Review of Tampa, Florida


hate it
Star Rating - 10/1/2008
Tampa is a great place to live if you like overcrowding and no work. I have lived here only a year and a half and hate it. You'll be stuck in traffic on a saturday afternoon. The crime is awful there's always someone shot or killed. There is so many illegal people that you cant get good pay because they'll do it cheaper. SO DON"T MOVE HERE only if your ready for outrageous housing costs and unfriendly people.
jennifer | Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
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I'm not a fan either. I'm originally from Pennsylvania and I've lived in South Florida for 5+ years and had to move to Tampa due to a job offer I couldn't pass up. I grew up in the military so transitioning has never been problem for me. Granted, I had'nt been in Tampa long, and I will just say it isn't for me. Never have I wanted to leave somewhere so bad. Thank god I signed a short-term lease, because I am outta here once it's up. Granted, South Florida was ok but once I had my child it just didn't feel like a place I wanted to raise him. Feelings are the same about Tampa. I quickly realized that although they say that South Florida is an entirely different entity than the rest of Florida, I can officially say No it's not. It's the exact same, short of the local economies. I swear, 6 months can't come fast enough!
Erik | Tampa, FL | Report Abuse
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