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A Tranquil Escape For a Northeast Transplant

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Real Estate Agent with Luxury Home Couture

Florida winters are a tranquil escape for this Northeast transplant...

 

As a long-time resident who migrated from the Northeast many decades ago, Florida's winter months have become an integral part of my life, offering a stark contrast to the chilly memories of my northern roots.

 

Winters here are different of course.  We don't have that beautiful white snow, but we have a unique beauty during our winters that I have grown to love.

 

I don't miss the bone-chilling winds and layers of winter clothing. 

 

Our Winter Sun, which is much less intense than the scorching summer, is still beautiful and casts a warm glow on everything. I look forward to the puffy cloud filled skies and the sun peaking out.

 

One of the remarkable features of a Florida winter is we still enjoy blooming flowers.  While other regions hibernate under a blanket of snow, our state is still alive with vibrant flowers and lush greenery. Although the greenery may not be as lush as in the summer months, it is still beautiful.

 

Florida's wildlife, always present but perhaps more elusive in the summer heat, becomes more apparent during the winter months.

 

During the winter months, local residents, like myself, cherish the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities without the sweltering heat.

 

Whether it's a leisurely stroll along the beach or a round of golf, our Florida winters offers almost daily opportunities for those looking for recreation.

 

In essence, Florida's winters, while much different from the wonderful memories of my youth, have become my most treasured time of the year.

 

 

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Joyce Marsh Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist   Joyce Marsh Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Member     Joyce Marsh Million Dollar Guild Member Institute Luxury Home Marketing  Joyce Marsh 5 Star AgentDupont Registry Elite Agent

 

 

Joyce Marsh, Interior Designer & Broker Associate

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Comments(16)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Joyce - finding an ideal match - location-wise or for any number of reasons - is personal and highly subjective.  Timing, circumstances and situations come into play too.  It seems like you made a good choice.  

Feb 06, 2024 08:44 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Joyce, I was down to see me sister in Saint Augustine in January for a week and it had 2 days in the 50's and of course the following week after we were back in Denver it was up to 70's.  Oh well.

 

Feb 06, 2024 09:18 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Florida continues to be a popular destination for many Maryland retirees looking for a home in the sun.

Feb 06, 2024 09:37 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Yes I can only imagine the wonderful difference.  Maybe a bit better than most in that I went the opposite direction from Southern Calif Beaches to North Idaho only a mere 40 miles from Canadian Border.  m

Feb 06, 2024 11:49 AM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

What a beautiful moment you have captured in this photo, Joyce Marsh ! I loved my short stay in FL a few years, and look forward to our next one. 

Feb 06, 2024 12:27 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

third attempt hope this stick, when I lived in CT FL was the place to retire.... Diane & I chose to move to CA and figured might as well stay here, loved your photo, Endre

Feb 06, 2024 11:18 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

We appreciate the warmth of Florida in February but agree that it is too intense in the summer.

Feb 07, 2024 06:20 AM
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

Michael Jacobs I totally agree.  Finding the perfect match is highly individual and subjective.  Timing and circumstances change as we age and we also must be open to change as well.

Feb 08, 2024 12:55 PM
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

Will Hamm We actually like it when it dips down into the 50's.  Gives us a chance to pull out the winter coats.

Feb 08, 2024 12:56 PM
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

Roy Kelley Florida will always be a draw for relocation from other states, I'm sure.

Feb 08, 2024 12:56 PM
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho You went in an entirely different direction.  That is a beautiful area of the country for sure.

Feb 08, 2024 12:57 PM
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

Steffy Hristova Thank you very much.  I'm glad that you enjoyed your visit to Florida.  

Feb 08, 2024 12:58 PM
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

Endre Barath, Jr. I also love California very much.  My daughter lives out there although she spends quite a bit of time here too.

Feb 08, 2024 12:59 PM
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 We schedule activities for early in the day and the evenings.  We also get afternoon showers during the summer months that cools everything off.

Feb 08, 2024 01:01 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

As a NYC transplant I, too, have loved the tropics.  With the encroachment of development these days, its hard to decide if I should stay or I should go!  Joyce Marsh enjoyed your short story and love Daytona...especially Nascar😎

Feb 09, 2024 08:29 AM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

In the next couple of years , I want  to spend several months in FL . Probably south of Sarasota towards Venice 

Feb 13, 2024 05:49 PM