From Apple To Oranges

Lizzette Perez

This Podcast is about the New Yorkers that now live in Florida.  Real stories, real people, real moments happening both in New York and Florida.    Besitos to you,  I'm your host Lizzette Perez.  I moved to Florida as a teen and at first hated Florida.  I wanted to move back but I started a career in Radio soon after high school and slowly fell in love with Orlando which is New Yorks 6th Borough!   I hope you enjoy this podcast!  Subscribe and tell me why you left New York for Florida!  I would love to hear your story on the show one day!

  1. Jul 21

    A Florida Vacation Turned Into A Whole New Party Throwing Life with Jae Johnson

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! ****I have been nominated for Orlando's Best Radioshow.  Tap the link to vote until July 30th!  You can vote  daily...maybe even more than once if you want to support as much as you want!***** Tap Link Below ***** https://app.orlandosbest.com/vote/choosecategory/Radio%20Show  A lot of people say they’re “moving to Florida for a fresh start.” Jae Johnson actually did it, and what started as a vacation from Queens turned into decades in Orlando, a family, and a whole legacy in the city’s nightlife. We talk about Queensbridge and Astoria roots, what it feels like to realize there’s a bigger world outside your block, and why New Yorkers can’t stop talking about where they’re from even after they leave. Jae breaks down the real differences between New York City and Florida living: the heat that changes how you move, the space that’s hard to give up, and the culture shock of Orlando clubs when you’re used to NYC rules. We also get into the cost of going back, and how one rent number can end the dream fast. Then the conversation shifts into the stuff people don’t always say out loud: how kids change your timeline, how caregiving and disability support shape where you live, and why community can matter as much as money when you’re building a life. Jae also shares how he helped create a lane for old school parties and brunch vibes in Orlando, and why New York’s mix of cultures still sets the standard for him. Subscribe, share the episode with your favorite ex-New Yorker, and leave a review if the show speaks to you. Where are you listening from, and what’s the one thing you’ll always carry from home? Don't forget to throw me some votes before July 30th for Orlando's Best Radio Host.  Vote at this link https://app.orlandosbest.com/vote/choosecategory/Radio%20Show  ***Check Out my Radio Show Weekday 10 a.m- 2 p.m at www.102JamzOrlando.com  Follow @JaeJohnson Support the show

    A Florida Vacation Turned Into A Whole New Party Throwing Life with Jae Johnson
  2. Jun 5

    A Realtor's Checklist For New Yorkers Moving To Florida with Jessica Morales Cabrera

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! You can’t “just move to Florida” and expect it to feel like New York with better weather. Jessica Morales Cabrera, a Central Florida realtor originally from the Bronx, joins us to break down what people wish they knew before relocating, especially the slower pace, the neighborhood-by-neighborhood vibe changes, and why culture shock is normal. Find out the unusual and unlikely place Jessica and I met the very first time.  Jessica also shares her transition story on why she moved from The Bronx to central Florida, why she went back and then ended up back in Florida anyway!   If you’re thinking about moving to Florida from New York, subscribe, share this with a friend planning a move, and leave a review so more people can find the guidance before they pack a single box. Email: jessica@wheatleyrealtygroup.com IG: @jessie_flrealtor TikTok: jessie_flrealtor Facebook: Jessica M. Cabrera  This June 2026,  I am raising funds to help Moms like me who has a child with a disability or special diagnosis to  attend a special weekend retreat in Las Vegas to connect, receive respite, and support around a fun event curated just for us.  Please donate a little something below to help lower to cost so we can attend.  https://labeledandloved.networkforgood.com/projects/263440-lizzette-perez-s-fundraiser If you are a Mom interested in learning more, get connected here! www.LabeledAndLoved.org    Support the show

    A Realtor's Checklist For New Yorkers Moving To Florida with Jessica Morales Cabrera
  3. May 8

    "It's NOT The Water!" Mike & Mario From Dough Boyz Pizzeria

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! “It’s not the water.” That simple line has started arguments, and turned Dough Boyz into a must-try stop for anyone chasing a real New York style slice in Central Florida. We’re sitting down with Mario and Mike, the duo behind Doughboys Pizza, to talk about how a Staten Island upbringing, a lifetime in pizzerias, and a whole lot of hustle landed them in the Orlando area with locations in Oviedo and Longwood. We dig into the move itself: why they chose the Metro Orlando suburbs instead of the high-rent tourist zones, pizza culture and how their slogan was born. They also share what New Yorkers often forget: there’s plenty of bad pizza back home too vs. here in Florida, and skill matters more than myths. Then the story gets real. Mario opens up about layoffs, stress, and a season where faith didn’t make life easier, it made the path clearer. We talk friendship and business, the behind-the-scenes of running two shops, how they handle love and hate on social media, and the community work they do through school support and outreach. If you’ve ever moved from New York to Florida, missed the taste of home, or dreamed about building a small business that actually means something, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share the episode with a New Yorker in Florida, and leave a review so more people can find the show.   Visit Their Website and Order Now!   https://doughboyzpizzaoviedo.com/ Follow Dough Boyz Pizzeria On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doughboyzpizzafl?igsh=aWN0anZka3R6ZmQz&utm_source=qr Follow Lizzette Perez on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizzetteperez?igsh=MXV2NTdkNDVwcjEyeQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr@LizzettePerez Follow Lizzette Perez on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzetteandthecity?_r=1&_t=ZT-96BLGd520wY Support the show

  4. Apr 14

    A Brooklyn Wake Up Call: The Decision That Saved His Life with Arcy Vazquez

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! Arcy, known online as Eternal Coach, grew up in Brooklyn in the 70s and 80s, where staying safe meant staying aware, and where “normal” could include knives, fights, and the constant pressure to prove yourself.  He shares the moment his mom pulled up while he was on the corner and gave him a life saving choice. That moment plus what happened after,  is when he realized you can leave New York, but New York does not immediately leave you. We also dig into what he does now as a life coach after retiring from the Navy and how he feels about Florida after being here just 3 years. Follow Arcy The Eternal Coach https://www.instagram.com/eternalcoach?igsh=MWZwaWM1bWRxb3poMA== Visit The Website  https://eternalcoach.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaARJ7uBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacP45__gTisAQLBK6RdL6kiPEopuLO4qK43XVlNH0fAA7hZlgxuNLuOhravEg_aem_o_bQLqfulvK4mq7bX8Zw7g Help send me, Lizzette Perez to a special retreat for Moms like me with special needs kids.  My twins, Mia and Maya were micro preemies and have Cerebral Palsy.  Listen to episode 1 to learn more about my journey.  Besitos to you!  https://labeledandloved.networkforgood.com/projects/263440-lizzette-perez-s-fundraiser?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPeHelleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEehKNOt12egjyNjg4KAL6EKPfuJ1os0hn0016v3gWXC5Yg93wCndPvViV_UBU_aem_-qclcBvRHEHJbL6cQTryVA Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode' Support the show

    A Brooklyn Wake Up Call: The Decision That Saved His Life with Arcy Vazquez

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About

This Podcast is about the New Yorkers that now live in Florida.  Real stories, real people, real moments happening both in New York and Florida.    Besitos to you,  I'm your host Lizzette Perez.  I moved to Florida as a teen and at first hated Florida.  I wanted to move back but I started a career in Radio soon after high school and slowly fell in love with Orlando which is New Yorks 6th Borough!   I hope you enjoy this podcast!  Subscribe and tell me why you left New York for Florida!  I would love to hear your story on the show one day!