Good video. I've 68 and have been in central Florida since 1970. Unfortunately, Florida is the state where millions of people bring their own driving habits from where ever they came from. Especially on I-4, even doing 10 or 15 over the limit, isn't enough for many and you'll find them switching lanes back and forth at 90 or so.
I enjoy the change of seasons. Winter in tne nortneast isn't an issue for me....its time to ski and snowmobile. Christmas isn't Christmas without hot chocolate, snow, and a winter landscape. Flodida is a great place to vacation, but I don't ever see myself living there.
Been in Tampa 21 years originally from Pennsylvania. Only con is the congestion, traffic, and unforgiving drivers who don't know how to drive or have an ounce of empathy for others on the road. It was all farm when I moved here, now every free square inch of land is apartments. Other than that, there is tons to do, and you are in reasonable driving distance to beaches, Disney, etc.
The driving problem is on road design - I wish the lights were longer I blame double center turn lanes, lack of good shoulders, lack of dedicated turn arrows, poor road design is why there are so many accidents. Florida tries to keep the traffic moving fast with too much trust in the drivers on the road- more dedicated turn lanes and all way stops on main roads at shopping plazas also jug handles to handle safer off and on ramp merging are needed- also, investing in public transit is needed Tampa needs a light rail commuter rail system and the HART bus system needs expansion in the suburbs and stop at subdivision clubhouses and trailer parks and apartment complexes and shopping centers so the poor and carless or elderly can be safely off the road Another problem is people driving old beater cars that catch fire or don’t have brakes because there are no mechanical inspections required
I am in Riverview off Symmes Rd. They were supposed to widen it four years ago. Never did, but built a school, hundreds of homes and apartments. During prime hours, it takes me an hour to drive half a mile to the store. They definitely did not think about roads and congestion.
@@melisab4455Yes we did. We really like it. We used to live in the heart of Honolulu and felt things were too crowded there. Tampa is less crowded, but still felt very busy for us. We decided to go a bit up North of Tampa to Dade City. It’s very peaceful and quite here. Never imagined there’d be so much greenery in Florida. There is lots of nature to enjoy.
Do you need to look into it before you move here? It is a nice place to visit, but you don’t really want to live here I live it been here my whole life, but if you’re not from here, it’s not a place to live.
How about this? It's hot as heck... and it's getting hotter. December is mid 80s too. The only month that is consistently not sweaty is January. ETA: if you're thinking of moving to Tampa Bay because you're sick of the snow/cold? You are _still_ gonna be stuck inside due to the weather. 11 months of the year, you go from air conditioned indoor place to air conditioned car to another air conditioned indoor space.
Great take on Tampa!!!! I moved here from Buffalo, NY a year ago.( also lived in Novi, Michigan). A few comments: Traffic: I agree it can be awful and yes, the lights are LONG.... Service: I hadn't really noticed being any slower down here compared to Buffalo. Spring Break: Are you crazy? That'd be great to have drunken college girls around. :) Landscaping: The grass here sucks, I do miss the Northeastern grass Bugs and pests: I actually feel like there are LESS bugs here than where I'm from. We have termites in Buffalo, although the ants down here suck. They bite and it itches for weeks!!!! More other critters, like snakes, gators and, ugh, frogs THAT CLIMB!!!!! A couple of other things I love about being down here ( Land O Lakes), garbage pick up twice a week (awesome), everyone waves (in Buffalo, you only wave to someone if you know them). Things I do NOT like: Speeding. WOW, they drive fast down here, and I mean fast (and reckless). Highway 41 has no shoulder, so cops can't pull anybody over, so they don't. And locals know this.... Poisonous snakes, not used to this. House architecture, I don;t like the designs down here. I like gables and brick.
Like traffic is miserable- a 20 minute drive will take more than an hour and more during rush hour, drivers themselves are miserable, the weather in the summer is miserable, crime rate is high, and price of housing has surpassed growth of wages 3X. Expect to meet creatures that we cohabitate with--large bugs, including roaches, lizards, snakes, gators near bodies of fresh water, and the mosquitoes will carry off small children. The most important things to know about red tide is that it stinks really badly, and will make you sick. We live near the coast and it’s bad during red tide. If my grown kids weren’t here, I wouldn’t be either.
