West Coast vs. East Coast of Florida

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  • @blaster-zy7xx
    @blaster-zy7xx Рік тому +20

    He is bang on about the cultures. The east is more hustle bustle, traffic, north eastern escaping the cold, multi cultural, better food choices and built up. West is more laid back, less traffic, more spread out, mid western vibe and politically conservative. Mid westerners tend to retire to the west coast, north easterners tend to retire on the east coast.

    • @jeffPeters-ue8wi
      @jeffPeters-ue8wi Рік тому +1

      Not only is he bang on, but he could run for the Presidency on that explanation. Fine job Troy!

    • @ethanlculver
      @ethanlculver 7 місяців тому

      Politically, it’s not exactly like that anymore. St. Petersburg is an extremely progressive (leftist) town. Jacksonville is more conservative and Miami has become more red too as the large Hispanic population votes more red.

  • @EsmeraldaII
    @EsmeraldaII Рік тому +11

    On the East Coast the sun goes down earlier in winter and the tall buildings on the beaches leave you in a cold shade. No sun sets.

  • @lynnmacleod5005
    @lynnmacleod5005 Рік тому +5

    I would much rather watch a sunset. Than a sunrise.
    My father had a condo unit on Longboat Key,,,Casa Del Mar,,,,loved visiting I winter.

  • @Braveheartman123
    @Braveheartman123 2 роки тому +31

    The SAND is different: west coast sand is generally white powdery coral which remains cool even in blistering heat. The EAST coast sand is basically crushed stone, which retains heat and will burn your feet on a hot day.

  • @DenseCloudz
    @DenseCloudz Рік тому +2

    Came from NY, went west coast. Sunsets > Sunrises. Plus after 30+ years of hustle I want the slowed down pace.

  • @kennethsmith6121
    @kennethsmith6121 Рік тому +7

    Long-Term Florida resident here... I would not lump all of the FL East-coast together. There is a tremendous difference between South Florida, the Treasure Coast region, and North Eastern FL (ST Jax/St Augustine area) To the beaches, culture, economy etc The keys are it's own category altogether

    • @misteriknow2069
      @misteriknow2069 10 місяців тому

      I agree. Wholeheartedly. I cringed when he said northeast beaches like Daytona & Cocoa Beach. As a Jax Native I was like “huh”? Every FL Native knows that Central FL beaches start from Daytona Beach and go down to Vero Beach by Indian River County, where the landscape turns to South FL. And I’m pretty sure the West Coast of FL has as much coastline as the East Coast if not more if you include the Panhandle around the Big Bend. Makes me forget how hyper local Floridians can be meaning they only really know about the regions they live in or frequent the most lol.

  • @captainamerica2154
    @captainamerica2154 Рік тому +1

    The Atlantic is cold and rough on the Southeast coast minus seashells vs. the Gulf is like warm calm bath water with shells.

  • @Thedesertguy75
    @Thedesertguy75 Рік тому +6

    Great video man, I used to live in Jax beach back in 2001, it was a calm chill young vibe where everyone knew everyone, now its changed, a lot grittier and more homeless and crazies unfortunately. When I go back to Florida, im definitely hitting the gulf side.

    • @ethanlculver
      @ethanlculver 7 місяців тому +1

      Don’t go to St. Petersburg. It’s the San Francisco of FL.

    • @Thedesertguy75
      @Thedesertguy75 7 місяців тому

      @@ethanlculver oh damn, that bad huh....hard to find a good spot nowadays

  • @michaelvitale4029
    @michaelvitale4029 Рік тому +2

    Just about to begin the process of a new build in a subdivision in Parrish. Beautiful home, reasonably priced, and 30-40 minutes from Anna Maria. Wish me luck 😉

    • @chrisdixon8179
      @chrisdixon8179 Рік тому

      I built my house in Parrish in 2010..no regrets other than the huge number of people moving there but I cant blame them. It is a beautiful area

  • @Newsthink
    @Newsthink Рік тому +1

    This was super informative, thanks Troy! P.s. I'll email you as I'm looking for a place in Florida :) - Cindy

  • @bethanyhuber2598
    @bethanyhuber2598 2 роки тому +6

    Wish I had found you sooner. Fortunately, we were extremely blessed to choose the East Coast. We found a very reasonable home on the Space Coast, just five minutes from NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and so we call it Paradise with rocket launches! Love your informative videos! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

    • @Jkburd
      @Jkburd Рік тому +2

      Bethany how loud/ disturbing are those rocket launches? We want to find a place in Satellite beach but may have to settle for Merritt island for cheaper

