Spider Loaded in Toy Hauler ready to leave for Florida

[Possible]

"Often I wish this was the sign at every entry point to Florida."

Ah, so you and your family were born there. Like most states, you go back far enough,
and everyone came from somewhere else.

 

[Gedge]

The state would have to impose state income tax if it weren't for snowbirds. Many northerners and canadians own homes in
Florida and pay property tax, sales tax and much more.

 

[PMK]

The state would have to impose state income tax if it weren't for snowbirds.

I may be wrong, but if you research it, the Florida constitution does not allow state income tax. For that to change, and pretty sure they have tried several times, the legal citizens that vote would have to vote for this change as an amendment during an election year.

Yes, property taxes generate income for the county you own property in. The state does not collect property taxes.

Florida does have Homestead Exemption which reduces tax burden on residents with primary residence in the state. Legally must have FL Drivers license, Florida License Plate and more.

Florida generates a lot of income from tourism and agriculture. Those are the two highest generating revenues. Yes, tourism generates taxable revenue.

 

[Mikey]

Was just talking to some friends that live down there as snow birds, they said the virus is running pretty ramped right now to the point that there kids are not going down and spend the holidays with them!!! To anyone heading down, be safe and smart!!!!

 

[pauly1]

Enjoy your adventure! One doesn't go to FL for mountains or curvy roads. The Atlantic side is less congested, until Fort Lauderdale, than the Gulf side. We have stayed weeks in both Titusville and Vero Beach.

Try riding 1 and 1A Fort Lauderdale to Fernandina Beach. Nice scenery. There is a road north out of Ormand Beach that forms a tunnel through the trees effect. We haven't done KW due to distance and Miami in the way.

 

[spyder01]

Been to FL many times in cars and on GW but Im going in February for the first time to Tavernier ,just below key Largo.Will be staying on a yacht converted to Air BNB.Ive done all the tourist stuff so many times so we will just relax in the Keys and some partying in KW if the CV hasnt ruined that.Driving down from DE sucks till you get to GA but when it warms up its all worth it,and thats the draw for us.It beats sitting home waiting for Spring,and since we cant cruise this year we gotta do something.

 

[Gwolf]

If you can't find any good roads to ride in Florida, you don't know where to look......... and I ain't telling.

As for being from some place else if you look back far enough, that is true, but my family has lived in Florida since if was a territory.

 

[Bruita]

Gwolf is correct. There are many hundreds of miles of excellent riding throughout Florida roads. We bought a 2020 RT in July and have over 8000 miles and ride almost daily. That being said there is a great deal of truth that there are undesirable areas to ride in, but that’s true of every state. A city is a city and when it is hot in Florida it is a bear to get stuck in traffic. Been bike riding in Florida since 1975, average 15,000 miles a year. To be totally honest we spend every summer somewhere in the USA. Last year New England, that is Me.,NH, and Vt. Next summer out west, NM, Co, SD (trike rally), Mt, then rally in Oct. in NC. Don’t diss Florida riding until you have ridden with someone that knows the state. As I peruse this website frequently there are references to “ winterizing” our winterizing is taking a daily 100plus mile ride thru the woods and rural byways of central Florida with a long sleeve shirt until midday then T-shirt time. That’s our life, but someone has to.

 

[Snoking1127]

Got the F3 ltd loaded in toy hauler and working on additional items to take with us to sunny Florida after Thanksgiving. Me and wife will be there for three months of riding and enjoying the weather.

Some other friends will be at same location that have trikes and spyders. Looking forward to it,

HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING AND A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Picture?

 

[boz329]

Looking for a trailer for my F3 Limited. My brother lives in Jacksonville, FL and I am in northwest Ohio (Toledo). Could you send me some info on your trailer? Got a quote for shipping the Spyder, round trip is close to $2000! Might as well trailer it myself.
Thanks.

 

[MONK]

Claypool, eh? I grew up in N. Manchester.

HAGO!

 

[Gedge]

Nice little collage town, I too lived there when I was a kid.