Hi, I live in South Florida. It is beautiful here in the winter, (and yes it can get very cold here too, just no snow). Just remember what most people forget. Living here is like living anywhere else, unless your wealthy, you have to work. I haven't had a tan in ten years. I haven't been to DisneyWorld in twelve. It is not all sunshine and roses. Visit around the middle of August and see if you can stand the heat, because believe me, what we don't have in snow, we make up for in humidity. Ive had a lot of friends move here from up north and 95% have all moven back. I would suggest you visit first before you make major life changes. I moved here when I was 15, Im now 42, so believe me I know what I say.