10 Best Places To Live in Florida [According to a LOCAL]
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- In this video I'm going to do things a little differently. I am going to tell you the 10 Best Places To Live in Florida According to a LOCAL. You see the thing is, I have been living here in Florida now for over 12 years.
And during this time, I have visited quite a few cities and areas here. So all of the places I mention in this video, are all places I have personally been to myself, and I am recommending them based on my experiences there, and nothing else!
Similar videos I have seen on youtube to this one that talk about the best places to live in Florida, sorta just have a bunch of stock footage, corney music and regurgitate some stats from the internet. That is NOT THIS VIDEO!
No, I have been to all these places, so I am coming to you with a first hand perspective on this cities. None of it is data driven, all experience driven.
I know there are people that want to see the data as well, and I may make some future videos about Florida that are more data driven. But it's not really my style, and would be more just to inform you, the viewer.
But I really think that you cannot say somewhere is a good place to live just by googling it on the internet and never actually experiencing it. So I hope this video helps you with your decision on where to live in Florida
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Very helpful -Comfotable approach
How bout Pensacole - Spring Hill - Punta Gorda - Venice Beach
good video..........like the choices
@@grantnoroyan4083 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it😀
@@opensecret4451 Never been to any of those places, except Venice, but I was only a kid so that is why none of them made the list
i literally did not sleep last night. Practically trailblazed most of them. What's your email?
As it stands, I am in need of friends -even for married bloke like myself. We can further correspond professionally. Hopefully you can see that I am doing everything in my power to prepare before 'the move.'
So true about Naples. Great for retirees and families. But someone hits the master switch at 9pm and the entire place goes lights out.
Ha ha Yep that’s definitely not the spot for me!
UA-cam is getting repetitive with people making fake videos just for views Im glad there’s people like you willing to make a useful video that’s real
Thanks a lot Adonys! Glad you feel that way about my vids, thats exactly how I try to be different than everyone else👌
I’m so glad I found this channel! I graduated from UF and St Augustine has always been the place I wanted to live someday… I’ve been living in Los Angeles for 20 years, someday has definitely arrived and now EVERYONE is moving to Florida. Honestly, I had planned on moving there 10 years ago but it seemed to slow after being in L.A. Now it is so crazy in California! I’m finding difficult to leave for logistical reasons, love seeing inspirational videos like this reminding me anything is possible. It is there just DO it!
I'm glad you found me too Kimberly! Thats right, anything is possible. I'm sure you'll figure a way if its what you really want 😊
Got a condo in St Augustine. I’ve been all over Florida, almost all you mentioned. St Augustine is the best. Great choice!
That is awesome Dan! Its still my favorite place glad you thought so too 😀
It’s very cool but EXTREMELY touristy, more than international drive in Orlando
I love St Augustine!
I live in Venice and I would love to move there in a few months
We have a second home there. We love it
I like your approach👌🏼
Thanks a lot!
@@MichaelBordenaro the best review about Florida in whole UA-cam🙌
@@asselnewyork3000 Thank you very much!!!
I love your page🌞....because you actually take the time to respond to comments and that’s Awesome❤️...You are my new go to guy for any Florida questions!
Thank you very much! Yes I do try to answer everyone and will continue to do so until that is no longer possible. I know some videos literally get thousands of comments within just the first couple hours, but I am not there yet lol. If ever miss you, it's not on purpose. I have seen a few times already where I never actually see a comment or I miss a reply, but I will always make an effort😀
Michael Bordenaro Even if it’s just 1 or 2 the fact that you respond is Awesome!
This video was very helpful, thank you so much! I plan to move to Florida in the next year or so and I'm so excited!
That's awesome! So glad the video helped you😊 Good luck with your upcoming move!
This is a great video. Thank you. My wife was concerned with some of the crime stats she heard in Tampa. I had to remind her that we currently live in Metro Detroit and I never hear her saying we need to move out. If she is that worried about crime we should not be living here. Every bigger city has its good and bad parts but convincing her of that is almost impossible.
