Thoughts after one year of living in the Florida Keys.
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- After a year in the Keys, we share what's good and what's bad. Would we make the move all over again???
Mark is a real estate sales associate with Engel & Völkers here in Marathon, FL. He can help you sell or purchase a home in the Florida Keys. Call/Text or email Mark Gable 770-561-6091, markgable@me.com
My wife and I spent a week in Key West and that was the best vacation we have ever had , thanks .
That is awesome!
You two are a beautiful couple ....Hold each other close and never let go!
Thanks so much!
@@GablesOnTheGo because if u do let her go, Gman is gonna be right there to scoop her up 🤣
Great jobs guys. I love your Georgian spirit. I'm subscribing for more of the same. Keep keeping on with what you're doing. Love the authenticity and genuine speak. #kudos
Hi,
I'm 80 years old, was an original buyer at Coral Club across from the high school (around 1975. Paid $33,500). Lived in the Keys, on the beach in Pensacola and lots of other places in FL. I LOVED your video, you were honest and real.
We built a home on the beach in Pensacola and kind of felt "that is why you have insurance" when it came to hurricanes. I used to tell our friends from CA who asked about hurricanes, "When was the last time you had five days notice before an earthquake?" We experienced several hurricanes in Pensacola, Tampa, Fort Myers and even Lakeland. We evacuated three times when we lived on the beach.
I learned several things. We built our home above the 100 year flood plane. Best advice we ever had. One time we waded back in and there was water in our mailbox, but not in the house. We rode out a Cat I that was moving quickly, until it hit Mobile Bay and then pounded us for three days. Never again. Get out early and beat the crowd. We sold our beach home after the third evacuation. We learned something I would have never though of. One friend got totally wiped out, (Hurricane Ivan) home was totally destroyed. He took the money, bought a model home and was enjoying Christmas in a new home a few months later. The people who bought our home did well (kinda). The fact the home was built for 150+ mph winds. However, living on an island, you still have to pump sewerage back to the mainland and you depend on getting water and power from the mainland. They went weeks, in the heat of summer without power and water. Can you imagine the mold?
A generator big enough to run an AC is a must on an island. At 80, my wife and I love AZ now. Would not trade our 30+ years in FL for anything. You two are living the dreams of many. BTW, we also full timed it in a motor home for a couple years. People would say they wished they had the time and money to do what we were doing. I agree with you....you make the time and find the money.
Best regards,
Dennis Miller
Anthem, AZ
Dennis, that is probably one of the most insightful honest posts I have seen here on our channel, and we appreciate your sharing that with us and all of our viewers. You and your story is inspiring and realistic at the same time. Thank you!
@@GablesOnTheGo I am going to try to send you an email.
I was living in Black canyon city until just a few months ago. I moved from perdido key Fl, and now after 8 months of living in Arizona I’m moving back, only a different part of Florida. Never thought I’d go back, but I have elderly family members that need help and I’m the only one who will do it for whatever reason. I’m going to miss Arizona.
It was my dream state since childhood. I’m living in Phoenix at the moment. I will be ready to move within 3 months.
Hi Dennis I’m glad you love AZ , was there for a short time but due to lockdown had to fly back to South Africa and praying I can make it back but I must be honest I do love Florida with all my heart and would live almost anywhere along the coast ❤️❤️❤️❤️
George, are you related to the Tarpin Springs Pappas family? Hubby and I stayed at South Seas Plantation (Captiva Island) Fl. years ago and several young Pappas family members gave us a tour of their yacht! They were SO NICE to us! We met at the pool! Just curious if you’re related!😃❤️
Hey guys, loved this video...and your blinky lights. So glad that you are happy. You have accomplished a great deal at your new home in a very short time. Your future will be bright and full of adventure I am certain. All the best to you both.
Thanks so much!!
Just found your videos and love them. You both are so authentic and candid. Might make it to the Keys one of these days, but for now my heart is on the west coast of Florida. But hearing your story is inspiring no matter where your heart calls...
Thanks for watching and for the kind comments!
Appreciate your words of encouragement; I’ve been in Tampa area since spending my whole life in New England 4 years ago and I’m still adjusting and I get homesick.
