I think Florida should build a wall!
spangler
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And keep everyone else out! Quota visitation permits for family and friends only (Preference points and all).
If you wanna leave, your free to do so.
We've exceeded the human carrying capacity of the land.
“There will never be a really free and enlightened state until the
state comes to recognize the individual as a higher and independent
power, from which all its own power and authority are derived.”
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Theres been talk about that.
Pretty simple - air conditioning ruined this state. Once people found out they could comfortably live here year round, all bets off. My Dad, his Dad, slept on sleeping porches in the summer.
Theres no going back and I hate to be pessimistic but Spangler, these are your "Good ole days"
Canals drained the swamps = less Mosquitos. Neighbors friends family homesteaded 50,000 acres in S Fla in the 30's Was only about 5 acres of dry land on the whole thing. Today, although half the size, its a agri-business mega-plex with cane, oranges, melons, cattle, etc.
Kissimmee/St Cloud growth is tied to the Big Mouse.
FLAP published items, so easily elevated to vast audience back then, such as” Living With Roaches In Florida”.
FLAP received the attention of the Editor of Field And Stream and Florida Trend.
i was a founder of FLAP.
The Development “ Community” and others closely related long ago understood Florida’s Outdoor Constituency/ Hunt needed to be effectively controlled and sequestered regards historical hunter constituency involvement in state conservation lands, planning. We have been posted n the loosing end for a decade or so, thanks to us.
Instead of a Wall, why not billboards at the State line.......” Visit!...... but don’t move here!”
i have tried that....... need two million dollars to get it done....
Seriously, north Fl and the Panhandle, outside of the big towns are nearly empty as far as population density. Some areas there actually have decreasing populations. I only go south of Melbourne for something really important. Only once in last 5 years. And I refuse to go to Orlando unless its the airport. It's a big dung heap.
Sounds like the kind of org I'd fit right in.
FLAP
I was a founder of Flap.
Profiled per Florida Trend.
etc.
A Bear Hunt , Department of Community Afairs / DCA, FWCC Commissioner and WMD District appointmentgot in the way of important planned proceedings, but luckily, nothing will change......
At one time there was a vehicle registration tax that was paid by out of staters moving into Florida when they wanted Florida tags. I think it was ruled unconstitutional or something.
Just amend the constitution!
Ill have to take you on an Early Teal season hunt on a Lake Okeechobee marsh sometime...
Or maybe a Merritt Island marsh, those salt water Mosquitos don't mess around.
I agree with the post that stated the population increase is everywhere. In Maine you have NJ, NY and Massholes coming north buying the rural land then wanting city amenities implemented and driving up taxes . They price locals out of the opportunity to purchase homes and land.
As is said in many instances, It is what it is.
Let me slip over first!
I understand you cant ban people. But you can make it more difficult. Florida and especially South Florida is a unique ecosystem. The Florida Keys are an entirely different type of environment. In order to build in The Keys, in addition to purchasing a lot, you must build up points by buying vacant land and agreeing not to ever allow building on them (ROGO). Something like that may be needed. Or make impact fees higher. But then only the rich can afford it and those who work in service and retail have a hard time finding housing (which is how The Keys are).
Or if love hunting and hate the crowds you just plan on moving to Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, or Wyoming like I am!!
Agreed with the not wanting to hunt in 80+ degree temps.
19* in Rockies with proper clothing (and calm wx) feels just fine.
40* in FL feels like crap.
Many things to do.
Knots to be unraveled
'fore the darkness falls on you