Thank you Scott! Yes hopefully you'll be able to convince your wife. You should bring her down and spend some time exploring Tampa. There are many great areas to live there
If you want lower crime near Tampa move south of Hillsboro county and definitely don’t move to pinellas county
Thank you so much for this video. I'm hoping to move to Florida within the next year or two. As a single woman its a slightly daunting even though I have visited many times before. An honest opinion from one who has actual experience is fantastic and helpful.
You are very welcome! So glad the video helped you, and can give you some insight from my first hand experience 👌
Thank u for posting this I have lived in Florida damn near my whole life 24 years and I agree all the list in the videos are from people that have never visited or just came to Disney or Miami and think they know anything about it down here this is a much better list
No problem, really glad to hear you enjoyed it as a life long Floridian. I am not a lifer, but I have been here for a little over 12 years now and have been to all these places and they all have their own charms for sure. Thanks for watching 😊
Michael - thanks for this video - I’m really enjoying your channel and getting to know Florida and Miami.
BEST VIDEO!!!!hey mike,,i been searching these videos all week,,thank you my friend!! WELL DONE & MAKE MORE!!
Thank you very much Raybo! I have made quite a few vids about FL since I will make more, so glad you enjoyed 😎
As a native Floridian, your list is spot on. If you haven't visited the panhandle beaches I would recommend a visit. There are no cities large enough to give you everything you mention in your list but the area is beautiful and mostly unspoiled by development. Thanks!
Thank you! I plan on visiting the panhandle real soon on a road trip. Looking forward to it 👌
Just moved to the panhandle from Atlanta, and I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner
@@_theporkchopexpress Nice, which area did you move to?
@@_theporkchopexpress What are of the panhandle? I am thinking of HollyBytheSea, Gulf Breeze, & Navarre....I hear Destin is nice but gets very touristy...
Where do you go that is "small-town", less people, conservative, yet plenty of local restaurants, and places to explore during the day? We are not night-life, crowded spaces people.
This video was soooo helpful, thank you so much!!!!!!!! I’m looking to move from the D.C area and I must say this is the best video I’ve seen and you’ve really helped me narrow down my search
Oh that's so nice to hear! Really glad you enjoyed and that it helped you 😀
You move yet?
We moved to St. Augustine three years ago and it is the best!
is it bike friendly
Been there & it’s very cool. Old school Spanish style vintage construction of the buildings.
@@samelian1822 kinda
Don’t know what it’s like to live there but it has always been one of my favorite vacation destinations in Florida.
Had the best coconut shrimp at a sports bar there I tried a few years ago and it was amazing.
I’m with you Michael!! My favorite place in Florida is definitely St Augustine!! Really love visiting there ❤️
Yes! It is wonderful, really look forward to going back😀
I am very happy that you completely overlooked my area of the state.
Where is that 🙂?
@@dessimartinovski Northwest Florida. Please overlook us.
@@xrysoryba Seaside? Rosemary? Destin?🤫
Moving to Orlando next year! Thank you for your videos! They have helped me out a lot.
Good for you! I am SO happy to hear that my videos have helped you 😀
Agree 100 % on your list...I delivery every week in Florida and know all cities...so love it...good report👊🏾
Thanks! No one would know better than someone like yourself, who is always visiting these spots. Thanks for backing me up 👌
Thank you so much for this video!!
You're very welcome!
Loved this! I am trying to find the best place to relocate and this video is by far the most helpful!!!
Awesome! Thank you! So nice to hear that it was that helpful for you😊
As a native Floridian, I give a big thumbs down to Orlando! Disney ruined thousands of acres of Old Florida and contributed to urban sprawl. Full disclosure, I’m not a Disney fan, or theme parks in general. Since I’m from north Florida, I’m unfamiliar with the Miami area but Miami Beach is an unnatural beach and floods pretty badly in even mild storms. Also, the sprawl has damaged the Everglades which is terrible. Big thumbs up to St Augustine. I have many fond memories of St Augustine from my youth.
Glad you liked at least one on my list! But no matter what you or I think about any of these places, it won't stop them from growing and becoming bigger. I have seen other Floridians comment on that growth. But it is something that is basically impossible to stop and happens to all desirable areas in the world
We agree
Love this video, that your speaking from experience. I’m from Houston and been itching to move to clear water, visited there once as a kid and remember the beach being amazing which is my main concern of the place I move to and was really happy to hear you mention it on this list.