Thanks for watching! I hope you are happy in Tampa, Laurie and I love the Clearwater Beach area!
Between living in Miami or the FL keys, I would pick the keys any day! Any budget can make it work in the keys as soon as you set your goals. I just bought a property in the keys when I thought that would never be possible. Anything is possible.
I couldn't agree more! I love your positive spirit!
Good for u! Live the dream!
so you have to have money to live in the keys. ???
@@jayj3990 yep
Congratulations that’s awesome
You seem like really nice, level-headed people. I really appreciate your perspective and sharing!! Enjoy your next year!!
Thank you so much!
I like your views and mindset on the hurricanes.
I just viewed a couple of your videos and I found them enjoyable, inspirational and very informative. Now I am a subscriber. I left Florida many years ago due to military and I have been trying to move back ever since. It is definitely my happy place! I will be back in Florida next week to attend my dad's funeral, but to make it a special trip, I am driving from central Florida to the Keys. I have never been to southern Florida and I am so excited. By the way, go teachers! I am an educator too!
Thanks for watching Adele! I know your trip will be a sad one but I love the idea that you will brighten things up with a trip to the Keys, hope you have a great time here!
Wow. Thank you. What an incredible video. So honest, sincere and helpful!
You are so welcome! Thanks!
Very intuitive you two. Just saw your channel and subbed. As a N Georgia boy myself I find it very interesting. We now live in Florida for the past 5 years but can’t afford the Keys on a retirement salary. Boy I wish!!!!!
Just got back to Illinois from our first visit to the Keys and we loved it.
We enjoyed your style and story of your first year living in the Keys and thank you sharing! 2 thumbs up!
👍👍
Thanks so much!!
Outstanding video!! I came to south Florida in 1988 and my employer originally was going to station me in the Marathon, but changed it to Miami at the last minute. I've been to the Keys more times than I can count for work and for pleasure and I've never been weary or anything other than awe inspired with the drive to the Keys. I love your practical outlook, your commitment to giving the experience a fair chance, and above all, your honesty of the good and bad! I was 36 when I arrived and I'm 68 now and I have loved every minute I have lived in South Florida. I'm in Broward now and my personal experience in South Florida has been wonderful! God Bless you both!!
Thanks so much for watching! And thanks for the compliment on our videos.
Year 2019 -2020 . There are some incompetent young sheriff officers in Cudjoe key FL Monroe county substation .They do not know the law and are lazy . Imagine cameras pointing in the direction were incident happened .signs next to front gate stating property is under cameras surveillance and deputy writes in report no cameras present on property and doesn't ask anybody if there are cameras there !!! TOTALY INEXCUSABLE . No fingerprints taken despite victim requesting it to be done . .Sherriff deputy could not comprehend how attacker climbed fence . Me a 60 year old men created video were I climbed similar fence in 2 seconds .Deputy advised perpetrator he can obtain cc gun license (perpetrator was accused of attempted assault ) Deputies were easily manipulated by a convicted criminal and his girlfriend who only arrived in the keys few weeks before incident , victim was a 20 year resident in the keys with absolutely clean record . Deputies exhibited no common sense what so ever . Not one sheriff deputy who arrived was older and experienced .That botched investigation resulted in release of a real criminal and his lying girlfriend , no evidence was collected , making difficult for the court to establish truth .Victim was forced to search and obtain evidence himself evidence was luckily collected in the last moments before it was erased and disappeared forever . . UNEDUCATED ,INCOMPETENT AND LAZY - SHERRIF DEPUTIES IN CUDJOE SUBSTATION . Their action emboldened criminals and allowed their associate to defraud more victims . THEY NEED TO HIRE SOME REAL EXPERIENCED PROFFESIONALS THERE . Do not call them to a bank robbery because they will arrest bank clerk instead of bank robber ... SERIOUSLY !!
I always enjoy your videos. I am with you, I am ready to move to the Keys. Thanks for always sharing your home with us. Great information.
Thanks for watching!
