I live in St Pete and I help feed the homless here and in Tampa. Feeding Tampa Bay is an organization that provides meals for them 6 days a week and is fully volunteer driven. I can tell you this: there is a MUCH higher quality of life for the St Pete homeless than the Tampa folks. That is not to minimize anyone's struggle, but the truth is St Pete is very nice even for homeless. We really do take care of them.
As a real homeless guy I would like to say that they are two different kind of people who are homeless one of them is not homeless that is drug attic and drunks so they are claiming to be homeless because they leave a mess we’re ever they stay but real people who are homeless don’t be using drugs i so tired of people who see this situation and just assume that we are all living in the same way I just wanted to set the record straight
Im in cape coral Florida. I know a gentleman that combined forces with some friends and family and bght 20 homes in one area and instantly doubled the rents. Double or more. They were all already very wealthy before this. If the renters didn't want to sign a new lease with the new rates, they were welcome to leave. Renters that had been in some homes for 10, 15 and 20 years. People who were grounded in the community with kids in local schools and churches. Of course this gentleman had a realtor handle any confrontations so he didn't have to witness the wreckage and turmoil. It helps him sleep better at night. I know all of this because i was a handyman for him for a while. I will no longer do work for him. They are still buying up property regularly and creating a positive cash flow for all invested. Greed rules the day. Its the name of the game. And the rich keep getting richer as us lower class struggle to survive.
You keep saying it's disrespectful but where are we supposed to go. I live here an my rent went from $800 to $2400 overnight. You're making the st Petersburg homeless sound like awful drug addicted thieves when that isn't the case at all. There is that element but most of us just want to be able to afford some basic comforts. We're just trying to survive. I work 10 hrs a day and it still isn't enough to afford a place to live here.
You can get free hot meals at Northwest Church Mon-Fri. Pleasse come everyday if you have a need. God bless you. The food is excellent, I personally eat everything with 0 complaints. In fact the butter chicken is the best in the city hands down.
The shelters in Pinellas county are horrid! In my opinion ! I was at them last year ! All the staff needs to be arrested and thrown in jail ! A man who still works in the front at Pinellas Hope, he lets a guy in every evening who puts beer in bottom of soda box , the guy already has 2 dui’s , and this same guy , his sister gives him a bag of Xanax ! This guy is a nightmare, living at Pinellas Hope and like I say the staff are abusive, kick people out in any second ! Staff lies all the time !!!!!
1:51 h9w would one even come to that conclusion thinking that they r so disrespectful, mate they r homeless ok n need to sleep somewhere n some might not like going to shelters or cant go to shelters so ya no they need to sleep somewhere n it might have been a spot where they felt safe, bro no offence but u have a lil growing up to do like maybe when your 50 u might hav a lil more compassion n more of an understanding with things u look at now u may very well look at completely different in a decade 'trust me it happens n is called 'Growing my good man. anyway peace from nsw.
How can it NOT be disrespectful?! Look at tge way they let this naturally beautiful piece of land, did u watch the video?? Why don't you give them a room in your house then?
I was there about 2 months ago. There are sadly some very sketchy areas. I love the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and I like Sarasota SO much more than St Petes and Clearwater.
Can't imagine walking in amongst all of that trash, needles and waste. Then there's the snakes. I had just thought a moment before you mentioned the snakes, that you must be seeing them. When you walk through those camps you're taking your life in your hands.
"Ecological Destruction" from a homeless camp is NOTHING in comparison to the MASSIVE widespread permanent damage done by industrial waste, industrial farming and mining in Florida. I might have subbed, but, I can't agree with nor endorse, your trying to sensationalize the environmental effect of homelessness. Most are people who are just trying to survive.
Also a fraction of the military budget or all the hands outs given to banks and corporations would fix this. We should focus on corrupt at the top. Instead, we get distracted by people that gave up on this system.
Hello Jose, It sounds like you're feeling better now, hopefully you are. Excellent video on St Petersburgs homeless camps. It's an unfortunate reality when some folks find themselves in this situation. The gentrification of many cities including St Petersburg are forcing some folks into this way of life. Of coarse the addicts, etc are in it by chosen lifestyle. Take care and God Bless. (watch out for those rattlers)
I've lived here for 50 yrs My entire life. I've seen since 2020 these investors have come into all of the low income areas and bought them up and left no place for poor ppl let alone the already large homeless population to go. If u want to blame anyone blame the masses of ppl who've moved here and run so many out.
