Different Cultural Parts of Florida
A lot of crypto is moving to Florida - it is important to know the cultural regions
Morning Anons,
This is a little different post, but I will be writing about the cultural parts of Florida. I have had numerous anons reach out asking about what part of Florida they should move to.
Florida is a great launching pad to getting to Degen Island, USA. Also an income-free state with excellent weather. And it is currently getting an influx of new people every day.
I’m not going to break down the housing costs or where to live—just going to be pointing out the “cultural vibe” of each section. This isn’t entirely accurate, and I’m making broad statements. But this should help you in picking out the best place.
Geography:
You can argue that Florida has three main components, North, Central, and South Florida. These regions are closer in culture and can arguably be considered their state because they have entirely different make-up in environment, demographics, politics, and industry.
Each component can be divided into more parts, West, Central, and East. What I mean - You have North West Florida, South East Florida, Central Central Florida, etc.
Every part of Florida is easily accessible to a beach. You are never more than 60 miles to the coast in the state. You can quickly get to a beach within a 90/120-minute drive.
Rule of Thumb - the further south you go, the more expensive rent will be in comparison.
North Florida:
This is the “southern” part of Florida and has a lot of old money since this part of Florida has arguably been settled the longest than any part of the state.
North West Florida:
NWF is in the central time zone. Many people don’t realize this, but Florida has two time zones.
The Military dominates NWF. You have Pensacola Navy Aviation Base, Eglin in Destin, then Tyndal Air Force Base in Panama City. Then there is a splattering of different aviation fields and special army operations throughout.
Because there is so much federally owned land in the area, there is not much room for urban centers. Pensacola, Panama City, and Destin. None of these cities have the cultural pull as the other cultural centers in Florida.
With these items in mind: This part of the country is one of Florida's deepest red/conservative/republican regions and the nation. Some of these counties have gone 85% to Republican presidents.
Finally - NWF is famous for its beaches and nicknamed the “Emerald Coast” because it has white sand (i’m not exaggerating. It is white). The combination of sand and water makes the water appear emerald green on a sunny day.
North Central Florida:
North Central Florida. NCF is home to the state Capital - Tallahassee, thus home to Florida State University. It also incorporated Gainseville, the home to the University of Florida.
It has green hills with Spanish moss-covered live oaks and big Magnolia trees. Of all areas of the state, this can be considered the most “southern” looking. It is also referred to as “Horse Country” by the amount of ranches that dominate the area.
Its coast is called “Big Bend,” where Appalachee bay is. It is very famous for its oysters and other fishing. Since it is a bay, the coastline does not resemble the beaches as much as other parts of the state.
Because it has two major universities and is the state capital, the area is more liberal than the NW part of the state. But the location of Big Bend is also one of the poorest. The main industry
Suppose you enjoy college town life or local politics with a moderate approach to governance, as well as more nonbeach outdoor activities. North Central Florida is for you.
North East Florida
North East Florida is dominated by Jacksonville and the surrounding coast. You can argue that Daytona beach is the end of North East Florida.
Jacksonville is Wall St lite and is home to a surprising amount of banks. It is just above St. Augustine, the first European settlement in America. Overall this is probably the “oldest” “art of" Florida. The area’s name is “First Cost” to symbolize that.
There are not as many transient people here as in other parts of Florida. But there are still those that move here.
Central Florida
Central Florida is the breadbasket for Florida in many ways, with the familiar Orange Groves and the ever famous Mickey Mouse.
Central East Florida
This is the area of Florida, also known as “Space Co" st” the spa" e industry dominates the coastline. It is where Florida begins to transition into a more subtropical climate. The east coast is more suburban than South East Florida, and the argument can be made that these areas are really more suburbs of the urbanized SEF.
Central Central Florida
This is Disney World. And Orange groves.
Central West Florida
This is Tampa Bay, and the surrounding cities support the Bay area. It is just as urban as South Florida but is less developed and has more space to grow. They are making it more affordable.
Tampa is one of the fastest-growing cities. It ranks #3. With that, a lot of change will be happening. Typically I have found the people who go to Tampa are from other parts of Florida and want to stay in-state, so that is where they head.
This is a very transient area and growing rapidly. However, it is also a growing destination for other parts. multiplyingSo it is hard to pinpoint the culture.
South Florida
When most people think of Florida, this is the area that they think about. A subtropical climate with the temperature is rarely dipping below 50 degrees and hardly ever going below freezing.
A lot of people make this part their retirement destination, or their 2nd home, and will constantly travel back and forth to other parts of the country or even the world.
There is no South Central Florida because that is dominated by the Everglades/Big Cyprus National Parks.
South West Florida
People from the Mid-West gravitate to this area, and many retirees from Chicago/Minneapolis/Milwalke/Omaha, etc., love this area of Florida. The main cultural icon of this area is Fort Myers and Naples. Now, if you know those cities, you will realize those aren’t really urban, but at the same time, the rent and prices for those areas might as well be aligned with living in other big cities.
The area is transient, meaning the population is more likely coming from another part of the country than growing up there. It is also temporary in the seasons. More people live here during the winter than in the summer. It can get hot, and people typically go back to the Mid-West cities to enjoy the milder summers there.
Compared to South East Florida, South West Florida is an older demographic. The Hispanic influence is firm but not nearly as strong as South East Florida.
There are the beaches, but there are also the everglades, marshes, and cypress forests, so there are many outdoor activities to do it.
South East Florida
This is West Plam Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and then surrounding the Florida Keys. This area has some of the wealthiest individuals in the country. The majority of people who move to South East Florida come from the East Coast. There is an East Coast attitude when it comes to driving (people expect you to peel out), but the sun has mellowed out a lot of the East Coast “meanness”“ ““““
The further south you go, the more Hispanic/Latin American influence you get. It is culminating in Miami.
Of all the areas in Florida, Miami is by far the most metropolitan and offers a legitimate skyline and densely packed urban center. The further up the coast you go from Miami, the cities become more suburban/gated community/condo driven.
If you want a metropolitan area that encompasses shopping, food, and arts, this area dominates.