Y'all are so cute! Thank you so much for the info :) My husband and I are both in healthcare, I'm an RN and he's an MRI tech, both with 26+ years in and live currently in the Florida panhandle. He has been getting info from hospitals for jobs in Marathon, so throwing the idea of moving to the Keys lately. Who knows what the future holds, but thanks again for all your insight. Life is short and there are no do overs! Enjoy your sweet life together :)
Thank you so much for watching! If you get ready to make that move give us a call and we can help you find a place 🏡 😁
Great video. May God continue to bless you both. Life is short- live it.
Yes! Thank you!
my wife and I love it here I have always loved fishing and diving although it has been windy lately. My wife found a job she walks to in 5 minutes we love not having to deal with Charleston SC traffic. Everyone here is so nice seems like alot less stress
We find the people here very pleasant as well. Keys people for the most part are very friendly and fun!
Hey guys. I just found your channel. So excited to watch. Key west is my favorite place ever. My dad had a timeshare right off pier. Spent years going for a week to key west. He sold a few years back. I miss it so much. I’m a flight attendant and have been all over the world, key west is still my favorite place. I look forward to watching y’all
Welcome aboard! and thanks for watching!!!
Hey Laurie and Mark! Great video, very informative and helpful! I will definitely look you up for a charter next time we are in Marathon. All the best!
Please do!
Thanks guys for the info! Appreciate the honesty.
Thanks for the info. We bought a house a year ago on Big Pine and can't wait to move there permanently in a few years. It is hard to step away from your comfort zone and I love the insider information that you provide. Thanks again!
That is awesome! Thanks so much for watching!
Big pine got hit pretty hard with a Hurricane a few years ago! 🤿🏄🏿♂️⚓️
Thank you so much for this video! I just got a job offer in Key West and this was so helpful!
We are from TX and spending our Honeymoon in Key West in July. 2nd marriage for us but my favorite places are the beach. I've been watching tons of Key West videos and feel that draw. We are 51 and I want that beach vibe. Thank you guys for sharing. I'm an accountant and he's a band director. Hmm😉. Ready to see how we love it! Glad I found you guys. Keep enjoying life!
Thank you Wendy! Hope you guys have a great time while you are here!
Good stuff guys. I appreciate the time you put into these
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I've been watching your videos for about two months and I'm so delighted with you both. Exploring the keys and the experience for life post retirement, you've answered so many questions. You're always so humble and willing to share your authentic opinions. Cutest couple I've seen in a while! Thank you for sharing yourselves with the world!!!!
Oh how nice of you to say!! Thanks so much for watchin our channel!
Not retired. He’s working as a real estate agent
Loved the 'vibe' you two gave off in this video. Felt like I was sitting right there and you were talking to me. I also love Florida storms... as long as I'm in the safety of my home. As a Florida boy hurricanes just seem like a natural part of life to me. 2004, when Florida was hit by 4 strong storms, was the only time the state's population DECLINED because of it. And the people who left were the ones who'd only lived here for a short time and thought, _"So _*_THIS IS NORMAL?_*_ I'm outta here!"_
That's our perspective as well Matt, we've been coming here for 15 years, I was born in Tampa...Mom lives in central Florida, storms are just a part of what we do here.
I enjoyed your video. It really helped! We are coming June 1st 2022 for a week. My husband is an RN, and I am a Respiratory Therapist. We saw they had a hospital there. That's good to know. Thank you for the information!
Thank you so much Bethany. Hope you enjoy your visit to the Keys!
Thank you SOOO much....we are planning on retiring to keys and we visit very often and I always wondered about Amazon!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!!
Kudos to you both for living out your dreams there in the keys and not being scared of it all... Looks like an awesome lifestyle and basically every type of life takes some kind of sacrifice stay safe and when the storms come get out of there 👌🙌🙏🙏
You are right Joe, it does some sacrifice but the rewards are amazing!
Honest talk from ya'll is the best!! We hope to be down in Marathon very soon to live & work. Ya'll are living the life alot want to live!!
Thanks Vince!
I lived there three years and I used 2 tanks of gas.
In the last 1.5 years I’ve used 1 tank of gas 😂
And I’m in the Pacific Northwest!
Thanks for this realistic view of living in the keys! It was nice to hear the pros and cons. 😁
Glad it was helpful!