So many of these people say they want help but then think it can only be on their terms. That is not how it works though. You are living like this and you don't get much of a say on the terms for which I would give help.
@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS I do know the town. I grew up here. I've been here since 1991. Could be PP, up 4st N, or largo. Most of the homeless population in St Petersburg is downtown but I can't think of any wooded places left in actual Saint Petersburg other than South.
This is a trashy homeless camp, i hunt morel mushrooms in april which are edible expensive rare mushrooms and ive walked into multiple homeless camps and they weren't like this!
How do they get all that junk back in the woods? Why are they so nasty and not make latrine area instead of just going everywhere with human waste?. Stagnant water and mosquitos all over. This is so depressing.
Its not a good idea to YELL AT SOMEBODY WHO IS DRIVING.... SHE HAS CONTROL OF THAT VEHICLE.... NOT YOU ..... LOOKS LIKE YOU GOT TO YOUR FOOD SAFE !!!!!
I live in St Pete and I help feed the homless here and in Tampa. Feeding Tampa Bay is an organization that provides meals for them 6 days a week and is fully volunteer driven. I can tell you this: there is a MUCH higher quality of life for the St Pete homeless than the Tampa folks. That is not to minimize anyone's struggle, but the truth is St Pete is very nice even for homeless. We really do take care of them.
You should be wearing gloves when touching anything, especially needles.
As a real homeless guy I would like to say that they are two different kind of people who are homeless one of them is not homeless that is drug attic and drunks so they are claiming to be homeless because they leave a mess we’re ever they stay but real people who are homeless don’t be using drugs i so tired of people who see this situation and just assume that we are all living in the same way I just wanted to set the record straight
Im in cape coral Florida. I know a gentleman that combined forces with some friends and family and bght 20 homes in one area and instantly doubled the rents. Double or more. They were all already very wealthy before this. If the renters didn't want to sign a new lease with the new rates, they were welcome to leave. Renters that had been in some homes for 10, 15 and 20 years. People who were grounded in the community with kids in local schools and churches. Of course this gentleman had a realtor handle any confrontations so he didn't have to witness the wreckage and turmoil. It helps him sleep better at night. I know all of this because i was a handyman for him for a while. I will no longer do work for him. They are still buying up property regularly and creating a positive cash flow for all invested. Greed rules the day. Its the name of the game. And the rich keep getting richer as us lower class struggle to survive.
This guy putting everyone that is homeless into one pile. So judgemental and ignorant. Dude you need to be more educated
I agree well said
You keep saying it's disrespectful but where are we supposed to go. I live here an my rent went from $800 to $2400 overnight. You're making the st Petersburg homeless sound like awful drug addicted thieves when that isn't the case at all. There is that element but most of us just want to be able to afford some basic comforts. We're just trying to survive. I work 10 hrs a day and it still isn't enough to afford a place to live here.
You can get free hot meals at Northwest Church Mon-Fri. Pleasse come everyday if you have a need. God bless you. The food is excellent, I personally eat everything with 0 complaints. In fact the butter chicken is the best in the city hands down.
Get a job or two if you have to, I see help wanted signs all over St Petersburg.
The shelters in Pinellas county are horrid! In my opinion ! I was at them last year ! All the staff needs to be arrested and thrown in jail ! A man who still works in the front at Pinellas Hope, he lets a guy in every evening who puts beer in bottom of soda box , the guy already has 2 dui’s , and this same guy , his sister gives him a bag of Xanax ! This guy is a nightmare, living at Pinellas Hope and like I say the staff are abusive, kick people out in any second ! Staff lies all the time !!!!!
You can at least get a free meal thru Feeding Tampa Bay mon-fri at Northwest CHurch
1:51 h9w would one even come to that conclusion thinking that they r so disrespectful, mate they r homeless ok n need to sleep somewhere n some might not like going to shelters or cant go to shelters so ya no they need to sleep somewhere n it might have been a spot where they felt safe, bro no offence but u have a lil growing up to do like maybe when your 50 u might hav a lil more compassion n more of an understanding with things u look at now u may very well look at completely different in a decade 'trust me it happens n is called 'Growing my good man. anyway peace from nsw.
How can it NOT be disrespectful?! Look at tge way they let this naturally beautiful piece of land, did u watch the video??
Why don't you give them a room in your house then?
