I have previously lived in Tampa for 9 years and am living in Texas now. I miss the Tampa Bay Area and I look forward to moving back again. No other place quite like it! 😀
I just left Tampa Bay for the Atlantic side. It’s absolutely beautiful! Love the cities, love the Gulf, the causeways, Christmas, restaurants, parks, piers, thunder storms, and the palm trees and southern oaks!! I don’t miss the crowds or the traffic, though, the accidents, prices, drunk drivers, parking prices, or increasing crime.
This area is by far one of the most gorgeous looking regions with all that waterfront, beaches, rivers, lakes and all the nice things that go with it like waterside dining, walks, beach bars, etc. Very very cool. Also, Ybor City is happening it's like a Latin version of New Orleans.
Wow. I can relate so much on this comment. We are from Massachusetts and we’ve been planning on moving to Riverview FL for 7 yrs now. Are home will be ready June/July 2022
You’ll be glad you did. I did the same from NY 6 years ago. Its amazing here. You’ll feel alive all year not dealing with the dark cold no color parts of the year in NY.
@@annilara4217 please don’t. Florida is full Californians, New Yorkers, New Jersey’s, Chicagoans, Bostonians Have inundated our beautiful, quiet, place Driving up our cost of living, homes food And worse, crime. born Floridians don’t appreciate the invasion because with it, also bring bad politics to elect bad politicians.
Sadly, getting to and from popular beaches, esp. Clearwater Beach on holidays and weekends -- is hell. Miles long traffic jams, very few bridges crossing to the coast from the bay. The coastal drive from Clearwater to south St. Pete is delightful - during off peak days. Nice presentation, Olga & Sergei.
Been in Tampa (Riverview) 21 years now. Traffic and congestion are getting so bad, we're thinking of moving out of Hillsborough County. I don't even leave the house now during certain hours. They are still building apartments everywhere and not widening any roads. Don't get me wrong, I love it here. Tons to do, and it is in close proximity to everything Florida has to offer. However, when it takes me over an hour to drive an eighth of a mile to the grocery store sitting in gridlocked traffic that's not right.
Yes it’s awful in Riverview. The county has allowed developers to build with little to no impact fees and little thought about the infrastructure needs. Multi family complexes are built on a two lane road and they aren’t even required to add a turn lane. If this area with all it’s two lanes roads, had to evacuate due to something like a forest fire, people would not be able to get out. Water shortages and low water pressure in Southern Hillsborough due again to lack of planning for infrastructure needs. Some seriously poor planning and management by our country commissioners.
As a native Floridian living near Orlando, you both nailed a lot of what it’s like living here. Perfect explanation of the weather! Love what they’ve done with downtown and Sparkman Wharf. Sometimes I’m starting to like Tampa more than Orlando.
I've only ever been to Orlando and when we went to Six Flags, I couldn't handle the heat longer than an hour. How do you find the Tampa weather compared to Orlando? Is there really an ocean breeze to help cool down a bit? I went in the spring. 😳
@@SusanDayz3912 honestly I think they are both very similar. In summer and spring, both are Hot! Tampa may get more breezes but it doesn’t cool down as much as Orlando IMO. I feel like we get more cold fronts in Orlando than Tampa which I enjoy since they’re not common overall in Florida. Tampa is also more likely to get severe thunderstorm weather than Orlando, as well as hurricanes.
@@Jmoons22 Thank you, I appreciate your insight. Well, one of my Chihuahuas might be terrified all the time then. He hates loud noises. I really need to head down there and check it out during different times of the year. Many thanks!
@@SusanDayz3912 growing up, most of our dogs despised storms. We had a border collie that would hide in shower and shake for hours before, during, and even after storms. Poor bubba. Don’t get me wrong, Tampa may have more storms but not by much. Severe thunderstorms are a daily guarantee in Orlando/central Florida as well.
Great 👍 job !!!! Thanks your for so unobtrusive opinion about Florida. Especially I agreed that all depends of what kind personality you are.... Again: very smart, very good quality and content video!!!! Waiting for more.....
I’ve been watching videos on the Tampa Bay Area before we move there and this is the best I’ve found that seems to address all aspects of life and what it’s really like to live there. Thank you!
I live in Riverview Florida and I love opening up my blinds everyday. Sometimes I think I left the light on and I'll go to turn it off and it's just the blinds open
William, I am with wife and 2 young ones in tow and looking between Valrico/Brandon and Riverview. What's your take on the 3 in comparison? Appreciate it
@@tjhammer24 Brandon is like Tampa Jr. It's established and basically the next town over. Brandon has mom and pops businesses and chain businesses. Valrico is a little more country and cheaper housing costs. Riverview is growing exponentially. New schools are popping up.
I really enjoyed the video. Very helpful to hear the perspective from two professionals with kids living in the Tampa area as opposed to the real estate agents. Considering making the move from California but haven't decided yet. Just wanted you to know I appreciate you taking the time to make a video like this.