Great content. Glad you both & Molly are doing well. I'd sure enjoy being there. Permethrin is my best friend to fight off pesky bugs. "I bless you both".
Thanks for the tip and for watching!
Do you soak your clothes in it? (Some hikers do.)
Thank you me and my wife you guys have so much making decisions moving to Key West or key anywhere in the key go bless you guys thank you
Thanks for watching John and thanks for the kind words! All the best, Laurie and Mark
Sorry. I live on Marathon 4 months a year. Your TH-cam feed popped up on my feed. Ever get bored. Look up / Google Live web cams Keys.. Sloppy's on K.W. has 3 . 1 on door 2nd on Duval. 3rd on live bar band. Like I said. Less then 72/96 hours.. I am just home sick.
Thanks for the informative , down to earth info . I also think you guys should do more travel videos around the country .
We are hoping to do just that! We are working hard here now but maybe on down the road we will have more time to travel and we love RV's and hope to spend some time traveling the US in our RV and sharing those videos as well. Thanks for watching!
Likeable couple who communicate very, very well. Thank you! Great video.
Thank you Annabelle!
That's Showbiz folks you get it done A real pleasure 💘
Love y'all's videos and everything that you do , thanks . Have a wonderful and blessed day!
Thank you! You too!
My wife and I are both teachers and I want to move down there in a few years. I need to convince her, so I am so thankful you mentioned that teachers could actually do it!
When there is a will there is a way! Thanks for watching!
So envious!! I would LOVE to be able to live in the keys (and/or other coastal areas)!!
You can do it! Thanks for watching!
You guys are great. My wife and I are planning to move to Florida just not that far south. Around the Palm Bay Area but the keys are definitely on are check list. Ty for so much info. God bless
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video! It's very encouraging. I lived on a boat at the Lorelei in Islamorada for a while a few years ago , but, needed to return to South Carolina. I really can't see continuing to live up here for the last part of my life and I think I have some of the same dissatisfactions as ya'll did before you made the move. I hope to have things resolved up here to return to the Keys and live by the first part of next year. Just have to take some chances, make some sacrifices and pull the trigger. I'm coming down to Islamorada for Thanksgiving as a teaser ...can't wait!
Best of luck with your plans to get back to the Keys!!
@@GablesOnTheGo very good
Hey!! Greetings from GA👋👋great video. Congrats on your move!
Thanks so much!!
Great video! The wife and I found your channel and it's great! We are moving to Marathon next month. My wife will be the property manager at the Sea Grape apartments behind the wooden spoon. We're excited! We came across your channel looking up stuff down there and you 2 do an awesome job! Thank you for all the info and it would be great to run into you 2 sometime. Blessing to you both from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 🙏
That's awesome! Good luck in your new adventure! Thanks for watching!
Great story!!! Very informative ....... you are living a dream ..... ENJOY You only live once .........
Thanks! 😃
Thanks for sharing your experience your keys testimonial was very insightful 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! I recently subscribed to your channel because I love Florida, I can admire your courage to move there and give it a try, I totally agree with your wife, sometimes you just have to leave your comfort zone and experience new adventures. I’m retired so I will have an easier time than some, so January it is! Thank you I enjoy your videos.
Thanks for watching Kevin, give me a shout if I can help you with anything down here! Mark Coco Plum Real Estate 770-561-6091
@@GablesOnTheGo I will, thank you for the reply.
Hey Kevin, love the Knights Templar cross 👍
Great Video!! Very informative. What everyone should know before moving to the Keys.
Glad it was helpful!
Welcome to Monroe County
I raised my kids in Ft Lauderdale and moved here permanently in 2012....had been visiting since the late 1970s...great place for kids to grow up and it is great home base...and since Covid definitely do not miss City living...live in Islamorada and it is great but Key West is a walkable awesome place...enjoy the island life and respect the natural resources...fresh water is precious here!
Thanks for the welcome!
Love the Venture Out RV lot idea. Not sure my other half would want to move full time from Houston (yet), but heck for 6 months or longer would be nice. Have the home here, have the Class A RV, now just need to convince my other half, and buy a lot......may be a little more complicated than this, but love the video. You guys and others I follow had the same feelings I am having, but you took the leap. Turned 52 two days ago, we are both blessed to be in good health and good shape, ugh......sounds so awesome. Love your channel.
