Where do you live now? We moved to Florida about 6 years ago and before that I lived in New York my whole life. Obviosuly the weather makes Florida living great. The summers can be brutal but you do get more used to it. It's great to be close to the beach (we are w/in 15 minutes of at least 4 or 5). You are close to a lot of things to do: beaches, the keys, Miami, Disney, Busch Gardens, universal studios and close to other things like Savanah, Georgia, New Olreans, bahamas, lots of cruises leave from Florida, etc. Cost of living was definitely much cheaper for me moving from New York. No state tax, lower heating and cooling prices. Oil was ridiculous up there. I can heat or cool my four bedroom house here for 1/2 the price of what it cost for a 2 bedroom apartment in New York.
Cons: Job market is slower to recover than a lot from the econimic crisis. still a high unemployment rate, and less jobs, creating a very competitive job market. Real estate market market really plumeted, which if your looking to buy would be really good for you. Bad for those trying to sell.
Feel free to hit me up via PM if you want any more info.