Thanks a lot Aaron! Clearwater is a beautiful area and many nice beaches nearby. I think its an excellent choice if you move here 👌
Great video, never clicked faster in my life. Looking forward to future content.
That is awesome!! Thanks for clicking fast 😉 Have a lot more on the way for you 👌
Enjoyed the video. So glad you included my favorite Florida city, Sarasota. I also love areas along the Florida panhandle especially county road 30A
Yep, it had to make the list! I still have not been to the panhandle, and I look forward to exploring it soon!
Hi James, do you know of any semi-rural areas in northern FL that are relatively safe and peaceful for a retired female with 3 dogs? Thanks!
I live in Toronto, Canada... and I think your videos are great!👍🏽 very informative and personalized... as a potential snowbird to FL soon, you’ve really taught me a lot. Thx again 🙂
That's awesome, than you ! I am pleased to be able to help you learn more about FL for your snowbirding adventures 😎
same here , recently subscribed as soon as i watched the first video .thanks again. love and peace all the way from freezing cold Canada
@@newearth4071 that is so nice to hear!! I am honored to be able to help, and stay warm up there!
You're so right about all the other videos on this topic! They are purely based on statistical data and the super "safe" areas with low unemployment and good school etc, are usually very boring small towns no one would ever want to move to! Thanks for this practical information! Great video!
Thank you ! Yes, I was watching some of the other videos and just thinking like "this is so dry" and I was bored so I figured this would be a good video to make. So happy you enjoyed it😊
I currently live in Seattle but I spent most of my high school/ early twenties living in Florida (Brevard county Central, Florida). I have been to many of the cities in the state the ones you've mentioned that I've been to I would agree with you absolutely. I'm currently in process to relocate to Sarasota, and was very happy that you included it on the list (since I've never been there). I was literally crossing my fingers the whole time lol
Thanks for making an awesome video and it doesn't hurt that you're gorgeous! 😍
Thanks Demian glad you enjoyed the video/info👌
I was waiting for you to say St Augustine because I knew you loved the place. Glad you put Sarasota as I just bought a place there and love it. Great video man.
Yes I do love it! I may move there in the future. Yep, I figured you would like that! I remember you said that before. Definitely a good choice 👍
@@MichaelBordenaro Miami has much warmer weather then St Augustine though, right?
@@geocape7060 Yes definitely! Although, in the summer, daytime can be almost equally as hot in both places. Main difference being that St. Augustine gets some relief at night time, whereas Miami does not. Here it just stays hot and humid, day and night.
I really liked this video. I love Miami Beach b/c of that surprisingly small town vibe. You bring home that in the end where one lives is simply a personal choice. We have chosen Hollywood b/c we like the lack of polish, which, of course, would not appeal to everyone.
Thanks a lot! Yes, Miami Beach definitely is a small town in a big city. I like Hollywood too! I always take everyone who comes to visit me to the boardwalk there to hang out and check the place out. Probably the best boardwalk area in SoFL👌
Michael, great job. I’ve watched many and yours is very good advice
Thank you very much! Really happy you enjoy the videos 😊
Thank you so much for the information because I am relocating and I was thinking Orlando I’ve been there several times or four times and I like the last one that you commented on which is Saint Augustine so thank you so much for the information awesome to have people like you doing these types of videos God bless Florida
You're very welcome Veda, so glad you got some good info out of the video 😀
Great video with Good information! Glad to see Sarasota made your list!
Thanks a lot! I'm glad it made it too 😊
Thanks Michael, been searching for a genuine vid abiut this.
You’re welcome Dan glad you liked it👍
Your videos are very insightful and helpful. Thanks!
So glad to hear that Glic😊
I just love your videos as I grew up in South Florida in the mid 60s
Homestead was our home when it was only avocado orchards and the everglades. My grandparents built the 4th house on Pine Island and we spent most holidays there
Such amazing memories. Thanks Michael for your hard work and for sharing it with me 🙂
Michael Awesome, I just moved here 6 weeks ago and continue finding/looking for that right place for me. Great Job!!
