I have gay family members in VT. They love it and it seems VT is very gay friendly, notwithstanding rednecks scattered about, but there’s no state immune to ignorance and hate. What I like most about Vermonters’ attitude toward the LGBT community is that you wouldn’t even know it’s a thing, it’s “normal,” really. I see what you mean about what is happening in Florida, and the movement toward fascist ideologies is definitely troubling. I think you’d feel right at home in VT. On a separate note, covid brought people from NYC and CT to VT in droves, and property values are still nuts. Anything “affordable” (under $300k) is a probably a fixer upper. I know FL real estate is sky high as well, just thought I’d throw that in, lest you think it’s cheaper in VT