The things I mention are miserable and you did a pretty good job with them. However, I didn’t talk about balmy evenings on the porch at 70 degrees in the winter, the beauty of the water, or the kindness of southern people in general. I would just choose a bit further north where the heat isn’t as intense and there are more wide open, rural places. Tampa Bay Area is a good place for artsy people who love urban living and have the money to back it up. Not so much for working people who are living paycheck to paycheck. I grew up here in a blue collar family that wouldn’t be able to afford to live here now. It is a very different place for sure, and not all bad.
The drivers that make up the idiot clouds of traffic are younger and incredibly stupid people, and then the few silverfish still driving around - just an observation from a Chicago transplant.
If you are thinking of moving to Florida, DON'T. Here's why. The cost of living is beyond what middle class and the poor can afford. You may not have to pay state income tax but it is more than made up for in living cost. Rent prices, for example, are increasing by 28% yearly. Floridians, yes the people, may be initially friendly but are not nice. They are rude and rough, lack any sympathy or compassion for others. No such thing as customer service in Florida. You have to be super careful, there are scams everywhere. Medical care is the worst in the country. Do not go to doctors, dentists or any other health care providers in Florida.
I lived on the beaches of Pinellas County from the age of 26 until 50, when I was able to escape and return to my hometown of Seattle. There’s so much wrong with that state, I don’t know where to start. Low wages? I wasted my working years away there and now my Social Security benefits are half as much as my Seattle friends, who stayed put. The people? There are many nice, good, intelligent people in Florida, but they’re few and far between. Florida Man is a thing. Politics? My God, have they become backwards. Seems to have gotten worse since I left. ( perhaps because I left.) 🤡 I recommend a complete boycott, if you happen to be woke, whatever the hell that means.
You talk most negative from Florida and is not like that, maybe where you live is a lot of roaches and spiders and bugs ,where I live we don’t have almost none 🌞
Hey there, thanks for the feedback. I think I was pretty fair in sharing my personal experience. As we all know that it's not all sunshine and rainbows anywhere you live. But in the end, we love Tampa, and we're staying. Have a blessed day.
@@trulivingtampa No thanks, i been in Tampa and st. Pet. I rather stay in my Midwest town we have less traffic,low taxes,affordable housing,low insurance cost,No mold ,No insects infestation,, low humidity, and FRIENDLY PEOPLE.
Good video. I've 68 and have been in central Florida since 1970. Unfortunately, Florida is the state where millions of people bring their own driving habits from where ever they came from. Especially on I-4, even doing 10 or 15 over the limit, isn't enough for many and you'll find them switching lanes back and forth at 90 or so.
Thanks for sharing, Terry. I appreciate you.
Moving to Tampa from the motor city too! Over the snow 😂 thanks for the great info!
You're going to love it. You don't have to shovel the sunshine!
Did you move yet? How is it so far?
I enjoy the change of seasons. Winter in tne nortneast isn't an issue for me....its time to ski and snowmobile. Christmas isn't Christmas without hot chocolate, snow, and a winter landscape. Flodida is a great place to vacation, but I don't ever see myself living there.
That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing and watching!
Been in Tampa 21 years originally from Pennsylvania. Only con is the congestion, traffic, and unforgiving drivers who don't know how to drive or have an ounce of empathy for others on the road. It was all farm when I moved here, now every free square inch of land is apartments. Other than that, there is tons to do, and you are in reasonable driving distance to beaches, Disney, etc.
Tons to do is right! Thanks for sharing, Michael.
You should have way more subscribers. Definitely calling you for your services
Thank you for the compliment, and I’d love to help when the time comes.
wife and I are heading down to tampa to relocate from Ottawa Canada. working out the visa as we speak.
Congratulations! Thanks for watching
You are right about the drivers, there is a lot of terrible drivers who drive in cars with bold tires.
You gotta keep your head on a swivel.
Really helpful thank you
You’re very welcome!
Traffic for me is not a challenge I’m from the metro area of NYC born and raised. Looking to move out there in the future (tampa).
Come on down!
Straight to the point
Great video!!
Thank you!
It took me over 2 hours just to cross the bridge out of Clearwater during spring break.
I feel ya. We don't go anywhere near Clearwater during spring break.