Thanks Wesley, congrats on the move and welcome! So many great places to choose from here, I'm sure you'll have no problem finding a sweet spot 😎
Thank you for the content as well as your honesty when it comes to your content. You’re awesome!!! We’re planning to move at the end of this year or the beginning of next. You’ve been inspirational and we’re planning a trip to check out different areas of South Florida.
You are very welcome! These are my favorite type of comments to read and respond to. I am extremely glad I can be of inspiration to you, and that you are enjoying my channel. Thanks a lot!!😀
Actually my niece put me on to your channel and now I put my daughter on. I told my 3 sons to also check you out . We are sincere about moving down, born and raised in NYC . We’re so tired of the Snow and Cold, I can relate to your decision to move to a hotter climate. We definitely have that in common!! Lol
We were down there 2 years ago visiting family in North Miami. They took us to the Hollywood Boardwalk and it was really nice, we liked the family atmosphere. We liked West Palm Beach as well , we would like to stay between there and Miami Beach.
@@ericlebron6934 That is so cool, thanks!
@@ericlebron6934 I like that area with the boardwalk in Hollywood too. It has pretty much everything you would want all in one spot.
Thank you for the information. I'm determined to move to FL in the next few years and your channel is becoming one of my "go tos".
That’s awesome glad I can be one of your go to channels😎
I love Florida and plan on moving there in June, this video was very insightful thank you!
Awesome Carmen! Glad the video helped you
Looking to move to Florida and this was such and great help! Thanks man!
That's great, so glad to hear it helped you!
Nice video clip! You definitely hit it on the nail when it comes to St. Augustine, Fl.
Thank you!
Enjoyed the personal perspective. Very helpful and fun video. Thank you!
Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it!!
Congratulations on hitting over 1,000 subscribers!. I was just reading the news that Florida started reopening certain parts of the state?. I bet alot of Floridians went to the beach and started working out and jogging.
Thank you Very much ! Yes, it is true. Here in Miami Beach a handful of the parks and boat ramps are now open by people are supposed to wear the mask in all these places. Which is basically impossible to enforce and I think if they're going to do that they might as well just leave everything closed still. Down here by me in Miami Beach, the beaches are still closed but some areas near Jacksonville and the beach open already
Really good video . Great places on your list !
Thanks a lot, glad you liked it!
I live in Saint Augustine so I agree 100%... came to visit from North Carolina and we ended up staying we loved it so much! Also- Harry’s is the best restaurant here for sure!! Great video!
Wow that is awesome, I love it there! So happy you got to stay there, Harry's is great 😀
Awesome video Michael. I currently live in Orlando area, my kids love it because of Disney. I like your choices. I also like St. Pete Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Great options if you want the beach life, great school if you have kids, not the most affordable, but not California beach prices.
Thanks a lot Diego! Yes, those are some beautiful beaches and are truly a bargain compared to California 👌
Thanks for a very practical review.
My pleasure!
Helpful video, thanks. Been thinking of moving to Florida, would probably already be there, but the virus happened. I had settled on St. Augustine, so I appreciated your comments on the Ancient City. Be great if you could do a whole video on it sometime.
Glad it was helpful! Oh I would love to do several videos on the area and I fully intend to next time I'm there. Hopefully you can make the move soon😊
Miami Beach, my home! Memories of hanging out @ Aventura Mall, shopping in Sunny Isles/Bal Harbour...ahh the memories. Been in Chicago for the past 20 years and ready to head back to Fl. Thanks for the video!
I’m happy I can drum up some of those old memories for you. Sounds like you’re ready to return home! It is funny also how many of us “trade places” i used to live in Illinois for 20 years now I moved down here. You used to live here and now you live in Illinois LOL
Would you ever consider moving back to Florida or Chicago is we’re home is at ... I stay in Ohio can’t wait to move bk to Florida
Great video 🙌🙌🙌🙌 I watched the entire thing. Good job.
Thanks a lot! So glad you enjoyed it 😊
Loving your videos thanks for sharing.👍
Awesome, thank you!