Tommy, thanks so much for watching and thanks for the kind words about our videos! Take the leap, whatever that looks like for you.....you might be very surprised at well you can swim! Cheers brother!
I used to live in Marathon key. For a long time had my last 2 babies down there.
Grew up on Summerland. Live on a small island off the Texas coast now. Love it, but also love and miss the Keys. Except the no-see-ums. Don’t miss those at all. Also, I didn’t hear you guys mention scorpions. Dang the scorpions, too.
Great video, would love to live there. Just need the rest of the money. But I have been there many times and camped right on the beach. Know the noseeums.
Love the Crawling for Reid shirt! I worked with the AOP and the Underwoods in putting on those events. Subbed!
How cool!!!! Small world. Thanks for the Sub!
Thanks for your perspective on this- we love the keys. I totally want to have a beer with you guys.
That would be cool!
I love the wind and rain. It’s all good!!! :)
Awesome content and great vids. Congrats to you both!
Thanks so much!
My hubby and I were thinking of moving to the middle keys, but now we are looking at getting an RV and buying a Casita style home in Florida. We love Marathon and Islamorada. Looks like you are enjoying life and that’s what’s important. Thanks for your thoughts.
Laurie and I love those RV homes! Super cool! Thanks for watching.
I love the Keys, it is in my work territory for Looft Lighter, headed your way soon.
Your video is superbly well done, very balanced.
My wife is from Vidalia Ga, we now live near Jacksonville.
Thanks!
Love the Looft Lighter...I'm an Egghead and had the Looft Lighter back home in GA that was the way to roll for lighting the egg. Give me a call if I can help you with anything down this way!
Ace stocks it at most stores, need to visit Key West location.
For ideas on monetizing your channel, check out Sailing Doodles channel, might want to invite Bob to stop on his way to the islands, could be a huge boost to your subscribers.
Also, Adventures With Purpose is doing great things...
Agree on the lighter, for both our EGG and campfires! 👍
I spent the last 2 weeks of June in Cudjoe Key. I can't wait to go back in December for the entire month
Hi Mark and Laurie. Good to meet you. This popped up in my window so I watched it. I totally loved what you said on your video. We own a home in Volusia County, FL and we rented that out and then rented a place in the Keys for a year in Key West in 2011 and we spent many vacations and a ton of work trips to the Cudjoe Key area. We have a set of best friends in KW that still remain. What you said is spot on and thanks for the great video. The Keys is a very different type of place, the people are so awesome and to sum it up there is absolutely nothing else like it on the planet and we traveled a lot over the years. I will keep watching what you post and to meet up when we are in Marathon or Cudjoe next time maybe Sunset Grille for happy hour and we will bring our Key West friends Monica and Rick. Do you do charter runs with your boat? Did someone mention that? My husband is a scuba rescue diver and son 25 yrs old is a diver too. Love to get with you next visit down let us know your rates to go out for an afternoon this coming summer 2021 probably one afternoon in July. Drop me an email onlinenotaryexperts@gmail.com. Best of luck to you keep enjoying life its too short to second guess or hold any fears! Kat n Ira Wendorf
Thanks Kathleen! Heck yeah, give us a shout when you're in town and maybe we can meet up with you guys! I did charter my boat, but I've been so busy with real estate we've not been out in awhile.
mmmm, I was thinking about the keys, but hey, I love warm weather, horses, and going to the beach when I can, and being close to an airport so that I can travel to the mountains for skiing every now and then. This was a nice thought of retiring in a place like this, but hey, you got to do what you love!!
Go for it! Thanks for watching!!
You two are a beautiful couple. I know soulmates when I see them. Great info and perspective here for anyone considering the Keys.
Thank you so much!!
Love the video! I am a teacher in Pinellas County schools. I taught in the Atlanta area for 10 years and I have to say that the Florida salary is not even close to the Georgia salary. It is very expensive to live in St. Pete/Clearwater. I can't imagine the cost to live in the Keys.
