HOW DO I BECOME A LAKEWOOD RANCH FLORIDA RESIDENT
Under Florida law your legal residence is determined by your "intention.” An individual who moves to Lakewood Ranch Florida , with the intention of making the state of Florida his or her primary residence, is a Florida resident and entitled to the advantages (our beaches, year round sunshine, etc.) and privileges (no income or estate tax) of Florida residency. It is important to provide clear evidence of this intention to become a Lakewood Ranch Florida resident. All important documents should reflect that you are a Floridian (you spend at least six months a year in Florida). Proof that you are a Lakewood Ranch Florida resident includes: (i) being registered to vote in Manatee County Florida; (ii) a Florida driver’s license; (iii) an automobile registered in Florida; (iv) estate planning documents which reflect Sarasota or Manatee County Florida as your domicile; (v) listing your Manatee County Florida address on your Federal income tax return; (vi) membership in Florida