{"id":42392,"date":"2015-07-14T15:58:27","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T22:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=42392"},"modified":"2015-07-14T15:58:27","modified_gmt":"2015-07-14T22:58:27","slug":"no-time-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/no-time-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"22 Things People From Florida Don\u2019t Have Time For"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Spring Breakers<\/h2>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User WE0K<\/div>\n

Spring breakers have quite the reputation in this state. They come in blasting music, destroy everything, and then go back to their lives at home leaving Floridians to clean up the mess.
\nSure, these college kids do a ton for the local economy of the many spring break destinations in this state, but most Floridians would say they\u2019d rather not have to deal with them.<\/p>\n

2. Frozen Seafood<\/h2>\n

\"Shrimps\"<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User stu_spivack<\/div>\n

Why would any Floridian ever buy frozen seafood shipped from across the country when they\u2019ve got everything they need fresh and ready for the catching? Scoring the fish for a great seafood dinner here is as easy as stopping by the local seafood trucks.<\/p>\n

3. Snow<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User William Brawley (cropped)<\/div>\n

People don\u2019t live in Florida<\/a> because they like snow. As you might expect, pretty much anything that falls from the sky tends to send this state into a tizzy.<\/p>\n

4. Fearing The Gators<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Rusty Clark \u2013 Back In One Piece<\/div>\n

With some estimates saying that there are close to 1.5 million gators in this state, Floridians don\u2019t have much of a choice but to go about their daily lives assuming one of these creatures won\u2019t chomp down on their arm.
\nGators aren\u2019t actually too confrontational when it comes to humans unless they feel threatened. All Floridians know that if they keep a safe distance, they\u2019ll probably be fine\u2026probably.<\/p>\n

5. Mediocre Oranges<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User meddygarnet<\/div>\n

Once you\u2019ve had a Floridian orange, others just won\u2019t do. Nowhere else in the world has oranges as flavorful and juicy as the ones grown in the Sunshine State.<\/p>\n

6. Complaining About All That Humidity<\/h2>\n

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\nIt\u2019s hot and humid here. Get used to it. Floridians are well over the fact that stepping outside can make you sweat through your shirt in an instant. It\u2019s just one of the side effects that comes along with living in a tropical paradise.<\/p>\n

7. Lovebug Collisions<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User denipet<\/div>\n

Thanks to the heavy presence of lovebugs in the area, even a short drive at night can leave a car covered in blood and guts. There\u2019s not really a way to beat this minor inconvenience. Floridians just have to clean their cars more often.<\/p>\n

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8. Fancy Nuts<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Kolin Toney<\/div>\n

Other states can keep their $10 bags of pistachios, Floridians do just fine with the nuts they can find at roadside stands. A very popular snack in Northern Florida, the boiled peanuts in this state are some of the best around.<\/p>\n

9. Negative Stereotypes<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User nathanmac87<\/div>\n

Floridians are well aware that the rest of the country thinks they\u2019re crazy due to the strange selections of their local stories that make the national news. Obviously everyone in Florida isn\u2019t quite so strange, but keep spreading the stereotype\u2014at least it might keep some of the tourists away.<\/p>\n

10. Lines At Disney World<\/h2>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Joe Shlabotnik<\/div>\n

The \u201cmost magical place on Earth\u201d isn\u2019t quite so magical when you\u2019re sitting in line for two hours to take a trip through a creepy room filled with mechanical children singing \u201cIt\u2019s a small world after all\u2026\u201d Fortunately, the local Floridians all have their tricks for beating the tourists, knowing exactly which days are the cheapest and the least crowded.<\/p>\n

11. Driving Hours To Golf<\/h2>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User RobBixbyPhotography<\/div>\n

Floridians are spoiled when it comes to hitting the greens. With close to 1,500 golf courses spread around the state, you\u2019re never far from a world-class golf course.<\/p>\n

