Local for 10 years. I despise the Humidity, traffic congestion, and distance from activities I love to do on the other side of town. Also, rent has drastically increased. I would love to have a public train or major improvement to sky rail🚆 to take us around Jacksonville.
I think the main problem with Jacksonville is the actual size of the city. It should be split into 4 or 5 separate cities. This way, each city could have its own downtown district. That’s exactly how it was in Detroit when I was living there. Within 15 miles of downtown, there were probably 5 different downtown areas to go to. It really made the metro area seem much bigger too when you break it up like that
I’m stuck in Orlando right now. I love Jacksonville! I think there’s a city out there for everyone. Jacksonville isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But Orlando is definitely not mine.
@@rhettdemille4404 Oh yeah! I laugh when folks in Jax complain about traffic. I know there are places and times when it gets really thick in Jax. But unless you’re sandwiched against the river, there are so many other ways you can take!
I’ll just cut right to the chase, the prospect in Jacksonville are not many. I moved to Jacksonville last year from Fort Lauderdale and I’m regretting it. I should have moved to Orlando but the cost of living in Jacksonville was way more convincing. Dating in 2024 may have you traumatized….
No food after 9 is ridiculous. I’m an adult. I want a drink at 7/8 and then dinner at 9. Why do they all stop serving food at 9? Only city I’ve ever lived like this.
Born and raised in (Arlington 80s/90s) good old Duval County. Home of "three commands and a head shot" (hello JSO) I left Jax for good back in 2001. I only come back to visit family about once every two years. There are no positives about this city. Yall can have it
I was born and raised in Jacksonville, My opinion the time to live in Jacksonville was the 80's 90's and early 2k's that was the best era to live in Jacksonville. I'm thinking about moving to Orlando. Jacksonville Sucks😂 There's nothing exciting here. All this land we have, There's no Theme Parks here, there's nothing to really do here. I'm ready for change
Absofuckinlutely 💯 💯 💯 i said the same thing. Ive lived in Orange Park since 1998. Orlando has traffic issues, but that place's nightlife is lit! Jacksonville is closed after 9pm. Lame
I moved down here from Saint Mary's, GA, so the bar was in the Earth's inner core for me. However, I'm a homebody with kids, so I'm ok with it. I homeschool though because the school system-especially with all the teachers who are failing the Don't Be Inappropriate with Children Challenge- is 😬😬😬.
Don’t do it! It sucks. Just ride downtown at nighttime. Lived there my whole life until I went to the military. Went back home and it was worse. Big Baptist church in the middle of the city. Cuts all sorts of night life off! Everything is out on the southside damn near heading to st. Augustine. And the racism is horrendous in some areas. Oceanway, about 30’yrs ago, blacks weren’t allowed over there (sounds like Boston). The homo cides on the Northside is off the chain! I left and haven’t looked back! Sad! Raised there but once I left I realized how behind this place is. I wouldn’t do it.
@@debjackson1751 I left. I go back to visit often due to our church being there. But I leave right after. I may go fish with my dad and see family every now and then but it’s very few and far between. Its light yrs behind not only to major but smaller cities also. All due to that big church owning most of downtown. A ghost town at night. Really sad to see. It maybe better than Birmingham though. At least you always have the beaches
Town center is overpriced af. I went to the vans store at the avenues and saw a sweatshirt for $40. I went to town center and saw the exact same sweatshirt for $80. Don’t shop there. You’re being taxed heavily
public safety is a high concern. on roadways, in stores, on the street... you are constantly being watched by others for your weaknesses. oh don't watch the local news. murder rate is a bit high.
Night life - not just clubs but also good late night food venues and activities like in most major cities is my biggest complaint. I also wish there were more major attractions in the city. Its seems like all they are building lately in the city are housing and gas stations but nothing fun to do for visitors and locals.
Hi there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I totally get what you mean about wanting more nightlife options and attractions here in Jacksonville. While our city has some great spots, there's always room for more variety and excitement. I'm hopeful that as Jacksonville grows, we'll see more fun places to hang out and enjoy late-night eats. Your feedback is super valuable, and I'll definitely keep it in mind. Thanks again for watching and sharing your perspective! What are some of your current favorite attractions in Jacksonville?
