If you’ve experienced these 10 things, you’ve lived in Florida for far too long:
- You know the exact dew point that means “don’t bother with hair” — when humidity is over 70%, it’s ponytail or hat time; under 60% feels like great weather.
- You’ve had deep conversations about the strength and your favorite combo of Publix subs, even defending it online.
- You can differentiate “close” lightning (that makes you unplug everything) from “good show lightning” — just an atmospheric light display.
- You’ve seen a lizard in your shower and just gone about your day, no big deal.
- You can pronounce tricky Florida place names like Okeechobee and Apalachicola effortlessly, often while giving directions.
- You’re emotionally numb to alligator sightings unless it’s chasing someone in a parking lot.
- Your wardrobe is basically tank tops, flip-flops, and one hoodie for rare cool days.
- You’ve planned vacations around hurricane season, knowing to keep cancellation insurance handy after August.
- You describe brutally hot and humid weather that would overwhelm anyone else as “not that bad.”
- You’ve defended Florida in group chats but immediately followed with a funny “Florida Man” meme.
These signs show how deeply you’ve acclimated to Florida’s climate, quirks, and culture, embodying the Sunshine State spirit in everyday life.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.facebook.com/FlashbackSouthFlorida/posts/what-are-the-signs-youve-lived-in-florida-too-long-%EF%B8%8F-flashbacksouthflorida/1060529082934402/)
[2](https://unlawfulthreads.com/blogs/florida-memes/10-signs-you-ve-lived-in-florida-too-long)
[3](https://www.instagram.com/p/DNn-lw9POPt/)
[4](https://matadornetwork.com/life/31-signs-born-raised-florida/)
[5](https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/ten-signs-youve-lived-in-miami-too-long-6491320/)
