Sunday, August 7, 2011

What are some good towns/cities to live in Florida

What are some good towns/cities to live in Florida?
I want to move to Florida within the next 2-3 years and wanted to know what are some good areas. It would be myself, husband and teenager. My son wants to go to college down there but hasn't narrowed it down to which one yet. I was looking at the Lake Buena Vista area but would love any other suggestions.
Orlando - 4 Answers
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1 :
It depends entirely on what area of Florida you are talking about. North (Panhandle) North East Coast, Central, West Coast, East Coast (both technically in in the central part of the state but on the coasts as opposed to the middle of the state) or south Florida. If you are looking in the Lake Buena Vista area (which is Central Fl) may I suggest looking at places at bit outside of the "tourist area." LBV is the area of the Walt Disney Resort, and for most permanent residents, not worth the headache. There are areas close to that without the tourist Traffic. Dr. Phillips, Kississimme, Metro West, Meadow woods, are some but there are a ton more. Really a lot of neighborhoods in Orlando are great. There are some not so great ones, so be wary, and talk to people already living there.
2 :
Your looking in a nice centeral area. Orlando is has a lot of industries for jobs and is centerally located so if you wont be too far of a drive to you son if he goes to any of the florida schools you would be within a 4 hour drive. Its also short drives to some great beaches
3 :
It depends on what you like: Do you like small town feel or big city? Will you be bothered by too many tourists and traffic? Do you want to be close to shopping and theme parks? or would you rather be in a quite neighborhood? IMO: Altamonte Springs & Winter Park are very nice. LBV and Kissimmee are too touristy for me and Poinciana seems like it's in the middle of nowhere.
4 :
Dr. Phillips area in Orlando, Winter park, Some areas of Lake Mary.