@@YashaWellsthe only way the nightlife will improve downtown. They have to tear DOWN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH! It’s hindering all types of businesses from operating within certain distances of a church. Especially alcohol sales such as bars. They’ve had a hold on the city for almost 100yrs. Really sad!!!
@@underdogsprayingyou are 100% correct! First Baptist owns millions of dollars worth of properties in and around the urban core, and this alone robs Jacksonville of possible tax revenue ... Money that would be beneficial to the community... These properties sit empty or derelict, and the church has no plans to sell or lease any of them... Much like how the School board building, or jail, occupy valuable river front properties that could be used much better as sources of potential tax revenue for the city....
@@underdogsprayingfor real. Most residents what that loser BC gone from our city. We have one of the best water lines in the country. Our DT could be amazing.
@@YashaWells I mean Jacksonville is ok for me, I like it I can kayak ,fish, bike ride , do all the outdoorsy activities lol people talk about the crime but I haven’t experienced anything . Overall I it’s cool for me. I would love to live more south but it’s more expensive and more likely to get direct hits for the hurricane ( in my opinion) Love your video!
Jacksonville has pros and cons. It’s a bit boring if you’re single kid free, but if you have a family it’s pretty good. It needs some more activities and it needs some more things like classy bars with live music, outdoor events, and some more theme park type things. But it’s chill, not much traffic compared to other cities, beautiful water ways, and many public parks.
IMHO it's bad drivers not paying attention to their surroundings. Drivers who only get car insurance to register their cars and then drop their insurance after the first month and drivers without any insurance driving around.
First of all, PURE nightclub used to be the Spot! Loved Fridays and WideAwakeWednesday was revolutionary to Jax nightlife... Now we only have Myth night club and beach bars.... Town Center is way bouji and really overpriced! Restoration Hardware does have a magnificent roof top restaurant... Downtown Jax has been placed well under the Bible of First Baptist church and they have stifled any and all nightlife and culture.... We never get any decent concerts or tours, this will always be this way due to markets like Miami and Orlando being able to sell tickets at much higher capacity... Even though we have had lots of okay shows, it's never on a decent Friday or Saturday.... For late night grubs I always go to Spliffs Gastropub downtown! Jacksonville's the biggest small town you'll ever be a part of... It's easy to blend in and get lost in the anonymity of normalcy and lackluster everything... Housing prices have stabilized even if still high and way overpriced in most areas... Traffic is only bad when it rains(it rains all the time)... Love your videos! Hope my comments helped anybody interested in knowing more about Dirty Duval... Lived here 36 years now. Been here so long I've watched several of my friends that hated this place, and move out to other states, only to all come back! So I'm glad I never left... The grass is greener where you water it, not on the other side!
You said nothing good about Jacksonville and your friends failed in another city so that means the grass isn’t greener? 😂 There are objectively better cities than Jacksonville
@@RileyHuey16 they didn't fail, they just realized that Duval's smalltown laiback slower pace of life is far better than the rat race of other "objectively better" cities....
It’s a shame I actually think there is a desire for mall resurgence. I, for one, have been visiting the avenues more recently but most of the regular stores have gone.
too much traffic on J Turner Butler. Feel like they need 1 more lane in the future and the whole FL-202 needs to be a toll freeway. The airport is slowly getting busier and they need to add another terminal. There needs to also be sidewalks near nature for people to walk and with their dogs. Finally, they need to build a interstate freeway or highway that can help with transportation.
@yashawells The nightlife here has definitely fallen off. I think Jax Beaches is the best bet right now. I think Downtown will soon be a great spot, with the Jags Stadium deal being approved.
if you are considering buying or renting i highly recommend areas off of san pablo, hodges, and kernan, also ponte vedra beach. They are all in close proximity to Mayo Clinic.
@@blue18404 absolutely not going to find anything reasonably priced in those areas... Finding something between Mayo and downtown off Beach Blvd, or around Southside Blvd too Atlantic Blvd you will find your more reasonable options...
the drone video of all the people that can not for the live of them figure out how to drive in a parking lot or park IN THE SPACE... learn how to operate your vehicle properly.
@loranoodle I agree with you, I lived in Miami for a long while, and it's definitely overrated. There are many tourist spots and activities but once you have done them a few times it gets old. Salaries and housing prices in Miami are ridiculous and you are always stuck in traffic. Jacksonville definitely gives you more room to breathe and kick back. I do wish that we had more night time activities.
it is a bit strange to wear a LA california hat when representing the Jaguars city. and not even mentioning pro football stadium venue? minor league baseball stadium?
