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Gainesville Ranked
#15 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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Gainesville Ranked
#44 Best Green Cities
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#56 2005 Best Places to Live
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#88 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Rankings for Viera West

Viera West Ranked
#7 Hurricane Hotspots
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Viera West Ranked
#21 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Scientists are warning that raging brush fires could become routine. Florida is running out of water to meet the needs of its grow... Read More

Viera West Ranked
#50 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Everybody gets a headache now and then, but did you know that the severe headaches known as migraines affect over 29 million Am... Read More

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#62 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Viera West Ranked
#64 2005 Best Places to Live
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#85 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

Viera West Ranked
#252 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Viera West    3 Reviews

The people that live in Viera feel ENTITLED and feel they are better than  More

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Over 7 years ago

Not a good town to raise a child or family. Just white people town with not manners. Everything is just about money. Material town. Mostly everybody is rude and lonely.  More

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In the recent 10 years, Viera has seen a lot of growth. The Avenue for starters, has been expanded. The Avenue is an outdoor shopping mall. Or at least that is what it  More

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