saint pete - 7/4/2010

nice and beautiful but expensive

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living in St. Pete. - 10/18/2009

the great things about living here: all the outdoor activities. It's best to love water sports and sports in general. Great outdoor eating establishments in all catagories in every price range. Best weather (locals will agree)- Oct-May. Summers have been steadily hotter every year for the last five years or so. Has always been a great place for self employment. Housing is affordable. People are friendly but caucious; now, not to burst your bubble about moving here but... utilities are higher than the national average. we are most concerned about the power company(we only have one). It would be nice to have some competition as we are stuck with whatever rate they choose to impose on us.general opinion from those who grew up here,like myself,; our gulf and bay breezes have been greatly compromized by all the condos built around the edges of the city. Don't let that scare you away. all I can say is "thank God for Louis Carrier"!

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saint petersburg - 9/9/2009

saint petersburg is a very beautiful city to live in.

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Trailer trash heaven - 6/24/2009

When I first moved to Florida my intention was to live in St. Pete or Clearwater. I was really disappointed. First off, the median home price in St. Pete is so low because most of the homes are trailers or dbl-wides. I don't have anything against them, but it seems that the whole peninsula is covered with them from bay to gulf. Besides a few of the beaches and the view coming across the bridge from Tampa, there is not one attractive or beautiful area in the entire city. It's one gigantic mess covered with dilapidated buildings, industrial areas, warehouses, pawn shops, tattoo parlors, Indian run hotels, and porn shops.. There also aren't any good jobs there even if you have a college education or experience. Nearly every one there is a hick from Indiana or Michigan. It must be a geographical oddity in that respect. There is a constant stream, no matter where you go in the city, of hobos and junkies shuffling down the street. I wouldn't consider living here or, if you've never been here, vacationing here.

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Still a decent place to live - 5/17/2009

This city is great for it's location, as it is close to Tampa and many beaches. However, the job market along with the housing costs are making it difficult to live here and still remain happy. The area is over populated now which is causing it hard to find employment. It is a great place to retire if you are lucky enough to have the means. Better yet it is a great vacation spot. Myself and my family are actually looking to head north out of Florida in search for alittle space around us. We will miss the beaches though.

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Beautiful City - 4/30/2009

St. Petersburg, FL is a very beautiful city. It is a 20 minute drive to the airport and to Tampa, FL. Nice night life, awesome beaches & plenty of things to do.

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St Petersburg Beautiful? - 4/5/2009

Are you kidding me? This place is a nightmare from hell. The services here suck. I have never encountered crappier cable and phone service. The electric rates are astronomical. Progress Energy even admitted they charged Florida customers 23% higher than they do their Carolina customers BEFORE they jacked our rates up another 17%. People that inhabit this place are shiftless, lazy, rude crooks, thieves, amongst others. The mindset seems to be focused on when is my next lay, drunk, meth or crack fix. The beaches in this area are NOTHING to write home about unless you are from uglier hell holes like the east coast. The better beaches are in Sarasota. This place lacks culture, entertainment or any decent quality of life. I see why St Petersburg, FL was named SECOND ANGRIEST city in the United States. It certainly comes as NO SURPRISE. And gee, people tried to make me think it was just "me." Well according to studies reported in Men's Health, I beg to differ. The taxes and homeowners insurance rates have sky rocketed. To anyone thinking of moving here, DON'T! If seeking a warmer climate, check out Arizona (cheaper home prices) or San Diego, CA. There are no decent jobs to speak of here and the wages suck! Oh and recently, unemployment rate of 10.4%!!!!!

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Bright Future ahead. - 2/17/2009

I have lived in St. Petersburg for 20+ years and I can tell you from personal experience as well as friends living here and neighboring towns that this city is the most desirable city to live in if you are planning on moving to the Tampa Bay area. We've always had the beaches but recently the past few years there has been a cultural renaissance in downtown St. Pete. There's a myriad of activities now like the annual grand prix, the new Dali museum on the way and of course the Rays! It's a very comfortable place to live and if you work in Tampa and don't mind the 30 minute commute time, then I recommend good ol' St. Pete.

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Living in St. Petersburg, Florida 33704 - 11/10/2008

My wife and I moved to St. Petersburg Florida in 2000. As you can imagine the weather is one of the many reasons we moved to Florida. St. Petersburg offers the small town environment but is very progressive politically and of course most recently our sports teams have been doing very well. Most of our family is here as well so that makes it even better because we see each other more often. I would recommend the Tampa, St. Petersburg area to anyone who would like to slow the pace down a bit. Best regards, Merlin Tischler.