Hi there! Thanks for your comment. Improving public transportation like buses and train systems is definitely something many people are passionate about. A better transit system would make getting around Jacksonville much easier for everyone. Let's hope we see some positive changes in this area soon. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching!
Local for 10 years. I despise the Humidity, traffic congestion, and distance from activities I love to do on the other side of town. Also, rent has drastically increased. I would love to have a public train or major improvement to sky rail🚆 to take us around Jacksonville.
I think the main problem with Jacksonville is the actual size of the city. It should be split into 4 or 5 separate cities. This way, each city could have its own downtown district. That’s exactly how it was in Detroit when I was living there. Within 15 miles of downtown, there were probably 5 different downtown areas to go to. It really made the metro area seem much bigger too when you break it up like that
I'm interested in living in Jacksonville , moving from Austin Texas. I grew up in Miami and lived in Tampa but Jacksonville looks like a hidden gem.
I’m stuck in Orlando right now. I love Jacksonville!
I think there’s a city out there for everyone. Jacksonville isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But Orlando is definitely not mine.
I sold my house in Davenport FL recently and buyin/moving to Jax in two weeks.
Jax has no traffic when compared to Orlando!
@@rhettdemille4404 Oh yeah! I laugh when folks in Jax complain about traffic. I know there are places and times when it gets really thick in Jax. But unless you’re sandwiched against the river, there are so many other ways you can take!
95% of the city is strip malls, houses, fast food, and gas stations. Oh yea and apartments. That’s really it.
I’ll just cut right to the chase, the prospect in Jacksonville are not many. I moved to Jacksonville last year from Fort Lauderdale and I’m regretting it. I should have moved to Orlando but the cost of living in Jacksonville was way more convincing.
Dating in 2024 may have you traumatized….
Why did u move from Ft L? New Yorker here trying to leave behind this cesspool and go south
It’s about what you’re looking for. I lived in Miami for years. Loved it when I was young and unencumbered. With a kid, it’s better here.
No food after 9 is ridiculous. I’m an adult. I want a drink at 7/8 and then dinner at 9. Why do they all stop serving food at 9? Only city I’ve ever lived like this.
Born and raised in (Arlington 80s/90s) good old Duval County. Home of "three commands and a head shot" (hello JSO)
I left Jax for good back in 2001. I only come back to visit family about once every two years. There are no positives about this city. Yall can have it
I was born and raised in Jacksonville, My opinion the time to live in Jacksonville was the 80's 90's and early 2k's that was the best era to live in Jacksonville. I'm thinking about moving to Orlando. Jacksonville Sucks😂 There's nothing exciting here. All this land we have, There's no Theme Parks here, there's nothing to really do here. I'm ready for change
Absofuckinlutely 💯 💯 💯 i said the same thing. Ive lived in Orange Park since 1998. Orlando has traffic issues, but that place's nightlife is lit! Jacksonville is closed after 9pm. Lame
@@Juice3059-ie4es Exactly
Nice vid. Keep them comin. Definitely got me engaged as you can see 😂
The sweet people more than compensate...chill vibe here..the weather,just wait a minute. Just huge.
There's no public transportation and unless you live next door to the grocery store you'll be on the roads all day long
That’s why I moved to southside when I came here from Atlanta. My no. 1 requirement was a grocery store within a 5 minute drive.
I moved down here from Saint Mary's, GA, so the bar was in the Earth's inner core for me. However, I'm a homebody with kids, so I'm ok with it. I homeschool though because the school system-especially with all the teachers who are failing the Don't Be Inappropriate with Children Challenge- is 😬😬😬.
Thanks for the information I am planning to check out Jacksonville for a possible move from boston in the near future
I'm happy that I could help :) What is causing your move from Boston to Jacksonville?
We are full. Yankees aren't we don't have room
Don’t do it! It sucks. Just ride downtown at nighttime. Lived there my whole life until I went to the military. Went back home and it was worse. Big Baptist church in the middle of the city. Cuts all sorts of night life off! Everything is out on the southside damn near heading to st. Augustine. And the racism is horrendous in some areas. Oceanway, about 30’yrs ago, blacks weren’t allowed over there (sounds like Boston). The homo cides on the Northside is off the chain! I left and haven’t looked back! Sad! Raised there but once I left I realized how behind this place is. I wouldn’t do it.
