There is also a real shift happening in population, in terms of people leaving the midwest and northeast and heaing south and west. For the first time in something like 50 years Detroit is no longer one of the ten or whatever most populous cities in this country; San Jose, CA has taken its place. And, NY is no longer the 3rd most populous state; FL has taken its place or soon will. So, the migration keeps happening to warmer weather and at least in FL, no state income tax. Also, FL has remained quite beautiful in many parts and it has a lot to offer people of all ages. It no longer the place you go to "die!" People come here to live. :)
I agree that Florida is absolutely beautiful and a great place to live, lets hope it wont be overrun with libs.....;)