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Recreation - 11/2/2008

There's a lot to do in this area. I love living close to the beach and several great places to eat and shop.

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Moving to St. Pete - 8/15/2008

My mother and I are moving to St. Pete and I would like to get a general idea of life there.

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Live here better buy a gun - 8/10/2008

I have lived here since 1999 and have never seen the crime so bad as the last 2 years. House broken into twice. Attempted theft of my car twice, and motorcycle once. I live in a better part of St Pete. Drug dealers trying to sell you drugs or rob you all the time. The St Pete Police don't act like they care even after a motorcycle and car were stolen from where I live now a week apart. The mayor says the police have done everything by the book. I guess the law book says let the criminals run the streets. I am leaving this place and will never return.

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Women Beware, Great Disrespect for Females in St P - 8/6/2008

If you are a woman from somewhere else you are in for a shock when you arrive, This is the Bimbo capital of Florida. I am a transplant from Texas and I have never seen women treated with such disrespect as I do here. The Pros of ST Pete are it's Geography and Climate, It is beautiful here and the climate is perfect if you are heat tolerant, lots of sun and a tropical feel, the water is clean and clear and nice, Unfortuanately........ The horrible people ruin it, The men here are beer guzzling, fishing, football, Hooter guys who think women are here to ogle. They treat women like prey to be hunted and sadly the local women go right along with this mentality, when I first arrived I thought there were hookers everywhere on the streets and then someone told me that is just the way the women dress here. This is NOT a place to have children and it is not a place to be married. Marriage is a joke here. This is one of the swinger strongholds of the United States and it shows. It is truly shocking, women will walk into the grocery store in a swimsuit. There are bimbo billboards everywhere and the Tampa Bay area has over 100 strip clubs and they are mixed right in with the main traffic areas. If you want to party and be chased around by men with the IQ of a doorknob then you will like it here, otherwise you need to turn right back around.

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Tampa - 7/29/2008

I live in Atlanta, where the pollen count is off the charts at times. I want to know if it is any better in St Petersburg.

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theft - 6/18/2008

theft is big in our city

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Better city than most. - 6/1/2008

I have lived in St. Petersburg for 12 years and I have to admit that it is better than most other cities in FL. It's very developed and has plenty to do in comparison to some other cities in the area. The cons are: weather is too hot in the summer, you won't want to step foot outside. Traffic can be bad. The crime (property and violent) is higher than average. The southside is a con, period, unless you want to get shot through your car.

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St. Petersburg - 4/5/2008

St. Petersburg is a great place to live, work and play. There is something for everyone. The city is no longer a retiree haven and has developed into a vibrant city.

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Move here sooner rather than later - Great Place t - 3/20/2008

I've been living in St. Pete for over 3 years now. The transformation is amazing and exciting. In my neighborhood near the south side there is a new hospital under construction, new condos and more. Including the new Tropicana Waterfront Project and a shopping mall where the old stadium stands. Weather, Entertainment and Beautiful Beaches..what's not to love !

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Don't Move Here - 3/18/2008

I was born and raised here in Saint Petersburg. Let me just tell you that I despise this place. There is nothing but elderly people who should not be allowed to drive. At least once a week there is a news story about an elderly driver running over someone or running their car into a building because they thought they were in reverse. Not to also mention they run you off the road constantly. Crime has gotten out of hand, the weather is insanely hot and it feels like you are walking on the sun! Everyone one is extremely rude and nothing but Ohio trash keep moving here. Also, it is as if we are now living in Miami because everywhere you go are spanish speaking people who do not know a lick of English. Cost of living is through the roof - property taxes have skyrocketed and for what? To live next door to trash (10 people living in a two bedroom house) who let their young children galavant outside late at night. One positive thing is after sitting in an hour of traffic there are plenty of things to do.....beach, movies, shopping, concert venues, and museums

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Overcrowded - 2/11/2008

Pros: Tons of beautiful beaches in Pinellas county (comprised of 54% water). Lots of sunshine. Good nightlife and plenty of vacation spots or attractions within a few hours drive. Cons: Overcrowded (over 4,000 people per square mile). Lots of tourists and snow birds. Hot and humid year round.

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