My parents moved here from Georgia in 1959. Lived 2 blocks north of Gandy off Westshore. Gandy had many vacant lots. Now, there’s a raised road over it now. Moved south to a small fishing town south of Venice. We are a 10 minute bike ride to 1 of our 3 beaches. Tampa and Ybor is nice to visit but not going back. Way too crowded for me.
This was a very informative and educational video. I will be retiring and moving in just over two years to the area. Thank you for pointing out all the different areas.
Fort DeSoto all the way up to Clearwater are usually packed. Honeymoon Island & Caladesi are the best! Howard park, Sunset Beach and Anclote are for locals. Take the boat from Tarpon Springs Sponge docks.
This video was well put together, you guys are definitely organized. I can agree with you with doing your own research about where to live and schools. That is why I have researched decided to live in Riverview FL , my children will attend Fishhawk schools grade A schools.
Our home will be ready June /July. I am very excited, but I am afraid of seeing a snake or alligator. Your right about up north animals. In my yard I’ve seen groundhogs , fox, deer, turkeys, and the worse skunks. I’m hoping not too see many animals in my new community.
Be prepared for the horrendous traffic especially during rush hour. Lots of two lanes roads out Fishawk way with housing developments built all around. The county has not keep up with the growth. Very poor planning by our county commissioners.
Me and my bride warm married in Orlando and honeymoon in Clearwater Beach. Have special feelings for the Tampa Bay area and is a wonderful place to be. Hopefully one of these days we'll be home again.
Very good points explained. Lots to see and do in this area, almost too much in one video. Peppa pig amusement park just opened by lego land too. New attractions are popping up all the time. When I moved here, I took 2 weeks to drive up and down the west coast to get an idea of the areas. It helped. I also rented my furniture that year just in case I didn't want to stay...
Excellent. You are answering all my questions. Thank you for your time in sharing. It is a very interesting story. You should start a travel agency about Florida and more. You told me so many details that are essential for making the decision to live in Florida. Thank you. Video production, the script, and lighting are professional and excellent.
They forgot to also mention is a conservative state So, politically if you don’t aligned with conservatives ideas Florida is not for you. Something else to consider
Great content ! And the video is 100% great and informative , beautiful scene including your beautiful family! Please do more videos like that , more about moving to Florida and specific areas! You guys are great at it! Please more videos from you! God bless !!!!
We are planning on moving to Florida in a year or so, we were debating whether to move to Orlando or Tampa, this video just make that decision more easier. Thank you. Tampa it is ❤️
I love how transparent and traditional your family is. You all have a beautiful family and I trust you are raising your sons to be strong men who have a deep love and reverence from God. Thank you for such an insightful video. God Bless! Your brother in Christ
I really enjoyed this video. I'm moving to St. Pete later this year or early next year and I'm so excited. I currently live in Jacksonville and visit every chance I get. It's such a beautiful place and I feel at home when I'm there. I hate how people say the lizards are invasive when man is the one building on their habitats. Let's just all learn to live in harmony. I don't think I would freak out if I saw one come into my house but if I just saw it there and didn't know, I would probably freak out at first but help him/her find it's way outside.
Saludos! Very nice summary of Tampa. I am familiar with Florida, lived in Miami for 8+ years. Now looking to return to the sunshine state from Denver. Interested in the second city choice if it wasn’t Tampa.
I always loved all the tiny lizards when I lived there. Made me feel like a giant living in Jurassic park when I would walk and they would all scamper out on the sidewalk in front of me.
I'm at 16:57 and I have lived in FL my whole life. Hurricane season does NOT start at the end of the summer. Not at all. Hurricane season starts in June and goes until the end of November. Essentially whenever it's in the upper 80's to upper 90's and beyond is Hurricane season.
I grew up in Clearwater. I've been living in Cleveland for the past 12 years and I'm ready to leave and go back to the Tampa Bay area. I can't take this weather anymore.
We have some decent sports teams in the Tampa area! Thank you for mentioning churches. I live 10 miles inland, directly east of Tampa. We DO still benefit from breezes here. This is a highly agricultural area and a lot of open land. Churches are every where. Finding more and more non-denominational but it is part of the traditional, Florida culture. People are friendly. Neighbors get to know each other. And there are plenty of kids outside playing.
Thanks, what county and neighborhood? My wife and I are considering retirement near there. Any really good hospitals nearby? Appreciate your recommendations.
