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05-30-2008, 11:46 AM
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Looking to Move to Florida
Hey All,
I am looking to move to a beach town in Florida and am in need of advice.
I want to move somewhere where I won't be in need of my car, a place that is close to the beach and arts/entertainment. I also want to go to bartending school and leave the corporate world behind me. I'm 28 so I would prefer a place that has a substantial late twenties to early forties crowd. Money isn't that big of an issue but I'm not seeking a super pricey area either.
Any suggestions that you have would be fantastic! I've been doing a lot of research the past couple months but I thought it would be great to get some advice on the boards here.
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05-30-2008, 01:44 PM
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Mmm only place i can suggest for not having a car is extreme south florida, West Palm beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami...
They have a good train system
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05-31-2008, 08:46 AM
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Thank you!
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05-31-2008, 05:58 PM
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Florida Rules!
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South beach
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06-01-2008, 09:09 AM
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Thank you!
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06-01-2008, 03:04 PM
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As other posters stated, South Beach is great option for you but transportation around the greater Miami area would be difficult without a car. Another option is Ft. Lauderdale. Without a car in WPB is not very doable. Jacksonville is extremely spread out. Living out at the beaches is pretty insular though. I know a family there that does most of their day to day stuff by bicycle. Despite having some "big" cities, Florida is very suburban. I don't know if it's the best place without transportation.
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06-03-2008, 09:24 AM
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Thanks!
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06-03-2008, 10:32 AM
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How about Islamorada, or Key West. Small enough to get around on a bike, or scooter.
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06-04-2008, 12:07 PM
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I looked into Key West but I found it to be a bit pricey. Any suggestions about rentals there?
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06-04-2008, 02:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beachgirlie79
I looked into Key West but I found it to be a bit pricey. Any suggestions about rentals there?
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Maybe a little efficiency in a motel or a room for rent till you figure it out. I find it so hard to know what I am doing till I live in a place, and bars are EVERY WHERE down there. Island time 24/7. craigslist.com might have something, or check into a rental agency on line. Boca Chica Key is one key up from Key West. I do not know your budget, but you should be able to find something!  |
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