Single 40 yr old professional male relocating to Tampa area (Clearwater: RV park, rental)

[whitedawg]

I am a 40 yr old single professional male and will be relocating to the Tampa area next month for a new job. My office will be located in Palmetto, FL. I want to rent for the first year and willing to pay $800-$1600 per month. What neighborhoods would be best to live in? I do not mind a 30-40 minute commute.

I would like to be located in an area to meet people. Not into the club scene but like local pubs, live music, sporting events, festivals, museums, beach, parks, and restaurants. I am open to condos, townhomes, houses, and maybe apts. Recommendations for any specific residential buildings or complexes would be great.

Is Sarasota an option?

Thanks for your help!

[BucFan]

If you live in Tampa/Brandon/Riverview, you'll going in the opposite direction than rush hour traffic.

I'd consider Sarasota or St Pete (use the bridge everyday).

[Beach Luver]

Give us a call, 832-257-8145, we have a long term lease in a 40 years and plus RV park in Riverview (Gibsonton & 301) with 7 month old 36 ft luxury 5th wheel, 4 slide outs, fully equipped, king size bed, etc. Park has large heated pool and 2 hot tubs.

[JohannaTF]

Sarasota is a beautiful area with a great downtown area. The whole area is nice but there is also sketchy areas too so definatley roam the tampa area before renting.
I currently have a rental in apollo beach for $1000. It is a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with 6 units in the building. Sarasota is a busier place then apollo beach but a nice rental more expensive. There are pubs and restaurants all within walking distance. The gulf is 3/4 of a mile down the road. Clearwater is also beautiful.