The Top 10 Ways The Ocean Will Financially Ruin You in Florida!

In this World According to Briggs deep dive, we break down the real cost of living near the ocean in Florida and why hurricanes, flooding, rising property taxes, HOA fees, maintenance, and hidden coastal expenses are turning “paradise” into a long-term financial grind. This video isn’t about politics or fear-mongering. It’s about math. Florida doesn’t bankrupt people overnight. It drains them slowly — through hurricane deductibles, flood risk, post-storm repairs, infrastructure fees, salt-air damage, rising utility bills, and the constant stress of living in a storm zone. The ocean isn’t just scenery here — it’s a recurring expense. If you’re thinking about: • Moving to Florida • Retiring near the beach • Buying coastal or waterfront property • Living in a condo or HOA near the ocean • Or wondering why Florida homeownership feels riskier than it used to This video lays it all out — clearly, bluntly, and without the brochure gloss. Topics covered in this video: • The hidden financial impact of hurricanes • Why coastal Florida property costs keep rising • HOA & condo special assessments after storms • Salt air damage & nonstop home maintenance