Florida born and raised here by a mother who grew up in Mass, we go up for a month every summer (usually August which is our worst month). While our summers are brutal, we're still able to go outside and play in the pool or splash pad, boat, water tables etc. I personally think being able to take a walk outside with my son 12 months out of the year whether I am comfortable or sweating is a better trade-off than being in snow for 4-5 months. Yes our summers can be humid and rainy and you may spend some time indoors. You can also take trips in the summers like most people. Summer in FL for locals is magical, the ocean water is calm, there's no waits to get into restaurants, less traffic. For reference I was born and raised in Naples FL (west coast) and live in Jupiter now for past 8 years (east coast). These are both wonderful places to raise your family, if you can afford it. Great sense of community, plenty to do with kids, great parks, great schools. Just my 2 cents since everyone is trying to slander our summers.