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
Orlando LOVES Criminals - 10/9/2012
Orlando is getting worse in regards to crime. Every night there is news about murders,burglaries,etc. and that is what we know about.I live in what is considered a great area of Orlando and it is getting where it is having just as much crime as the worse areas. I was at a Funeral Home for a service and my vehicle plus 2 others got smashed in windows and items stolen. Between the Orange County Sheriffs office and the judicial system,,the criminals love it here,,they get by with very little punishment for their crimes. A car thief got caught in my neighborhood and it was his 3rd car theft,he was out the next day and we were told there is really no punishment until he steals 10 cars!!!!
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Orlando businesses - 8/6/2012
I was curious which businesses in Central Florida people thought would benefit from better advertising. I know that I have been to several places recently that I didn't even know existed until someone else told me. Places that I would have BEEN going to had I known they were there. Please respond of you know of a businesses that is seemingly unknown to most people. I'm always looking for new things to do with my
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Warm weather, bad drivers - 7/19/2012
I've been living here since I was 9 (I'm 22 now). It's packed full of things to do (theme parks, shopping malls, and beaches, springs, and state parks all within a 1 or 2 hour drive), and the weather is warm all year round. The coldest it ever gets in winter is probably about 40 degrees (and only for a week or so), so if you're about warm weather then you should definitely consider living here. The cost of living is not too high for a big-ish city like this; I live in a 1-bedroom apartment in the UCF area and rent for about $750 a month. School quality really depends on where you live, so just do your research and avoid places like Pine Hills and Oakridge if possible. Also, Florida high school students who have good grades can get up to 75% of their college tuition covered through the Bright Futures Scholarship, which is absolutely amazing in my opinion. My parents didn't have to pay a dime for my college tuition, thanks to BF.
Don't get me wrong though, there are
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Need to Go - 7/3/2012
After been here for 4 years i will prefer going back to my country, i had lived in NYC all my family is up there but the weather is the only thing that keeps me away.
Jobs are horrible i was hired while working for DELL CORP in my country in Panama spint pcs hire me it was sweet money was great making about 4500$ a mth yes is a lot of cash but thank GOD i didn't spend it this people decided to layoff 60 of the high performer in the company because the location was not as profitable it was the first time i knew what was unemployment got another job for 10 a hour omg downsizing was horrible had to move to a apartment complex where i had to run from my car to my door to make sure i was not going to get rob, is all politics in this place who u know and what you do for them, kids are uneducated, people are ignorant and lack of common sense, also if you have a degree Forget about it don't mention it they will say either you are over qualified of they will pay you crap for you
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Stay Away - 5/9/2012
I have been living in Orlando since 2001 and I moved down here from New York and I have to agree. Orlando Stinks! It is the worse city in the world not just in the U.S. Twice a year you get these little bugs called love bugs that mess up your car and make life horrible. Then if you have a situation where you need to call the police for help, good luck, the cops show up 2 hours later, but you better believe they will be on your tail if you are going over 5 miles on your speedometer. The people in this state are mean and have no morals. If you are married and have kids you better hope your children don't conceive before the age of 18. If you are single and are hoping to find someone here it will be really difficult if you don't look and act like the cast of Jersey shores down here. Hoping to find a job here in Orlando? Good luck with that, if you don't look like a hooters girl you can kiss that idea goodbye unless you have an engineering degree. The job market here stinks, foreclosure
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Lake Highland Prep - 4/25/2012
We will be leaving Lake Highland Prep this year. Stay away!!!!! I could write a book about how the athletic department runs the school. If you ask anyone locally what they think of Lake Highland, you will be told it is all about Sports. I can confirm that to be true. I did not not listen to the many warnings and thought I could overcome anything. This school is run by a corrupt athletic departent that is married to the adminstration who hires family members. Board members were once parents who gave enough money to sit on the board and now have their children teaching and grandchildren at the school. At the expense of others these students are given special accomodations along with the recruited athletes. Do not try to play a sport without first asking permission. You will find that all spots are reserved for those who have been paid to come and play. Christian values are used as a cover. Children are not considered the Lord's Gift but instead used as self promotion. Best
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Nice place to visit, not to live. - 4/22/2012
Orlando is geared to the people who want to vacation or want to spend money. If you just want to live it can be expensive and very busy. Traffic is always heavy and rudeness runs high. Nice place to visit, not to
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I have had a great time living in Orlando, I guess - 3/5/2012
I have to say that I feel that Orlando has been very affordable , I am from New England , Mass and Rhode Island, I Moved to South Florida stayed there for about 9 years, and have been in Orlando for a year, I would love to stay in Orlando or outskirts like Oviedo, There is soo much to do here . Even if you don't have much money,,Of course there is Way more to do if you have money. I have a seaworld pass for 18dollars a month for me and my daughter and now have a wet and wild year pass Paid one day and got the rest of the year free. Most parks offer deals like this for residents, I have never met as many friendly people as I do here, My only complaint is I am having trouble finding employment I think Its cause too many applicants and I may not have as much experience as others,,So if you have great employment references and work experience you may have better luck getting a job here. All in All I LOVE LIVING IN ORLANDO . Unfortunately I may have to move because of the job situation.
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Living in Orlando Florida - 2/12/2012
We have found Orlando as a nice place to live. I see people posting bad news about it but they could just prefer something different. Truth is the weather is beautiful from the middle of September to May, thats about 8 months of nice weather. The summer is hot, darn hot, but you need to like warm weather to be a candidate to live here. The city is growing like a weed. The population is exploding. People are moving TO Orlando, not FROM it. There is an abundance of recreational activities here, Cocoa Beach is only a 40-50 minute drive depending on where you live.
There is one thing, however, that one should take into consideration. The traffic is busy, really busy. The city grew faster than the road system could so it is dangerous for pedestrians and drivers alike. My 16 year old son was hit by a car while riding his bike 7 months ago and did not make it. For that I am forever sad. There are many traffic accidents. The speed limits are set too high for the huge amount of traffic
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