Reviews & Comments
Vero Beach, FL
re: Young People Have Tought Time - 4/15/2008 -
4/22/2008Vero's small town feel and low crime make it ideal for raising a family. Several upscale resorts moving in along with an art/deco hotel owned by singer Glorida Estefan and her husband- Lovely oceanside shopping village and all necessary big box stores on the mainland. Excellent choice of schools.
Vero Beach, FL
Young People Have Tought Time -
4/15/2008Vero is a lovely town, nice weather 6 months out of the year-Summer is brutal, hot/humid and does not break until November. Beautiful beaches and very clean water. Having lived in Sarasota, FL on the Gulf of Mexico, Ponte Vedra in North Florida and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, the beaches in Vero are the best. Problem is, that's it. The cultural life is geared completely to the senior citizens and there is a shortage of things to do after 8:00 at night for any age. There is a serious lack of jobs for college grads and the town wants it that way. Very business un-friendly and the town father's discourage growth of any sort. Big divide between haves/have nots and growing, noticable "attitude" thrown off by both sides. Vero thinks it can live forever on retiree money but that's doubtful given the high number of homes for sale and the overall disgust with the property tax situation on the beachside. Dog friendly beaches are a plus as is the ease of getting around town.