South Florida... most commonly known for its beautiful beaches, swaying palm trees, and amazing warm weather. Although all of that contributes to making it one of the best places to live year round, a lot more goes on down here. Being from Boca Raton has shown me an entire lifestyle that I love, appreciate, and would never want to give up. Here are some things that Boca Raton residents would truly understand.

1. Juice Bars are on every other corner.

2. There is a big difference between East and West Boca.

3. You or one of your friends is a member of a country club.

4. Disney World and Universal Studios are weekend excursions.

5. Halloween Horror Nights is an annual must.

6. I’m sure your grandparents, aunt, uncle, or cousin also lives there.

7. Our “snow day” is known as a hurricane day. (And the hurricane is not always real.)

8. The weather is a consistent 80 degrees.

9. The Miami Heat was your favorite basketball team at one point.

10. Publix. Pub-subs and free Publix cookies are life.

11. The rain only lasts for five minutes, don’t bother bringing an umbrella.

12. Ultra Music Festival is one of the best weekends of the year.

13. The ocean may be your backyard.

14. If not, you definitely have a pool…that you rarely use.

15. Snowbirds are a real thing, and you know when they have arrived.

16. Having a boat is just as common as owning a car.

17. Jogging, pilates, yoga, and spinning are in your daily routine because everyone is in shape or working on getting in shape.

18. You live in a gated community.

19. I live where you vacation.

20. And I would not want to live anywhere else.