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What BestPlaces Users Say about Florida
Florida is a popular state known for its warm climate, beaches, and theme parks. However, it is also home to diverse communities and offers a variety of lifestyles. Many people consider moving to Florida, but with its large size and numerous cities, it can be overwhelming to decide on a specific place to live. BestPlaces.net provides a platform for users to share their experiences and opinions about living in different places. Here are four user reviews that offer insights and perspectives on living in Florida.
- According to "Samantha T.", who lives in Tampa, "Florida has been my home for the past ten years and I couldn't be happier. The weather is beautiful, the beaches are stunning, and there are endless activities to do. However, the cost of living can be quite high, especially in popular cities like Tampa. But the job opportunities and quality of life make it worth it." This highlights the appeal of Florida's natural beauty and activities, but also the potential trade-off of a higher cost of living.
- "John D." from Miami shares a different perspective, stating, "I've lived in Miami my whole life and I love it. The cultural diversity, food, and nightlife are unbeatable. However, the traffic and congestion can be a nightmare, and the cost of living is constantly rising. But for me, the pros outweigh the cons." This review showcases the unique aspects of Miami and the potential downsides of living in a busy city.
- In contrast, "Emily G." who resides in Gainesville says, "I moved to Gainesville for college and ended up staying for the community. It's a college town, so there's always something going on. But it's also a great place for families. The housing is affordable and there are plenty of parks and outdoor spaces to enjoy." This review offers a perspective on a smaller, more family-friendly city in Florida, highlighting its affordable housing and community atmosphere.
- Lastly, "Mike R." from Orlando shares, "Orlando is a great place to live for families and young professionals alike. The job market is booming, the cost of living is reasonable, and the weather is fantastic. Plus, having Disney World and Universal Studios as your backyard doesn't hurt." This review showcases the appeal of Orlando as a well-rounded city with various job opportunities and entertainment options.
In summary, Florida offers a diverse range of options for those considering a move. The reviews by Samantha, John, Emily, and Mike provide valuable insights and personal experiences on living in different cities within the state. The common themes of weather, cost of living, job opportunities, and entertainment are highlighted, giving a well-rounded view of what living in Florida entails.
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Real Estate - 10/14/2007
Florida is a bust market with values being driven down by high non homestead taxation and the nations highest residential property insurance. income in fla. is still below other large states disaster for sellers with over 42000 listings in the tampa bay
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Quality of Life - 9/29/2007
Being raised in NYC, Now at 46 yo Wesley Chapel Florida provides a great atmosphere and quality of life which enables me to raise 2 young
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Central Florida - 9/10/2007
The awesome power and beauty and the earth shaking rumble of the next shuttle launch...
The artful creativity in the photographic capture of an otherwise ordinary object- a slice of time immortal...
The coarse golden sand mated onto the soft smooth and well oiled bronze skin of a slumbering partner on the shores of Playalinda...
The natural endorphin rush of extreme exertion in the course of an intense weightlifting workout...
The cool wind on your body as the landscape melts beneath the wheels of a 20 mile bicycle journey...
The quiet relaxation of an evening at home with your life's soothing love...
The pristine beauty of light and color that can only be experienced at Tiffany's Chapel in the Morse museum...
Complex and lush music or the disciplined and precise athletic movement that expands your soul, measured only by the ache in your heart and the length of soulful tears...
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The Sunshine State - 9/8/2007
Even when one considers the hurricanes, Florida has some of the best weather one could hope for: it isn't called the Sunshine State for no reason. The climate is perfect for anyone who leads an active life or anyone who just enjoys the
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Puerto Rico - 8/14/2007
Great place to spend a nice carribean vacations all year round. Beautiful places to visit. Reality of living here: Well here you will find here violence everywhere. Starting from the own authorities. Abuse of power, lots of police brutality crimes. No values on this society. Aperiences are very important to everyone. You have to look like you have lots of money in order to get whatever you want. Everything is too expensive, housing, cars, food. Plus it is very difficult to find a job, even at a fast food no matter what kind of education you have earned. With a master,s degree you will end up serving food at a Burger King, no matter if your master's degree it's from Yale. I've been trying to survive here for the past 6 year's with my 9 year old son and we can wait no longer to go back to the states. Still it is very hard to even save some money to buy your plane tickets, çause every single dime that you earn is needed to survive day by day. So unless you are planing on getting
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Tallahassee, FL - 8/13/2007
I moved here almost 6 years ago from Michigan for a job opportunity. However, I am considering moving to another state due to the very lowlowlowlow income. All the job's are state jobs
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Hudson, Florida - 8/12/2007
On the coast of the Gulf of Mexico....pleasant surroundings, lots of golfing, boating and fishing. Taxes and insurance are high right now as of this date Aug.10,
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Much to do in FL - if you're a tourist - 6/19/2007
I have lived in FL now for 7 years. I have enjoyed my time here but find that everything is based on tourism. All events and attractions are overpriced and are all the same after a while. Great place to visit but not to
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Rudeness - 6/16/2007
The Tampa Bay area is one of the worst places I have ever lived as far as rudeness of the people. I have lived in ME,MA,CA and NE. The people in Fullerton, CA were like saints compared to the people here. The traffic here is terrible and car accidents are too abundant for my
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Love Florida - 6/5/2007
Moving to Florida 21 years ago was quite a change from living up North,however
nothing can beat the Southeast coast with it's wonderful climate and all of it's all year round outdoor sports and events. It is like being on vacation every
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