@@underdogsprayingHow’s the racism now? Thinking of retiring there from Birmingham AL?
@@debjackson1751 I left. I go back to visit often due to our church being there. But I leave right after. I may go fish with my dad and see family every now and then but it’s very few and far between. Its light yrs behind not only to major but smaller cities also. All due to that big church owning most of downtown. A ghost town at night. Really sad to see. It maybe better than Birmingham though. At least you always have the beaches
Definitely spot on with the comments 🎯🎯🎯
Town center is overpriced af. I went to the vans store at the avenues and saw a sweatshirt for $40. I went to town center and saw the exact same sweatshirt for $80. Don’t shop there. You’re being taxed heavily
public safety is a high concern.
on roadways, in stores, on the street...
you are constantly being watched by others for your weaknesses.
oh don't watch the local news.
murder rate is a bit high.
Night life - not just clubs but also good late night food venues and activities like in most major cities is my biggest complaint. I also wish there were more major attractions in the city. Its seems like all they are building lately in the city are housing and gas stations but nothing fun to do for visitors and locals.
Hi there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I totally get what you mean about wanting more nightlife options and attractions here in Jacksonville. While our city has some great spots, there's always room for more variety and excitement. I'm hopeful that as Jacksonville grows, we'll see more fun places to hang out and enjoy late-night eats. Your feedback is super valuable, and I'll definitely keep it in mind. Thanks again for watching and sharing your perspective! What are some of your current favorite attractions in Jacksonville?
@@YashaWellsthe only way the nightlife will improve downtown. They have to tear DOWN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH! It’s hindering all types of businesses from operating within certain distances of a church. Especially alcohol sales such as bars. They’ve had a hold on the city for almost 100yrs. Really sad!!!
@@underdogsprayingyou are 100% correct! First Baptist owns millions of dollars worth of properties in and around the urban core, and this alone robs Jacksonville of possible tax revenue ... Money that would be beneficial to the community... These properties sit empty or derelict, and the church has no plans to sell or lease any of them... Much like how the School board building, or jail, occupy valuable river front properties that could be used much better as sources of potential tax revenue for the city....
@@underdogsprayingfor real. Most residents what that loser BC gone from our city. We have one of the best water lines in the country. Our DT could be amazing.
@@loranoodle yes it’s definitely hurting the city but the city doesn’t care!!
I’m content here.. no issues
Can you elaborate a little more? I didn't quite understand your comment.
@@YashaWells I mean Jacksonville is ok for me, I like it I can kayak ,fish, bike ride , do all the outdoorsy activities lol people talk about the crime but I haven’t experienced anything . Overall I it’s cool for me.
I would love to live more south but it’s more expensive and more likely to get direct hits for the hurricane ( in my opinion)
Love your video!
Everyone that moved into fl.
Jacksonville has pros and cons. It’s a bit boring if you’re single kid free, but if you have a family it’s pretty good. It needs some more activities and it needs some more things like classy bars with live music, outdoor events, and some more theme park type things. But it’s chill, not much traffic compared to other cities, beautiful water ways, and many public parks.
Go to Chicago or New York where you will be welcome. LA has a few squats you can stay in, but watch for those fires and Earthquakes.
IMHO it's bad drivers not paying attention to their surroundings. Drivers who only get car insurance to register their cars and then drop their insurance after the first month and drivers without any insurance driving around.
no regulation of housing for locals, local pay is very very low so we are being priced out of homes
First of all, PURE nightclub used to be the Spot! Loved Fridays and WideAwakeWednesday was revolutionary to Jax nightlife... Now we only have Myth night club and beach bars.... Town Center is way bouji and really overpriced! Restoration Hardware does have a magnificent roof top restaurant... Downtown Jax has been placed well under the Bible of First Baptist church and they have stifled any and all nightlife and culture.... We never get any decent concerts or tours, this will always be this way due to markets like Miami and Orlando being able to sell tickets at much higher capacity... Even though we have had lots of okay shows, it's never on a decent Friday or Saturday.... For late night grubs I always go to Spliffs Gastropub downtown! Jacksonville's the biggest small town you'll ever be a part of... It's easy to blend in and get lost in the anonymity of normalcy and lackluster everything... Housing prices have stabilized even if still high and way overpriced in most areas... Traffic is only bad when it rains(it rains all the time)... Love your videos! Hope my comments helped anybody interested in knowing more about Dirty Duval... Lived here 36 years now. Been here so long I've watched several of my friends that hated this place, and move out to other states, only to all come back! So I'm glad I never left... The grass is greener where you water it, not on the other side!
