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Old 03-18-2010, 07:51 AM
 
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My wife, 2 year old daugther and soon to be born son recently moved to Westchase in Tampa from out of state. I work on North Dale Mabry.

We find that we like the Old North East section of St. Pete...map quest tells me I'd have about a 35 minute commute on days I come in to the office. Not bad as I can at times work from home...

Questions:

How does the Old North East section do with families? Young families?

Crime?

Concerns of the commute?

Other things I haven't thought of?

Thanks!
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Old 03-18-2010, 10:58 AM
 
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How does the Old North East section do with families? Young families? Lots of families with children, great place for families IMO, plenty of activities easy to walk to and parks/water/cultural centers.

Crime? yes there is crime, due to lots of homes with lots of things in, and closer to downtown and 4th st you are, there are vehicle breakins etc. No worse than a large city, but probably somewhat more than westchase which really is like the burbs. I have many friends there and they are not overly concerned by it, tradingoff location for irritation of crime and having to have alarms maybe.

Concerns of the commute? there are worse ones, it will be busy most days and you'll have the accident holds up from time to time.

Other things I haven't thought of?
schools are my major thought for you, not great public ones, you should go with private and or magnet, or you may be disappointed.
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Old 03-19-2010, 08:05 AM
 
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Thanks lavender! We plan on homeschooling or private school no matter where we reside. Really appreciate your comments
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