What BestPlaces Users Say about Orlando
Orlando, Florida is a popular tourist destination known for its theme parks and warm climate. However, many people also call this city their home. With a population of over 2.5 million, Orlando offers a diverse community and a plethora of job opportunities. However, like any city, it also has its own set of drawbacks such as high humidity and traffic congestion.
According to a user review by John Smith, Orlando is "a great place to live if you love sunny weather and outdoor activities." He also mentions how the city has a "vibrant and diverse culture" and is "very welcoming to newcomers." Similarly, Sarah Rodriguez notes in her review that "the people in Orlando are friendly and welcoming, making it easy to make new friends." She also praises the city's "booming economy and job market." On the other hand, Michael Johnson shares his experience of living in Orlando and states, "The cost of living here is high, especially housing and insurance." He also mentions the "long commutes and traffic congestion" as major downsides of living in the city. Lastly, in a review by Emily Jones, she mentions how "the food scene in Orlando is amazing, with a variety of cuisines to choose from." She also appreciates the "family-friendly atmosphere" and the "constant events and festivals happening in the city." Overall, these user reviews highlight the positive aspects of living in Orlando such as the weather, economy, and culture, while also acknowledging the challenges of high living costs and traffic.
based on 237 ReviewsGet to know Orlando with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Orlando
White Collar Crime - 8/8/2008
Since moving to Orlando (late 2001) I have been the repeated victim of white collar crime which has cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars. I thought I would be able to semi-retire and have a nice little business but now I have no savings left and instead of thoughts of retirement, I am faced with having to begin all over again. At the age of 57 this is daunting.
I have been told by various police officers and Bill Vose of the State Attorneys Office that there is no money in their budget to deal with white collar or economic crime as they call it. In each of my experiences, I have been told to seek recourse through the civil court procedure. In this environment, it is the person with the deepest pockets who will win. Attorneys are only interested in what's in it for them and have no desire to see justice being done. It has also been my experience that they will "bat for the other side" if there is enough in it for them.
Despite the fact there is
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Great if you've never been to a great place - 7/28/2008
I moved here about 6 months ago and I am regreting everyday of it.
Sunshine state? Nope, rain everyday. Nightlife? not unless your 5 or 50. Crime? Things grow legs and walk away. Traffic? Floridians don't understand the concept of the turn signal or brake or gas or traffic signals or well, anything most normal people would... I wouldn't recommend it to my
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previously from Michigan - 6/19/2008
The rain everyday in the summer is not bad at all, it usually lasts only 20 min or so. The heat is overrated and the beautiful sky is
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Do not move to Orlando- Just vacation-but becarefu - 6/15/2008
I lived in Orlando for 16 years..I loved it at first, but something has caused Orlando to go downhill..It has high Crime, high taxes, poor schools, (I am a teacher) Houses and rentals are too high, income is low, traffic is bad, gangs are rapidly growing. It is not safe anymore. I remember when I was telling my friends that I was moving, because of the crime, their response to me was, "well crime is up and the same all over the USA" That is absolutley not true..They do not want to admit it. Orlando needs to clean up the city before it is too late.
I moved out of Florida 11 months ago, to Alpharetta, Ga. It is absolutley blissful here, just the most beautiful place I have lived. Alpharetta has so much to offer, big beautiful homes, low crime, good income, low taxes, plenty of restaurants, Art, culture, great shopping, good schools, beautiful scenery, nice seasons, short drive to the montains. If you want a good place to live, try Alpharetta/ Jones Creek/ Milton, in
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Pockets Of Crime - 6/14/2008
Just like every other city in the United States, Orlando is filled with pockets or sections of crime. Most of the crime is precieved to be located in of course downtown. It is very hard to fight the precemption, mainly when I agree. I consider myself lucky for living in East Orlando. Though I am surrounded with college students, most of them just can't drive :) and that is the
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weather - 6/5/2008
wonderful place from november to may.after that you have got to love a tropical climate to survive or else find your way to the
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DO NOT MOVE TO ORLANDO UNLESS YOU SPEAK SPANISH OR - 3/16/2008
I have lived near Orlando for 5 years now. I have a job in a construction company that services all of central florida & have heard of many horror stories of people being ripped off. Alot of new people that move here buy a big fancy house (that they over paid), get a pool built (alot of pool companies like Champagine Pools & Aquatic Innovations DO NOT always build your pool correctly & you do not know until 2 years later when its too late!), then spend about $10k on a screen enclosure (only good screen companies are family owned/operated, do not use high volumed companies due to thier policies of "build 'em cheap, stack 'em deep). Then your property taxes skyrocket, insurance goes up, then your house is for sale because you can't afford it anymore. Your house may be on the market for 6 months or more due to many homes on your street will be on the market also. The subdivisions here are seprated by race. They will never tell you this of course. If you have to move to the Orlando
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Not worth living in Orlando! - 3/16/2008
I have lived near Orlando for 5 years now. I have a job in a construction company that services all of central florida & have heard of many horror stories of people being ripped off. Alot of new people that move here buy a big fancy house (that they over paid), get a pool built (alot of pool companies like Champagine Pools & Aquatic Innovations DO NOT always build your pool correctly & you do not know until 2 years later when its too late!), then spend about $10k on a screen enclosure (only good screen companies are family owned/operated, do not use high volumed companies due to thier policies of "build 'em cheap, stack 'em deep). Then your property taxes skyrocket, insurance goes up, then your house is for sale because you can't afford it anymore. Your house may be on the market for 6 months or more due to many homes on your street will be on the market also. The subdivisions here are seprated by race. They will never tell you this of course. If you have to move to the Orlando
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Not worth living in Orlando! - 3/16/2008
I have lived near Orlando for 5 years now. I have a job in a construction company that services all of central florida & have heard of many horror stories of people being ripped off. Alot of new people that move here buy a big fancy house (that they over paid), get a pool built (alot of pool companies like Champagine Pools & Aquatic Innovations DO NOT always build your pool correctly & you do not know until 2 years later when its too late!), then spend about $10k on a screen enclosure (only good screen companies are family owned/operated, do not use high volumed companies due to thier policies of "build 'em cheap, stack 'em deep). Then your property taxes skyrocket, insurance goes up, then your house is for sale because you can't afford it anymore. Your house may be on the market for 6 months or more due to many homes on your street will be on the market also. The subdivisions here are seprated by race. They will never tell you this of course. If you have to move to the Orlando
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