Bell, FL is a beautiful small town located in Gilchrist County. It is known for its rustic rural charm and its friendly locals. Here, visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, bird watching and more outdoor activities. The locals are incredibly friendly and welcoming to visitors and this combined with the peaceful atmosphere make it a great place to visit. In addition, Bell is home to some of the best restaurants in the area serving delicious southern cuisine.
Reviews for Bell have been overwhelmingly positive from people who have visited or lived there. They praise the beautiful scenery and relaxing atmosphere of the town as well as its friendly locals. Many people also comment on how affordable housing is in the area and how convenient it is to get around because of its smaller size. People also enjoy shopping at local stores that offer unique items not found in larger towns nearby. Overall, visitors love Bell and often come back year after year for another visit!
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Intolerance - 3/16/2015
Bell is a VERY small town in the backwoods South. The area is beautiful, and if you want small-town, it doesn't get much smaller than this. They don't warm up to people quickly. This can be a problem if you want to be involved in town business, be social with the locals, or even get a job. My parents lived here for 5 years before my step-father could find someone nearby who would hire him, even though he's better qualified for many jobs, just because he is not from here. My mom knows people who have lived here for 30 years and are considered 'Outsiders' because they weren't born. Living in the nearby Lake City (big enough to be called a city, but a VERY small one) makes you 'City Folk'.
Another area where you're likely to run into problems is religious differences. North Florida is the tip of the 'Deep South', and with that comes all of the racism and intolerance that are stereotypical to Southerners. There were 3 black children in my brother's graduating class. There
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