    • @bethanyhuber2598
      @bethanyhuber2598 Рік тому +5

      @@Jkburd - The noise from a rocket launch is not as loud as a jet aircraft and only lasts for a minute or two. It’s more of a rumble than a loud noise and can be felt as well as heard. We have been as close as they allow at Kennedy Space Center’s Viewing Area ( approximately 3 miles) and as far as thirteen miles away. The noise is not a factor at all from either place. When the booster(s) return to the cape, there is a sonic boom that happens as it is re-enters the atmosphere at, I believe, twice the speed of sound (or more). It sounds like an actual “boom” - kinda like the sound of two vehicles hitting one another or perhaps a large gun shot. It’s actually a double “boom-boom” sound and shakes the ground. There are videos of both rocket launches and boosters returning on UA-cam with sound that is exactly what you will hear and feel. Hope this is helpful info for you.

    • @Jkburd
      @Jkburd Рік тому +1

      @@bethanyhuber2598 thx!

  • @mariaolivieri1633
    @mariaolivieri1633 Рік тому +3

    Nothing like the beaches of South Walton. 🐬 30A is paradise.

  • @peterruddick1952
    @peterruddick1952 Рік тому +2

    West Coast has more beautiful beaches with whiter sand but are prone to red tide. Generally, East Coast is more exciting, more "naughty", more congested, and tends to attract a lower "quality" of people...which must include me b/c I'm in Miami Beach

  • @rainysunday6186
    @rainysunday6186 Рік тому +3

    The beaches on the East Coast suck you might, as will be in California. The beaches on the West Coast with their sugar sand is the ultimate

  • @georose33
    @georose33 Рік тому +6

    I chose west coast 4.5 years ago. I love the tiny waves, they don't knock my old ass over. And I came from NJ, so why would I want to be around the people I moved away from?

  • @653j521
    @653j521 Рік тому

    Your video goes along with something I heard, that Miami is where you go to be seen and known, and Las Vegas is where you go to disappear.

  • @czchulo22
    @czchulo22 8 місяців тому +1

    Looking forward to possibly moving to Florida in the near future, would love to have some assistance with finding a property fitting for me and the family.

  • @urkoolUncle
    @urkoolUncle Рік тому +1

    Lived on both coasts.
    Ft Myers Beach had a laid back vibe; alot of happy campers. 😅
    I loved the East Coast some years ago; lived in various places in Palm Beach County (Boca, Deerfield, Delray). Late wife and son attended school and university in PBC. It became a bit 'invaded' recently with people lacking respect for neighbors and property.
    I'm now 62, currently staying in the NE part of the Country (near the Poconos in PA). Moved north in 2020 when COVID took over SW FL. I miss the Sunshine State everyday 😢😢
    I'm watching videos on all areas; would like to move to a small town area (not hours from a beach, quiet, affordable). The Villages is far from my 'dream place' to retire.
    Looking to rent for now; open to babysit a snowbird's residence short term.
    Did I say I miss Florida everyday????
    Liked the video!!!!!

    • @blaster-zy7xx
      @blaster-zy7xx Рік тому

      Funny, we are from the Northeast in Maryland and really enjoyed the area with access to DC Bmore, Ocean city and the Poconos. We are the same age as you and retired to Punta Gorda just north of Ft Myers. We love it here. We are on the water with a boat and a pool, but we go back north at least a couple times a year to temorarliy do the metropolitan thing (Smithsonian, Kennedy Center, concerts etc) for a little bit then come back to escape the nonsense daily gridlock. We feel we get the best of both worlds!

    • @urkoolUncle
      @urkoolUncle Рік тому +1

      @@blaster-zy7xx Punta Gorda is nice; I have considered there also!!
      I still have my 239 number (F.Myers). When people ask and I tell them where that number is from, almost 100% respond with, "What the hell are you doing up here??? 😂😂😂
      I miss Florida everyday.

