I'm a native Floridian who left after 60 years. The high prices, traffic, and bad weather made it unlivable.

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Kimberly Jones and her husband in a selfie.
Kimberly Jones and her husband

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Miami heat: Phones are ringing off the hook as California billionaires look to drop 9 figures on homes in the 305

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Mark Zuckerberg, Larry page, Sergey brin with a Miami backdrop
Google cofounder Larry Page purchased two properties in Miami for $170 million. Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin may be next.

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Tampa International Airport takes aim at your pajamas

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Three people are sitting in an airport terminal. The two people closest to the camera both appear to be napping in gray sweatpants and hoodies.
Tampa International Airport is taking aim at a terminal coziness 'crisis': passengers in pajamas in the middle of the day.

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I moved from San Francisco to Miami. It's cheaper and I love the lifestyle, but I miss the professionalism of the Bay Area.

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a man driving a boat
Gustavo Fernandez.

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Palantir's Florida move is more than just a change of address

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Palantir cofounder and CEO Alex Karp
Palantir cofounder and CEO Alex Karp

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Look inside Vizcaya, Miami's 45,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion that now counts Ken Griffin as a neighbor

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aerial view of the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, Florida
James Deering's 1916 winter home is located less than 10 minutes away from the heart of Miami.

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So long, New York: Why Bethenny Frankel says Miami is the 'new LA'

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Bethenny Frankel
Bethenny Frankel made her name on "Real Housewives of New York City."

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I went to Bad Bunny's high-end steakhouse in Miami. These 10 things surprised me the most.

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Nigiri at Bad Bunny's Gekko restaurant in Miami
I ate gold-covered nigiri and wagyu beef during my visit to Bad Bunny's Gekko.

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I've lived in Florida for nearly a decade. These 7 underrated spots should be on your travel list.

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A busy St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida, lined with historic buildings, flags, and flowers
Some of my favorite travel spots in Florida are far from the most popular ones.

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Americans aren't flocking to Florida like they used to. Higher prices are a big reason.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
Many people sitting on a beach, with a city standing tall in the background.
Beachgoers in Fort Lauderdale.

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