Thanks! My previous Florida teacher salary was close to my Georgia teacher salary. Monroe County, Florida was relatively generous 😊
I am brazilian (living in Brazil) and have visited the Keys and got very impressed. Good luck for you!
Thanks for watching!
I just subscribed to your channel . I’m a local here in the keys . I’m laughing because I recognize this location with the pool . I met Ron , who is a caretaker at this property/ fixes apple computers . Great keys guy . Love your videos , keep em coming even though I’m a local ✌️, I’m
Enjoying it Peace
Thanks for watching Susan! Yep, Ron is a great guy! He was very helpful when we moved in...he knows everything about this house!
I can't wait to move to Florida in six months. I love fishing with my 2 boys and we love riding our bikes,be in water. I would to be in the keys but it's expensive for me
Thanks for watching Doug!
My husband and I were lucky enough to get an RV spot at Bahia Honda and we left the day you filmed this, the rain was horrible that week! I love your videos and I love the keys, I will make my way down there one day for good :-)
Yes the weather was brutal this week! don't judge the Keys by that....! Hope you guys had a good time anyway, and let us know if we can help you somehow in the future! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the intel..we live in west palm and are looking to move one day..ty
What’s wrong with west Palm beach?
@@3PaulAnthony ... TRAFFIC ...
I have my eye on settling in the keys, and I might be looking you folks up when I'm down for a look-see! nice video presentations, thank you!😁
Thanks Joe! Feel free to give us a shout when you are ready to settle in here.
@@GablesOnTheGo I sure will, and thank you! I think my cousin lives in key largo but we haven't spoken in 30 years and I don't really plan on looking her up she's like 80 now or something so she probably wouldn't be that interested in talking to me haha! anyway looking forward to meeting one day and may you stay well and happy down there in the keys! 🤗🤗
Memories ... I lived in Marathon in the early 80s . I was there when the old 7 mile bridge was still in use . Wow I can imagine the changes . I lived at the very end of 81st Street Ocean side. Best memories I have.
Very cool...we love talking with the people who have lived here their whole lives...very interesting!
I got my first driver's license in 1978. Although I went over the old bridges in my dad's cars several times I only drove the old bridges (with myself in the driver's seat) once in my own car (it was a rental, if you MUST know!). But my *ACTUAL MEMORIES* of that are few. I remember making the sharp turn-off to Pigeon Key on the old wooden ramp, and also how narrow many of those old bridges seemed when large oncoming trucks were not maintaining good lane discipline! Yikes. The *old* Bahia Honda Bridge with the high roadway was replaced nearly 10 years before all the other bridges... that's why it has a 4-lane replacement-bridge instead of all the other new 2-lane bridges that opened in 1981. But I do remember driving over the old BH in my dad's 1968 Pontiac Convertible with the top down and him straddling the roadway center-marker at over 100mph. Who WOULDN'T remember that?!!!
Living in Iowa, at almost 50,I've never missed a blistering cold Midwest winter. Can't do it anymore,just entirely too cold (we had low temps of -40°f for 3 weeks straight) and am seriously considering uprooting and moving to a place where i can be by the ocean all the time. Looking into the keys,thanks for the tips! Subbed to your channel👍
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Been ro rhe Keys a couple of times and love it. You guys are lucky living there
Thanks for watching!!
Good for you guys!
Oct 5th was my 1st yr Key's iversary... I'm glad I choose Monroe County after a 6 month exhaustive home search ranging from Galveston TX all the way down and around up to about Coco Bch FL
I like my location it's just a short 40 min drive to Key West and 2.5hrs to Miami so I feel like I have a private island to escape to when I am home. Sitting on my deck watching Tarpon rolling in the canal is priceless.....
That is awesome!
Ugh! You’re so lucky! I’m happy for you!
Hi new friends. Have clicked all your buttons and glad to be along for the adventure. Happy Keysiversary. Never heard the term Keys Disease. Great point, though. Excited to get to watch more of your videos and see what got you to this point. Sounds like a cool experience you've had. Looking forward to seeing what adventures you've got coming up. We have some videos you may enjoy. Hope you can check them out.
