Living in Florida a Great Option for Football Fans
For those who are thinking about living in Florida, there’s often not all that much need for more encouragement: they know about the sunshine, they’re aware of the beaches and the opportunity to get out on the golf course year round. They know that living in Florida - particularly in one of the First Coast Communities - is going to give them access to rest and relaxation, to the arts, and even to the theme parks over in Orlando. What many people don’t always think about immediately is that living in Florida is great for NFL fans.
Now only is it possible to see a pro game in Jacksonville, but there’s also Tampa Bay and Miami. A number of college teams create opportunities as well. In fact, the draw of football in Florida is so great that Florida has been named one of the top places for football fans to retire by US News and World Report:
(source)For a gridiron and retirement hub with more exposure to the pros, head south to Miami Beach, Fla., where the Dolphins may anchor the city’s sports life, but with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Jacksonville Jaguars just a few hours north, fans can easily mix up their NFL options.
There aren’t going to be too many people who will tell you that, if you love the NFL or football in general, living in Florida doesn’t create options.
