There is much to like about Florida for some and some to dislike for others. As mentioned many parts of Florida have seen big changes in traffic and attitude. On the other hand some places have stayed the same. Many people look to Florida for the beaches and the warm days and mights. You will find those areas to be full snd for me uncomfortable. I am a north central Florida fan and we find much of old Florida still intact on the nature coast. Of coarse to each his own. I find the Sothwest US not my cup of tea while many winter and travel there and wonder what I am talking about.
In any event it is always good to have your plans secured as far ahead as possible.