SperlingViews - St._Cloud, Florida

St Cloud Florida is a lovely place to view but not a place to live in if your beliefs are not Catholic. They seem to sniff around and find those they think is anything but what they believe in and shun you no matter how nice they seem to be It is not a place to live and be happy unless your beliefs are the same as theirs. This is not a place to bring up children as well unless you want them to learn to turn up their noses on those who are of a different race as yours or if your beliefs are different as well, St Cloud is still a part of history and has not grown. No upscale restaurants. movie houses or entertainment as well.[read more...]

I would not recommend the St. Cloud area (or any of Osceola County) to anyone. We moved here in 2007 from Jacksonville and I have never been pleased. My oldest child has been able to escape middle school without too much damage, as he is academically gifted, but there is no way I would let him attend high school here. My youngest is also advanced, and does attend an excellent elementary school, but I think that is just our good luck. The county population is 50% hispanic and the schools have to spend too much time and money trying to get the students - whose parents refuse to speak english - to become literate. The county goverernment is an embarassment and the school board is all about the struggle for control. There is no decent shopping here. St. Cloud has one crappy Super WalMart, that I can't stand to go into. I have to get on the Turnpike and travel 20 minutes just to go to Target. The whole theme park thing is overrated. Disney has a strangle hold on tourism and is WAY over priced. The majority of the local workforce is low wage service industry based on tourism. The kids' sports leagues (particularly Pop Warner football) are dominated by original (founding?)family coaches and are very cliquish, so if they don't know you or your kid, they probably won't play them. The cost of living here is suprisingly high - utility costs are one of the highest in the state. Real estate taxes will continue to go up to make up for the shortfall due to the high foreclosure rate. Bottom line: We are getting out as soon as the school year is over, when we will probably have to take a big loss on our brand new home. I'm not sure where we will end up, but I am not coming back here.[read more...]

i have grew up in this area after leaving right out of high school to attend college. i returned to the peace and hometown feel i missed. While away i noted this sleepy town has come alive the lake front beach walkway look absolutely fabulous......many people have began to fix up the older homes here....overall a great place for family and friends...only negative i see is shame on the slum lords in town whom let their properties fall apart you should be embarassed of yourself.[read more...]

As a St. Cloud redient and professional Realtor, some of the best Real Estate deals at present are in Harmony, Florida. Harmony is located on the Eastern Side of Osceola County. It has two pristine lakes, 7700 acres of Nature Preserves, a signature Johnny Miller 18 hole Golf Course, beautiful walking trials adorned with sculptures, an award winning restaurant,and a community school for grades K-8 with a High School located across the highway (192), which is the main corridor between Disney and Melbourne Beach. It is 35 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Residents have the enjoyment of using community boats, the community pool, and there is an interactive waterpark/playground for the kids. Even a pet park. Voted one of the best Planned communities in 2007, and featured inthe Builder Parade of Homes there are some incredible bargains to be had. Along the Golf course are custom built homes which range in price from the $800,000 up. Along the peaceful, small town side streets, are some of the best values. Major builders have used Harmony as their showcase. Anyone looking for luxury homes under $300,000 should be looking here.[read more...]

Harmony, Florida is the newest town to emerge in Osceola County. It concept was simple. Combine an eco friendly friendly environment with luxuary home. Add a signature golf course, award winning restaurant, and great schools and people will come. If overcrowding is cramping your style, and you yearn for a view of the stars at night, love small town living but want to be close to the attractions, and Orlando. Harmony may be just the place you are looking for. Located on Hwy 192 just 7 miles east of St. Cloud. Is Harmony. A sprawling eleven thousand acres community. With tree lined streets, award winning homes, and a great variety of style. The serenity of two lakes, a seventy five hundred acre conservation area, bike trails, community boating, a Johnny Miller signature Golf Course, and a lovely Town Center. Harmony has emerged as the wonderful place to live. If you would like more info contact me.[read more...]

Inexpensive homes, many historical great lake front with beach and marina schools could be better 40 min to beach 20 min to disney check out www.st.cloud.org we have crime like most places[read more...]

They are building like crazy there , and it's one big mess , with lousey-overcrowded schools and real high crime , lots of Drugs[read more...]

I'M NOT FAMILIAR W/ THE AREA IF ANY BODY CAN COMMENT ON SCHOOLS, THINGS TO DO FOR TEEN , CRIME & JOBS[read more...]

St. Cloud, Florida is a wonderful place. It's a small community where everyone is friendly. People from any age will enjoy the atmosphere of this city. It is a great place to raise a family.[read more...]