[hiknapster]

Originally Posted by Granny Sue

I'm more concerned about the people's comments of places they've just driven thru..without knowing anything about the area itself.

I'll comment on an area that I actally have knowledge of. The Parramore area of Orlando. 5xs as scary as Pine Hills. I go thru Pine Hills every day and haven't been murdered once.

That's true. I lived in Pine Hills. Nice house and neighborhood. People make a big deal out of it, but it is not that bad.

Parramore, yes. South OBT in general.

[doom1001]

Originally Posted by Mike Peterson

You saw probably a 3 block area that you though was bad, call it the ugliest, dirtiest and scariest part of Florida when you have probably seen all of 2 cities in Florida and say this is very important information?

That is a joke.

Please let me know the areas by the International Plaza and Raymond James Stadium that were so terrible because I have never seen this area.

What is wrong with the areas around the airport in Tampa,Dale Mabry has some strip clubs but I think it's far from the worst,dirtiest area,and what's wrong with the International Plaza area?

[hiknapster]

Originally Posted by doom1001

What is wrong with the areas around the airport in Tampa,Dale Mabry has some strip clubs but I think it's far from the worst,dirtiest area,and what's wrong with the International Plaza area?

Um. He is agreeing with you.

[Purple_Princess]

The OP asked for people's opinions. Different things scare different people. Some people hate strip clubs and poor people enough to be terrified by them. I get it.

[Miles Vineyards]

I guess I have a hard time understanding the post that included, "Redknecks, Hicks and Poor trash blacks". They are all differant and do not really coexsist with each other. A Redkneck is not tolerant of a "Trash Black " and a "Hick" is a vast majority of country people????? Regarding areas, I have a little country in me and do not spook easily but I ended up in "Belle Glades" at 2:am one time and was a little uneasy.

[TXRyan23]

Originally Posted by Miles Vineyards

I guess I have a hard time understanding the post that included, "Redknecks, Hicks and Poor trash blacks". They are all differant and do not really coexsist with each other. A Redkneck is not tolerant of a "Trash Black " and a "Hick" is a vast majority of country people????? Regarding areas, I have a little country in me and do not spook easily but I ended up in "Belle Glades" at 2:am one time and was a little uneasy.

I've found in most areas of Florida that I've lived, (south of Ocala) that most areas and neighborhoods take all kinds.. I've seen black folks in small, backwoods redneck towns and i've seen confederate flags on trucks in black neighborhoods..

Florida is interesting in this way..

[Mike1306]

Originally Posted by doom1001

What is wrong with the areas around the airport in Tampa,Dale Mabry has some strip clubs but I think it's far from the worst,dirtiest area,and what's wrong with the International Plaza area?

Don't ask me, I was questioning the OP who thought it was the worst part of Florida.

[oopsydaisy]

Originally Posted by Mike Peterson

You saw probably a 3 block area that you though was bad, call it the ugliest, dirtiest and scariest part of Florida when you have probably seen all of 2 cities in Florida and say this is very important information?

That is a joke.

Please let me know the areas by the International Plaza and Raymond James Stadium that were so terrible because I have never seen this area.

I didn't say the entire city of Tampa was bad. I mentioned one small area right as you're turning into the TIA. I'll go check my directions and get you the intersection. Hopefully that will clear things up.

UNIVERSITY WEST, also known as SUITCASE CITY by the locals, is primarily African-American and Latino, and is the area that has brought Tampa to the #10 slot on the list of Most Dangerous Cities in the USA. The area just west of Bruce B. Downs and just north of Fowler is not a very pleasant place to be, and I wouldn't be caught hanging around the University Mall parking lot after dark if I were you. Just north of downtown on Florida Ave. is not the most desireable locale, and Nebraska avenue is very well-known to the locals for its 'night-life', if you catch my drift.

Oh and by the way, I live in Miami part time, NYC the other and have a house in DC. I was born in Barcelona and have lived in Europe and the Middle east. So yeah, I think I know a bit about bad areas. I've traveled most of Florida, but admittedly not much of the gulf coast.

[oopsydaisy]

Originally Posted by Mike Peterson

Don't ask me, I was questioning the OP who thought it was the worst part of Florida.

Actually I think there are plenty of bad parts of Florida, but I've traveled quite a bit and I think there are scary parts everywhere. I happened to mention one small thing. I think it was the three separate people who approached my vehicle when I was stuck at a red light that really turned me off. To me, a creepy guy knocking on a young woman's car window while stopped at a red light is scary. Maybe that's just me....

[Mike1306]

Originally Posted by oopsydaisy

I didn't say the entire city of Tampa was bad. I mentioned one small area right as your turning into the TIA.

UNIVERSITY WEST, also known as SUITCASE CITY by the locals, is primarily African-American and Latino, and is the area that has brought Tampa to the #10 slot on the list of Most Dangerous Cities in the USA.

Oh and by the way, I live in Miami part time, NYC the other and have a house in DC. I was born in Barcelona and have lived in Europe and the Middle east. So yeah, I think I know a bit about bad areas. I've traveled most of Florida, but admittedly not much of the gulf coast.

If you think it bad that is your view
I have just seen much worse areas.