I live in Fort Lauderdale, while we have our faults, it’s cute! I will agree, Aventura is beautiful and so is Coral Gables. I’ve never visited Biltmore hotel but I have gone to Viscaya, it’s beautiful! I used to live in Downtown West Palm Beach and it was such a cute little city! I’m actually in St Augustine right now lol! I went to that same restaurant you were filming at. It was beautiful! I was so surprised about the nightlife in St. Augustine!
I like Ft. Lauderdale too! Primanitis has the best pizza up there! That is so cool you made it to the same place in St. Augustine. I have seen others here say the same. Somehow, everyone finds that place😊
great video thanks a lot Michael !
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it!
I'm moving there in about a year and a half and am compiling a list of possible cities. This helped so much
Oh nice Ruth! Check out my newest version of this video if you have a chance. I mention all new places that were not in this one 👌
Thanks Mike for a fine friendly review of best places to live in FL.
you're welcome!!
Thanks for the video I'm planning on moving in a few years!!!
You're welcome! Happy you enjoyed it😊
That vibe in west palm beach is wonderful, it’s the first time I hear about it.
Yes West Palm is a nice area, good middle ground for someone who doesn't want to be isolated but yet not in a total hustle and bustle
Your Awesome...Thanks for all the info!
Thank you very much Tonie! My pleasure😀
Thanks! I really needed an insiders POV!
Glad I could help!
Thank you - super helpful - I also love Venice Beach for a smaller town feeling 💚🌴 can't wait to move to FL !!!!!!!!
My pleasure, yes the Venice area is very nice and relaxing 😀 I wish you luck on your move down here Audrey!
I was born and raised in Florida and have been all over the state. I now reside in South Carolina (moved for a job years ago). I was born in Clearwater Beach, Florida and it’s a wonderful place - you are right that it has a small town vibe. I’ve lived in Port Saint Lucie and Fort Pierce as a young child and loved it. The area has since changed and doesn’t have the wonderful “Old Florida” feel that I loved so much as a child. My family moved to Jacksonville, Florida when I was around 8 years old. Jacksonville was a great place to grow up in but the city has changed a lot as well (still have family there). The best sides of town in Jacksonville are the Southside and Beaches (South Jax Beach). When I was in my early 20’s, I moved out to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and absolutely loved it! It’s a wonderful, upscale, small beach community. I would always go to St. Augustine on my days off (I was in real estate as well). St. Augustine is my favorite place! Just like you, I can’t explain it as it just has this amazing vibe to me. Anastasia Island (where the beaches are) is so beautiful and natural. I’ve even thought about moving back and living near St. Augustine (maybe Vilano Beach or Anastasia Island). I will say that St. Augustine can get very crowded on the weekends due to it being a tourist town but that’s part of the charm. The Spanish architecture is breathtaking. Another great town/city is Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island. My brother lives there and my husband and I have visited many times. It’s very beautiful and has many historic areas around there as well. Great job on the places that you picked! I have family in Orlando as well and have spent a lot of time there. Tons of things to do but traffic can be a nightmare at times (especially around International Drive). However, traffic has really gotten crazy pretty much everywhere in Florida and in South Carolina (where I live now). South Carolina is beautiful and the people are so nice here but I catch myself missing my home state of Florida often. In fact, I found your channel because I was needing my Florida fix. Thanks for posting all your videos. Very informative and entertaining! 😊
Wow what a nice story and it's nice to hear from someone else who grew up here. Sounds like I nailed it according to you, and I do believe all these spots are really great picks and St Augustine is definitely the best. I am hoping to relocate there in the future, so much different than Miami. And thanks for posting about Jacksonville, a lot of people have been asking in the comments where are the best spots in Jacksonville, but I have no idea since I havent spent time there. Glad you found the channel😀
Hi Tina. Thanks for sharing your experience. We are retired couple contemplating a move to FL. Currently considering JAX and the surrounding areas. We would first plan a extended visit to get a feel before making a commitment. I welcome your and your brother's suggestions; what location(s) should we look into? Thank You!!!
Another great video. I can see me referring back to this one in the future.
Cool, thanks, please do!
