As nicknames go, the ‘Sunshine State’ is certainly an appealing one; so it is no surprise that Florida is naturally one of the most sought after places to live and work.
No trip to the ‘Sunshine State’ can be complete for corporates without having the perfect place to stay. In the past, the ‘go-to’ property choice was a standard hotel or vacation rentals, but now an expat in Florida can choose to stay in serviced accommodation, which offers an unparalleled level of comfort and security.
In Situ's serviced apartments in Florida, guests can expect to have the following amenities and facilities at their disposal; a fully equipped kitchen, on-site washing facilities, spacious living rooms, easy access to free Wi-Fi, and an allocated parking space.
Our luxury apartments in Florida are also dotted far and wide across the state too. We know the importance of having our range of properties nearby many different locations, whether it is a networking venue or a public transport facility such as a bus or train station. Corporates can decide whether they stay in a city centre or a suburban area; the choice is theirs, and that’s the beauty of browsing from a range of serviced apartments in Florida.
Over 20 million people live in Florida, making it the third-most populous US state. It is also the most southernmost state, sharing its northern borders with Alabama and Georgia. Florida looks similar to an island hanging off the edge of the country, with a coastline that spans over 1,300 miles, looking out onto the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and the North Atlantic Ocean to the east. The only American state with a longer coastline in Alaska.
Blessed with such a wonderful coastline and a whole host of beaches to choose from, it's no wonder around 120 million tourists visit Florida every year. However, the ‘Sunshine State’ does have other great qualities, shown through its cities. The four major cities in Florida are Jacksonville (north), Miami (south), Orlando and Tampa (both central). These are where the most well-known international airports are, but between them, their populations only make up 10% of the overall Florida population. This says a lot about how spread out the population is across the state, which has a total area of around 65,000 square miles. It is easy to get around though by car thanks to the multiple interstate highways; I-4, I-10, I-75, I75E and I-95.
Expats coming for a short or extended stay in Florida will soon realise how massive the state economy is. It is the fourth-largest economy in the country, equating to around $1 trillion GSP. Florida’s purchasing power and GDP even rate higher than some of the world’s largest countries.
The economy is supported by many different sectors, but the primary industries in the state are tourism, transportation, trade and agriculture. It is across these sectors that much of the population is employed. A prime example of this is Disney World, which employs more workers at a single location than any other company in the US. In terms of agriculture, two-thirds of Florida’s land is used for farming.
So ultimately, it's clear that the Florida economy is strong and well-supported; but why should expats visit the state for business. Well, in recent years Florida has been deemed one of the best in terms of tax climate and as a general place to do business. The latter is partially because the transport infrastructure is so supportive. A massive multi-modal system, featuring high-quality seaports and numerous international airports, ensures Florida is very well connected to the rest of the world. As a result, existing and start-up businesses and can profit from this, and expand beyond Florida. Numerous tax advantages, statewide incentive schemes and countless training programmes also only allow companies to grow and expand, whether they are big or small.
The quality of life in the ‘Sunshine State’ is one of a kind too, thanks to the glorious climate and low living costs. Together, all these qualities make Florida incredibly appealing for an expat deciding where to begin a business venture in the US. To find out more about why Florida is a great place to do business, visit the Enterprise Florida website. For guidance about how to find the perfect right long or short term rentals in Florida, get in touch with us.
It’s obvious that there’s so much to do across Florida. With cities such as Miami, Orlando and Tampa based within the state borders, it is no wonder that tourists flock to the region. Major attractions such as Walt Disney World (along with countless other theme parks!), the Everglades National Park, the Kennedy Space Center and Universal Studios understandably pull many visitors to the state all year round.
But what about Florida truly makes it different from any other US state. Well, life really is a beach in Florida. The incredibly long coastline means Florida is home to a great range of award-winning beaches, such as South Beach, the Venice & Caspersen Beaches, Clearwater Beach, Miami Beach and all the beaches of Naples. Clearwater has actually been named the best beach in America in recent years, which is appropriate for the ‘Sunshine State’. Due to the state’s reputation as the best place for beaches, there’s naturally plenty of luxury apartments in Florida based all along the length of the coastline.
Life in Florida is not all about beaches though. Other great incentives include the fact that the cost of living is low, and there’s no state income tax to worry about. Expats will appreciate that the state is one of the only in the country that does not require residents to pay taxes, allowing them to save and live the ‘American dream’. Let’s not forget how great the weather is in Florida either. The Florida climate is often defined as ‘sub-tropical’, which means hot summers and relatively warm winters, with the average temperature in January being around 20 degrees.
All in all, there are many reasons why anyone, tourist or business professional, would want to visit the ‘Sunshine State’ and that’s why we have a great range of long term rentals in Florida.
The size of Florida makes it impossible to pinpoint exactly one airport in the state. However, the largest and busiest airports in Florida are Orlando International (MCO), Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Tampa International (TPA), Jacksonville International (JAX) and Palm Beach International (PBI). These are just a few of international airports too, as there’s another ten others dotted across Florida, as well as many other business aviation facilities.
Wherever you decide to arrive or depart from anywhere across the state, just know that SITU has a great range of serviced apartments in Florida based near many of the airports, making it easier for you to travel to and from where you need to be for your business plans.
Amtrak is the main railway service provider across Florida. The company managed train routes from Jacksonville right through to Tampa and Orlando, and then down to Miami in the south. Brightline run a higher-speed railway service through Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, and there are plans to expand the number of services across Florida.
The main bus operators in the state of Florida are Greyhound, Megabus, RedCoach and OurBus. For information about bus schedules, tickets and routes, you can visit either the Go To Bus. Wanderu or Greyhound Bus website.
All in all, whichever way you choose to explore and travel across the region for work, just remember that SITU has a range of long and short term rentals in Florida, ideally located for corporates looking to be near transport infrastructure.
Available for either long or short-term corporate stays, serviced apartments are more like ‘home away from homes’. They are a form of fully furnished and facilitated housing that allows guests to live away from home throughout business trips, with easy access to everything they need.
Corporates staying in a typical Florida serviced apartment can expect to have a range of home-like facilities at their disposal, with the minimum being, a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi and internet access, a TV, laundry facilities, available parking and a housekeeping service.
Prices start from at least $117 per night at the Intercoastal Yacht Club Apartments in Sunny Isles Beach.
Unlike standard hotels, serviced apartments in Florida are designed, equipped and located with business travellers in mind, including a range of home-like amenities complimented by hotel-like services.
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