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Florida has some of the most unbelievably low wages paid anywhere in America. Being primarily a 'tourist-driven' economy, the majority of jobs seem to be hospitality-related, state, etc. and they ain't payin' much. In his defense, if he's living somewhere along the coastline in a small town, the average person is probably making ~ $8/hr. Florida seems to have a small middle class...a great number of really wealthy types and lots of poor folk in the mix. The price they pay for summer year round!
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I went to school in Daytona Beach, which is the next town north of New Smyrna. Bigchill is exactly right about that area of Florida and jobs. Sunshine Tax. But, houses and property are cheap - probably the cost of a phone booth or doghouse in CA.
My wife worked while I was in school - very few professional jobs - touristy or hourly stuff or the wealthy that worked part time in other places. The job market there is weird.
I was amazed when I saw that pic of his showroom - I've actually been to that place! I used to have a MKII Jag for the wife - I stopped in to look at one they had sitting in the showroom (and painted on the wall inside!)