SperlingViews - Sandusky, Ohio

The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about to get cancer don't movie there. The EPA and the government in general are doing very little to solve this problem also, bummer.[read more...]

I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family. This town is large enough to have the following: * symphony orchestra * a first class theater * quaint community theater * concerts in the park * a well respected regional medical center * a WORLD CLASS amusement park called Cedar Point * historical museums * nature preserves * multiple wineries * harbours and marinas fit for pleasure crafts and yachts alike * hot rod race track * regional airport The school system is very strong. We always had the supplies and the facilities that we could desire for any activity. I was involved in multiple music groups, sports teams, and clubs. We were regularly supported and recognized by the faculty and the city at large for our contributions. The games were well attended and the yearly musical was always sold out. Vocational education was just as strong as the Advanced Placement curriculum. Vocational tudents were educated in auto shop, welding, electrical design/engineering, cosmetology, carpentry, home economics, and graphic design. AP students could take college level courses to shorten their university requirements and could rely on the top notch teaching staff to get them through, whether it be English, Chemistry, Physics, etc. The town is small enough to be able to bike all over and still get home for dinner. Teenagers have plenty of opportunities for part time work. Kids play wiffle ball in the side streets and there's even a skate park for the boarders in your life. While plenty about the city is quaint, the outside world does congregate in Sandusky, especially during the summer. Cedar Point is the largest amusement park in the world. It draws people from the U.S as well as many other countries for the thrills of roller coasters, rides and attractions that can't be found anywhere else. Put all of that on a penninsula that boasts a mile-long white sand beach, and you've got quite the summer destination. It's also a great place for the local kids and adults to find summer work and meet new people. If you are looking for a place that is small enough to leave your kids alone outside to play, but large enough to grab your favorite Starbucks latte and head to the theater, Sandusky is a great place for you![read more...]

I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be difficult, as the economy is dependent on the tourist trade. Still, we haven't had the need to move around like we did in other cities. If all you experience in Sandusky is the mall, you are going to encounter stuck up people.[read more...]

I don't in Sandusky, Ohio. I live within 30 miles in a small town and sometimes visit. The people are stuck-up. They are snobs. At the Mall, empolyees with turn their heads to avoid helping you. Go to Sandusky, then go to Mansfield, then you will notice a differnce in people.[read more...]