What BestPlaces Users Say about Miami
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Miami, Florida is known for its vibrant culture, sunny weather, and beautiful beaches. It is a popular tourist destination and has a diverse population. However, what is it like to actually live in this bustling city? Many people have shared their experiences and opinions on BestPlaces.net, a website that collects user reviews and provides rankings for various cities. Here is a summary of what users have to say about living in Miami.
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1. "Miami is a melting pot of cultures and offers a lot of opportunities for career growth. However, the cost of living is high and traffic can be unbearable. It also gets very hot and humid in the summers." - JasonM
2. "I have lived in Miami my whole life and I absolutely love it. The beaches, food, and nightlife are unbeatable. However, it is a very fast-paced and crowded city, so if you prefer a quieter and slower lifestyle, Miami may not be the best fit for you." - MariaS
3. "I moved to Miami for work and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. The weather is amazing, there is always something to do, and the people are friendly. The only downside is the high housing costs, but it's worth it for the overall quality of life." - AlexR
4. "I have mixed feelings about Miami. On one hand, the weather is great and there are plenty of job opportunities. But on the other hand, the traffic and crime rates are concerning. It's definitely not a perfect city, but it has its charm." - SarahK
based on 189 ReviewsGet to know Miami with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Miami
doral - 9/9/2006
how is life in Doral, with respect to everything that is being discussed in this
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Those of you who live in South Florida are Lucky!! - 8/23/2006
I was born and raised in the Miami/Ft.Lauderdale region. I now unfortunately, live in Houston. I can say this, Miami is way better than Houston. I've read all the complaints here and judging by everyone's complaints, everyone will hate Houston. The air is more fresh in South Florida, more beautiful scenery, better clothes, food, fun, etc. Those of you who do not enjoy living in S.Florida should try to make the most of it. You never know where life will take you next. You could be living in a worse place. That's why I am trying to make the most of my situation. In regards to crime, at least you can pin point the high crime areas in S. Florida. Here in Houston, its everywhere. Even if you live in a "nice" area, you are surrounded by crime and bad areas. At least in S.FLA you can live on the Ritzy coast or live in very nice low crime, if any, suburbs like Cooper City, Weston,
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One mean, expensive city! - 8/19/2006
After about 5 months living here, I've concluded that this is one of the most expensive, least friendly and most stressful cities in the USA. The cost of housing and just about everything else--health care, insurance, food, etc.--are about double what it costs anywhere else in the USA and the people are hateful, unhelpful, rude and unpleasant. There is a serious attitude problem here and everyone seems to be on the take or a crook. Try getting anything done or anyone to provide any kind of service. They don't show up most of the time, even after they've made a specific appointment, and they charge double when they do! Finally, the Cubans living here think they own the USA. They are arrogant, unbending and so conservative they refuse to learn English or adapt to any of the USA's customs. As a result, this city is more Latino than Latin America! In all the worst
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SO GLAD I DON'T CALL MIAMI HOME - 8/14/2006
You know John, to call me a Cuban exile thats hilarious! I already told you I'm as white as they come. I am from Wichita KS and I have never even been to Cuba...I just know that from where I'm from Muslims/Arabic nation....not cool. Call me racist all you want. But isn't that the pot calling the kettle black!!! As far as I'm concerned all of you that have commented are VERY racist. But thats fine, I don't have to deal with the hell hole you all live
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Don't come to miami, jay!!!! - 8/12/2006
Jay, i am going to help you determine your future, and i am not going to charge you a cent. I am going to give it to you unbiased opinion of miami. I have been living in miami since i was seven years old, so i have a good insight of the culture and tendecy that only locals can see. First of all, the education level in Miami is not good unless your going to a nice middle class neighborhood like perrine. However, your standard of education might be higher and the level even at graded "A" school in miami might be low level education. Education in miami is lacking discipline, structure teaching, critical thinking, and sadly money for the schools. Now, perrine is a nice neighborhood to live, but the cost of the housing is expensive and there is no sight that will stop.