@@thisismagacountry1318 Tampa is in Hillsborough County and I've lived near Plant City most of my life. The eastern side of the county, inland. Neighborhoods are popping up on both sides of I-75, the whole length of Florida. I like the west coast beaches on the Gulf of Mexico because of the warmer water and smaller waves. These are where Florida's highest ranked beaches are, like Clearwater. It is on the U.S. list every year. Being that Florida is very much a place where people like to retire, the medical field is HUGE here. I know of three GREAT cancer hospitals: Shands in Gainesville, MD Anderson in Orlando, and Moffitt in Tampa. I imagine Jacksonville, Sarasota, and Miami have great hospitals, too, as they are large cities. Tampa General Hospital is used by MacDill Air Force Base...and the Tampa Bay Sports Association. Tampa also has a great Veteran's hospital. Whether you are looking for acres of beautiful green pastures, huge grandfather oaks swooping with Spanish Moss, or sand and palm trees, Florida has that range of landscape.
Best places to live: Safety Harbor is my #1, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs, Keystone area/Lake Fern/Cheval. Also Westchase, Wesley Chapel, Indian Rocks Beach/Belleair, downtown Tampa waterfront area/Channelside/Davis Island, Oldsmar/Eastlake/Trinity, Shore Acres/Venetian Isles, and up & coming Apollo Beach. Unless you want to invest and wait it out, stay clear of South St. Pete and North Tampa. Don’t touch Western Pasco except for up & coming New Port Richey. If you want to wait out a US-19 redo and a good return in the next 5-10 years, feel free to buy an investment property between Palm Harbor and Holiday. Clearwater Beach is the ultimate gift from God if you can afford it. Expect 24/7 tourism though. Anywhere along the Gulf is paradise.
This is so good! Thank you for this. Can you tell me what area in Tampa is racially/ethnically diverse? I am coming from an area where I walk down the street and hear different languages and have options to eat at different restaurants from all over the world. Would love to experience something similar in Tampa. Thank you!
Other side of Florida, but Miami has exactly what you’re saying. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding areas. So much diversity there. Many people from the Caribbean, central, and South American. Also some Asian populations and a variety of Asian restaurants as well. Miami is an Ethnic restaurant hub! So much good food.
Can you do a video on homeschooling in Florida? What has your experience been like? Is there any government financial support for homeschooling families? What is required of homeschoolers in Florida from the state?
You can find out any details about homeschool requirements for each state on hslda.org. You can also google the county that you are interested in to get more details of what they require. I am not aware of any financial government support for homeschool families, but there are many inexpensive options available. There are tons of very helpful homeschool videos on homeschool, so I'm sure you can find the information that you are looking for. My channel is mostly about kitchen, cooking and home, so I am not going to be doing a homeschool video at this time.
That’s why it’s great that everyone has different preferences where they want to live:). I’m sure the Pacific coast is beautiful and has many positives as well.
Great video guys! Just wondering if you guys have an idea as to what services for business are much needed in Florida, as I plan to move with my family on the west side of Florida near Sarasota and just wanted to know what business would be good to invest in before coming down there. Any advice or info would be very helpful. 🙏🏼
nice video! You're a nurse, eh? Hows the Job market and pay down there? my wife and i are both nurses and are entertaining the idea of moving down there from NJ. Thanks!
Great video! Thank you.. It made me think about moving to Tampa. My daughter considering Tampa. Was worried about alligators/humidity. But now not so much. Lived 20yrs in Az love the dry heat, but can deal a few months with humidity. Also, I did homeschooling with my two who are grown now. Calvert School courses out of Hunt Valley Maryland. Fabulous materials. Check it out! Keep doing Florida videos, very helpful. thx so much!!
There is no water that is clear on the gulf side not even on the east coast. You have to go down to the keys and the Caribbean for clear water and blue water. Hurricane season starts June 1st and ends in November. Natives know that all we do to prepare is make sure you have all your supplies for the Hurricane party and have a generator just in case on a rare event we may get hit. The theme parks are exactly 45 min-1hour depending on the crazy I-4 traffic. There is also lots of great museums in st pete and Tampa. Honeymoon island is part nude beach. If there is a body of water anywhere in Florida there are gators. They lay in waiting to attack some unaware and unsuspecting person or animal.
Nice video. My wife, my daughter and I are thinking about moving to the Florida, and I did consider South Florida, primarily because it very walkable. So for us with a 3-year it’s important not to depend too much on a car, although emergencies happen, still we want to be close to clinics, bodegas, schools, stores, and if possible highly populated Spanish neighborhoods. Any advice? How about Dunedin is it very walkable? What do you know about other walkable cities? The only areas I know well is Miami, Kissimmee, Haines city, Lake Wales, and Orlando, but only from what I have seen so far, by far Miami has things near, very walkable, but I’m trying to live not too far from my son who lives in Lake Wales. It’s nice and quite, but since I’m in my 50’s I need things to be walkable. Thanks, guys for understanding. Oh, by the way, I’m from NYC also. God bless.
I know this place too well because after your 2nd or 3rd sentence I knew your ethnicity and probably where you were from. LOL. No disrespect. I'm 4th generation Floridian and have watched this state change for good and for bad over my almost 50 years and this state has never seen the prosperity it is seeing now in my lifetime. All while under poor global conditions, only due to great leadership. If you do move down here, please leave the New York political mindset behind. Sorry for the rant. I'm just trying to preserve this great state.