  • @misteriknow2069
    @misteriknow2069 10 місяців тому +1

    As a native Floridian this was the 1st time in my life I ever heard Miami being referred to as the “central area” of the state when it comes to beaches if you include the Keys. Uhhhh…that’s going to confuse a lot of new people moving to FL lol. Here’s a better breakdown for you:
    NE FL beaches: (Fernandina/Jax Beach/St Augustine) great surf, more local vibes, good mix of gritty/party/quiet options, not touristy with the exception of St Augustine. Definitely some GA vibes mixed in here.
    Central FL Beaches: (Daytona, Ormond Beach, Cocoa, Space Coast) - best surfing in the state, but watch for sharks, party culture strong here, it can get quiet too if you live in Melbourne. Close to Orlando!
    Southeast Fl: (West Palm Beach, Ft Lauderdale, Miami) - Party, Loud, Expensive, Fast Paced Life, Latin/International Culture, very touristy.
    Southwest Fl: (Tampa, Sarasota, St Pete, Naples, Ft Myers) - white sand, green gulf water, a good mix of South and North FL, not too quiet but not too loud. Party in St Pete, but kick back in Sarasota at the Siesta keys, most non native Floridians tend to live on the SW part of the state. Old/Rich live from Sarasota to Naples, the young and party centric live in TB/St Pete/Clearwater.
    NW FL aka the Redneck Riviera: (Pensacola, Destin, Panama City) beautiful sand and water, outside of Spring Break and Mardi Gras it’s pretty slow here. Tons of Bama, Louisiana, Mississippi & GA people here.
    Key West & the Keys: it’s another country, might as well be an extension of Cuba lol. Island Time all the Time.

  • @iceandflames
    @iceandflames 8 місяців тому +1

    South Florida is the best part of Florida cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale and key west, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, have a different lifestyle from other parts of Florida beautiful beaches and restaurants and good nightlife.🙌🏻❤️🇺🇸

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  7 місяців тому

      It's much faster pace on the East Coast - I like to visit there.

    • @iceandflames
      @iceandflames 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TroyFunkBroker East Coast can’t compare to South Florida

  • @agsaay
    @agsaay 2 роки тому +4

    very useful. Many thanks.

  • @pennybenton5607
    @pennybenton5607 Рік тому +1

    I like both coasts but spend more time in the emerald isle now because of location. Florida, what's not to love🏖️🌴🌞❤️

  • @davidkrausell1741
    @davidkrausell1741 2 роки тому +3

    Very informative video. Thank you Troy.

  • @sherribuhr5388
    @sherribuhr5388 Рік тому +2

    I liked the title, but I wish you did the East vs West Differences. I don’t believe I got them. You just said that west was different vibe. I did learn that there are more beaches on east that west does not have a nude beach. Please redo. I really like the concept.

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  Рік тому

      Thank you for your constructive feedback. This was an earlier video of mine and I am looking forward to improving this one (re-do) - Best,

  • @klohr311
    @klohr311 Рік тому +1

    Gulf vs Atlantic..I think Atlantic water is little colder then the gulf..sands are different as well..

  • @jesusfernandez6665
    @jesusfernandez6665 2 роки тому +3

    NICE INFORMATION APPRECIATE THAT.LOOKING FOR MOVING FROM CALIFORNIA TO FLORIDA WEST COAST THANKS 🙏.

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the kind comment. Hope we meet someday in Florida

  • @mikebeatty7814
    @mikebeatty7814 7 місяців тому

    From Pittsburgh. Don't know if we are Northeast or Midwest but West coast Florida seems definitely more appealing.

  • @artboy18
    @artboy18 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Troy !

  • @green8718
    @green8718 2 роки тому +3

    I have been considering moving to Florida. I am more familiar with the east coast - Miami area than the west coast. I have only been to the west coast once. I love Haulover Beach.

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  2 роки тому +5

      If you love Haulover Beach, then East Coast is a good fit for you. The west coast has noting like that over here.

    • @green8718
      @green8718 2 роки тому

      @@TroyFunkBroker I love all beaches, but I haven't been to any beaches on the Gulf side yet. I believe that the Florida Naturists have been trying to establish a clothing-optional beach on the west coast. Americans are too hung up about simple nudity, unlike Europeans. I am conservative and from the Midwest, but I enjoy the Latin, international vibe of the Miami area.

    • @roadrunnergtx68
      @roadrunnergtx68 2 роки тому

      Wife and I are from Miami, and we are tired of the rat race. It's come to the point where the traffic is unbearable. The people are rude, disrespectful, and uneducated. We moved to Pembroke Pines, where traffic is sometimes better. I have lived in Miami since 1974, and it's not getting better.
      We recently bought a waterfront lot in Port Charlotte that does not require flood insurance, and seawall was completed last month. We have elected a contractor to build our house, and it will be hurricane resistant where we won't need insurance. Boca Grande Beach is gorgeous. Tampa Aerial Media has videos on the area.
      Hope this helps.

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  Рік тому +1

      @@roadrunnergtx68 Thanks for sharing

  • @andrewvillanueva3722
    @andrewvillanueva3722 2 роки тому +2

    West coast has good surfing. Mavericks in the winter time has huge waves 25 foot plus.

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing - Actually the East Coast has better surf than the West Coast.

    • @Sonofawildanimal
      @Sonofawildanimal Рік тому

      Mavericks, code red 🤙🏼

  • @luizaugustomagalhaesferrei1267
    @luizaugustomagalhaesferrei1267 3 місяці тому

    What about water temperature diference on both sides east and west?

