Actually, the crime rate has gone DOWN over the last eight years and Tampa is relatively safe compared to other cities of similar size. I used to live in Memphis, where the criminal activity makes Tampa look like paradise. Like every other similar sized Town, it's all about location. I actually like the weather for about 9 months out of the year and the remaing admittedly extremely hot months are small price to pay for living somewhere without 4 feet of snow on the ground, like when I lived in CT. Right now times are a little tough everywhere in FL. It is just common sense to have a job lined up before you you even THINK about moving anywhere. We do have professional sports, an orchestra, a large University, museums and lots of great places to eat. Though people complain about traffic, it's nothing like Atlanta, though there are quite a few drivers who are a little crazy. Anyway, in general this is a great place to live.
Randy | North Myrtle Beach, SC | Report Abuse