Do you have any videos on Lithia, FL?
I do. Best Places To Live In Tampa Florida - Is Lithia Florida For You?
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WHEN YOU SAID “SLOW” I THOUGHT,
YOUR IN THE SOUTH! 🤷♂️😂
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Very helpful
Hey Jen, glad to hear it.
Tampa flo and ADDRESS
The driving problem is on road design - I wish the lights were longer I blame double center turn lanes, lack of good shoulders, lack of dedicated turn arrows, poor road design is why there are so many accidents. Florida tries to keep the traffic moving fast with too much trust in the drivers on the road- more dedicated turn lanes and all way stops on main roads at shopping plazas also jug handles to handle safer off and on ramp merging are needed- also, investing in public transit is needed Tampa needs a light rail commuter rail system and the HART bus system needs expansion in the suburbs and stop at subdivision clubhouses and trailer parks and apartment complexes and shopping centers so the poor and carless or elderly can be safely off the road
Another problem is people driving old beater cars that catch fire or don’t have brakes because there are no mechanical inspections required
Can’t argue with any of this. Great feedback, Graham.
I am in Riverview off Symmes Rd. They were supposed to widen it four years ago. Never did, but built a school, hundreds of homes and apartments. During prime hours, it takes me an hour to drive half a mile to the store. They definitely did not think about roads and congestion.
Themost southern pt is south pt on big island of hi
My husband and I are thinking about moving there from Hawaii. Doesn’t sound too different from where we live. Thank you for sharing your insights!
You’re welcome! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. (813) 261-3540
My husband and I moved from Hawaii about a year ago and now looking to move to Tampa next. Did you and your family moved already? Do you like it?
@@melisab4455Yes we did. We really like it. We used to live in the heart of Honolulu and felt things were too crowded there. Tampa is less crowded, but still felt very busy for us. We decided to go a bit up North of Tampa to Dade City. It’s very peaceful and quite here. Never imagined there’d be so much greenery in Florida. There is lots of nature to enjoy.
Do you need to look into it before you move here? It is a nice place to visit, but you don’t really want to live here I live it been here my whole life, but if you’re not from here, it’s not a place to live.
How about this?
It's hot as heck... and it's getting hotter.
December is mid 80s too.
The only month that is consistently not sweaty is January.
ETA: if you're thinking of moving to Tampa Bay because you're sick of the snow/cold? You are _still_ gonna be stuck inside due to the weather. 11 months of the year, you go from air conditioned indoor place to air conditioned car to another air conditioned indoor space.
Come on now, It’s not that bad. It’s definitely warmer this winter, but if you’re used to freezing all the time, you ain’t cryin about the heat.
Come on, very comfortable from November til April.
@@jimbo6134 It's paradise!
Yeah it's hot if you stay in AC 24/7. The human body can acclimate and the sea breeze is very cooling.
Thank you
You’re welcome
First time! I'd like to emigrate
Come on down!
Is there any Aligator in North Fl?
Great question Mary. There are gators as far north as Wilmington, North Carolina. Maybe even further north.
Tampa flo and ADDRESS and PH#
Great take on Tampa!!!! I moved here from Buffalo, NY a year ago.( also lived in Novi, Michigan). A few comments:
Traffic: I agree it can be awful and yes, the lights are LONG....
Service: I hadn't really noticed being any slower down here compared to Buffalo.
Spring Break: Are you crazy? That'd be great to have drunken college girls around. :)
Landscaping: The grass here sucks, I do miss the Northeastern grass
Bugs and pests: I actually feel like there are LESS bugs here than where I'm from. We have termites in Buffalo, although the ants down here suck. They bite and it itches for weeks!!!! More other critters, like snakes, gators and, ugh, frogs THAT CLIMB!!!!!
A couple of other things I love about being down here ( Land O Lakes), garbage pick up twice a week (awesome), everyone waves (in Buffalo, you only wave to someone if you know them).
Things I do NOT like:
Speeding. WOW, they drive fast down here, and I mean fast (and reckless). Highway 41 has no shoulder, so cops can't pull anybody over, so they don't. And locals know this....
Poisonous snakes, not used to this.
House architecture, I don;t like the designs down here. I like gables and brick.
