We are now in Tallahassee, the state capitol of Florida and once presided over by Jeb Bush, the Governor, brother of the 43rd President and son of the 41st President of the USA!
Visiting Tallahassee was not to check out the sights and experiences, as there aren’t too many of those, but really to experience the city as we had viewed some properties on line before we left home.
As a state, Florida is very good for retirees; indeed, it has set in place policies to attract those who are no longer working. There is no state income tax, property taxes are low and the weather year-round is good, although some parts of the state can be impacted by hurricanes, Tallahassee’s location means its safe from a direct hit.
As a state capitol there is a well-educated population working in the government, state agencies or as lobbyists. There is a low crime rate, hundreds of good restaurants, all the shopping you could desire and good medical facilities.
It is a nice city and we could have a nice life here with access to all we want. That said, we are not quite sure what one would do here if this was to form part of a two-home lifestyle – Tallahassee being for winter. Aesthetically there is nothing to look at – and I think that’s what we are seeking!
Tallahassee’s state capitol building which I snapped while Mike drove around the block!
For Miss Poppy-dog, there are thousands of live Oaks laden with Spanish moss everywhere across the city – and, trees mean squirrels!
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