What BestPlaces Users Say about Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida is a popular city located on the west coast of Florida. Known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant downtown area, and numerous outdoor activities, Clearwater attracts many tourists and new residents alike. However, like any city, it has its own set of pros and cons that can greatly impact one's experience living there. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Clearwater, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to multiple user reviews on BestPlaces.net, living in Clearwater, Florida has its ups and downs. One reviewer, SamanthaJohnson, praises the city's "beautiful weather year-round" and "friendly community." However, she also mentions "heavy traffic during peak tourist season" and the "high cost of living" as drawbacks. Another user, Alex123, expresses their love for Clearwater's "breathtaking sunsets" and "variety of outdoor activities." They also mention the "lively nightlife" and "great job opportunities" in the city. On the other hand, user JSmith notes that "tourists can be overwhelming at times" and "finding affordable housing can be a challenge." Lastly, reviewer BeachBabe1989 raves about the "gorgeous beaches" and "friendly neighbors," but mentions that "the summers can be extremely hot and humid."
In summary, based on these user reviews, living in Clearwater, Florida offers a beautiful and vibrant lifestyle with its warm weather, outdoor activities, and friendly community. However, it also has its downsides, such as heavy traffic during peak tourist season, high cost of living, and potential challenges with housing. Ultimately, it seems to be a great place to live for those who enjoy a lively and beachy atmosphere, but it may not be the ideal fit for everyone.
based on 23 ReviewsGet to know Clearwater with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Clearwater
I will tell you all about Clearwater... - 8/18/2006
I've lived in Clearwater for all but the first five years of my life, grew up attending public schools in the immediate area, and have seen the area grow throughout that time. I'm currently trying to situate myself so that I can move back to the northeast, and I'll give my reasonings why I want to move from here as well as an unbiased opinion as best possible about the positive factors of the area, considering I don't really feel it is desirable to me. The main problem here is a mixture of cost arising from the real estate aspect as well as the lack of jobs providing a sustainable wage (generally unless you have an advanced degree or have been a very successful business owner). As far as pricing a house in the area, I will give a personal example: my parents bought their house about 12 years ago for ~$45,000. The house was built in 1977, has 950 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, one bath, and no garage or car port. Flashforward to present time and a recent appraisal value of $210,000. This
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Countryside, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, Duneiden sectio - 7/6/2006
Although Palm Harbor, Oldsmar and Duneiden is not in Clearwater they all merged together at Countryside. This is a very fast growing area, as much of Florida is. Property taxes continue to go up and Home Owners Insurance is obscene. Last year,our home insurance jumped from $700 a year to $3200 and we have never been hit by a hurricane in the 20 years I have been here. This year, my insurance will jump another 45 to 75%. Auto insurance continues to go up as well because there are so many people on the road. You rightly ask "Why don't you leave?" .. Well, I have just sold my house and getting out my winter
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Have you ever lived on an island? - 4/9/2006
Clearwater Beach is located on an island, so it's a barrier island, but still surrounded by beautiful blue water. And one of the best-kept secrets is that it is connected to Caladesi Island State Park, which was once separated by a pass that closed in about 13 years ago. Caladesi is a nature preserve, and being there makes you feel like you are on your very own semi-tropical island. Our islands have white sandy beaches that feel and look like powdered sugar and the water is crystal clear, hence Clearwater. But what brought me here were the dolphins, they are everywhere. The first one I saw was on my first day, it jumped out of the water and made a flip, I haven't seen one do that since. It was a wonderful greeting and an invitation; "Come live here for a while, enjoy the sun and the silence and be one with
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