Where to move to in Florida?

dankind · January 2014

Jason P said:
Pick an area where there are no crazy people .... hmmm .... Have you considered New Mexico?

Heh. Or the moon, for that matter!

Black Diamond · January 2014

I've been living in Miami Beach for the last two years (from NY/NJ for 45 years prior to that).. It's an amazing scene.. Great food and culture BUT
REALLY EXPENSIVE (and I do pretty well, so take that into consideration)
If you want more realistic living expenses look at Broward
Not great for families as most people who live here are transients, so not great "family neighborhoods"
The job market is weird and heavily in resort vacation type of businesses
The schools are HORRIBLE
And it's very hard to find friends... Most people are on their vacations lol

But I am really happy, because the weather and the proximity to my job afford me a much less stressful environment than working in NY.. so there's that,... and I am in the best shape I have ever been... keeping up with those hot people is HARD lol

rick1zoo2 · January 2014

after shoveling snow off the driveway again, in 2 degree, -14 windchill, I begin having thoughts of moving somewhere warm. maybe for the right job....

PJ_Soul · January 2014

JonnyPistachio said:
Dankind, I've been dying to explore the gulf coast...only been there a few times. I am planning on a kayak trip this summer, so I will use some of your advice, thanks!

And yes, Stuart is pretty cool too. Surfing is decent in Jupiter and definitely gets better as you head north towards Sebastian.

PjSoul, I am not a fan of most of Miami either, but my best friend lives in Coral Gables (south, south Miami) and that area is pretty sweet, but pricey! And Miami does have the nude beaches ) X_X

Vancouver has a nude beach too, so that alone is not gonna get me down there. [-(

Idris · January 2014

dankind said:

RKCNDY said:
Why hasn't BD participated in this thread?

I spent 2 weeks in Orlando a while back, and couldn't stand the humidity. Granted, it was in mid-September, so it wasn't too horrible, but I can't imagine what it's like during the summer.

Mr. RK had to go to a conference at Sanibel Harbor for 2 weeks, said it was really nice there (it's on the west coast) so I may go back to see that someday. He has another conference later this month in Orlando. I might go, just because I want a little vacation.
Love Sanibel for a little getaway. Orlando used to be a little artsier/edgier than it is now. I liked it back then. There is still a great regional theatre there as well as one of the best record stores in the state.

You can't really escape the humidity unless you are on the beach. The breeze sort of cancels it out.

when u say "back then", how many years ago are you talking about?

I've noticed in the past few years Orlando's picked up in many positive ways. Art galleries/entertainment, a decent music scene, lots of underground activities etc.

I've also noticed an influx of 20/30 something's around town these days.

dankind · January 2014

Idris said:

dankind said:

RKCNDY said:
Why hasn't BD participated in this thread?

I spent 2 weeks in Orlando a while back, and couldn't stand the humidity. Granted, it was in mid-September, so it wasn't too horrible, but I can't imagine what it's like during the summer.

Mr. RK had to go to a conference at Sanibel Harbor for 2 weeks, said it was really nice there (it's on the west coast) so I may go back to see that someday. He has another conference later this month in Orlando. I might go, just because I want a little vacation.
Love Sanibel for a little getaway. Orlando used to be a little artsier/edgier than it is now. I liked it back then. There is still a great regional theatre there as well as one of the best record stores in the state.

You can't really escape the humidity unless you are on the beach. The breeze sort of cancels it out.
when u say "back then", how many years ago are you talking about?

I've noticed in the past few years Orlando's picked up in many positive ways. Art galleries/entertainment, a decent music scene, lots of underground activities etc.

I've also noticed an influx of 20/30 something's around town these days.

Early '90s. Yab Yum, The Edge, Firestone, etc.

One of my dearest friends lives downtown and takes me around when I visit. It's just a little cleaner and definitely more monied than it used to be, which isn't always a positive thing for a broke-ass dirtbag like me.

RKCNDY · January 2014

dankind said:

Idris said:

dankind said:

RKCNDY said:
Why hasn't BD participated in this thread?

I spent 2 weeks in Orlando a while back, and couldn't stand the humidity. Granted, it was in mid-September, so it wasn't too horrible, but I can't imagine what it's like during the summer.

Mr. RK had to go to a conference at Sanibel Harbor for 2 weeks, said it was really nice there (it's on the west coast) so I may go back to see that someday. He has another conference later this month in Orlando. I might go, just because I want a little vacation.
Love Sanibel for a little getaway. Orlando used to be a little artsier/edgier than it is now. I liked it back then. There is still a great regional theatre there as well as one of the best record stores in the state.

You can't really escape the humidity unless you are on the beach. The breeze sort of cancels it out.
when u say "back then", how many years ago are you talking about?

I've noticed in the past few years Orlando's picked up in many positive ways. Art galleries/entertainment, a decent music scene, lots of underground activities etc.

I've also noticed an influx of 20/30 something's around town these days.
Early '90s. Yab Yum, The Edge, Firestone, etc.

One of my dearest friends lives downtown and takes me around when I visit. It's just a little cleaner and definitely more monied than it used to be, which isn't always a positive thing for a broke-ass dirtbag like me.

hahahaha...that's when I was in Orlando, '93.

Idris · January 2014

dankind said:

Idris said:

dankind said:

RKCNDY said:
Why hasn't BD participated in this thread?

