Mikail Dellovich wrote:
How about 20-30 miles east of Tampa Bay.. Such as Valrico, FL? How far
inland is safe from flooding and hurricanes?


I lived in Sarasota on the coast for 20 years and never saw
a hurricane there. Then I moved 50 miles inland and 4 years
later was ripped to shreds by hurricane Charlie which passed
directly over my home and property at 145 mph.

Besides, unless your very wealthy, you won't be living
too close to the coast in SW Florida any more. Prices
have gone up 3X in five years.

New homes are built to an incredibly high standard and
inspections through the process are brutal. Contract
for a new home or buy one just a few years old and you'll
have no problem with a Cat4 hurricane or less. Andrew
was a Cat5 and tore up even the strongest homes, but
these weren't built to Florida's current high standards
so maybe even new homes could take a Cat5.

thetiler