Exactly
I am very proud of you and your wife Walking is great!
I was there about 2 months ago. There are sadly some very sketchy areas. I love the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and I like Sarasota SO much more than St Petes and Clearwater.
Can't imagine walking in amongst all of that trash, needles and waste. Then there's the snakes. I had just thought a moment before you mentioned the snakes, that you must be seeing them. When you walk through those camps you're taking your life in your hands.
We saw several snakes but they moved too quickly to record them gone in second
"Ecological Destruction" from a homeless camp is NOTHING in comparison to the MASSIVE widespread permanent damage done by industrial waste, industrial farming and mining in Florida. I might have subbed, but, I can't agree with nor endorse, your trying to sensationalize the environmental effect of homelessness. Most are people who are just trying to survive.
Also a fraction of the military budget or all the hands outs given to banks and corporations would fix this. We should focus on corrupt at the top. Instead, we get distracted by people that gave up on this system.
I'm Soon to be homeless. No drugs involved. I'm not the only one
Hello Jose, It sounds like you're feeling better now, hopefully you are. Excellent video on St Petersburgs homeless camps. It's an unfortunate reality when some folks find themselves in this situation. The gentrification of many cities including St Petersburg are forcing some folks into this way of life. Of coarse the addicts, etc are in it by chosen lifestyle. Take care and God Bless. (watch out for those rattlers)
I had a good day but it came at a heavy price tag.. still recovering did too much 😅
Same here in Vancouver Washington State USA, across the river from Portland, Or. It's very disturbing what is happening in our country.
the west coast has its issues
Looks like Sawgrass Park
Is St Petersburg like 10 times bigger than Orlando or Tampa?
Not at all it’s prolly half the size of Tampa and maybe 3x smaller than Orlando…. I’m from Stpete
Maybe you’re thinking Russia?
No. I grew up here. Tampa is way bigger. St. Petersburg is part of Pinellas county and the county is large.
@@Grandcaravanman Possibly if that’s what you thought of what I was thinking.
It's sad to see the particular police brutality against Homeless in Florida 🚨
The toys are there to remind them of their childhood. The toys are a source of joy.
Thanks ❤
Great humanitarian!!! Bravo, you lead by example.😎🌠
It blows my mind how they get all that stuff into the woods. The homeless camps in Connecticut look exactly the same...
I've lived here for 50 yrs
My entire life. I've seen since 2020 these investors have come into all of the low income areas and bought them up and left no place for poor ppl let alone the already large homeless population to go. If u want to blame anyone blame the masses of ppl who've moved here and run so many out.
Hope you are both doing well. Always looking forward to your videos ❤
where are the porta potties?
In California
They don't do those down here for homeless.
My man, why'd you pick that up with your bare hands or wear a mask around what I'm sure is serious contamination as you've stated
Why does it matter?
@@markdaniels4178You can get aids/hiv from picking up needles that’s why it matters
@@Amanda_Diaz03 how is Alabama
So many of these people say they want help but then think it can only be on their terms. That is not how it works though. You are living like this and you don't get much of a say on the terms for which I would give help.
It's not painted on the walls! It's concrete mold.
How sad
This must be deep South st.pete. I know the county and i can't think of if where else u can be.
Definitely nothing like this in south st pete. If you knew the town u would know where this is
@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS I do know the town. I grew up here. I've been here since 1991. Could be PP, up 4st N, or largo. Most of the homeless population in St Petersburg is downtown but I can't think of any wooded places left in actual Saint Petersburg other than South.
gandy @ pp. frontage way back when
275 and Gandy, on the side of the road
This is a trashy homeless camp, i hunt morel mushrooms in april which are edible expensive rare mushrooms and ive walked into multiple homeless camps and they weren't like this!
dang put me up on that hustle 😅 sounds like something i would do
How do they get all that junk back in the woods? Why are they so nasty and not make latrine area instead of just going everywhere with human waste?. Stagnant water and mosquitos all over. This is so depressing.
poor homeless elephant. the toys are there because they had kids living out there with them.
No kids, they drag it in there
Something wrong with you dude get a freaking life and leave these homeless people alone
That’s tha us 4 u how we get down
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Its not a good idea to YELL AT SOMEBODY WHO IS DRIVING.... SHE HAS CONTROL OF THAT VEHICLE.... NOT YOU ..... LOOKS LIKE YOU GOT TO YOUR FOOD SAFE !!!!!