Tuesday, April 21, 2009

What is the best family oriented place to live in Florida

What is the best family oriented place to live in Florida?
I currently live in Chicago and have always dreamed of moving to Florida. I havent a clue on whats the best place to settle. I would like to start a new life with my husband and future children.
Orlando - 6 Answers
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The worst place is Miami, followed closely by Walt Disney World. I'd never raise any of my children there. For that matter, I've heard only bad things about Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Tallahasse, Ft. Lauderdale, and St. Augustine. The LEAST BAD part of Florida is on the west side of the state starting at the place where the state is the thinnest E-W, then up the western coast of the state toward the NW and along the southern edge of the panhandle. Not that I'd call this area "good," but isn't as rotten as central and southern Florida, either. Avoid the cities: they tend to be pestholes.
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Bradenton. It's an amazing place. I grew up there and LOVED it. It's next to the beach, there's plenty of shopping centers and such, there are awesome parks and the schools are good. It's just an awesome place. It's not nearly as big as Chicago, but it's a bigger city. Check it out! http://www.cityofbradenton.com/ http://www.city-data.com/city/Bradenton-Florida.html
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I had that Florida dream to and it has been nothing but a nightmare. Stay where you are.
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Orlando is great if you have a thick wallet... an amazing place if you make at least $200K. I watch the Disney fireworks every night from the pool area. We visit Mickey on the spur of the moment. My kids go to Sea World to pet the dolphins at least once a month. Great restaurants. Private schools. Ballet schools. Modeling agencies. All that stuff. Otherwise, a bit iffy. Clearwater is amazing for the beaches, but the population tends to be kinda old.
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Real Estate is ridiculously high and so is the crime rate here in Orlando!!!!!!! We're moving to GA soon to raise our children!
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Port Orange.






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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

I live in Florida and it's summer, which flowers can I plant that will actually grow

I live in Florida and it's summer, which flowers can I plant that will actually grow?
I live in Florida right by the beach, my yard is all rocks (ugly) but there are bushes and one big patch of dirt that I'd like to fill with flowers/some sort of pretty bush. What can I plant that will grow when watered/taken care of properly? I've tried before but most always end up dying. Thanks!
Garden & Landscape - 5 Answers
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You should try a hibiscus shrub. They are beautiful and are made for warmer climates. I am jealous. I live in Indiana and have to dig mine up every fall and take it inside so it doesn't die over the cold winter. It will be beautiful year round for you. Good luck. http://www.trop-hibiscus.com/
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Living not only in a southern climate, but close to salt water is tough when trying to grow plants (I live in coastal NC, and lived in the FL panhandle a few years ago)...palmetto and sago palms do well, cacti, some jasmine varieties...your best bet would be to go to a local plant nursery and get some advice from them. They will carry and be able to tell you, what plants do well in the soil in your area.
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First of all, you need to properly prepare your bed. Buy some compost/manure from Lowe's or Home Depot and work it into the soil. Rake the area and remove rocks, large stones and debris. At your local grocery store, buy some hamster bedding that is 100% shaved pine. Add this to the bed and work in. Also, buy a small bag of Milorganite from Home Depot to use as fertilizer for right after you plant. Now on to the plants... Annuals from seeds: sunflowers, especially tithonia; zinnias (all kinds); marigolds. Other annuals: begonias, moss roses..... Perennials: Heliconia ( my favorite!)(tall with unusual orange flower on long stems), Japanese iris, small bird of paradise (little blue and orange flower), gardenia tree or hibiscus tree (they will need room, can be pruned back to contain and shape), batik crotons grouped close together for great color!, jatropha (tallish bush with constant blooming hot pink small clusters) , alamanda, beach sunflower (low-growing, spreads).. After planting sprinkle the Milorganite liberally (you cannot use too much, and it won't burn leaves!!). Make sure there is a constant source of water, either hand watering, soaker hose or a sprinkler head with a riser that reaches your bed. And watch the color begin!
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I live in Florida too and am having a lot of luck with my plants this year. Some very easy plants to grow are impatiens, petunias, moss rose (very pretty), roses and many others. I have a few new perrenials that are doing really well and those are phlox, foxglove and columbine. I look forward to seeing them again next year. Some pretty bushes would be gardenia, hydrangea, or jasmine. Good luck.
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hibiscus,roses,jasmine,croton,christmas palms,society garlic,gardeia,mexican heather,eugenia bush,rhonodendrum,red sister,bromelaid,marigolds,bougenveila,impatients,mandevilla,trinet,sago plam,shrimp plant, just a few i have here in fla that do great........







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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Where are some nice places to live in Florida

Where are some nice places to live in Florida?
My best friend and I are planning on moving down to Florida soon because we want warmer weather and so we are wondering where are some nice places to live, with low crime rates? We don't need to live in a huge city, but we don't want to live somewhere where there isn't anything to do either. We were thinking maybe Winter Park but we're just not sure. Thanks!
Other - United States - 4 Answers
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winter park is nice, ocala is really good too
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the sarasota-venice area is very nice and close to the gulf beaches
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I live in South Beach and it is awesome! There's always something to do and crime is low. The beaches are wonderful. Bars and clubs stay open till 5am. There are many festivals. I am also always driving against traffic. After the real estate bubble burst, there are many vacant apartments here too so finding a place to live should be easy. However, if I didn't live in this part of Miami-Dade County, I would have moved out of South Florida long ago.
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Orlando is awesome! you could live rite next 2 disney 2!






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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

How long do you have to live in Florida to be considered a resident

How long do you have to live in Florida to be considered a resident?
Im basically wondering how long I would have to live in florida before I could apply to a grad school and be considered in-state.
Civic Participation - 1 Answers
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I believe it is 6 months, but check with the University.




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