Five Major Hurricanes In Seven Years; FL Home Insurance Out Of Reach For Growing # Of Residents

[RSherman]

2. Snowbird home

A friend and I used to visit FL every year: Ocala, Ft. Myers, Sanibel and Captiva. A few years ago, he bought a home right on a canal in Bonita Springs. I wanted to retire there with him, but he's back in NY with health problems. FL does not seem attractive anymore due to politics.

My father, brother and his family, and an uncle all live in AZ. My brother moved there from NY around 30 years ago because his baby had some breathing problems and that's what the Dr. suggested. Every year that I visit my brother, he points out places he and his son rode ATVs. It's all grown up now with housing, businesses, etc. My father called a few days ago and recounted that doctors used to give this advice. No more. Air quality is bad (he's in Phoenix and my brother is nearby in Anthem). Everything is built up and there are 4 lane highways. Last time I visited, there was a bad accident just about daily. My father has loved living out there but recently expressed that if he wasn't 87, he would consider moving back here. And, the water situation is bad and getting worse.

My uncle is in Meyer and has lived in Prescott. So, Northern parts of AZ might be ok.