Hello! We love RV channels, best of luck with yours! Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for this video, you certainly answered many questions.... a few comments if I may. I agree totally with you on the risk of hurricanes etc. as the cliché goes "it is what it is". I own a home on the NJ shore and people would say "oh the hurricanes" I know the risk but what it's brought me in pleasure certainly outweighs the risk so there you have it. Lori(or Laurie), I agree, with a tornado, no warning, the hurricane you can pack it in and take off. Either way you guys hit a lot of topics that were of interest to me and I thank you. My only complaint is I never got to see Molly.
Thanks so much for watching and sharing! Yes, we get a lot of requests for Molly...we've got to get her on camera more often!!
My girlfriend and I enjoyed watching your video(even the ''testy '' exchange from 25:35 TO 26:12,....loL)while having dinner and a few drinks here in Baltimore Md. We always enjoy the perspective of people who have made major life changes,.and/or are living outside of the usual comfort zone. Btw,....the person who complained about you being ''insensitive'',..and that ''humility is in order'' was totally out of line in her comments,...and we never felt that you were passing judgment on anyone,....only stating the pros and cons of living in the Florida Keys after 1 year.
Glad you enjoyed the video Tony. Yes, our only goal with the video was to share with others our experience in hope that it would help someone else if they wanted to do what we are doing. We mean well, but I guess not everyone sees it that way. Thanks for watching and the kind comments.
Moving to Tampa in 1 day from Los Angeles! I’m so happy!! I can’t wait!! I’m born and raised in GA! The tornadoes are horrible!! I’ve been in 2.. Now I’ve been used to feeling the earth quakes .. Lol I’ve been to the keys and I LOVED IT!! I loved the Key Lime Pie from Mrs. Macs! And Docs Diner was Soooooo goood!!!!!!!
Best of luck with your move! I (Mark) was born in Tampa...love Clearwater Beach!
Congrats on your escape from California!👌
very cool/informative video, we live in the villages, we have a diesel pusher motorhome and go to the keys at least once a year and love the keys, we belong to thousand trails so we stay at sunshine key and fiesta key, god bless, good luck, and please stay safe,
Very cool! Mark's mother lives in the Villages...we love it there! Thanks for watching!
You guys are very sympathetic ☺ Thx. for the video 💟
Thank you! 😃
@@GablesOnTheGo you very welcome ☺
Thank you for the very informative video. Sure would have liked to see Molly.
We do need to get her on camera more....she's shy!
Thank you. What a nice couple. ❤❤
Thank you too!
Seriously, YT. This might be the first time I haven’t been totally pissed off that YT is listening to us! We have this conversations with a few people an hour or so ago and BAM! You’re on my recommendations. I still can’t get over they do that.
It is pretty cool....and a little spooky! Thanks for watching!
Wish I could afford to live there. I loved the keys when I was there!!!
Even if you can't live here YET... vacations here are awesome! We vacationed here for years and there is a lot to appreciate about that. Thanks for watching!
Have you considered getting a job? Also you could get a multi unit home, or 2 condos, rent one out while you work and live in the other. That could work as long as you plan ahead.
the keys are like paradise, it's always warm and breezy. ask Jimmy
That was interesting , we visit west coast Fl every year , not sure I could take the heat year round but it's hot in pa in summer too!
Cheers Warren
Thanks for watching Warren!
I lived there from 2009 to 2012 and you are correct and I agree.
Thanks for watching!
I grew up in Tampa my whole life, ironically moved to the panhandle 6 years ago, live north of Panama city, we went through hurricane Michael a cat 5... Never again will I go through that... We are now looking to the mountains, being retired, not a beach person anymore... And tired of the long hot hurricane prone summers.
If you need a really great Realtor for the north GA mountains, I know a lady that has been selling homes there for over 30 years and she is fantastic to work with. Shoot me an email and I can put you in touch with her. markgable@me.com Coco Plum Real Estate
I like visiting Key West but it's such a loooong drive to get there. And when you leave, you have that same loooong drive back. Only one road in and one road out.
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I just got stationed in key west cant wait!
I don't know if you have access to the Coast Guard facilities,but I accompanied a couple of officers from CENTCOM in Tampa and we got a unit on base and access to the several fishing boats available.Maybe you could inquire,as the fishing along the flotsam/sargassum line is great,and blue water is not very far out.Rental costs were cheap for three.
