Do you love your state (province) and do you think other people see your state as you do?

I live in Florida and I love my state. A lot of people see my state as some sort of Republican haven, but I completely disagree. I love my state for the reasons that used to be talked about 20 plus years ago. Warm weather, sunshine, no income tax, and people from everywhere. Every day feels like a vacation to me. We used to add in very reasonable cost of living, but in recent years prices for homes have escalated, because other people have figured out how desirable Florida is.

What state do you live in and do you really like living there and how do other people perceive it?