So You Want to Move to Florida: How to Save Time and Money in Becoming a Resident and Exploring Florida's Treasures Your Guide to Securing Your Dreams in Florida [Paperback]

Stan Farnham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 7, 2004

If you relish the idea of saving money, and living a dream too, this clear, concise book will give you keen insights on moving to and living in Florida. You'll learn how to:Lead vibrant, interesting lives in Florida. Find the best places to visit as a resident. Establish Florida as your domicile. Protect your nest egg. Save thousands of dollars in buying your new home. Identify wildlife and birds. Avoid or minimize Florida intangible taxes. Have a Florida friendly yard. Do business in Florida. Tap into 55 cost saving ideas. Deal with the unique challenges and problems of Florida. Develop a priority-order focused plan. Avoid "had I known, I would have..." comments. Magic Threes. You'll learn the top three birds, animals, lighthouses, wildlife refuges, beaches, day trips, mini-vacations, Florida "castles;" and three interest or expertise levels for activities. By focusing on the top three, you will be able to select the activities that best fit your unique needs and desires. These exciting experiences can unleash a new level of success and positive change for you. You'll appreciate the business savvy, optimism and spirit of adventure that threads through the fabric of this easy-to-read book.

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About the Author

Stan Farnham has been a U.S. Forest Service fire fighter, a U.S. Army paratroop officer, a technical writer, a company CEO, president of condominium associations and president of two national associations. This is his second book.He led five manufacturing companies, as a turnaround CEO, from dire straits to profitability during the 1990s. Stan and wife Mary moved to Florida after he completed his fifth successful turnaround.A graduate of Drake University, Stan and Mary have six grown children. She participated in the adventures described in the book. She also has been active in homeowner associations, and conducts a water aerobics class three days a week.To get in touch with the author, visit the web site http://soyouwanttomovetoflorida.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418451428
• ISBN-13: 978-1418451424
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #337,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sondra Greer, January 30, 2005

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This review is from: So You Want to Move to Florida: How to Save Time and Money in Becoming a Resident and Exploring Florida's Treasures Your Guide to Securing Your Dreams in Florida (Paperback)

The contents of Farnham's guide is essential for anyone seriously considering relocation. The invaluable information he provides gives the positives and negatives of living in Florida. Read this practical book about day-to-day life in Florida if you're thinking of moving to paradise. Many helpful pointers which has already made my life simpler. Jam-packed with simple, crisp declarative sentences that makes reading the book both interesting and easy.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Northern Transplants, February 12, 2009

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Anonimous (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: So You Want to Move to Florida: How to Save Time and Money in Becoming a Resident and Exploring Florida's Treasures Your Guide to Securing Your Dreams in Florida (Paperback)

This book is packed with helpful tips. Did you know you can't get your driver's license and car registration in the same place? There are two different (and far apart) offices for this. Or that moving and buying houses is much easier during the off season (Jun-Sept)?

Also covered are tips on: what to look out when buying housing that you wouldn't up north (trees, fire ants, etc), why you should turn on the pool lights before getting in (alligators!), obtaining homestead exception to reduce your property taxes, obtaining beach parking stickers, Florida problems and challenges, birds, alligators, dolphins and other flora and fauna.

Down to earth, practical advice that can save you time and money and, most importantly, headaches!

A real jewel.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of good info, March 21, 2005

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Robert Zonith - See all my reviews

This review is from: So You Want to Move to Florida: How to Save Time and Money in Becoming a Resident and Exploring Florida's Treasures Your Guide to Securing Your Dreams in Florida (Paperback)

I read this book and liked it. There is a lot of stuff about Florida that I wouldn't have thought to consider when making a decision to move there. There are many differences than other areas of the U.S. For example, most houses don't have a basement, so you better keep that in mind if you need the space. In addition to the practical move information, there is a number of chapters on recreation (Weekend trips, Key West, Parks, Beaches etc). This would probably also be useful to current residents.