Thanks for this different perspective
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you I got a lot of good ideas as far as moving back to Florida St Augustine, Tampa/Clearwater sound great plus St Augustine all places I’ve been to. I use to live in Plantation and Lake Worth before. Thanks for the info.
Glad you liked it and is helping you make a decision where to go next! So many great places here in FL 😊
Great video, thanks for sharing. I love living in West Palm Beach!
You're welcome! I like that area too, very cool spot👍
Wow. Fantastic video. Really well done Michael. You seem like a really cool guy. Best video I've seen on the subject. You've likely influenced where my wife and I will be moving to in four short weeks. Peace!
Thanks a lot Curt! I appreciate the compliments and I am happy I could be a part your moving to Florida journey😀
Thank you so much brother, been looking for information like this video
Absolutely Sean! Glad I was able to give you the info you've been looking for 😀
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Sean K 👌thanks a lot!!
Good for you listing places you have been to and experienced. Life is about living in a place and catching its vibe, and not about C of C stats, etc. You listed most of my favorite spots, with the Palm Beaches being #1 on the East Coast, and Sarasota #1 on the West Coast. I have stayed in Sunny Isles 3 times and like it, and love Coral Gables, but it is even further south! My grandparents lived in Dunedin, so I spent lots of time at Clearwater Beach, so many great memories there over a period of 30 years. The greater Tampa area has a lot of diversity (love the Hyde Park area), and more affordable than South FL, with more Midwestern expats, so not the Northeast intensity of South FL, where many tend to bring NY-NJ with them! I am not a fan of Orlando, though Winter Park is very nice. I do not want to live inland in FL, and most of Orlando is so new that it feels like living in a theme park everywhere! Naples is OK for retirees, but not enough there for me. The only city you did not mention (that is real nice) is Destin, in the Panhandle. St Augustine does give you a break from summer heat, but also gives you cooler winter days, which can be a turnoff. The crowds on George St are a bit much, too, and I am not sure if there is enough culture there, but it is a beautiful place, and the first destination for Flagler and his developments. There are other coastal towns that are pretty nice north of Palm Beach, but you generally have to drive elsewhere to get to things. Las Olas and much of Ft. Lauderdale is nice, but loved to death, so I will take WPB/Palm Beach. Every city in America has dodgy and ritzy areas, so glad you shared from your experience, and gave folks a good sampler.
Thank you Jim! That is how I make all my videos, based on experience. Sounds like you also have a quite a bit of experience with Florida. So many great places here!
I lived in Bradenton, Fl for 14 years. I moved Dec. 94 but visit every year. It has changed alot but Anna Maria Island is still amazing.
I was born in Bradenton in1949. Yes, it certainly has changed
Love AMI
Awesome thank you. I like this approach and philosophy...
Thanks!!
Great video. Thanks for the intel
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😀
Hi Michel...I lived in Florida for a few years on and off. I lived around Orlando in Altemonte Springs, Deltona and Casselberry. I also lived in Ft. Walton Beach in the pan handle. I loved it around that area. Destin Beach is a lovely spot. Living there you were not far from Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. I also want to say that I agree with you regarding St. Augustine. Went there several times and enjoyed each time. Lots to do there. I am enjoying your channel and all the conversation regarding this state. Makes me long for it. I now am back in my home country, Canada. and the way things are here right now, I am kind of sorry that I moved from Florida. Good luck on your new location and in the hunting process.
I live in Altamonte Springs. Next to Maitland. I love it!
This is a respectable list. I recommend checking out Ocala for a very different Florida experience. It is GORGEOUS horse country. It definitely doesn't fit the beach destination vibe. But it is BEAUTIFUL
Thank you. Yes Ocala is a place on my list they still haven’t visited yet. Hoping to make many new stops in Florida this year
I just visited it and it is nice! Forests and lakes near by
Very good video.I like that you base yourself on personal experience.Actually check out the places you talk about.
Love your channel! Excellent video
Thank you very much 😀
Excellent information. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Haven’t lived in Florida in about 20 years but IMO you cant go wrong with the gulf coast (Tampa to Naples). I personally prefer Sarasota but I’ve also lived in Pinellas County. If I had the money and either didn’t need to work or could work from home Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island is my favorite hidden gem. It’s in between Sarasota and Ft. Myers.