Worry more about incompetent law enforcement ==== Year 2019 -2020 . There are some incompetent young sheriff officers in Cudjoe key FL Monroe county substation .They do not know the law and are lazy . Imagine cameras pointing in the direction were incident happened .signs next to front gate stating property is under cameras surveillance and deputy writes in report no cameras present on property and doesn't ask anybody if there are cameras there !!! TOTALY INEXCUSABLE . No fingerprints taken despite victim requesting it to be done . .Sherriff deputy could not comprehend how attacker climbed fence . Me a 60 year old men created video were I climbed similar fence in 2 seconds .Deputy advised perpetrator he can obtain cc gun license (perpetrator was accused of attempted assault ) Deputies were easily manipulated by a convicted criminal and his girlfriend who only arrived in the keys few weeks before incident , victim was a 20 year resident in the keys with absolutely clean record . Deputies exhibited no common sense what so ever . Not one sheriff deputy who arrived was older and experienced .That botched investigation resulted in release of a real criminal and his lying girlfriend , no evidence was collected , making difficult for the court to establish truth .Victim was forced to search and obtain evidence himself evidence was luckily collected in the last moments before it was erased and disappeared forever . . UNEDUCATED ,INCOMPETENT AND LAZY - SHERRIF DEPUTIES IN CUDJOE SUBSTATION . Their action emboldened criminals and allowed their associate to defraud more victims . THEY NEED TO HIRE SOME REAL EXPERIENCED PROFFESIONALS THERE . Do not call them to a bank robbery because they will arrest bank clerk instead of bank robber ... SERIOUSLY !!
Thanks for the great information! On the two year plan to move down there!
Glad it was helpful! Give us a call if we can help with your home search! Thanks for watching.
@@GablesOnTheGo Will do! Keep up the great work!
I’m in Dacula, Ga probably not far from y’all. My husband and I spend 2-3 months a year in key largo. Mm100. We were desperate to move there, but still have elderly mothers living close by, and a new wonderful Grandchild! Easier for us to make the one day drive and spend a very relaxing month or two! I claim it as my 2nd home! Love your video! Mm88 is a favorite!!
Great video. I live in north Idaho. I do like it here. But...
I'd love to live the beach life. While working of course. Thank you for the video!
Our pleasure!
I love the Florida Keys, I have family that live down there. Everyone I encounter down there are so friendly. My cousin actually owns a bar Coconuts in Big Pine. They have such a tight community, and seems to watch over their neighbors, which is such a nice thing to have in a community.
We love it here too! The people we have met here have been so friendly as well! We have seen the bar in Big Pine, looks like a cool place! Thanks for watching!
@@GablesOnTheGo I really like it down there, I live in the Midwest just south if Chicago, so winters are pretty harsh. I would love to live there half the year and in the Midwest the other half. But its pretty expensive down there as well.
Ran across your page and happy to have found it!! Thanks for all the great content and pros/cons. I've been vacationing in the Keys for years and hope to make it my permanent home ASAP. The info on medical care was spot on. Middle age and healthy, but I know that won't always be the case. It's important for people to keep that in mind in deciding where in the Keys to settle, particularly if they're investing for retirement.
Thanks for watching! Be sure to give me a call or email if I can help you find your home here!!
Great video! You guys seem like a really nice couple! Best of luck in any further adventures. One thing that made me laugh was when you commented on the housing prices as being high. $600, O0O is a steal compared to house prices in Toronto! Your paying a million dollars for a house in TO!
Wow I never knew pricing was that high there. So many people are shocked at the home prices here, but folks coming from California seem to think it's quite the bargain as well.
I was born here in Key West and I've only left a couple of times bc there's no reason to leave here!
Aren't hurricanes an issue?
Would it be better to rent?
In a yacht how far to safe harbor ?
Is it safe to stay in a hurricane?
Would love to retire there
@@ronpilchowski9898 It's not for you. I can tell from here. Too much concern about safe and better. There are plenty of other places in FL that you would like.
Getting in your car everyday is a risk. Live !