The Boomers Who Tried Moving to Florida and Ended Up in Appalachia
as baby boomers known as “halfbacks” transform southern Appalachia—the moniker a reference to how many first moved from the ...
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Why baby boomers and retirees are ditching Florida for Appalachia
These boomers have become known in Appalachia as "halfbacks," which the Journal said is a "reference to how many first moved from the Northeast and Midwest down to Florida before settling ...
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Thousands of retirees ditch Florida for Southern Appalachia - sparking fury among incensed locals as transplants push up house prices, back up traffic and pack out restaurants
Retirees are flocking to parts of southern Appalachia as Florida experiences an increase in the cost of living, natural disasters, and congestion Local governments are struggling to handle the ...