Looking to move to Fort Lauderdale (violent crime, vacation home, neighborhoods)

[2ForTheSea]

I think if all the scary stats don't scare the Texan away, I believe the argumentative nature of the posters certainly will.

[Momma_bear]

Originally Posted by leocharleston

Great post BigSkyGirl

It seems that you have spent some time researching your future move. I like to get an outsider's (someone that has not lived in S. FL) point of view. Based on your research, what do you think are the Pros & Cons of living in S. FL (Broward County). Thanks in advance for your reply!

Why would you want to get the opinion of someone who has never lived here regarding what the pros and cons are of living here? That makes no sense to me.

[leocharleston]

Originally Posted by Momma_bear

Why would you want to get the opinion of someone who has never lived here regarding what the pros and cons are of living here? That makes no sense to me.

With all due Respect Momma bear, the question was not directed at you. I would like the OP to respond to my question!!

[leocharleston]

Originally Posted by Nolefan34

You are a piece of work. Here is the population of Coral Springs from Wikipedia:

1970 1,489
— 1980 37,349
2,408.3% 1990 78,864
111.2% 2000 117,549
49.1% 2010 121,096
3.0%
So about 30 years ago, the population of Coral Springs was less than 1/3 of what it is today. 40 years ago, the population was 1/100th of what it is today. That right there shows you are full of it.

Its funny that you accuse me of making up statistics and opinions, yet you have already painted me as being anti-black, anti-Hispanic, and being a retiree who is unemployed. Nice job! Way to display your total ignorance.

Get Help, Seriously get some help!!

[Nolefan34]

I think this Leocharleston guy is just a spam troll. He does nothing but attack people and throw flames. Mama Bear is a respected poster who's been around a while.

Notice he did not refute anything in my prior post because he knows I'm right.

[leocharleston]

Originally Posted by Nolefan34

I think this Leocharleston guy is just a spam troll. He does nothing but attack people and throw flames. Mama Bear is a respected poster who's been around a while.

Notice he did not refute anything in my prior post because he knows I'm right.

You just don't get it, you are not worth my time. I don't care for you, your opinion & your post!! So, get a life Nolefan.

[Momma_bear]

Originally Posted by leocharleston

With all due Respect Momma bear, the question was not directed at you. I would like the OP to respond to my question!!

This is a public forum.

[theredsnowman]

Originally Posted by Mr.Kurtz

Not just Cruise Ships ... locals dump their waste in BB. Latin culture is like that. Latins just don't give a sh*t about Rivers and Beaches ... Look at Colombia. The Cauca River ( Colombia's main river ) .... It's a muddy poluted River full of toxic chemicals and dead bodies. Colombia's #1 Beach Cartagena is completely polluted and very unsafe every day. Brasil, the same thing ... Rio's Guanabara bay - an oil infested joke ... I was just there at Praia do Flamengo.

Unfortunately, Latin culture and their inept ( and stupid ) ways of nature and conservation is non existent -- they simply don't care.

What they do care about is ... Money.

Friend, I'm certain you’re describing the USA, not Latin America.

[Nolefan34]

Originally Posted by leocharleston

You just don't get it, you are not worth my time. I don't care for you, your opinion & your post!! So, get a life Nolefan.

And I don't care what you think either. This board doesn't revolve around you. Why don't you get a life? You are the one acting childish here and doing nothing but attacking posters.

[swallis1295]

Originally Posted by BigSkygirl

We are also considering a move to Fort Lauderdale and have looked at a number of communities. I have been researching for the last 6 months while my husband has been commuting. We have 3 children and having good schools is a big priority. We want to live in an urban community rather than a gated one and have looked at Victoria Park, Rio Vista and Coral Ridge. The elementary schools are good but once you get to middle school you are looking at private or Catholic schools so you should take this in to consideration. There are a number of deals to be had in real estate in those areas. Meaning that the houses are selling for about half of what they would have in 2006. This will still be likely more expensive than your current situation but keep it in mind. Trulia and Movoto websites are good resources. Also, there are ALOT of rental options because people are not wanting to sell their houses in such a bad market so that might be something you consider before buying and while your wife is looking for a job. Friends we know from Fort Lauderdale did say very good things about Plantation and Weston and there are deal to be had there and decent schools. Many of the other executives at my husband's company suggested it and a colleague who works for the Heat told me a number of players live out that way. For us it is a bit too suburban and off the beaten track but every one has their preferences. Good luck with your decision.

Thanks for the comment. Where are you guys living now? When do you guys expect to move there? I still haven't made a decision yet but it is coming close to crunch time.