Automobile Registration and Licensing
All new residents that drive are required to have a state
driver's license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance from a local company
within 30 days of residency, employment, or registering a child in a public
school.
New residents that possess a valid license from another state are only
required to pass a visual examination. New residents that don't drive may obtain
a state identification card with valid identification.
Miami-Dade charges a 7% tax upon registration of an
imported vehicle that was not in the possession of the current owner for the
previous 6 months. New residents that are required to pay the tax may get a tax
credit based upon any similar tax that was paid in another US jurisdiction. For
more information click
here.
Alcohol Sales
Florida residents buy their hard liquor from
liquor/packaged goods stores and bars that have carry-out. Beer and wine can be
purchased at liquor/packaged goods stores, bars that have carry-out, grocery
stores, gas stations, and convenience stores.
Banking
The following is a list of the most popular banks with multiple ATM locations
throughout south Florida:
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Internet Services
Public internet access can be found in the public
libraries.
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Taxes
Local residents pay a 7% sales tax (6% state and 1% county) on purchases with few
exceptions (fresh food is one). Services are generally not taxed. Florida has no
state or local income tax.
Top Grocery Stores
The largest grocery stores in south Florida:
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Healthcare
Healthcare services in Florida are privately administered
and you must have health insurance or pay out of pocket for services.
The largest local hospitals:
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Notary Public
Certified notaries can be found at many retail
establishments including virtually all of the small commercial mailing stores
(Pak Mail, UPS Store, etc...). Prices are under $10.
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Shopping
South Florida has extensive shopping to fit every taste and
budget. The most popular shopping areas are the malls although most main thoroughfares throughout the metropolitan area will
have some shopping.
The largest shopping malls in south Florida:
Shoppers looking for discounts can frequent Wal-Mart,
Target, and K-mart.
The three most popular drug stores are Walgreens, Fedco,
and CVS.
Links
Florida State Government
Miami-Dade
County Government
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