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
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Miami is not as bad as the reviews say, it is an e - 7/3/2007
In response to some of the negative comments about Miami:
Being a native Miamian who is a first generation American with Cuban parents is NOT a rarity in Miami. I am in the same situation and so is almost everyone here!
It's a fun city with a lot going on, it always feels like summer and the ocean is nearby. Personally, I have met some amazing people here and have lifelong friends all over the city.
FIU and UM are great universities; but I can't say the same about the public school system, it stinks, I admit it.
There is a lot of traffic and people can be rude in certain parts of Miami, but there are nicer areas where people wave instead of flipping you off. And even out there in the craziness, it can be fun and exciting, it's all about YOUR mindset. My friends were once robbed at gunpoint at a Starbucks, but none of us are scared to go to Starbucks or anywhere else now, it's just part of living in a big city (but still, it's a
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My place - 6/14/2007
Miami is an excellent place to visit and I would enjoy living there too!! It is like being in a different country but that's what makes it great. Plenty of things to do in miami. The people are really friendly and respectful. The beaches are beautiful and clean. The trafic is probably the only negative to the area I could
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Deteriorating Quickly in Many Aspects - 5/4/2007
Quality of life in Miami is decreasing at an alarming rate. Most people know of the common concerns with living in South Florida... hurricanes, property insurance and tax nightmare, crime etc...however, skyrocketing health and auto insurance rates, transportation gridlock, uncontrolled building, low wage growth, crowded schools/universities have lead to long time residents leaving the South Florida area. For the first time in many years public schools are reflecting a decrease in enrollment due to families moving from the area. As a 40 year resident of Miami, my time will arrive in 2008 when my son graduates from HS and will likely be accepted at a good public university (FL has some of the largest public university enrollments) in NC or GA while my wife and I will appreciate living a less stressful life with a higher quality of
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Pardise Lost - 5/4/2007
I am a rare species: a native Miami, born and raised. I am first generation American as my parents came over from Cuba in 1960 when they themselves were in their teens. What I have seen happen to my hometown should not happen to anyone: it went from being a place where I felt I knew everyone to a place where someone who got here literally yesterday feels the need to treat me like garbage. The envy and the sheer greed that is evident every day in this city is appalling. If you were lucky enough to be born in the USA (thanks, Mr. Springsteen), people tend to be pretty mean. They want every privilege I have had to work for my whole life and they want it NOW. The newly-arrived Cubans do not like the ones that have been here for 40 some years. We have nothing in common, especially not those bizarre names that these people show up with.
It's not just Cubans, either. Name a country from South or Central America and chances are they have their own neighborhood here. To
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Really good and Really Bad - 4/14/2007
Miami is one of the best Cities in the America both North and South. There are several issues anyone should be aware of before you start believibg this place is a Utopia. I will give the Pros and Cons.
Pro
1. Weather - From Mid-October to Early April nothing comes close to matching the mild days and semi-chilly (60's) nights. Almost no rain during this part of the year.
Con
1. Weather - The heat in the summer is brutal. Sometimes it will rain for days at a time. Locals spend their working days either in air conditioned cars or air conditioned interiors. Those who work outdoors spend a solid chunk of their disposable income in Gatorade.
Pro
2. Quality of Life - If you measure this based on what you can do with your spare time, this is a great place to live. Orlando and Disney is a 4 hour drive from anywhere in the county (Miami-Dade). There is a Seaquarium, several museums, several huge shopping malls, boating, cheap
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you don't want to come here - 4/8/2007
Miami is a city where the weather is great, the beaches, the ocean is beautiful. It's fun in the sun. . The nightlife is great because there's many sports bars, night club, and daytime event you can attend. You will never get bored. Thats the only good part. The quality of life is horrible. When you talk to people down here, the main complain you will get is you have to speak spanish in order to get a job. The attitude is that ,well I don't need to speak english, why don't you learn to speak espanol. These people don't want to assimilate. When your looking for a job it reads English/Spanish is a must, so we get punish for this. Non spanish speakers have to put up with this crap. I get real insulted when I hear that. It makes all the non- spanish speaker very angry and frustrated. Don't listen to these people when they say we are being racist. They don't know what there talking about.It's a very diverse culture with many jamacians, haitians, cubans, brazalians, columbian, bahamians
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quality of life - 4/2/2007
nice weather...but other than that-Miami is a third world cultural wasteland made worse by a large Hispanic community that have refused to assimilate. The daily newspaper is just a disgrace, filled with mostly news about cuba and central america as well as spelling and grammatical errors that are just embarassing. So if you want to move here...practice your spanish...because people have lived here for 40 years and never bothered to learn the language of their host country. The property taxes keep rising as a direct result of our "banana republic" out of control spending. I will be happy to
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Miami-Cost of living, culture, schools, health car - 4/1/2007
In my work, I deal with individuals everyday who want to move in or move out of Miami. Given this experience I offer what I hope is objective information to make an informed decision.
Cost of Living vs. Cost of Wages
From the employee side you look at cost of living. What will it cost me to buy the essentials, and a few luxuries, and be happy? Your employer looks at cost of wages. That is what do I need to pay to keep people? This is usually done by surveying to see what everyone else is paying in the market.
For years Florida paid in sunshine. People moved here because the weather is nice year round and they understood and accepted the trade off of being paid less than the northeast. "At least I don’t shovel snow anymore.”
This balance was upset about four years ago when housing appreciated nearly 23% annually compared to a national average of 10%. Along with housing came other cost of living increases-fuel nearly 100%,
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Living in Weston - 3/28/2007
Commutes from Weston to many of the western Miami suburbs aren’t too bad; however, if you are wanting to travel to the heart of Miami during a busy traffic time, it will take you about 1.5 to 2.5 hours on a good day.
Weston is a nice suburb of Ft. Lauderdale, and it's a planned community -- it's a filled-in area of the Everglades. Homes in the nice areas of the city are very expensive (millions). The cheaper areas are near Sunrise and look run-down compared to the desirable areas. You'll be disappointed by the lack of good restaurants and grocery stores, both of which are very crowded. There is a new senior living community that will add to the overcrowding.
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