A word of caution to anyone contemplating a move to Florida. It can be a very enjoyable place to live, but there are some serious drawbacks that one should know about. From May through October there is unbearable heat and humidity. There is what I call "culture shock". It is hard to make lasting friendships because of the transient nature of the population. Traffic can be a nightmare, especially during "the season". On the plus side, taxes are low, winters are very mild, clothes are inexpensive, and there are many interesting places to visit and plenty of things to do. Since this thread began with an emphasis on O scale railroading, the one facet of the hobby that I found to quite successful is the modular layout clubs in HO and N.
What one makes of it is up to the individual. One doesn't get a true sense of living here in just a few weeks; it takes time. I wouldn't live anywhere else.
