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Old 10-23-2009, 06:23 PM
 
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My girlfriend is going to be attending FAU's Boca Raton campus at the beginning of next summer and being the devoted boyfriend that I am I'll be accompanying her. She wants to live close to Boca for school but I would like to be closer to the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami area for working purposes. So we're looking for a place to live in between Boca and Lauderdale. We're in our mid-20's, outgoing and are probably going to be settling in this area for at least the next 3 years. Our main points of interest are probably the safety of the area, things to do for fun (bars, malls, commute to the beach, parks, music venues), the people in the area, etc. Any suggestions on places to check out would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Nick
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Old 10-23-2009, 08:07 PM
 
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The lack of responses is leading me to believe that no one has yet to inhabit the area between Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale.
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Old 10-24-2009, 08:36 AM
 
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Coconut Creek sounds like it would be a good area for you. Its located just south of central and west Boca. Without having to go all the way west to Coral springs.
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Old 10-24-2009, 12:14 PM
 
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BincoI studied at FIU. I'd say a place near Las Olas.
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Old 10-28-2009, 06:36 AM
 
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Have you been to east Boca? I know you want to be near Ft Lauderdale but I have heard it is nice in East Boca for young people. There are a lot of shops,restaurants,the ocean. You can also go to West Palm and Ft Lauderdale is not so far for a night out. What about Deerfield beach as well?
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Old 10-31-2009, 08:40 AM
 
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Boca and Fort Lauderdale are not that far apart. Many many people live in one and work in the other. Coconut Creek is the only town between them that I can recommend. I would avoid Pompano and Deerfield.
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Old 11-02-2009, 11:19 AM
 
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binco>

I would live in one or the other. Not in between. The areas "in-between" are kind of sketchy. Pompano Beach has some shady areas. Deerfield is an older crowd. Coconut Creek is nice, but you may as will be in Boca because they are about the same distance/travel time to Fort Lauderdale. If you wanna live closer to Fort Lauderdale, consider living on the beach. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a great community that is across the bridge from Pompano Beach. That is about halfway between Fort Lauderdale and Boca.

Also, if you chose Boca, it is a very ritzy/snobby type of area. People there have money and you will find that all of the stores are high-end luxury type places. Not sure if that is your thing.
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Old 11-03-2009, 03:05 PM
 
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains
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Imo after living in fl for many years I loved living east, on the water. I lived in Pompano and loved it. It's less expensive and less snobby, imo than Boca and very convenient to everyplace. Today there are great deals to rent or buy, living on the water to me was what Fl was all about! Good luck! Also, tons of great restaurants and beachfront and intracoastal places to hang out!
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Old 11-04-2009, 09:45 AM
 
Location: Tampa Bay Area Florida
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Imo after living in fl for many years I loved living east, on the water. I lived in Pompano and loved it. It's less expensive and less snobby, imo than Boca and very convenient to everyplace. Today there are great deals to rent or buy, living on the water to me was what Fl was all about! Good luck! Also, tons of great restaurants and beachfront and intracoastal places to hang out!
When we retire that is where we want to be on the Water..I agree only way to live here in South Florida
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Old 11-04-2009, 06:22 PM
 
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains
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Lol, Berryjuice....now that I am retired I am loving mountain life!
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