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Rankings for Bartow

Bartow Ranked
#25 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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Bartow Ranked
#81 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Bartow Ranked
#84 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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Bartow Ranked
#98 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
When it comes to summer and its accompanying hot weather, there are so many beautiful things - beach days, barbecues, revea... Read More

Bartow Ranked
#126 2005 Best Places to Live
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Bartow Ranked
#337 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Ocala

Ocala Ranked
#45 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Ocala Ranked
#58 2005 Best Places to Live
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Ocala Ranked
#189 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Bartow    4 Reviews

I lived in Bartow for a year and a half before moving to Lakeland. The town seems so oppressed. The housing market is costly–$140,000 is the average price for a brick  More

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The city council in this town need to get a grip on reality and understand that they work for the people who pay their taxes. The city ordinance that prevents property  More

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I find the city ordinance that does not allow homeowners to place small signs in their yards stating essentially "god bless the USA" utterly ridiculous. As a proud  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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