Lived in Boca Raton round 'bout 1997, then in St Pete in 2009, now back here for good since a year ago tomorrow. Live in Clearwater, love it here, and think that the "Florida Man" stories detract from some really serious issues that are facing our state. There's a lot of blue here. The state isn't just drunken or methamphetamine-fueled idiots doing a stupid thing.
For what it's worth, I've lived in a number of states, and EVERY state has their version of "florida man." There is not a single supurfulous "florida man" story that could not happen (and most likely has happened) in another state. I think it continues to force the stereotypes of Floridians as ignorant, toothless, rednecks who are always trying to do something stupid like fuck an Alligator.
As a native southerner (born & raised in Charleston, SC), I am very keenly aware of regional/geographic stereotypes and how harmful they can be.
I know last year when my husband and I suffered a traumatic home-invasion that ended in the death of the intruder and the near death of my husband and I, it was our NATIVE BORN FLORIDA NEIGHBORS who came and offered condolences, shook our hands, apologized for our trauma, and let us know that they were there should we ever need them.
Thanks for this poll! And sorry for the long post 
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