If you are moving to enjoy what we enjoy is due to conservative policies, that’s great, otherwise please don’t bring liberal Democratic ideas to our state. We don’t want it Floridians are conservatives and I am sure your are moving because of our safe streets, low taxes, clean roads, and respect for the law. Try to keep it that way
The swinging palm trees in the news and the sensationalizing everything. 🤣🤣🤣 That makes me laugh. Do your family and friends call you up and think you’re dying whenever they hear about a hurricane?
Also lots of professional theatre, concerts, outdoor art shows, strip clubs, gay bars, nudist resorts, museums, zoos, gardens and a huge theme park (Busch Gardens) too. Not just churches and dchools. There’s something for everybody here.
I lived in Fl for 10 years including Tampa. Take away the warm weather in the winter time and access to the beach and you have nothing. Way too hot to walk outside by the end of April, terrible infrastructure with increasing population, blvds lined with fast food restaurants and pawn shops, less than desired people who have no life and drug addiction, lack of education, unaffordable housing and a crazy governor.
Hey!! So we live in the Tampa Bay area also and i'm wondering where that sidewalk is by the water at 14:51. We are always looking for new places to walk close to water. Thank you!!!!
I have previously lived in Tampa for 9 years and am living in Texas now. I miss the Tampa Bay Area and I look forward to moving back again. No other place quite like it! 😀
What make you leave to texas ?!
Which part of Texas if you don’t mind me asking?
Can’t compare Florida to Texas
We are a cosmopolitan state
Ppl from all over the world
Texas is filled with Mexicans
I live in Austin TX, and moving to Tampa ASAP!!!!
@@niquelamar7973 You will like it!
Great video! We moved here last year and we have no regrets! The sunshine is the best!
😩😩😩😩😩😩
Enjoy!
I just left Tampa Bay for the Atlantic side. It’s absolutely beautiful! Love the cities, love the Gulf, the causeways, Christmas, restaurants, parks, piers, thunder storms, and the palm trees and southern oaks!! I don’t miss the crowds or the traffic, though, the accidents, prices, drunk drivers, parking prices, or increasing crime.
The Atlantic side of Florida is really beautiful too. We have family living in the Melbourne area and we visit a lot. It's really lovely.
Where did you move?
Come on back!
This area is by far one of the most gorgeous looking regions with all that waterfront, beaches, rivers, lakes and all the nice things that go with it like waterside dining, walks, beach bars, etc. Very very cool. Also, Ybor City is happening it's like a Latin version of New Orleans.
Thank you for this VERY informative video! We will be moving to Florida from Upstate New York in June after 10 years of planning!
That's so exciting! I hope you have a smooth transition and enjoy your new home.
Wow. I can relate so much on this comment. We are from Massachusetts and we’ve been planning on moving to Riverview FL for 7 yrs now. Are home will be ready June/July 2022
You’ll be glad you did. I did the same from NY 6 years ago. Its amazing here. You’ll feel alive all year not dealing with the dark cold no color parts of the year in NY.
@@annilara4217 please don’t. Florida is full
Californians, New Yorkers, New Jersey’s, Chicagoans, Bostonians
Have inundated our beautiful, quiet, place
Driving up our cost of living, homes food
And worse, crime.
born Floridians don’t appreciate the invasion because with it, also bring bad politics to elect bad politicians.
Sadly, getting to and from popular beaches, esp. Clearwater Beach on holidays and weekends -- is hell. Miles long traffic jams, very few bridges crossing to the coast from the bay. The coastal drive from Clearwater to south St. Pete is delightful - during off peak days. Nice presentation, Olga & Sergei.
Been in Tampa (Riverview) 21 years now. Traffic and congestion are getting so bad, we're thinking of moving out of Hillsborough County. I don't even leave the house now during certain hours. They are still building apartments everywhere and not widening any roads. Don't get me wrong, I love it here. Tons to do, and it is in close proximity to everything Florida has to offer. However, when it takes me over an hour to drive an eighth of a mile to the grocery store sitting in gridlocked traffic that's not right.
Is an electric bicycle an option?
Wesley chapel has less traffic ?
Yes it’s awful in Riverview. The county has allowed developers to build with little to no impact fees and little thought about the infrastructure needs. Multi family complexes are built on a two lane road and they aren’t even required to add a turn lane. If this area with all it’s two lanes roads, had to evacuate due to something like a forest fire, people would not be able to get out. Water shortages and low water pressure in Southern Hillsborough due again to lack of planning for infrastructure needs. Some seriously poor planning and management by our country commissioners.
@@MR2trader No this is not downtown Tampa. There are no bike lanes.
