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When seasons get weird

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It's that time of year again: when my least favorite season in Florida has ended.  For anyone living outside the south Florida region, you're probably under the misguided assumption that we have no seasons here, and that is only part true. We don't have YOUR seasons here. Florida seasons, while annually reoccurring, are quite different to those further north (though it seems all bets are off nationwide this year, so maybe no one has actual seasons anymore).  Florida seasons are as follows: Summer Lovebug season (mainly a pain for keeping your windshield clean of bug goop) Why is it STILL summer--it's October!?!?!! Snowbird season (like many other animals, this species is migratory and clogs up our traffic and early dinner specials) Winter (this can last anywhere from 1-3 days, and will be known by the sight of people in parkas, long pants, and socks under their sandals. Also, social media posts will be all about the fact that it's too cold to go swimming outd