Florida is no stranger to SouthCoast transplants. Between snowbirds, retirees, and families chasing sunshine, New Bedford and Fall River accents are practically part of the soundtrack down there. There’s even a dedicated “New Bedford Day” in Florida for locals who made the move south.
Every once in a while, someone stumbles upon something that feels extra personal, like a secret handshake meant only for people who truly get the SouthCoast.
That’s exactly what happened when Diane Ponte of Westport found herself in Port Charlotte, Florida, handling the emotional task of selling her parents’ Florida home. In between paperwork and goodbyes, she decided to treat herself to a meal, and accidentally uncovered a full-on tribute to home…