Thanks for this, I'm looking at those areas as well, except Ft. Myers, seems too far south for me. I want to be near the Tampa Airport, at least an hour or so.
Agreed gasperilla island longboat key and Siesta key, they have a military sunset every night where Taps is played and the American flag is lowered as the sun sets on the beautiful gulf
@@mimisemptynest2735 Ft Myers has its own airport, but obviously not as many great connections everywhere as TPA.
@@jdhjimbo Thank you for mentioning that. I did briefly look at the area, seems to be up and coming. I'm still heavily focused on the Tampa area at this time though.
@@mimisemptynest2735 I like greater Tampa better myself, but wasn't sure if you knew Ft Myers had its own airport.
as soon as I get my debt to 0 I am leaving New York
your videos are very informative keep it up!
That is a good plan👍 Take care of the debt first and then move with less to worry about. I will keep them coming
Thanks for sharing your info about Moving to Florida.
You're welcome Matthew!
You did a nice laid back review I enjoyed it thanks.
I appreciate that, really happy you liked it 😀
@@MichaelBordenaro most of the reviews people act like lunatics lol.
@@krisward7720 Yep I know, I watched those vids before I made this one😎
We have been to St Augustine twice and loved it! Harry’s is our favorite restaurant there!
Its such a great area, Harrys is awesome!
I'm from Europe (Italy) and i want to move to the U.S. Thank you for your videos, you're very down to earth Michael!
Awesome! I know quite a few Italians here in Miami 👌 So glad you enjoy my channel😉
I am Polish from NJ and just yesterday I purchased a piece of property in one of these cities Michael mentioned
@@ewak3521 Congrats!! Good for you😀
@@MichaelBordenaro thank you 😊
You are great sir, and I appreciate your efforts for helping people. You provide realistic view.
You’re welcome glad you liked my video😀
@@MichaelBordenaro m moving to Florida as a RN there in Naples hospital. You provided me real information which helped me to decide my future.
Thanks a lot sir
@@hasmukhkhalasi149 That’s awesome so happy to hear that!
Great video. Thank you!
Thanks, you're welcome!
Lived in St. Pete beach for 7 years and LOVE the area. We always took day trips to Sarasota if we wanted a change of scenery. Love Florida's magic.
Yes those are both excellent areas, I am sure you had a blast😀
Been considering a move and this is the best video I’ve seen so far.
Hey thanks a lot man! I appreciate that, and really happy you feel that way 😀
what is better Orlando or Broward County ? seems Broward County ,Florida is the best place to live in Florida .
@@The1ByTheSea It depends on what your budget is and also the lifestyle you are looking to live here in FL
@@The1ByTheSea I want to live close enough I can visit the beach by walking to it. I want a house on a canal for easy fishing access. I've been looking at Bradenton but don't know much about that area other than what UA-cam can provide. it's probably time for the wife and I to visit, but the damn Covid.
Insurance is high dmv plates and registrations are pretty high cost .... Is hot really hot . But it can be fun . Just search the cost of living . Depending on where you are coming from you might see rent very high or very low if you are coming from NYC or places like that .
I've been quite a few places throughout Florida, and have family in Melbourne Beach and Tampa, I Love the Keys so much but not sure I want to live there full time. Thank You for the Local List
Sounds like you are basically a local also so I'm really glad you enjoyed the list😊I like the keys for visiting as well but I definitely would not want to live there. Too isolated and vulnerable to hurricanes for my taste
Lmao, everything you said about Naples is so true. I completely agree. As a night owl myself after 9-10PM there is nothing or anywhere to go. I appreciate your videos my friend. Subscribed because you know what you're talking about. I've lived in Flawda for 29 years and everything is accurate.
Haha yeah it is lol. I am going to be doing a FL road trip soon and will probably be skipping naples this time around. Thanks for subbing 👌
Maybe you'd feel better up in Fort myers.
