Moving from NYC to FL

[cantwait2go]

Right now, alot more people are moving away than moving in, but your situation would be ideal for S. Fl.. IMO you should check out all beach areas in Fl before moving. S. FL is not what most people envision. Practice your spanish also. Good luck.

[doggiebus]

My sister is your age, and she is moving to Manhatten in a week and a half. If you want to move here, even though I highly recommend not too. You need to live in South Beach. You are close to the beach and close to everything like in Manhatten. Best of Luck!

[urbandeco]

lots of negativity on this board. Some of it may be true, some of it may not. You just have to read and make up your own mind. I have lived in NY and now FL. Miami can be a really beautiful city but it also has big city woes. Different from NY. NY is huge, crowded and more industrial. Miami is a sunbelt city that has attracted immigrants very fast and does not really know its identity yet. Although, Miami has improved on many fronts it is a new city. NY is so established. Take a trip and check out several areas of Florida and see what you fancy.

[bale002]

If you work and affordably live in some of the neighborhoods mentioned (Brickell, Miami Beach, parts of Coconut Grove, and those specifically mentioned - even by zipcode - in the Fort Lauderdale threads), you can potentially have a great experience in the region as a single person with no children.

The "horror" stories mostly derive from the overcrowded, understructured, overpriced, crime-ridden other parts of Dade and some of Broward County and the jadedness - a favorite word here on the forum - that such conditions engender in the human personality.

Problems may arise if you decide to stay and buy property, but, even in that case, it depends on your personal circumstances.

And, who knows, real estate prices may come down significantly, like in some other regions of Florida lately, and Dade-Broward could become somewhat more affordable again for those who want to settle in the southeast region, but don't hold your breath.

Besides, money can solve many problems that may arise, but not all of them.

Good luck!

[miamiblue]

As someone your age, I'll offer my experience and the area that I really liked. I lived in a condo built in 1947 in South Miami for two years after growing up in Kendall and attending college in N FL. I loved the neighborhood I lived in because I could walk to many things, and it felt sort of closed off from some of the things that I really disliked about the city. There were real people living in the area, nice people, including my neighbors. The neighborhood was made up of some college students, young professionals, families and older residents who have been there for years. No, it wasn't walking or biking distance to the beach, but it was on the edge of Coral Gables and not a difficult drive to the beach. I truly loved the neighborhood and living there - I disliked having to leave the neighborhood for day-to-day stuff, though.

My boyfriend lived in Coconut Grove for six months when he first moved to Miami. The first night he was at his new apartment (which was in a house in a gated "commune" of other small houses turned into apartments), his truck was broken into. A few weeks later, his bike was stolen from his terrace, even though it was chained. However, it was nice to be able to walk to things in the Grove.

A girl that I worked with came down from Chicago. She lived here and there for the first two years of her stay, then moved to North Miami Beach for the last year. She loved being able to take walks on the beach whenever she wanted, but she eventually moved back to Chicago because she just didn't like it.

Another couple in their late 20's that I know lived on Miami Beach after coming from the DC area. At first they liked it, as he is an accountant by day, dj by night. However, the charm wore off quickly, because they just didn't like the area as much as they had when they visited. She told me that it was just very dirty, and good if you like to party 24/7, but not really for professionals. They now live in the Brickell area and are much happier.

[Valea]

Originally Posted by bonanoNYC

I am 27 year old legal secretary from NYC considering moving to Florida next year (2008), specifically Miami or FLL area. I love to party, eat out and tan. In your opinion, what is the best area/county for someone my age? I want to live no more than 20 blocks or a bike ride away from the beach. Pet friendly environment is important. Living in NYC, specifically Manhattan, I am all too familiar with homelessness/poverty, crime etc.; not that I am looking to live in that type of environment. I want to eventually buy property in Miami or FLL but would rather rent a place to see if I am going to call FL home for good. I cannot endure another winter in NYC. The cold weather does not agree with me, it never has.

Please help with some honest, sound suggestions for a NYC girl.

I lived in Long Island NY . Went to St. Johns university. If you hate the cold enjoy the beach and overall better life style than Miami is for you.

I love Miami but prefer NY politicians as atleast they do something earn their money.
I find many in Miami sadly votes for useless politicians as they vote along ethnicity,etc.
I am Cuban American but wont accept the low standards many here are used to from these useless politicians.
Worse drivers and public schools are in Miami but so are the worse do nothing politicians.
Overall you will like Miami lol due to the weather and easier "life style just dont expect NY efficiency . After 5 yrs thats the only thing that annoys me .

[CountyOfDade]

Originally Posted by bonanoNYC

I am 27 year old legal secretary from NYC considering moving to Florida next year (2008), specifically Miami or FLL area. I love to party, eat out and tan. In your opinion, what is the best area/county for someone my age? I want to live no more than 20 blocks or a bike ride away from the beach. Pet friendly environment is important. Living in NYC, specifically Manhattan, I am all too familiar with homelessness/poverty, crime etc.; not that I am looking to live in that type of environment. I want to eventually buy property in Miami or FLL but would rather rent a place to see if I am going to call FL home for good. I cannot endure another winter in NYC. The cold weather does not agree with me, it never has.

Please help with some honest, sound suggestions for a NYC girl.

From your post, I think you'd love South Beach! I'm a transplant from up north and I've been down here 8 years. It really is great. Its a different lifestyle, but not in a bad way

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