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A New Resident s Guide To Living In Florida



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f you're new to Florida,        Homestead Exception to see if you 
then you've probably            qualify for further cuts. Unlike  
already realized how            getting a driver's license,       
diverse culture is in the             filing for the Homestead          
Sunshine State. The cost of           Exception, registering to vote,   
living, schools, and people will      or filling out a declaration of   
vary from the Georgia, Tennessee      domicile, will establish your     
and Alabama connections of life       residency in Florida. A driver's  
in the Panhandle, to Latino           license will only establish your  
influences in the most southern       intent to reside in Florida.      
tip. The good news about getting                                        
adjusted to life in Florida is        Various permits, forms, and       
that you're not alone. Most of        licenses are also necessary for   
the people who live there have        boats, the use of beaches and     
relocated from another state;         coastal areas, docks, burning,    
therefore, you are surrounded by      vehicles and fishing. These will  
millions who know exactly what it     often vary according to county.   
feels like to be a newbie.            StateofFlorida.com offers         
Besides contacting the Chamber of     information specific to each of   
Commerce in whichever community       these needs and breaks them down  
you end up in to get all of their     into categories. It also has      
new resident information, you can     links to Florida State agencies   
count on the following to be          to help relocating individuals or 
consistent throughout most parts      businesses.                       
of Florida.                                                             
                                      Getting the right insurance for   
Big tax breaks on property and        your Tampa Bay Florida real       
personal income tax are some of       estate property and belongings    
the big bonuses to living in          while you live in Florida is a    
Florida. Be sure to file for the      necessity. The recent rash of     



hurricanes has inspired the           Being prepared for Florida's      
Office of Insurance Regulation to     weather will make the transition  
reorganize themselves to serve        of relocating much easier. Be     
this important aspect of Florida      sure to ask your neighbors how    
living. Crosscheck some of their      they prepare for hurricanes and   
links to make sure that your          heavy rain. Make sure that you    
insurance covers all of the           have supplies on hand throughout  
possibilities.                        the year. Also, ask your local    
                                      authorities about what you should 
Be sure to call or visit the          have on hand, what to expect, and 
website for the Florida               who to contact for help.          
Department of Education to find                                         
out how local schools rate in         Expect to see a lot more of your  
your area. In fact, selecting         friends and families now that you 
your property according to school     live in Florida. Visiting you     
districts may be a good idea if       will become a vacation for many   
you have, or expect to start, a       of them. It may save you money in 
family in Florida. Each school        the long run to buy year passes   
also has a report on it done by       to some of the attractions in or  
the School Advisory Council           around your town or city. It also 
Report which rates schools on         wouldn't hurt to collect some     
performance, attendance and           brochures from the local Chamber  
various features.                     of Commerce, so you have a        
                                      mini-library of resources at your 
Afternoon thunderstorms are a         fingertips for day trips and      
part of life almost everyday for      exciting attractions. Remember    
Floridians during the summertime.     that Florida relies on tourism    
This is just one of the features      for one of its biggest economies. 
of Florida's weather that             Your loved ones will still        
relocators should know about.         consider Florida one of the top   



vacation spots long after you         agent or home owner's association 
have become accustomed to living      at finger's reach for yourself,   
in the Sunshine State. Be sure to     and for visitors.                 
keep any welcome packages you         

                              
receive from your real estate         






About the Author:

Bob Lipply is a licensed broker associate with Remax Realtec in Palm Harbor, Florida. He has many years of experience in selling Tampa Bay Florida Real Estate and has helped many families relocate to Florida and find their dream homes. Visit his website at http://www.lipplyrealestate.com or contact him direct at 1-888-423-5775. e-mail address is info@lipplyrealestate.com

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