12. Dress Clothes<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User milesgehm<\/div>\n

It\u2019s always hot and sunny, of course people aren\u2019t going to wear suits to work constantly. Floridians might dress up for important meetings, but most employers have a pretty relaxed view on the dress code. They\u2019d rather their employees by comfortable than in a sweat soaked suit and tie.<\/p>\n

13. Hanging Chads<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User stevendepolo<\/div>\n

Florida always seems to take the center stage by the end of the presidential election season, including the year when ballots where infamously miscounted due to improperly punched holes. Don\u2019t blame the Floridians though, they\u2019d rather have all that election business done with quickly, too.<\/p>\n

14. Tourists<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Thad Roan \u2013 Bridgepic<\/div>\n

Sure, tourists bring tons of money to the Sunshine State, but most Floridians constantly wonder if it\u2019s really worth all the hassle. Adding tons of congestion to roadways, people around here are just thankful that the tourists tend to stick to a few certain areas.<\/p>\n

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15. Explaining Why Florida Should Really Be Several States<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User dno1967b<\/div>\n

North Florida, Central Florida, and South Florida are so different, at times they seem like they belong in different parts of the country. North Florida is more similar to the rural Southern America like Alabama<\/a> and Georgia<\/a>. Central Florida is filled with tourist attractions and colleges, and Southern Florida is much more tropical, filled with culturally diverse places like the Miami<\/a> metro. This state is much longer than most people realize.<\/p>\n

16. Sudden Torrential Downpours<\/h2>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Dawn _ Pink Chick<\/div>\n

Florida isn\u2019t all sun and games. While you can usually work on your tan around here, you\u2019ve always got to watch out for the sudden rainstorms that seem to roll in at a minute\u2019s notice. If you\u2019re caught outside, you\u2019ll be soaked.<\/p>\n

17. Mosquitos<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User 416style<\/div>\n

With so much water and warm weather in the Sunshine State, Florida makes the perfect breeding ground for these pesky little bugs. Don\u2019t leave home without your bug spray. That\u2019s one mistake no Floridian makes twice.<\/p>\n

18. Turn Signals (And Various Other Basic Driving Rules)<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Herkie<\/div>\n

Home to notoriously bad drivers, taking the wheel in the Sunshine State can seem riskier than jumping out of a plane without a chute at times. Locals tend to blame the tourists, but that\u2019s mostly because it\u2019s easier than actually training themselves to be more responsible on the roads.<\/p>\n

19. A Bad Day Fishing<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User e53<\/div>\n

If you\u2019ve got a pole in your hand and the line is in the water, it\u2019s basically impossible not to catch something around here. Whether you\u2019re fishing in open water or at one of the many lakes and rivers in this state, Florida is one of the hottest spots for fishing in the country.<\/p>\n

20. Parallel Parking<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User SNappa2006<\/div>\n

Most Floridians don\u2019t really have to parallel park much throughout their daily lives. This makes it a big problem when one of them travels to a big city like New York or Chicago<\/a>. Do yourself a favor and practice a few times before you leave.<\/p>\n

21. Ignoring Instate Rivalries<\/h2>\n

\"Sports<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User RobBixbyPhotography<\/div>\n

Florida is home to more big sports teams than almost any other state. They\u2019ve got three NFL teams, two MLB teams, two NBA teams, two NHL teams, and one MLS team, along with countless college squads and a huge minor league baseball presence.
\nNeedless to say, there are tons of rivalries constantly on the brink of explosion in this state. People do their best to keep it under wraps, but you\u2019ll still hear of an occasional fight that breaks out between two fans from time to time.<\/p>\n

22. Explaining That Florida Really Isn\u2019t That Crazy<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Visit St. Pete\/Clearwater<\/div>\n

It\u2019s always sunny, there are tons of beaches, and everyone is beautiful. Florida is a good place to live. Of course, there are a few crazy people that the national news loves to focus on\u2014but that\u2019s probably just because they\u2019re jealous of how awesome the Sunshine State really is.
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