I'd trade crime, homelessness, and urban decay for traffic, and congestion any day
As a native Floridian living near Orlando, you both nailed a lot of what it’s like living here. Perfect explanation of the weather! Love what they’ve done with downtown and Sparkman Wharf. Sometimes I’m starting to like Tampa more than Orlando.
I've only ever been to Orlando and when we went to Six Flags, I couldn't handle the heat longer than an hour. How do you find the Tampa weather compared to Orlando? Is there really an ocean breeze to help cool down a bit? I went in the spring. 😳
@@SusanDayz3912 honestly I think they are both very similar. In summer and spring, both are Hot! Tampa may get more breezes but it doesn’t cool down as much as Orlando IMO. I feel like we get more cold fronts in Orlando than Tampa which I enjoy since they’re not common overall in Florida.
Tampa is also more likely to get severe thunderstorm weather than Orlando, as well as hurricanes.
@@Jmoons22 Thank you, I appreciate your insight. Well, one of my Chihuahuas might be terrified all the time then. He hates loud noises. I really need to head down there and check it out during different times of the year. Many thanks!
@@SusanDayz3912 growing up, most of our dogs despised storms. We had a border collie that would hide in shower and shake for hours before, during, and even after storms. Poor bubba. Don’t get me wrong, Tampa may have more storms but not by much. Severe thunderstorms are a daily guarantee in Orlando/central Florida as well.
@@Jmoons22 Boy, there are so many things to consider. I live where there is snow six months of the year, so… It’s time for something new.
Great 👍 job !!!! Thanks your for so unobtrusive opinion about Florida. Especially I agreed that all depends of what kind personality you are....
Again: very smart, very good quality and content video!!!! Waiting for more.....
Thank you I enjoyed listening to your video. I will be visiting in Jan 2024. Looking forward to it.
Thanks for sharing very useful information about beautiful and lovely Florida. We are heading there in end of this year
Ok, what a BEAUTIFUL area! Can’t wait to drive down to see for ourselves 😍 thank you so much for sharing!
When you come, you definitely need to stay with us, Vicky! We’d love to have you and show you around.
@@OlgasFlavorFactory do you have realtor friends or recommendations?
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I’ve been watching videos on the Tampa Bay Area before we move there and this is the best I’ve found that seems to address all aspects of life and what it’s really like to live there. Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video.
I live in Riverview Florida and I love opening up my blinds everyday. Sometimes I think I left the light on and I'll go to turn it off and it's just the blinds open
William, I am with wife and 2 young ones in tow and looking between Valrico/Brandon and Riverview. What's your take on the 3 in comparison? Appreciate it
@@tjhammer24 Brandon is like Tampa Jr. It's established and basically the next town over. Brandon has mom and pops businesses and chain businesses. Valrico is a little more country and cheaper housing costs. Riverview is growing exponentially. New schools are popping up.
@@tjhammer24 My doughter moved from Riverview and we’re moving. It’s imposible to drive in the morning,
@@tjhammer24 Be prepared for horrendous traffic in Riverview. Way over built with little done in road improvements. Lots of two lane roads.
I really enjoyed the video. Very helpful to hear the perspective from two professionals with kids living in the Tampa area as opposed to the real estate agents. Considering making the move from California but haven't decided yet. Just wanted you to know I appreciate you taking the time to make a video like this.
Thank you so much! Best wishes to you on making this big decision.
I like where we live .. rural area.. the best thing - no traffic.. but we also miss large city beats...
I love that about your area too. So peaceful and calm.
❤That was AWESOME! No embellishments! One of the BEST I’ve heard. I’ve lived her for nearly 40 years.
So cool! Thank you for the kind words.
My parents moved here from Georgia in 1959. Lived 2 blocks north of Gandy off Westshore. Gandy had many vacant lots. Now, there’s a raised road over it now. Moved south to a small fishing town south of Venice. We are a 10 minute bike ride to 1 of our 3 beaches. Tampa and Ybor is nice to visit but not going back. Way too crowded for me.
This was a very informative and educational video. I will be retiring and moving in just over two years to the area. Thank you for pointing out all the different areas.
If you didn’t but property before
It’s going to be difficult to retire
Thank you for such an informative video about Florida. I enjoyed watching it. Planning on coming down there in June for vacay 😊
This video is very helpful...THANK YOU! Also your chemistry together is a beautiful dynamic. feel the energy through your video.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.
My mood depends on the sun… I get such a good feeling when I see Florida … it is the place I need to be … for now I am stuck in the WV mountains 🌞
I live in Big Sur, California and I work and go to the beach every day. Plenty of secluded beaches off of HWY 1
I lived in Clearwater for a couple years, I love driving Courtney Campbell Causeway :)
We are moving to Orlando at the end of the month! We are so excited! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Don’t walk your dogs near retention ponds. If there’s water, expect gators. They won’t bother you, but they’ll grab your poodle. Be smart.
