[fredz3fla]

I would like to hear from anyone with views/opinions on living in Tallahassee.
We are currently Orlando residents who have had it with the urban sprawl, traffic congestion, and limited vairation in weather ( hot and hotter ).
Tallahassee seems like a more laid back town without the overcrowding.
I don't need to worry about schools or job availability since we will be retired next year. We used to live in North Carolina and loved the changing seasons, without the extremes. It was also nice to see something besides flaaaaaat land all the time. You never know what you'll miss until you don't have it. I do like the fact that Florida doesn't have a state income tax so we will try to stay here if possible.

[iluvflorida]

Hi fredz3fla, I lived in Tallahassee for 3 years before moving down to south Florida. Tallahassee really is a great city...it is a college town though because of FSU, but it really is a great city to raise a family in. The people are very friendly and the weather doesn't get as hot as it does more south. I found renting prices much cheaper in Tallahassee if you are looking to rent. There is a great feel for family in this city and there is lots to do. There are many parks including Maclay Gardens and Wakulla Springs which are beautiful areas to relax and enjoy nature. There is a beautiful small lake in the midst of the city called Lake Ella: there are ducks on this lake and it's nice to go walking around it. Also St.George Island is beautiful and it's like a 45 minute drive...i hope this info helps you in your decision

[weatherfordfan]

Tally is alright. It feels more like Georgia than it does Florida to me. The climate is a little cooler. It's full of stripe malls and hot cement.

[Strel]

Originally Posted by fredz3fla

I would like to hear from anyone with views/opinions on living in Tallahassee.
We are currently Orlando residents who have had it with the urban sprawl, traffic congestion, and limited vairation in weather ( hot and hotter ).
Tallahassee seems like a more laid back town without the overcrowding.
I don't need to worry about schools or job availability since we will be retired next year. We used to live in North Carolina and loved the changing seasons, without the extremes. It was also nice to see something besides flaaaaaat land all the time. You never know what you'll miss until you don't have it. I do like the fact that Florida doesn't have a state income tax so we will try to stay here if possible.

I think you would like Tallahassee. I moved here from Tampa 21 years ago and never thought to move away. We have seasons (it was 27 degrees this week), but it doesn't get too cold for too long. We also have trees and hills and a lot of park/green space in the city.

There isn't really urban sprawl too much, but because of the funky road system, traffic can be...interesting. It takes time to learn your way around and where the real shortcuts are. The local culture is probably very similar to what you experienced in North Carolina.