You want to start a business close to MIA and sheraton hotel, which is close to miami. I am not sure what to tell you on that. i hope you have good luck on that. I am pretty sure you want your business
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What about Pinecrest? - 8/9/2006
Wow! I am really disturbed reading all these negative comments. I plan on opening a business in Miami, at the Merchandise Mart, Sheraton hotel(close to MIA) and my research tells me that Palmetto High is the closest "A" school located in Pinecrest, which is just 10 miles from Miami. So the commute wont be too bad, will it?
Is life in Pinecrest as described in the forum?
Any feedback is really appreciated.
Btw, I visit Miami frequently and everyone seems friendly, although I understand that you have to live in a place to really soak it in. I am really confused now, this is more difficult than I
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An outsider's point of view. - 8/6/2006
Well I have been reading everyone's comments and if you all don't mind I have some things to say. First off I just can't believe that all of this racism is going on in the beautiful state of Florida! Its really very sad. I have family in Florida and we also have a summer getaway down there. I am from Kansas...born and raised. I know what you are all saying. But from my point of view...you all are bickering because hispanics have "taken over" your city/state. Thats ridiculous! I'll tell you one thing. I would much rather have HARD WORKING citizens who work VERY hard for the little wages that they get just to provide for their families come to the United States than a race such as the Muslim/Middle Eastern culture. Everyone one of them HATE Americans. You never know when they will do a suicide attack or plan some huge bombing. Have ANY of you EVER seen a hispanic plan such an attack as 9/11??? I didn't think so. All they want to do is work and be free from the conditions that they
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Some things to consider before moving to Miami - 8/5/2006
Born in Miami, I can safely say I know my hometown pretty well. I have watched it grow into a thriving, bustling, cosmopolitan city. The jobs are plentiful if you are in the travel, logistics/export, healthcare and restaurant-hotel industry. (Don't come here looking for a job if you are a Scientist, Engineer, or General High-tech background, industry here is extremely limited ) also, lawyers here in over supply and many are taking jobs as paralegals..so Miami may not be the best career option..
One more career note.. If you are a teacher or police officer here, the pay is disproportionatly low in comparison to the cost of living..so be aware of this BEFORE making the big move.
Comming from a Hispanic background myself, I enjoy the local cuisine, I can converse with ALL the locals ( English and Spanish ) and enjoy the natural wonders of the everglades and surrounding swamps. It is important to note however that there are some things that are getting out of
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vacation destination - 8/5/2006
Living in the midwest, Miami is one of our vacation destinations during the cold months up north. Every city changes and miami is no exception. Rude drivers and traffic jams have increased dramatically and so has real estate prices ( have friends who live there ). Not quite sure how people can afford to live there since the economy is driven mostly by low paying tourism and service jobs. Residents are not as friendly as they used to be but I can definitely say the same about the Midwest. Beaches and water activities are still a good reason to visit Florida and the latin cuisine is a welcome change to the sandwich
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DO NOT MOVE TO MIAMI - 8/3/2006
Miami... where do I even begin? I'll list a conclusion, and then a personal experience. I guess it is important to note that I am a white woman from the northeast.
• It's racist. Cubans don't like whites. Whites don't like Haitians. No one likes tourists. The "N-word" is used frequently. I find it very ironic that hip-hop artists always rap about Miami, considering that I've heard so many anti-black statements. In addition, I've heard employers talk about not hiring blacks! Personally, I've had Cuban people not serve me because I was white.
• Its classist. People look down on you if they think you don't have any money. People constantly thought it was white trash because I drove a midpriced car. Ironically, I come from money. If you were wearing the wrong shoes (i.e., cheap shoes) in department stores or in boutiques, you will not get good service, if any service at all.
• It's corrupt. Believe me when I tell you that you cannot trust anyone.
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