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Old 02-11-2009, 02:57 PM
 
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I live outside of Reno nowadays, but desperatley want to get back to FL as soon as i can save up some money and get a job down there. Just getting a head start on the research part. I really like central Florida and really fell in love with it when I got Scuba certified at a place called Ginnie Springs. Anyway, I really really really want to know the residents opinions on which city offers a more pleasant outdoors experience. I will be looking to find nice spots to camp, swim, hike, fish, kayak. I do prefer fresh water to salt. I hear that Orlando is the greener of the two...but that Tampa has nicer beaches. What do you guys think?? Which place is prettier???
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Old 02-11-2009, 03:30 PM
 
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I would have to give Tampa the nod due to it's proximity to the beach as well as being surrounded by water (Tampa/Hillsborough bays)
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Old 02-11-2009, 03:36 PM
 
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I would have to give Tampa the nod due to it's proximity to the beach as well as being surrounded by water (Tampa/Hillsborough bays)
As well as the Hillsborough River. Also, just 20 minutes to the east of Tampa is Lakeland, with a multitude of gorgeous fresh water lakes to enjoy your fresh water fishing - so you can have both salt or fresh water very easily, giving you variety.
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Old 02-11-2009, 03:39 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Plus it seriously gets hotter than hell in the concrete jungle that is Orlando.

Tampa has some beautiful parks, a great zoo, ect, ect but being closer to the beach is a major bonus, plus I personally prefer the Gulf over the Atlantic.
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Old 02-11-2009, 04:29 PM
 
Location: Hillsborough County
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Tampa Bay has a mix of beaches and freshwater lakes and rivers. Polk County is more inland and has beautiful wildlife. I would not want to live in Orlando, which I consider a major city with major crime.
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