[Miserable Midwest]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

You're clearly talking out of your *** with those statements. Seemingly you're a bitter, sad person who probably wouldn't be happy in any city. You might do better to contemplate that over your own bowl of corn flakes.

I have no idea whether he was right about everything he said, but he was correct about the school:

Florida High School Keeps KKK Founder's Name

[yyuusr]

Originally Posted by ComSense

^^^ You are misunderstanding az2fla. The more nothrward (in FL) you go, the more southern it feels in culture.

Well it's definitely not northern in culture in south Florida that's all I'll say. You get more northern culture in central Florida than you do in the south.

[Coconut1]

Back to the original topic...

Jacksonville is a slower paced area with less growth most likely due to the climate and people it attracts. South Florida has the great advantage of being significantly warmer in the winter and thus attracts many more progressive people from the north as well as wealthy(ier) people from other countries.

If you look at all of the south with the exception of Atlanta, and New Orleans (debatable,) there is really not much prosperity, and considering those same type of people are who reside in the Jacksonville area it shouldn't really be a surprise that Jacksonville is as far behind as it is.

[caponeleo]

Originally Posted by cityKing

This is 100% out of being curious, they are both facing the atlantic, have beautiful beaches, weather, and beautiful architecture and a nice skyline. Why is it that Jacksonville isn't as desirable than ? Why isn't it as popular or ever talked about very much than? Is it because it has a "southern feel" ? Is it because it is too "american" feeling? Is it because Miami is closer to the caribbean ? Is it because Miami has a tropical climate and Jacksonville is only sub-tropical? Thoughts?

Miami is larger
Miami is exotic
Miami is more diverse
Miami is the gateway to Latin America
Jacksonville is a lot more similar to surrounding cities in the South
Jacksonville is not at the very bottom of the map
Jacksonville's population are not largely foreign
Jacksonville is not bilingual
Jacksonville is not in the tropics


Overall, Jacksonville is seen as a lot more 'accessible' and American.

[caponeleo]

Originally Posted by Coconut1

Back to the original topic...

Jacksonville is a slower paced area with less growth most likely due to the climate and people it attracts. South Florida has the great advantage of being significantly warmer in the winter and thus attracts many more progressive people from the north as well as wealthy(ier) people from other countries.

If you look at all of the south with the exception of Atlanta, and New Orleans (debatable,) there is really not much prosperity, and considering those same type of people are who reside in the Jacksonville area it shouldn't really be a surprise that Jacksonville is as far behind as it is.

No no no no no. No no no. As a general rule, southern cities (or cities closer to the Equator), are going to be less prosperous than the northern ones. This goes for any (geographically larger) country, and it goes for the entire world. The developed world is pushed furthest from the equator. The poorest people live in equatorial climates, for a variety of reasons. The first being due to unequal resource distribution i.e. colonialism. These countries have higher populations, because of lack of birth control, and need for more financial support. This acts as a deterrent. In Miami's case, it is the land of the immigrant, not just from Latin America, from all around the world. Behind New York it is the main attraction in the East. If you ask where is the money in this country, it is in the North. It's in New England, New York, the Hamptons. It's in DC. It is not in South Florida, barring financial relocation within the past half century or so due to its attractive climate. The money is not in Alabama, New Orleans, or Atlanta or Texas. Warmer climates generate poorer economies among the developing world. Miami, excluding the in crowd who travel or relocate to the city due to its resurgence of appeal, is primarily lower-middle class.

[ruski]

Originally Posted by caponeleo

No no no no no. No no no. As a general rule, southern cities (or cities closer to the Equator), are going to be less prosperous than the northern ones. This goes for any (geographically larger) country, and it goes for the entire world. The developed world is pushed furthest from the equator. The poorest people live in equatorial climates, for a variety of reasons. The first being due to unequal resource distribution i.e. colonialism. These countries have higher populations, because of lack of birth control, and need for more financial support. This acts as a deterrent. In Miami's case, it is the land of the immigrant, not just from Latin America, from all around the world. Behind New York it is the main attraction in the East. If you ask where is the money in this country, it is in the North. It's in New England, New York, the Hamptons. It's in DC. It is not in South Florida, barring financial relocation within the past half century or so due to its attractive climate. The money is not in Alabama, New Orleans, or Atlanta or Texas. Warmer climates generate poorer economies among the developing world. Miami, excluding the in crowd who travel or relocate to the city due to its resurgence of appeal, is primarily lower-middle class.

There we go. Dragging out the colonialism card.

[Coconut1]

Originally Posted by caponeleo

No no no no no. No no no. As a general rule, southern cities (or cities closer to the Equator), are going to be less prosperous than the northern ones. This goes for any (geographically larger) country, and it goes for the entire world. The developed world is pushed furthest from the equator. The poorest people live in equatorial climates, for a variety of reasons. The first being due to unequal resource distribution i.e. colonialism. These countries have higher populations, because of lack of birth control, and need for more financial support. This acts as a deterrent. In Miami's case, it is the land of the immigrant, not just from Latin America, from all around the world. Behind New York it is the main attraction in the East. If you ask where is the money in this country, it is in the North. It's in New England, New York, the Hamptons. It's in DC. It is not in South Florida, barring financial relocation within the past half century or so due to its attractive climate. The money is not in Alabama, New Orleans, or Atlanta or Texas. Warmer climates generate poorer economies among the developing world. Miami, excluding the in crowd who travel or relocate to the city due to its resurgence of appeal, is primarily lower-middle class.

This makes no sense. I have no idea what you're trying to say.

[WINTERFRONT]

I think he should have stopped at "most developed countries are far from the equator", which is true (in a way), but it has nothing to do with Miami being much more of a happening place than Jax.

[WhatUpFLA]

Let's just say that if I were given the option of Florida City or Jacksonville, I'd go with Florida City.

[StreetSmarts]

^why?!?