Post by The Inspector on Dec 10, 2023 0:12:51 GMT -5
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Still, she noticed home insurance companies pulling out of Florida due to floods and prevalent fraud, she said. Car insurance rates also spiked — she said she now pays about half of what she paid in Florida.
The charm of her area slowly eroded as well, as a farmer's market near her home closed down and was replaced by a Margaritaville Hotel. The small homes by the beach have been replaced by mansions.
"This little beach town that we used to love became very contentious, very expensive," Kim said. "The atmosphere changed to a totally touristy, wealthy area."
Still, she misses the warm Florida weather — with the exception of the occasional hurricane — and her area's recreational opportunities. She was never in a rush to finish tasks before it got too cold or snowy in the winter.
The charm of her area slowly eroded as well, as a farmer's market near her home closed down and was replaced by a Margaritaville Hotel. The small homes by the beach have been replaced by mansions.
"This little beach town that we used to love became very contentious, very expensive," Kim said. "The atmosphere changed to a totally touristy, wealthy area."
Still, she misses the warm Florida weather — with the exception of the occasional hurricane — and her area's recreational opportunities. She was never in a rush to finish tasks before it got too cold or snowy in the winter.
Around 2016, she also started to see the political atmosphere of her area change. People became more aggressive, people would sell political shirts with hateful slogans on them on many street corners, and there was a "wave of animosity" that made her question whether she should go running or biking by herself. Her district also started banning books, which she said was one of the final straws for her.
She said she felt lonelier in her area, and by extension, the peace she found in nature was no more.
She said she felt lonelier in her area, and by extension, the peace she found in nature was no more.
The rich are moving into Florida, life is going down hill, and the politics is just unfriendly.
