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Alliance, OH vs Gainesville, FL

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We love the area and the people but the weather has us considering our  More

Alliance is a nice place for a kid to grow up. The city is small and so are the schools, so you get to know most everyone. It is a great community with a few nice parks,  More

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More