You said nothing good about Jacksonville and your friends failed in another city so that means the grass isn’t greener? 😂
There are objectively better cities than Jacksonville
@@RileyHuey16 they didn't fail, they just realized that Duval's smalltown laiback slower pace of life is far better than the rat race of other "objectively better" cities....
oh beware of west downtown where the homeless have tent city blocks...
Amazon and E-commerce killed the malls.
It’s a shame I actually think there is a desire for mall resurgence. I, for one, have been visiting the avenues more recently but most of the regular stores have gone.
The violence and warehouse jobs lol
Lack of driver safety, talking on phone while driving, erratic driving, high speed, spiteful people.
too much traffic on J Turner Butler. Feel like they need 1 more lane in the future and the whole FL-202 needs to be a toll freeway. The airport is slowly getting busier and they need to add another terminal. There needs to also be sidewalks near nature for people to walk and with their dogs. Finally, they need to build a interstate freeway or highway that can help with transportation.
Pure was the spot 💯
It definitely was a good time! I wouldn't even know where to start with the nightlife in Jacksonville anymore, lol. Any recommendations?
@yashawells The nightlife here has definitely fallen off. I think Jax Beaches is the best bet right now. I think Downtown will soon be a great spot, with the Jags Stadium deal being approved.
@@Mailman_Fresh Thank you for letting me know! Ill have to check the beaches out again. I haven't been outside in a minute LOL
@yashawells lol, you're not the only. Haven't been on the scene in a long time. Great content. Keep it up.👌
That's every city in America
I am seking treatment at the Mayo Clinic, where should I go to live?
if you are considering buying or renting i highly recommend areas off of san pablo, hodges, and kernan, also ponte vedra beach. They are all in close proximity to Mayo Clinic.
@@YashaWells are they reasonable prices?
@@blue18404nope
@@blue18404 absolutely not going to find anything reasonably priced in those areas... Finding something between Mayo and downtown off Beach Blvd, or around Southside Blvd too Atlantic Blvd you will find your more reasonable options...
the drone video of all the people that can not for the live of them figure out how to drive in a parking lot or park IN THE SPACE...
learn how to operate your vehicle properly.
Jacksonville is just a slow city. Moral of the story if you’re young or a young family don’t move here
I moved here because I have a young family. I was not able to enjoy what Atlanta and Miami had to offer anymore.
@loranoodle I agree with you, I lived in Miami for a long while, and it's definitely overrated. There are many tourist spots and activities but once you have done them a few times it gets old. Salaries and housing prices in Miami are ridiculous and you are always stuck in traffic. Jacksonville definitely gives you more room to breathe and kick back. I do wish that we had more night time activities.
it is a bit strange to wear a LA california hat when representing the Jaguars city.
and not even mentioning pro football stadium venue?
minor league baseball stadium?
She was smart not to mention the faguars. They cant win a real game for nothing.😂
How about better public transportation like busses & train systems
Hi there! Thanks for your comment. Improving public transportation like buses and train systems is definitely something many people are passionate about. A better transit system would make getting around Jacksonville much easier for everyone. Let's hope we see some positive changes in this area soon. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching!
There is not one good thing about Jacksonville FL
Gang land aka murdaville
Probably the worst big city in America.
Really?? How so? Thinking of possibly retiring there from Birmingham AL…
@@debjackson1751 there’s nothing to do here . No night life
@philraheming2150 the night life thing is overrated.
@@MultiKingvegetaso what’s some good night activities in Jacksonville? And don’t give me one spot that you always go to. That’s not a nightlife
@@RileyHuey16 sleeping! Because that's all there is to do lol
Look in the mirror and that's your answer
Thanks for feeling so inclined to leave a comment! 😂
THE biggest THING ABOUT JAX, IS THAT IT'S JAX