  • @Moneypower572
    @Moneypower572 Рік тому +2

    South Coast is the best Miami and Broward County, Hallandale Beach ☀️.

  • @zeke5491
    @zeke5491 2 роки тому

    Used to be fishing and diving vs Old timey quiet coast. Now it’s all nuts

  • @jessegandy7361
    @jessegandy7361 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video, Troy!

  • @samtabar3832
    @samtabar3832 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Thank you, Troy.

  • @emmalucy1313
    @emmalucy1313 Рік тому +1

    Just a general question… out of Atlantic and gulf sides… which beaches are relatively clearer in the water

    • @2000gecs
      @2000gecs Рік тому

      definitely west. less polluted & crowded

    • @sunnydaze2359
      @sunnydaze2359 Рік тому

      There’s a lot of difference between the color of the water in the West Coast an East Coast. The east coast water is much darker like a gray color , but the water on the West Coast is beautiful. Sometimes it’s almost emerald green.& the sand is much whiter .

  • @heidiharsch5141
    @heidiharsch5141 2 роки тому +9

    Can't beat west coast beaches!

    • @juliusjanardhanseptimus352
      @juliusjanardhanseptimus352 2 роки тому

      Also west coast biatches 😁😁😁

    • @marknewton6984
      @marknewton6984 Рік тому

      I agree. Love the West Coast!

    • @briantaylor1399
      @briantaylor1399 Рік тому

      Eh no waves gotta pay to park or hard to find parking except Bradenton and siesta key

    • @Sonofawildanimal
      @Sonofawildanimal Рік тому +1

      Depends on who, and how many people, farted at the beach that day. Was it windy?

  • @DaveMatthews6708
    @DaveMatthews6708 10 місяців тому

    For walkability and bike riding close to water but away from loud busy roads would you say the east coast or west coast is better? (not big cities, normal sized cities/areas) Thank you!

  • @annamariasala1217
    @annamariasala1217 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this helpful video! Keep on doing it!

  • @francesdobbins2964
    @francesdobbins2964 Рік тому

    This is excellent video.

  • @Gypsygirl9
    @Gypsygirl9 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Troy. I live in SFL and want out of the heat and humidity. Looking to move to NC or TN. Do you think you will ever move to another state?

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for your feedback - I foresee having my Winter home in Sarasota, FL & Summer home in Flat Rock, NC

  • @TheAlchemist11
    @TheAlchemist11 2 роки тому +3

    Hollywood beach is awesome

  • @witz224
    @witz224 2 роки тому +1

    Closer to retirement we thought about a winter home in Florida. We like the beaches but also like hiking and kayaking. What area would give us all that ?

  • @SuperMassman
    @SuperMassman 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyable video

  • @tanyawatts6202
    @tanyawatts6202 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @matthewstrzelecki4280
    @matthewstrzelecki4280 Рік тому

    Well that saddens me to hear that

  • @athletikonaol
    @athletikonaol 2 роки тому +3

    When I studied the state ten years ago.. planning my move, Jacksonville is actually a coastal city with lower Hurricane risk, and the reason is that the coastline on the East has a little diagonal . Further West in Jacksonville, and further East in Miami, but I think the reason Jacksonville is spared is due to Weather fronts pushing hurricanes slightly away from the coast there, and they make landfall in the Carolinas instead. Naples was supposedly also lucky, but not this year. But since SW FL just got creamed, they aren't due for many years now... statistically.

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  Рік тому +1

      Good insight - thanks for sharing

    • @653j521
      @653j521 Рік тому +1

      Do hurricanes care about statistics? My impression is they like to break norms and set new records. 🙂

    • @Sonofawildanimal
      @Sonofawildanimal Рік тому

      Jacksonville is south Georgia 🤟🏻

    • @CarrieAnn17
      @CarrieAnn17 11 місяців тому

      @@653j521 are you aware of what HAARP is & does? Look into it.

  • @genocanabicea5779
    @genocanabicea5779 Рік тому +2

    Miami is northern Cuba.

  • @elaineflanigan469
    @elaineflanigan469 Рік тому

    Is North Fort Myers and The Punta Gorda area safe ?

  • @preciselyavri7944
    @preciselyavri7944 Рік тому +1

    Can you tell me what good cities are there to live in the West Coast of FL? And some of the most affordable ones not meaning ones with high crime. Thanks.

    • @bs4real
      @bs4real Рік тому +1

      Sarasota is mostly great but very expensive and they try to be snobby which is ridiculous.

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 Рік тому

      Your parameters cancel each other out.

