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09-25-2008, 08:20 PM
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public trans & AA meetings?
hi, i am moving from lancaster, pa (without a car) to either the st pete or tampa area. i am wondering how the bus system is in those cities and since i'm in AA, sober for 2+ years, i really need a stable environment without a big drug scene and with meetings.
thanks for any help/suggestions.
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09-25-2008, 08:30 PM
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Any major city will have a drug trade and most will certainly have more drug trade than Lancaster.
That being said, if you keep to the meetings and get a good sponsor then you should be able to avoid it.
The transit system around St.Pete is pretty good, someone else will need to chime in on Tampa.
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09-26-2008, 08:14 AM
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One of the County Commissioners told me recently that they have really worked to improve the bus system and that public transportation is a biggy on the local county budget. Before Tampa Bay puts in a rail system, the bus system has to be operating smoothly and efficiently. You can read more about the HARTline including maps and schedules on their website at Welcome to HART. |
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09-26-2008, 03:17 PM
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Teresah,
First of all, congratulations!
Most communities have their own website and usually they have an event calendar. Where I live, I noticed they have an AA meeting sceduled, so I guess most have one.
Like TampaKaren mentioned, take a look at the Hartline site.
Good luck,
San
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09-26-2008, 06:51 PM
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IMHO you should look for a place around S. Tampa or Westshore if you are going to depend on a bus. They don't run after certain evening hours which is a downside. Hopefully that will change. Check the schedules and AA meeting places and hours. Of course, you may be able to get a ride with someone once you go to a meeting.
You can come back and ask for recommendations using zip codes. Also your rent budget.. that is important
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09-27-2008, 02:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by teresah
hi, i am moving from lancaster, pa (without a car) to either the st pete or tampa area. i am wondering how the bus system is in those cities and since i'm in AA, sober for 2+ years, i really need a stable environment without a big drug scene and with meetings.
thanks for any help/suggestions.
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Well frankly the Bus system in both are lousy. But Tampa is probably better.
PM me if you want, I've been sober since 9-10-97. I'll be glad to talk to you any time. |
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