopping, area attractions, and is generally a beautiful place.  Apartments range from $700+ for a 1 bedroom.  FAU is the area college here, as well as a community college.\n\nFort Lauderdale is cool because it has everything you want from a big city in terms of shopping, beaches, and downtown nightlife.  It's pretty much warm and humid all year round, and let's not forget the hurricanes!  Apartments are typically $900+ for a 1 bedroom.  There is an FAU campus and a community college.  There are also private art schools.\n\nMiami is very congested in general.  It's got really cool beaches and shopping, but it's a b*tch to get around.  Apartment prices vary, depending on the area.  Some areas of Miami are really, um, scary.  The nicer areas get very pricey to live.  Miami has several colleges.\n\nBest of luck!
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Cold and dry, which is a good thing, since I live in Wyoming.  Very cold and dry up here.  Hot humid days kill me.
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You may want to visit the web sites listed below.  Weighing your options will be a good idea before you move.  Also something to consider is climate.  You said it'll be for winter.  How will you maintain the home of your choice in the Spring, Summer, and Fall, when you are not living in it?  California gets mud slides, earthquakes, and wild fires.  Florida, is mostly hit by heavy rains that can cause flooding,and not to mention hurricanes.  The Carolina's will have relatively southern temps, and the bare minimal of natural disaster, all except the occasional tornado.  The reason I've mentioned all of this, is because you want to make sure that your investment is protected for years to come.  You'll also need to consider the home owners insurance cost for each state.  As it may be higher in Florida and California.  Ultimately, it will come down to what you are willing to pay for the upkeep of the home when you are away, and the protection you will need in case of a natural occurrence.  Obviously, you have the money to do all of the above, but consider the key elimate in your question...investment!!!  Do your research, and see what you decide.  I hope that from the information you find you will make the best decision for you, and your future.  God Bless
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Southern born, Southern bred. Lived in the south all my life, wouldn't go any where else. Georgia is my home state, now I live in Louisiana. I love it here because I was raised only a few miles from a popular swamp. Florida claims it, but it doesn't belong to them. I get the impression that maybe you live in the wrong town.  Look carefully because weather and cost of living can be bad in other places.
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i live north of orlando, florida. i moved here from colorado one year ago. i just came out here to visit, but fell in love with it. the people here are so kicked back. the wildlife and scenery are amazing.
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I have lived in St. Marys, GA (at Kings Bay) and in Jacksonville (stationed at Mayport).  I didn't have kids when I lived there, but I think the Kings Bay area would be the better of those two for a family. It's a beautiful little community, everything looks new and the people are friendly.  Jacksonville is so big, and is more adult-oriented, at least the closer you are to the base.  As I remember, the cost of living was about the same (they're only about an hours drive from one another). The gas was cheaper in GA.  The Kings Bay base is a WHOLE lot nicer than Mayport. I lived in the areas from 1993 to 1999.  Never lived in Pensacola, but I hope this helps with the other two.  Good luck, GO NAVY!
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I would think a warm climate like Florida, Texas, or New Mexico or probably Arizonia?
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Phoenix would be cheaper and more fun. Southern Cali is a zoo. Traffic is largest downfall and rent/property is outrageous. We recently moved to central California and is nice yet is too getting expensive. We are back here in Arizona for a break from the rat-race of California.Have relatives we often visit in Southern Cali and are looking forward to moving up near us in the sacramento area for better traffic,cheaper homes,and less smog. Best advice is take some time to explore before settling in.
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Pensacola is the best beach town in Florida. There are a couple nices schools there and have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Pretty simple town to get around in and not really a dangerous place to be. My dad lives in Pensacola and I visit him alot. In fact I am leaving tomorrow to go spend the summer there. And my fiance is from North Dakota so I can see why you are wanting to be on the coast! He is from south of Jamestown, ND. I was just there visiting this past weekend. Where in North Dakota are you from? Good luck with whatever you decide.
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I lived all my life in Califronia.  I been to Texas, never been to NY and Florida.  We have 3 beuatiful cities, San Diego, LA, and San Francisco.  The weather is great year round.  We also have beaufiful deserts and mountains.  I love living in the west coast.
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you are right it will not last if you stay in fla and he goes to az. so one of you has to move where the other is moving or break up. so one of you has to make the big decision as to what to do. right?\ngood luck and god bless and happy holidays.
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how lucky we are to live in such a great state, im not originally from here, but have lived here long enough to not want to live eny where else. they can have the big city. im a certified bonafide hillbilly, and i like it .
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South Florida is a Wonderful place to visit.. and a very nice place to live. But it's a horrible place to work.\nCrookedness abounds and the rich get richer and the poor get.... well you know all that I'm sure.\n\nWith that in mind:\n\nI'll also venture to tell you something you already know: In I.T. it's not what you know that gets you in the door.. it's who you know. Network off of you friends.. people that KNOW how good you are. Or take a few tiny jobs... Help out the real-estate guy that's transitioning his office over to wireless... you'd be surprised where those leads can take you.\n\nLast but not least... Terremark (the NAP of the America's) has some openings this week. Your background will need to be squeaky clean... The United States Military own about half of the whole building.\n\nwww.terramark.com
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Georgia... I hate it... I want to move to a personal island somewhere around Hawaii :)\n\nshh, I can dream :P