In recent memory, the state of Florida has always been a major political battleground. The size of its population and its reputation as a “swing state” give it paramount importance. Therefore, even statewide races are watched nationwide.The race for Florida governor has been cutthroat for months. Most of that has come via a brusing Republican primary battle. While Democrat (and the state’s Chief    .. more …

As you may already be aware, Florida has no state income tax. The State Constitution prohibits it. That’s a big reason many snowbirds relocate to Florida.However, becoming a Florida resident may not completely relieve you from payment of state income tax. The state you left may not be as accommodating to your desire to live a tax-free life. It may still subject you to income tax there if you    .. more …

Miami Florida, a major city in Southeastern Florida is the largest city in the South Florida metropolitan area, which includes 3 neighboring counties, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. Miami is currently undergoing a major building boom with over 80 high rise towers under construction and worldwide, Miami currently ranks second for the most buildings under construction that will be over    .. more …

In recent memory, the state of Florida has always been a major political battleground. The size of its population and its reputation as a “swing state” give it paramount importance. Therefore, even statewide races are watched nationwide.The race for Florida governor has been cutthroat for months. Most of that has come via a brusing Republican primary battle. While Democrat (and the state’s Chief    .. more …

The Hunt for Red November was successful, to say the least.The Republicans dominated almost every race and sent shock-waves that spread from Orlando, to the rest of the country. Democrats can at least take solace in knowing that they still have the Senate and the White House, but still its kind of a bummer for them. It’s been a great ride, please let me break it all down for you.Rick Scott Wins    .. more …

In Florida, the courts have ruled that your legal residence is determined by your intention. Therefore, if you come to Florida with the intention of making this state your primary residence then you are a Florida resident and are entitled to the advantages and privileges that go along with it. Sounds easy doesn’t it?

However, in many cases it is difficult to determine exactly what a person’s    .. more …

The first election I was eligible to vote in was 1972. I lived in Arizona at the time. Nixon and Humpfrey were tearing into one another and I had just registered to vote for the first time. I registered as a Democrat but when my voter registration card arrived in the mail it said I was a Republican. I really didn?t think much of it at the time. Sometimes typographic errors just happen and it?s    .. more …