This was a very informative and clear video on the area. Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Fort DeSoto all the way up to Clearwater are usually packed. Honeymoon Island & Caladesi are the best! Howard park, Sunset Beach and Anclote are for locals. Take the boat from Tarpon Springs Sponge docks.
Caladesi is Paradise.
I love Florida. Is so fun and warm.
I live in Wyoming ☹️ it’s so cold and boring I can’t wait to move.
I love Yellowstone
Thank you for the information. I am planning to move to Tampa in the next 4-6 months
fascinating content OlgasFlavorFactory. I broke the thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the brilliant work.
Well done and lovely video.
We where there last year in December clear water beach 🏖 for a week it was amazing!
This video was well put together, you guys are definitely organized. I can agree with you with doing your own research about where to live and schools. That is why I have researched decided to live in Riverview FL , my children will attend Fishhawk schools grade A schools.
Our home will be ready June /July. I am very excited, but I am afraid of seeing a snake or alligator. Your right about up north animals. In my yard I’ve seen groundhogs , fox, deer, turkeys, and the worse skunks. I’m hoping not too see many animals in my new community.
Be prepared for the horrendous traffic especially during rush hour. Lots of two lanes roads out Fishawk way with housing developments built all around. The county has not keep up with the growth. Very poor planning by our county commissioners.
Great Video, Been in south Hillsborough 3 years now and I love it
Me and my bride warm married in Orlando and honeymoon in Clearwater Beach. Have special feelings for the Tampa Bay area and is a wonderful place to be. Hopefully one of these days we'll be home again.
Thank you for your sharing your family living in Florida the way you tell me I like the warm place thank you again
Very good points explained. Lots to see and do in this area, almost too much in one video. Peppa pig amusement park just opened by lego land too. New attractions are popping up all the time. When I moved here, I took 2 weeks to drive up and down the west coast to get an idea of the areas. It helped. I also rented my furniture that year just in case I didn't want to stay...
Excellent. You are answering all my questions. Thank you for your time in sharing. It is a very interesting story. You should start a travel agency about Florida and more. You told me so many details that are essential for making the decision to live in Florida. Thank you. Video production, the script, and lighting are professional and excellent.
They forgot to also mention is a conservative state
So, politically if you don’t aligned with conservatives ideas Florida is not for you.
Something else to consider
Loved this! I enjoyed watching and listening to this. I've only been to the airports and ports in FL in order to go on cruises.
Happy to hear that you enjoyed it:).
Great content ! And the video is 100% great and informative , beautiful scene including your beautiful family! Please do more videos like that , more about moving to Florida and specific areas! You guys are great at it! Please more videos from you! God bless !!!!
Super!!! Fun video
We are planning on moving to Florida in a year or so, we were debating whether to move to Orlando or Tampa, this video just make that decision more easier.
Thank you.
Tampa it is ❤️
Good choice Nelzon 👍
I love how transparent and traditional your family is. You all have a beautiful family and I trust you are raising your sons to be strong men who have a deep love and reverence from God. Thank you for such an insightful video. God Bless!
Your brother in Christ
I dread heat and humidity but you make me wanna visit Florida! So gorgeous! And great video 👌🏻
Winter would be a great time to visit. No humidity and the weather is beautiful.
No, come in july and is going to be fun
This is lovely. Very informative too, thank you guys very much!!!
Thank you for the information
Very clear and detailed
I love the hot weather and palm trees 🌴
You are very welcome☺️.
I really enjoyed this video. I'm moving to St. Pete later this year or early next year and I'm so excited. I currently live in Jacksonville and visit every chance I get. It's such a beautiful place and I feel at home when I'm there. I hate how people say the lizards are invasive when man is the one building on their habitats. Let's just all learn to live in harmony. I don't think I would freak out if I saw one come into my house but if I just saw it there and didn't know, I would probably freak out at first but help him/her find it's way outside.
Saludos! Very nice summary of Tampa. I am familiar with Florida, lived in Miami for 8+ years. Now looking to return to the sunshine state from Denver. Interested in the second city choice if it wasn’t Tampa.
Absolutely love this very informative and creative video.
Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
I always loved all the tiny lizards when I lived there. Made me feel like a giant living in Jurassic park when I would walk and they would all scamper out on the sidewalk in front of me.
That’s the perfect description:). I love it.
Come on back!
thanks for the info you guys are awesome.!! True is true no matter what.!! Bless and thanks again...
I'm at 16:57 and I have lived in FL my whole life.
Hurricane season does NOT start at the end of the summer. Not at all. Hurricane season starts in June and goes until the end of November. Essentially whenever it's in the upper 80's to upper 90's and beyond is Hurricane season.
I grew up in Clearwater. I've been living in Cleveland for the past 12 years and I'm ready to leave and go back to the Tampa Bay area. I can't take this weather anymore.