🔥Real content !! Underrated channel 👑😆
Thanks a lot for saying that! Hopefully more and more people will start seeing it soon! ✌️
i’m so proud to be from saint augustine! so deverse and always something going on, and so many food options for everyone!
So nice to see a St. Augustine local on here! I love it there, and it pains me when people say bad things about that area. I think it's great😊
Marco Island is beautiful and the beaches are clean and Agua green. The sands are white and it’s. Very nice.i recommend to visit.
Can't wait to visit Marco Island, its high on my list👌
Very good my man I love the nightlife and restaurants
Nice, it can be really fun👌
I used to live in Jacksonville. St. Aug is a GREAT choice for #1. We went there a lot and the vibe is so laid back but there is a ton to do. It's also just a short hop up to Jax or down to Daytona and Orlando.
Yes St Augustine is a pretty awesome place. I really look forward to visting again. Location wise is excellent too like you say 👌
As you recommended, I watched this video to see your thoughts on St. Augustine. Good call. My wife and I went there around Christmas and ate at that same outside restaurant with the live music. It was very nice. But it gets cold in December! But I agree the climate overall is probably better. We are in the Melbourne area and its summer 7 months a year here too. Thanks again
Awesome, glad you could get some insight from it. That restaurant is great isn't it? That was my favorite place there. Being from IL, the cold in the winter there is no big deal for me, and I actually don't mind a little cold👍
@@MichaelBordenaro yeah that place was great. I'm from New Jersey but my blood must have thinned out. I was literally wearing a hotel blanket over my clothes
@@tommyo321 Yes it was! I want to go back there again soon😀 I have heard the blood thinning thing from a lot of northerners, but it hasnt happened to me LOL. I still get really hot in the summer and don't mind some cold (above 50😉)
Was searching for some guidance, glad I found this channel :) Great wisdom here, thx for sharing
Glad to help you along the way, glad you found it too!!
@@MichaelBordenaro Much appreciated. ✨ After attending a conference in Gainesville last year I stopped by Tampa and totally loved it there, an here in Mobile and just need more hippy vibe & a city life. Am planning on moving there, but it appears the only major downside is the public transportation.. I realize that not every city is like Austin's primo transit system but is it really that bad in your opinion? That's how I get around and it's almost a deal breaker..
@@justgno4242 Tampa is a nice place, but it is pretty spread out. I don't know much about how well their public transport is, so it is worth looking into more for sure. Probably would be good to go and stay in Tampa and do a trial getting around via public transit and see how it goes 👍
@@justgno4242 There are many plans for improvement in Tampa's public transport as the city expands. There are some videos about Tampa from Tampa Aerial Media that could be helpful, including some comments from locals in the know. Great cities are always good walking cities with good transport options. They do have a ferry to St Pete, so the beach is more accessible.
@@MichaelBordenaro That is outstanding advice, Michael! Too many people have a short visit and fall in love with a place, before seeing what it is really like to actually live there. I am sure there are others who do not own a car in Tampa, so seeing how they manage would be good. Lots of downtowns (including WPB) have massive bike share programs, so getting around is easier, too, especially in cities with nice weather like Florida cities.
Thanks for this great video! We are preparing for a huge move from NJ to the gulf coast. We are currently doing research on where is the best place for us as water lovers but also need great schooling for our youngens. This video helped so much! Bc as you stated in the beginning 😆 we were THOSE people searching crime rates, etc 😆
You're welcome Jessi! I hope you guys can figure out the best spot in FL for your family and make the move soon. Glad I could provide some insight into the situation for you😀
Florida's public schools as a whole do not compare well to northern places like NJ, so that is one area where stats may be helpful in seeing which school systems are more highly-rated. I know folks that chose private schools as a result, since many, many public school systems in the South are below the national average.
@@jdhjimbo Good advice 👍
I really like Venice, FL. I’ve visited there, Sarasota, Daytona, and Orlando. I came to this video because I’m wanting to move somewhere in the country to call home for a few years maybe longer. Tampa seems to be pretty cool too
Those are all great choices really
I've lived in south Florida for a few years only, but that seems like a really good list based on my experiences here too
Thanks! Glad you think so😊
Spot on!! Great choice of city's 💯
Awesome, thanks!