Hey Jenny, thanks for watching and sharing your experience too! I've been to Buffalo, very cool town.
Am not in florida were am, from it gets pick twice a week too.
How would a single male nurse do in tampa
Medical is one of the main drivers of our economy. It’s booming!
Like traffic is miserable- a 20 minute drive will take more than an hour and more during rush hour, drivers themselves are miserable, the weather in the summer is miserable, crime rate is high, and price of housing has surpassed growth of wages 3X. Expect to meet creatures that we cohabitate with--large bugs, including roaches, lizards, snakes, gators near bodies of fresh water, and the mosquitoes will carry off small children. The most important things to know about red tide is that it stinks really badly, and will make you sick. We live near the coast and it’s bad during red tide. If my grown kids weren’t here, I wouldn’t be either.
DD, it’s definitely not as “Miserable” as you make it sound, but all these are definitely cons. I cover them in detail during my pros and cons video.
The things I mention are miserable and you did a pretty good job with them. However, I didn’t talk about balmy evenings on the porch at 70 degrees in the winter, the beauty of the water, or the kindness of southern people in general. I would just choose a bit further north where the heat isn’t as intense and there are more wide open, rural places. Tampa Bay Area is a good place for artsy people who love urban living and have the money to back it up. Not so much for working people who are living paycheck to paycheck. I grew up here in a blue collar family that wouldn’t be able to afford to live here now. It is a very different place for sure, and not all bad.
Why’d you have to mention the bugs and pests 🤦🏾♀️ 🤣
It’s the T-R-U-T-H! 😂
The drivers that make up the idiot clouds of traffic are younger and incredibly stupid people, and then the few silverfish still driving around - just an observation from a Chicago transplant.
A fellow former, mid-westerner in the house. Thanks for checking out the channel and for sharing.
Florida is in the south
Not I. The north so if you don’t liked go back to Michigan you taking a lots of bull
You got it. I’ll let you know when we’re headed back. 😉
If you are thinking of moving to Florida, DON'T. Here's why.
The cost of living is beyond what middle class and the poor can afford. You may not have to pay state income tax but it is more than made up for in living cost. Rent prices, for example, are increasing by 28% yearly.
Floridians, yes the people, may be initially friendly but are not nice. They are rude and rough, lack any sympathy or compassion for others. No such thing as customer service in Florida.
You have to be super careful, there are scams everywhere.
Medical care is the worst in the country. Do not go to doctors, dentists or any other health care providers in Florida.
Thankfully we've had an entirely different experience.
Sadly, this resonates.
I lived on the beaches of Pinellas County from the age of 26 until 50, when I was able to escape and return to my hometown of Seattle.
There’s so much wrong with that state, I don’t know where to start.
Low wages? I wasted my working years away there and now my Social Security benefits are half as much as my Seattle friends, who stayed put.
The people? There are many nice, good, intelligent people in Florida, but they’re few and far between. Florida Man is a thing.
Politics? My God, have they become backwards. Seems to have gotten worse since I left.
( perhaps because I left.) 🤡
I recommend a complete boycott, if you happen to be woke, whatever the hell that means.
You talk most negative from Florida and is not like that, maybe where you live is a lot of roaches and spiders and bugs ,where I live we don’t have almost none 🌞
Hey there, thanks for the feedback. I think I was pretty fair in sharing my personal experience. As we all know that it's not all sunshine and rainbows anywhere you live. But in the end, we love Tampa, and we're staying.
Have a blessed day.
@Tyler Harris Thank you, Tyler!
Florida is a retirement state hello .Tampa is a piece of shit unless you rich .My daughter lives there for the past 9 years.
Sorry you feel that way, Evelyn, and thank you for the feedback. Our experience has been fantastic so far.
Tampa?eww .. high humidity, cockroaches everywhere, expensive,weed everywhere, and high crime, mold everywhere. Rude people. Traffic sucks. Manic drivers. No thanks
Lol. Not quite. Tampa is awesome!
@@trulivingtampa No thanks, i been in Tampa and st. Pet. I rather stay in my Midwest town we have less traffic,low taxes,affordable housing,low insurance cost,No mold ,No insects infestation,, low humidity, and FRIENDLY PEOPLE.
@@ABCDef-cu1lx Tampa sounds pretty cool