Relocating to FL (Orlando, Winter Haven, Winter Garden: living, young professionals, garden)

[Loz41]

Hi everyone.

Now before I even start, please know that I have done extensive searching on this topic (trust me). However, I would still love to get more input on this.

I accepted a job offer in Winter Haven, but am unsure as to where I should be looking to live. I'm a single 22 y/o female and would love to be somewhere with a decent population of young professionals. I don't need a crazy nightlife, but would definitely like a city/town with some life and energy. I love to go out and meet new people, but don't need something going on every night of the week. Basically, as long as there are people out on a Friday/Saturday night, that's good enough for me.

I know the commute from Orlando would be absolutely awful so I don't expect to be living downtown or north of downtown, but are there any areas more on the south end or somewhere between Winter Haven and Orlando you would recommend I take a look at? I'm willing to deal with a sizable (but still realistic) commute.

I'm totally new to the area (or really, Florida in general) so am happy to hear your thoughts. I can handle positive or negative comments, but please keep in mind that my decision has already been made and I will be relocating either way (i.e. I've already accepted the job)...would just appreciate any and all advice on locations to check out.

Thank you!

[Crane's Rooster]

Wow, Winter Haven is really out there but Hunter's Creek, Winter Garden and Dr. Phillips/Windermere would be good options. They are relatively close or easily accessible. Even in these areas you would doing a 30-45 minute commute. Davenport may also be good if you want to be closer.

[Loz41]

Awesome, thank you! I'll check those out.