Winter in Florida

Winter in Florida is the reason many move to this sunny state. Away from the snow and freezing temps, Florida has been advertised as a tropical paradise.  While it's true that there are houses in my street that have palm trees and I also have a small palmetto tree in front of my house - I'm not experiencing the tropical climes that Florida's reputation holds. But then again, I've not had to shovel snow from my sidewalk to get to my car.

When I have to put on my heavy jacket to take my dog out in the morning, I am reminded that it does get cold here in Florida! We've had several nights of high 20's. Walking down the street, you see shrubs and plants shrouded with bed sheets to protect them. News reports talk about the danger to the strawberry and citrus crops and you are reminded just how much local growers have to lose if their crops freeze.

Being a huge fan of Disney World, it is on those cold days when I think of all those tourists from northern states coming for the sun and warmth; looking forward to dips in the resort pools and wearing short sleeves and perhaps even shorts. But these people are troupers. I've been to a Disney resort on a pretty cool day when I wouldn't even consider sticking my big toe in the pool. But there would always be some intrepid visitors splashing about.  Granted, the pool is heated but you've got to come out sometime!

All in all, Florida isn't a bad place to live in the winter. Those cold days don't last for weeks on end and in fact temps can go from 60's during one day to the 80's the next.

Again, I haven't had to shovel snow one time since I've been here. Though I do miss it at Christmas time.