Benefits of a Florida lifestyle in Tampa & Orlando
Life is good in Florida. If you’re considering living in Florida, you have made a good choice.
One of Florida’s biggest assets is its climate. Its latitude, tempered by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, gives Florida a balmy, subtropical climate that is pleasant and not too extreme year round. This climate not only makes Florida an attractive place to live, but also means that Florida has, right from the days of the pioneers, been able to have a sound economic base. The climate is perfect for growing citrus fruits, other fruits and vegetables and sugar cane, which provided economic prosperity from horticulture. There is a good reason why Florida was nicknamed the “Sunshine State” and that the region Bahia Real Estate has its headquarters in is called “Orange County”.
From the 20th century onwards, Florida’s tourism has burgeoned, making Florida’s economy even more vibrant and successful. Add to this the aerospace programs at Cape Canaveral and the mining industry that provides 25% of the world’s phosphate for agricultural fertilizer and you have a sure-fire recipe for prosperity.
The Florida lifestyle is so desirable and prosperous that when the Toyota automotive company wished to launch its luxury marque, Lexus, it sent its market research team to live in Florida for a period to study their target market: the luxury buyer.
It is no wonder that Florida has experienced a dramatic increase in population, making it the fourth most populous state in the USA, with the Census Bureau picking that it will overtake New York for third spot by 2011. This, of course, makes real estate in Florida a wise investment, as this growing population needs homes to live in and businesses to obtain their daily needs. Bahia Realty Group has listings of all kinds, whether you’re investing or wanting a taste of Florida for yourself.
Jenn Cook