  • @lisaaheanueanderson4591
    @lisaaheanueanderson4591 Рік тому

    I Loved Panama city beach Its Beautiful. Cost of living in 1996 was not good and wages even Worse, the Police only made 725 an hour and 911 Dispatch only made 525 an hour. So I moved back home.

  • @nick92028
    @nick92028 Рік тому +2

    Funny how he doesnt even know that there is a Northern California with farms and country folks...

  • @rrichard5515
    @rrichard5515 2 роки тому +1

    Great analysis, keep making videos!

  • @jackfunk5765
    @jackfunk5765 Рік тому

    what part of California did you live I lived in ventura area

  • @Bill-j7z6w
    @Bill-j7z6w 9 місяців тому

    No one mentioned the fact that generally, the west coast attracts more midwesterners, and the east coast attracts more New Yorkers, Bostonians, etc.

  • @NoLimitsCommemorativ
    @NoLimitsCommemorativ Рік тому

    Not enough surf on the Gulf, more hurricane and red tide prone also. If you wanna retire and just do nothing on a beach and bar hop then the gulf coast is for you.
    Active lifestyle all day long on the East Coast. Plus all the rocket launches and Daytona raceway.🤙

  • @comitosway
    @comitosway Рік тому

    What beach are you currently in shooting this video bro? It looks like the Gulf Side!

  • @samo8204
    @samo8204 2 роки тому

    We moved from the central valley of CA to the west coast of FL. Just south of Tampa/St Pete.
    We'd like to buy 1-5 acres of land that we can build on.
    Suggestions?

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  2 роки тому

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  • @tmooregolfer
    @tmooregolfer Рік тому +1

    Don't forget about water quality. Red tide and algae blooms .

  • @directrue1742
    @directrue1742 Рік тому

    I Just move to Costa Rica from FL to much BS in Florida with Hurricanes taxes and insurance compañías trying to get all you money

  • @Sub_Commander
    @Sub_Commander 2 роки тому +1

    Hi
    What are the best reasonable cities to live in Florida?

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  Рік тому

      Good Question - Future video coming - yet reasonable in Florida usually also means High Crime.

  • @lurlenejones456
    @lurlenejones456 2 роки тому +2

    Miami is the Seattle of Florida then.

  • @craigjohnson6004
    @craigjohnson6004 Рік тому

    Which coast has the best scuba diving?

  • @HoaXinh77
    @HoaXinh77 Рік тому +1

    stay east coast of Florida if you are from up north.

  • @seekingjoynow1722
    @seekingjoynow1722 10 місяців тому

    I think I like the west coast.

  • @caroleelder4836
    @caroleelder4836 Рік тому +1

    What does it matter Florida is just too expensive. They want 150,000 for a trailer that was demolished by hurricane

  • @s99614
    @s99614 2 роки тому +1

    The reason that you know so much about the nude beaches there is because?

  • @tonydtom536
    @tonydtom536 Рік тому

    Miami is not even close to the center east coast. Miami is a big busy city and nothing like the center east coast. The center east coast is Sebastian and Vero beach which are still pretty quiet but have been growing quickly.

  • @Sonofawildanimal
    @Sonofawildanimal Рік тому

    Everyone move to Florida 🎉🎉🎉

  • @andreatuckman1084
    @andreatuckman1084 Рік тому +3

    The west coast gets red tide

    • @TroyFunkBroker
      @TroyFunkBroker  Рік тому +1

      This is true - thanks for sharing. I will bring that up in a future video.

  • @richardb4787
    @richardb4787 2 роки тому

    To me, the matter is moot. No ocean beaches for me.

  • @whtshark691
    @whtshark691 Рік тому +2

    I would
    say if you’re thinking of moving to Florida…DON’T.

  • @matthewstrzelecki4280
    @matthewstrzelecki4280 Рік тому

    We call it snobby

  • @sandysmith2717
    @sandysmith2717 Рік тому +1

    West Coast has red tide

  • @CryptoVin
    @CryptoVin 2 роки тому +9

    Florida is where woke goes to die👍🏻👏🏻

  • @TheFeist77
    @TheFeist77 Рік тому

    I prefer the ocean to the gulf

  • @mphil3051
    @mphil3051 Рік тому +1

    Don't NYC our beautiful Florida !!!!!

  • @grrriallen7192
    @grrriallen7192 2 роки тому

    Yadayadayada!! Get to the freaking point!!!!

  • @bizzbuilder
    @bizzbuilder 2 роки тому +1

    Your face is far too close to the camera. It’s very uncomfortable to watch you.

  • @peterh2800
    @peterh2800 Рік тому

    Bubble n Bubble