Reviews & Comments
Tequesta, FL
Tequesta FL retained small beach city charm -
10/18/2022Tequesta has a very large population of old-old people that drive below the speed limit all the time however, it is a very nice area to live. Lots of green areas trees and parks, expensive homes, close to the beach, and is not Jupiter with crowded roads. My mother lived in Tequesta 25 years ago and it has not changed at the rate of other adjacent cities (which is surprising). The proximity of the state park allows you to see a deer or 3 more than any other area and when it cools off they are out during the afternoon. Room to run and ride your bike, lots of walkers out when it cools off, parks and soccer fields for the kids nearby too.
Hobe Sound, FL
Hobe Sound a hint of Old FL -
10/18/2022Having lived in S Florida since 1980s Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach in Broward County moved north into Palm Beach County 1990s (Lake Worth Area, The Acreage Loxahatchee that was a very nice and tranquil area at the time 2000s and for the most part still is) then headed east towards the beach Jupiter /Tequesta (full of old people and snowbirds that relearn how to drive at your expense is a big issue). Summers are scorching the last 4 years and you find yourself spending at least 6 months inside the AC only to go outside after dark when the heat is too much.
I have to say the feel you get in Hobe Sound FL reminds me of the above cities back in the day, although, the traffic has gotten busier over the last 2 years and growing due to others moving north (like I did). There are plenty of areas to shop, plenty of restaurants, ease of access into county offices, libraries, and the post office (workers are helpful and nice too) and you are a hop-skip-jump to Stuart and Jensen Beach to the north. Seems there's a new gas station on every corner and gas is always noticeably cheaper than Palm Beach County (so are the real estate taxes!). The local beach parking very very limited which causes you to drive south to Jupiter beaches (25 minutes away). Parks with trails are nice and convenient not crowded. Residents are nice folks, good to be around, decent, helpful, and respectful as much as it goes. Wondering how many years are left before Hobe Sound turns into Jupiter, hopefully never! Hobe Sound is a good place to live and no complaints from me!