[j15]

Hi my husband and I are thinking of moving to FL from the northeast. We would like to be in an areawhere the high schools are good. We have a 11 and 13 year old and would like to be in a district that has a good rating for state standards and a good baseball program. Also a area with a low crime rate. Have been doing a lot a research in the Melbourne, St. Aug., and Palm Bay area. Open to any suggestions. The most important thing is the schools. Thanks

[annerk]

Where will you be working? That should be the first concern.

[007.5]

Securing a (hopefully) stable job that provides adequate income for your family , then good schools....is a good order to put things in . That doesnt negate the importance of schooling for your kids . I would examine the 3 areas you posted about and see how they pan out . Some folks here may be able to give you an idea as to the school aspect and/or you can probably find a website that has ratings for a particular school district . I wish you well , but i would not discount other neighboring states to Florida for consideration too.

[Broker Dave]

Seminole County a county that makes up the Orlando Metro area has great schools, check out Lake Mary or Winter Springs both known for schools and family life.

Hope this helps,

[j15]

Thanks for your replys. The job part is already set we have our own business and my husband is an investor. I work from home running my businesss. So I will be doing this in Florida as well. So my main conern are the schools.

Thanks

[beachmouse]

If you're open to the concept of (relatively mild) winter, Niceville in the panhandle has a really good academic reputation and excellent youth baseball program. Would also look at the Pace area and Ft. Walton Beach for the baseball/academics combo.

[007.5]

Originally Posted by beachmouse

If you're open to the concept of (relatively mild) winter, Niceville in the panhandle has a really good academic reputation and excellent youth baseball program. Would also look at the Pace area and Ft. Walton Beach for the baseball/academics combo.

I second this suggestion, and ask what other very important criteria you have for selecting an area to live in ? If you can give us , say... 5 top criteria then I think we can get you going in the right direction.

[SoFLGal]

Sarasota county has some of the top schools in the state and has the #1 ranked school in the state. Pine View School for the Gifted, which has grades 2nd-12th.