Thinking about Relocating to Orlando (Pine Hills, Apopka: relocation, apartments, rent)

[Long Island Mermaid]

ps. I ask everyone I encounter in Central Florida at stores,movies,etc -Floridians, Ny'ers, Ca, Mass, etc. and 90% say they would not go back to where they came from (the other 10% are on here complaining but not doing anything to help). Everyone I have encountered is very nice, I have found "Southern Hospitality". The only problem that I have found is that they so want to help that they go on and on and on and I am usually running late. But I am not complaining, I think the people are great. Also, I apologize for the Baptist comment, I know they are not all the same and there are plenty of hypocrates in a every religion.

[stugots32837]

If the reason you want to leave Atlanta is because of overcrowding. Orlando probably isn't the right place for you. Lots of people are here too.

[jeffreda30238]

I'm definately keeping an open mind. I've lived in cities where people swear its hard to get a good job (i.d Austin, Atlanta, etc..) so i'm not discouraged...just taking it all in and weighing the pros and cons...

[Magnulus]

You must be kidding. There are almost no southerners left is Central Florida. "Southern Hopsitality" and this part of Florida don't go together anymore. Maybe if you get into Sanford and Eustis, but that's about it.

[THASPECIAL]

Originally Posted by stugots32837

You are in the right place. Lots of God's work to do here. Do the humble work.
Please don't blow anything up in the name of God.

By the way, I'm not rich. My wife & I make a decent wage & we live responsibly. I am getting older but I'm not old. Unless you consider 40s old. Please don't imply that those two facts connect me to ignorance.

I'm glad you brought up the ATM shooting. What makes you think I would feel safe at 1am in Pine Hills at a walk up ATM machine all ALONE? That's what this off duty officer did. I find it amusing that you didn't mention these facts about the shooting. I wouldn't feel safe at a walk up ATM by myself at 1am anywhere in the world, let alone Pine Hills.

Please no more trivial complaints, bigoted remarks or painting with broad brushes. Leave that for backtofl, stupid flanders & king louix.

The night before that 2 ATM machines were robbed out by where i live near I-Drive......people got robbed at gunpoint.....the Olive Garden in Lake Buena Vista where near where I work was robbed at gunpoint last week to but it didnt make the news....just go eat there one night and ask the manager .......Someone please tell me who "Plies" is?.......if you honestly cant answer this without going to google then you are not on the level as the average person working in the lower/middle class jobs living in apartments in Orladno and you of coarse wont understand how bad things are in areas on the street level......bigotted remarks?...LOL...Where are my bigotted remarks?.....if people other than you actually being victims of crime in Orlando are making "trivial remarks" about an experience then i guess they should be punished for ever being robbed and not be able to tell people that this stuff happens in all communities in Orlando more now than a couple years back......if you go to "any" ATM in the Orlando area you are at risk.....if you say that you are safe and secure ....well that's all on you.....it only takes one inccedent to change the coarse of your life.....it doesnt take you personally getting robbed everyday in Orlando for things to be unsafe in some areas.......im sure when crime actually touches you one day that you will talk differently about how sunshiny and safe things really are

[THASPECIAL]

Originally Posted by Magnulus

You must be kidding. There are almost no southerners left is Central Florida. "Southern Hopsitality" and this part of Florida don't go together anymore. Maybe if you get into Sanford and Eustis, but that's about it.

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some people have never lived somewhere for more than a year and act like they seen it all....it's all people from up north or the midwest that live in this area....so if anyone moves here and says that something is stupid about how Orlando is then i would keep the actuall true locals out of that complaint because they are extinct....the only real southern local community down here is in Pine Hills and Eatonvillle and other perdominantly black towns in the area....other than that there are hardly any true Orlando southerners at all

[stugots32837]

