The Pros And Cons Of Living In Florida

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When thinking of Florida and all of the snakes, alligators, bears and countless unknown insects, it doesn’t normally draw the attention to people of various age groups as an “enjoyable” place to live in. Although there are many cons to the state and what goes on it, the pros seem to outweigh them. There may be some wild animals and temperatures, but you never have to worry about shoveling snow in the winter! Having lots of history and attractions, beautiful weather, and tons of vacation spots by far makes Florida a great place to live.
St. Augustine (the nation’s oldest city), Disney World, and Universal just to name a few, are a huge draw for people of all ages to come to Florida. Being able to see shuttle launches and visit the Kennedy Space

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