3 best / worst things about the greater Miami area (Orlando, Hollywood: crime, homes)

[rmac03]

includes hollywood, lauderdale, boca raton, you know... all that.

Im moving there in mid july after i graduate and was just wondering peoples opinions.

I'll be staying really close to sheridan st. on the east side FYI.

[Lost in Translation]

Best:

1. Weather (yes, dry and wet season)
2. Proximity to interesting things (e.g., the Keys, SoBe, Las Olas, Everglades, Orlando)
3. Beaches and warm ocean

Worst

1. Driving (terrible drivers, lots of hit and runs, and no public transportation)
2. Poor customer service relative to other cities, especially in big box stores
3. Crime (not as bad as some other cities, but it still exists)

[cuba libre]

Best:

1. Weather

2. Proximity to exotic locales (the Keys, Bahamas)

3. Blue/turquoise water - not green like the rest of Florida...

Worst

1. Driving (terrible drivers, lots of hit and runs, and no public transportation)

2. Poor customer service everywhere...

3.Rampant immigrant influence...most impoverished and from the 3rd world...

That has been the deal killer for many decent Americans wanting to move to Miami over the last couple decades. Most have left, few have come, and now Miami-Dade has a pitiful representation of both white-non Hispanics and the lack of a definable middle class.

Most of Miami-Dade is like a huge Spanish Harlem, with pockets of class here and there.

[Rock Newman]

Originally Posted by cuba libre

Best:

1. Weather

2. Proximity to exotic locales (the Keys, Bahamas)

3. Blue/turquoise water - not green like the rest of Florida...

Worst

1. Driving (terrible drivers, lots of hit and runs, and no public transportation)

2. Poor customer service everywhere...

3.Rampant immigrant influence...most impoverished and from the 3rd world...

That has been the deal killer for many decent Americans wanting to move to Miami over the last couple decades. Most have left, few have come, and now Miami-Dade has a pitiful representation of both white-non Hispanics and the lack of a definable middle class.

Most of Miami-Dade is like a huge Spanish Harlem, with pockets of class here and there.

Why is Miami Dade being discussed on the Ft.Lauderdale Forum ?

[fauve]

Rock, if you check OP's title and original post, you'll see he requested information on the greater miami area including Hollywood, Boca and Lauderdale.

[Rock Newman]

Originally Posted by fauve

Rock, if you check OP's title and original post, you'll see he requested information on the greater miami area including Hollywood, Boca and Lauderdale.

Ok .... but Hollywood , Boca and Lauderdale are not the greater Miami area .... anyhow no harm done ... Thanks .

[Rock Newman]

Originally Posted by cuba libre

Best:

1. Weather

2. Proximity to exotic locales (the Keys, Bahamas)

3. Blue/turquoise water - not green like the rest of Florida...

Worst

1. Driving (terrible drivers, lots of hit and runs, and no public transportation)

2. Poor customer service everywhere...

3.Rampant immigrant influence...most impoverished and from the 3rd world...

That has been the deal killer for many decent Americans wanting to move to Miami over the last couple decades. Most have left, few have come, and now Miami-Dade has a pitiful representation of both white-non Hispanics and the lack of a definable middle class.

Most of Miami-Dade is like a huge Spanish Harlem, with pockets of class here and there.

I suppose you live in one of the "pockets of class " areas ?

[cuba libre]

Originally Posted by Rock Newman

I suppose you live in one of the "pockets of class " areas ?

I live in the heart of Brickell. There are about 25,000 full time residents here, and nearly 190,000 people who commute to my area every day. As you can see, the jobs-to-residents ratio is very high.

This is like 1/4 of the Brickell skyline....

[Rock Newman]

Originally Posted by cuba libre

I live in the heart of Brickell. There are about 25,000 full time residents here, and nearly 190,000 people who commute to my area every day. As you can see, the jobs-to-residents ratio is very high.

This is like 1/4 of the Brickell skyline....

Brickell is a very nice area ... congrats .

[♥♥PRINC3Ss♥♥]

Best
- No cold winters
- Clean city, appealing to the eye
- Close to many attractions (the Keys, Orlando, cruises, main international airport.

Worst
- Poor public transportation (a car is a must)
- Rents/homes are expensive compared to salaries
- Not too liberal