Originally Posted by THASPECIAL

The night before that 2 ATM machines were robbed out by where i live near I-Drive......people got robbed at gunpoint.....the Olive Garden in Lake Buena Vista where near where I work was robbed at gunpoint last week to but it didnt make the news....just go eat there one night and ask the manager .......Someone please tell me who "Plies" is?.......if you honestly cant answer this without going to google then you are not on the level as the average person working in the lower/middle class jobs living in apartments in Orladno and you of coarse wont understand how bad things are in areas on the street level......bigotted remarks?...LOL...Where are my bigotted remarks?.....if people other than you actually being victims of crime in Orlando are making "trivial remarks" about an experience then i guess they should be punished for ever being robbed and not be able to tell people that this stuff happens in all communities in Orlando more now than a couple years back......Orlando area you are at risk.....if you say that yif you go to "any" ATM in the ou are safe and secure ....well that's all on you.....it only takes one inccedent to change the coarse of your life.....it doesnt take you personally getting robbed everyday in Orlando for things to be unsafe in some areas.......im sure when crime actually touches you one day that you will talk differently about how sunshiny and safe things really are

More judgements on class of people right here in your post with the Plies nonsense. Very bigoted. Gansta rap may be a big part of your life & your friends, but many other average people are influenced by other forms of music. I guess if I'm not part of the gangsta rap scene then my opinion is uninformed & not an average citizen.

The excessive drama in the description of using the ATM. "Orlando area you are at risk.....if you say that yif you go to "any" ATM in the ou are safe and secure ....well that's all on you..."

In my post I specifically said you are at risk using an ATM anywhere in the world, let alone in Pine Hills at 1am. How did you interpret that differently?

Your descripion of what happens at a 4 way stop, that you posted on another thread is high drama about the most trivial thing. Can you tell me the difference between a STOP & a COMPLETE STOP? Is it anything like pregnant or completely pregnant.
I know that intersection. It's by the Embassy suites on palm parkway. I drive through there multiple times a day. I have seen the same things you do there, but I wouldn't say it's a real trouble spot. You're making mountains out of mole hills.
Oh and please stop catagorizing people. You're usually putting them in the wrong category.

[equestrian_mom]

I would settle down just north of Orlando in Seminole County. Nice clean area with excellent schools, ammenities, and lower crime. You can enjoy Orlando without living in the "thick" of the congestion & tourism. JMO...

[Floridahater]

Originally Posted by jeffreda30238

I have read many posts, but nothing to specific to my situation. I am about to get out of the army and I am thinking about relocating to orlando. I am a single mother with an elementary school aged child. I am originally from Atlanta but it is getting SOOOO overcrowded that I am not wanting to go back and I am wanting a change of scenery. I am a paralegal with a degree and certified, so what are the odds of me obtaining a good job? What is a good area to live in as far as schools, not too far from urban night life, and not too pricey? I plan on buying a home and I am already aware they are pricier than the ones I am use to in Atlanta. I am looking for a NICE, affordable neighborhood with 3/2 bedroom homes. Any suggestions please? I have not looked for a job there but the neighborhood I live in I would want to be a central location to any major areas where the job opportunities are abundant. Thanks

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES MOVE TO ORLANDO. IN FACT, IDEALLY, FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR DEAR DAUGHTER, MOVE TO A DIFFERENT STATE!!! Take my advice as an educator and one who has resided in this miserable state for far too long (and is attempting to exit shortly, God willing). The wages are abysmal and the cost of living continues to increase. Moreover, the crime is on the rise. Please think about another viable alternative! However, if you are intent on relocating in this state, do not go to Orlando!

[stugots32837]

Originally Posted by THASPECIAL

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some people have never lived somewhere for more than a year and act like they seen it all....it's all people from up north or the midwest that live in this area....so if anyone moves here and says that something is stupid about how Orlando is then i would keep the actuall true locals out of that complaint because they are extinct....the only real southern local community down here is in Pine Hills and Eatonvillle and other perdominantly black towns in the area....other than that there are hardly any true Orlando southerners at all

There is nothing southern about the origins of Pine Hills. It was a planned upper middle class neighborhood for transplants from the north during the areas boom after the opening of Disney. It's similar in it's beginnings to Sweatwater Oaks near Wekiva Springs, which was developed at the same time. While Sweatwater thrived, Pine Hills went in the toilet.

Govt officials decided to put govt housing & govt subsidized housing into the Pine Hills area. The properties depreciated & the original residents left. Never was Pine Hills a southern community like Eatonville. It was one of the original transplant communities.