I’m in Cleveland now and I wanna get out. So sad here
Yeah, did you go to Clearwater high school too? I lived on Drew street off hwy 19! Ready to go back...🌴
@@gabrielleangelica1977 I sure did. Between 1999 and 2002.
@@gabrielleangelica1977 I remember Drew. I stayed on Fernwood where SPJC is.
@@trinibagowaynecaribbean1611 Those were good times...🛸
Good advice at the end! ✨
Ive been in tampa for almost a year i love it here
Excellent content! One of the best video about Tampa I've watched. Can you share information about red tide and how it affect people living there?
We have some decent sports teams in the Tampa area! Thank you for mentioning churches. I live 10 miles inland, directly east of Tampa. We DO still benefit from breezes here. This is a highly agricultural area and a lot of open land. Churches are every where. Finding more and more non-denominational but it is part of the traditional, Florida culture. People are friendly. Neighbors get to know each other. And there are plenty of kids outside playing.
Thanks, what county and neighborhood?
My wife and I are considering retirement near there.
Any really good hospitals nearby?
Appreciate your recommendations.
@@thisismagacountry1318 Tampa is in Hillsborough County and I've lived near Plant City most of my life. The eastern side of the county, inland. Neighborhoods are popping up on both sides of I-75, the whole length of Florida. I like the west coast beaches on the Gulf of Mexico because of the warmer water and smaller waves. These are where Florida's highest ranked beaches are, like Clearwater. It is on the U.S. list every year. Being that Florida is very much a place where people like to retire, the medical field is HUGE here. I know of three GREAT cancer hospitals: Shands in Gainesville, MD Anderson in Orlando, and Moffitt in Tampa. I imagine Jacksonville, Sarasota, and Miami have great hospitals, too, as they are large cities. Tampa General Hospital is used by MacDill Air Force Base...and the Tampa Bay Sports Association. Tampa also has a great Veteran's hospital. Whether you are looking for acres of beautiful green pastures, huge grandfather oaks swooping with Spanish Moss, or sand and palm trees, Florida has that range of landscape.
that was a really great all around review!!!
Moving to Tampa soon from canada
Waiting.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great video. Thanks! Tampa is so awesome!
I m in Florida now and your video so helpful
Born in tampa 76 yrs ago moved to Texas two yrs ago miss tampa
Move back, David!
I was just about to drive up there for a job...but have to wait for Ian to do its thing. Shelter time I guess
Amazing family.
Best places to live: Safety Harbor is my #1, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs, Keystone area/Lake Fern/Cheval. Also Westchase, Wesley Chapel, Indian Rocks Beach/Belleair, downtown Tampa waterfront area/Channelside/Davis Island, Oldsmar/Eastlake/Trinity, Shore Acres/Venetian Isles, and up & coming Apollo Beach. Unless you want to invest and wait it out, stay clear of South St. Pete and North Tampa. Don’t touch Western Pasco except for up & coming New Port Richey. If you want to wait out a US-19 redo and a good return in the next 5-10 years, feel free to buy an investment property between Palm Harbor and Holiday. Clearwater Beach is the ultimate gift from God if you can afford it. Expect 24/7 tourism though. Anywhere along the Gulf is paradise.
What do you think of Lutz & LandOlakes?
People just need to understand that the climate is tropical. If you like that, then this is the place for you.
It's for me!
This is so good! Thank you for this. Can you tell me what area in Tampa is racially/ethnically diverse? I am coming from an area where I walk down the street and hear different languages and have options to eat at different restaurants from all over the world. Would love to experience something similar in Tampa. Thank you!
Other side of Florida, but Miami has exactly what you’re saying. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding areas. So much diversity there. Many people from the Caribbean, central, and South American. Also some Asian populations and a variety of Asian restaurants as well. Miami is an Ethnic restaurant hub! So much good food.
This California girl needs the waves and I loved Miami, Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale
Tampa is much different ... in a good way.
Try the Gulf Coast!
Can you do a video on homeschooling in Florida? What has your experience been like? Is there any government financial support for homeschooling families? What is required of homeschoolers in Florida from the state?
You can find out any details about homeschool requirements for each state on hslda.org. You can also google the county that you are interested in to get more details of what they require. I am not aware of any financial government support for homeschool families, but there are many inexpensive options available. There are tons of very helpful homeschool videos on homeschool, so I'm sure you can find the information that you are looking for. My channel is mostly about kitchen, cooking and home, so I am not going to be doing a homeschool video at this time.
Great video very informative I was born and raised in south Tampa
Me too. Did you go to Plant High?
@@marknewton6984 yup lol
@@AJ-sx4zz What years?
Thankyou guys!!
The humidity in Florida makes it unexcepible to ever want to live there. The pacific coast is unbeatable weather wise and geographically.
That’s why it’s great that everyone has different preferences where they want to live:).
I’m sure the Pacific coast is beautiful and has many positives as well.
When I lived in Lithia I remember heat index hitting 118. heat was indescribable.