I spent 2 weeks in Orlando a while back, and couldn't stand the humidity. Granted, it was in mid-September, so it wasn't too horrible, but I can't imagine what it's like during the summer.

Mr. RK had to go to a conference at Sanibel Harbor for 2 weeks, said it was really nice there (it's on the west coast) so I may go back to see that someday. He has another conference later this month in Orlando. I might go, just because I want a little vacation.
Love Sanibel for a little getaway. Orlando used to be a little artsier/edgier than it is now. I liked it back then. There is still a great regional theatre there as well as one of the best record stores in the state.

You can't really escape the humidity unless you are on the beach. The breeze sort of cancels it out.
when u say "back then", how many years ago are you talking about?

I've noticed in the past few years Orlando's picked up in many positive ways. Art galleries/entertainment, a decent music scene, lots of underground activities etc.

I've also noticed an influx of 20/30 something's around town these days.
Early '90s. Yab Yum, The Edge, Firestone, etc.

One of my dearest friends lives downtown and takes me around when I visit. It's just a little cleaner and definitely more monied than it used to be, which isn't always a positive thing for a broke-ass dirtbag like me.

True, I get your point, absolutely right about the 'monied' part, I think its going to continue in that direction. Having said that, its not all negatives, in the sense that this newer generation of people in Orlando will be (overall) pretty positive for the Orlando.
I'm also kinda excited about the new MLS team,

In the early/mid 2000s late 90s I accused Orlando of not having much (any) soul, not being a real city, but its changing to a degree. I think the next 5-10 years are gonna be telling times for Orlando.

Things tend to be changing quickly, but like you said, just throwing money at it surely is not the answer.

justam · January 2014

We moved to Florida from upstate NY a about four and a half years ago. I love the change. The weather is beautiful most of the year, there's a lot of water (we're in Tampa by the bay) and plants grow like crazy here!

If you're trying to get away from cold, depressing, dark winters, you'll like it.

It's not just the change in weather, but it's the mood of the place. The sun gets people outside and it seems like a more active place because of that.

I know Florida has a bad reputation because of the news but I've found it to be a good place to live!

APlasticHeart · January 2014

Thanks everyone for your time. I think JP summed it up for me for the East Coast and HeWhoForgets summed it up for the guldf coast. I think we are leaning towards the East Coast but will definitely check out places like Madeira Beach and Cortez. I love to fish, and grew up in one of the largest and oldest fishing ports in the U.S., plus all my ancestors, dad, and uncle were fishermen. Kinda in my blood. I love to fish but hate seafood. I think its just the mystery of what I may pull up or how big it is.

I don't have a lot of interests. I don't drink. I guess I sorta of live for the real moments and beauty of nature and everything it gives. I love the unknown and mystery. I'm pretty young at 31 but I am sort of an old man. I flew to Florida a few years ago primarily just to search for treasure on the "treasure coast" not that I wanted to get rich but just the excitement of finding something. I also went to Deluna Fest in Pensacola. Pensacola was amazing and is bar far one of the greatest places I have been for beaches and atmosphere, its just too far away from everything else in Florida.

I love to relax on the beach and meeting new people that can keep it honest and interesting. People that are easy going. I feel like I used to be one of these people but then I moved to Boston and it absolutely ruined me. I want to be humble again, watch the stars at the beach at night. I think about 15 years ago I went to Key Largo for a night. It was amazing just to be on the water at night, so warm, and all the stars and lights out on the water. I was truly inspired then. Oh an I love music, seen PJ over 30 times (love the 90's seattle bands), rock music, and more laid back stuff like Jack Johnson, Jimmy Buffet, and Reggae.

I'm not really into foods of many cultures or foods in general. I just don't do well with spices and my taste buds are non-existent.

I did notice on my trip to Vero Beach that it seemed there was not a good sub/pizza shop to be found. Maybe it was just the location.

I think I will definitely stay away from Tampa as traffic will most definitely make me want to kill myself.

Im thinking Delray area is probably going to be the area. As it will only be a few hours to travel north to Daytona for NASCAR, Orlando for the attractions, Vero for Spanish Silver, South to Miami for some Panther Hockey games, and easier to get to the Keys than if we were more North or on the West Coast.

APlasticHeart · January 2014

Idris said:
Currently I live next to Mickey Mouse, smoke herb with goofy and I'm dating princess Jasmine. So I'm enjoying my time in Central Florida, otherwise I have a place on an Island, where only drones see me.

I like Miami, but not a fan of the congestion, I personally find Jupiter dull, otherwise I agree with Johnny P.

Thats pretty sweet. I have been watching "The Beach" every night for the past week, wishing I had my own island or island community.

APlasticHeart · January 2014

rick1zoo2 said:
after shoveling snow off the driveway again, in 2 degree, -14 windchill, I begin having thoughts of moving somewhere warm. maybe for the right job....

Dude, this morning sucked. We just got more of this shitty white shit. People say snow is great. If it was so great it would shovel itself.

JonnyPistachio · January 2014

Hey Plasticheart, sounds like you got a lot of info and a lot to think about!
And if you're a fisherman, I hear the gulf is good too, but we have some great fishing on the east coast and the Keys should be your ultimate weekend destination. Look into kayak fishing -- its awesome in the Keys.

The two real bad things, just to let you know though, Delray and anything south of there has its share of bad traffic and congestion. And this place sucks for live music. Its terrible. The local bands mostly play shitty covers and touring bands dont come to Florida much anymore :(

Where to move to in Florida?

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