We have been looking a house there zero luck 🥺
Great video guys!
Just wondering if you guys have an idea as to what services for business are much needed in Florida, as I plan to move with my family on the west side of Florida near Sarasota and just wanted to know what business would be good to invest in before coming down there.
Any advice or info would be very helpful.
🙏🏼
Thanx for all the info…excellent…
What’s your advice for selecting a private nursing school?
nice video! You're a nurse, eh? Hows the Job market and pay down there? my wife and i are both nurses and are entertaining the idea of moving down there from NJ. Thanks!
Great video, thank you! I'm moving to the Tampa bay area. I'm curious what area of Tampa you guys live in?
Definitively thinking about Florida. I don't know if I can handle another Montana winter.
Hurricane season in Tampa does not begin at the end of summer, it lasts from app. June 1, to Nov. 30.
Great video! Thank you.. It made me think about moving to Tampa. My daughter considering Tampa. Was worried about alligators/humidity. But now not so much. Lived 20yrs in Az love the dry heat, but can deal a few months with humidity. Also, I did homeschooling with my two who are grown now. Calvert School courses out of Hunt Valley Maryland. Fabulous materials. Check it out! Keep doing Florida videos, very helpful. thx so much!!
Great video. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
How do you deal with hurricanes ?
About to move from Boston to Tampa on Sunday :)
Don't I wish
You will like it!
ty for sharing!
Fun fact: the summer version of hibernation, is "estivation."
What a lovely couple
There is no water that is clear on the gulf side not even on the east coast. You have to go down to the keys and the Caribbean for clear water and blue water. Hurricane season starts June 1st and ends in November. Natives know that all we do to prepare is make sure you have all your supplies for the Hurricane party and have a generator just in case on a rare event we may get hit. The theme parks are exactly 45 min-1hour depending on the crazy I-4 traffic. There is also lots of great museums in st pete and Tampa. Honeymoon island is part nude beach. If there is a body of water anywhere in Florida there are gators. They lay in waiting to attack some unaware and unsuspecting person or animal.
What are some good areas to Rent?
Thanks for your great information!
I don’t know anything about real estate.
Nice video. My wife, my daughter and I are thinking about moving to the Florida, and I did consider South Florida, primarily because it very walkable. So for us with a 3-year it’s important not to depend too much on a car, although emergencies happen, still we want to be close to clinics, bodegas, schools, stores, and if possible highly populated Spanish neighborhoods. Any advice? How about Dunedin is it very walkable? What do you know about other walkable cities? The only areas I know well is Miami, Kissimmee, Haines city, Lake Wales, and Orlando, but only from what I have seen so far, by far Miami has things near, very walkable, but I’m trying to live not too far from my son who lives in Lake Wales. It’s nice and quite, but since I’m in my 50’s I need things to be walkable. Thanks, guys for understanding. Oh, by the way, I’m from NYC also. God bless.
I know this place too well because after your 2nd or 3rd sentence I knew your ethnicity and probably where you were from. LOL. No disrespect. I'm 4th generation Floridian and have watched this state change for good and for bad over my almost 50 years and this state has never seen the prosperity it is seeing now in my lifetime. All while under poor global conditions, only due to great leadership. If you do move down here, please leave the New York political mindset behind. Sorry for the rant. I'm just trying to preserve this great state.
If you are moving to enjoy what we enjoy is due to conservative policies, that’s great, otherwise please don’t bring liberal Democratic ideas to our state. We don’t want it
Floridians are conservatives and I am sure your are moving because of our safe streets, low taxes, clean roads, and respect for the law.
Try to keep it that way
If you want to sweat, it's is the place to live! You will have sweat running down your face on Christmas!
I'd rather be hot than cold
You can always add clothes, but can only remove so much. The heat and humidity is oppressive in the summer which pretty much runs May-October.
I like Tarpon Springs n dunedin
Great video!
The swinging palm trees in the news and the sensationalizing everything. 🤣🤣🤣 That makes me laugh. Do your family and friends call you up and think you’re dying whenever they hear about a hurricane?
Also lots of professional theatre, concerts, outdoor art shows, strip clubs, gay bars, nudist resorts, museums, zoos, gardens and a huge theme park (Busch Gardens) too. Not just churches and dchools. There’s something for everybody here.
I lived in Fl for 10 years including Tampa. Take away the warm weather in the winter time and access to the beach and you have nothing. Way too hot to walk outside by the end of April, terrible infrastructure with increasing population, blvds lined with fast food restaurants and pawn shops, less than desired people who have no life and drug addiction, lack of education, unaffordable housing and a crazy governor.
I live in Tampa florida! Yoj should try sunset beach😜 it’s veryyyyy private & secluded
Hey!! So we live in the Tampa Bay area also and i'm wondering where that sidewalk is by the water at 14:51. We are always looking for new places to walk close to water. Thank you!!!!
Tarpon Springs