Back to florida (Tampa, Sarasota, Bradenton: insurance, houses, deed)

[LOSWAY]

After careful consideration we have decided to move back to Bradenton.
My family of 4 and I, lived there before and loved it, circumstances out of our hands forced us to move back to the Midwest. (St Louis). Yeah, maybe people is a lil nicer here, but overall is a giant pot of boredom, not to mention nasty winter.

We are familiar with the area, and are currently looking for a place and work.
I am hoping to land a job by August. I hold a bachelors in International Trade, and have worked in Logistics/Warehousing/Manufacturing for about 5 years now. I am bilingual, and are looking for something similar, but open to new ideas. Eventually, I want to open up a retail store, I cannot say for what products since It is somehow an original idea.

I am not a pessimist, and I see this downturn as an opportunity to make a move.

Feel free to pour all of your job offers to me. (sarcastic)

Thank you

[=^..^=]

My son and his SO also desire to move to FL. Their biggest concern is finding jobs that pay a living wage. Jobs in their field. Nothing is more frightening to them than moving to FL and being unable to find anything better than being a part time Wal*Mart greeter for $7 an hour.

[LOSWAY]

Originally Posted by =^..^=

My son and his SO also desire to move to FL. Their biggest concern is finding jobs that pay a living wage. Jobs in their field. Nothing is more frightening to them than moving to FL and being unable to find anything better than being a part time Wal*Mart greeter for $7 an hour.

I hear that. It is convenient that Tampa, St Petersburg, and other places are near by so the chances are a lil better.

[TravelerGirl101]

I live an hour and a half from St. Louis, myself, so I don't blame you one bit for wanting to get away. Not to mention the town I live in now has only 12,000 people and nothing to do. That's a big part of us wanting to move to Florida. We're looking into the Sarasota area, also. Can't wait until that time comes. Good luck with finding a home and a job!!

[LOSWAY]

Originally Posted by TravelerGirl101

I live an hour and a half from St. Louis, myself, so I don't blame you one bit for wanting to get away. Not to mention the town I live in now has only 12,000 people and nothing to do. That's a big part of us wanting to move to Florida. We're looking into the Sarasota area, also. Can't wait until that time comes. Good luck with finding a home and a job!!

Sarasota is nice, I find Bradenton more convenient to live in, but hey if you can afford a nice place in Sarasota, why not!? not saying there are not affordable places in Sarasota. Sarasota has everything you need.

[=^..^=]

Originally Posted by LOSWAY

I hear that. It is convenient that Tampa, St Petersburg, and other places are near by so the chances are a lil better.

I don't think they'd want to commute that far from Sarasota/Bradenton. One of the reasons they want to get out of NYC is to avoid long commutes. They also want warm winters due to health reasons and be close to my husband and myself.

[=^..^=]

Originally Posted by LOSWAY

Sarasota is nice, I find Bradenton more convenient to live in, but hey if you can afford a nice place in Sarasota, why not!? not saying there are not affordable places in Sarasota. Sarasota has everything you need.

As our research continues, my husband thinks Bradenton would be a better place for us. Less traffic. Less deed restricted houses. Less snow birds and he's still a country boy at heart. He doesn't want to live in or close to a real city. From what we've heard from a friend that lives near Flamingo Rd in Bradenton, the taxes and Ins are also cheaper in Bradenton. Better yet, my friend said, it's a hop skip and a jump to Sarasota if some nightlife or serious shopping is desired.

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by =^..^=

As our research continues, my husband thinks Bradenton would be a better place for us. Less traffic. Less deed restricted houses. Less snow birds and he's still a country boy at heart. He doesn't want to live in or close to a real city. From what we've heard from a friend that lives near Flamingo Rd in Bradenton, the taxes and Ins are also cheaper in Bradenton. Better yet, my friend said, it's a hop skip and a jump to Sarasota if some nightlife or serious shopping is desired.

Good thinking^^^^. Bradenton is definitely more "community" oriented than touristy. There is a big difference between the two towns. Bradenton is a lot more "sleepy" and still has a real "down-home" and old Florida feel. And I believe taxes and insurance are less for Manatee. It's only minutes to Sarasota, and an easy drive up to Tampa or St. Pete. If your hubby is still a country boy at heart, I GUARANTEE you will be happier in Bradenton. As much as I love Sarasota, it definitely has a "priss factor." lol! You will find none of that in Bradenton, just a real town. The water quality is a lot better in Manatee as well, mine tastes great right from my faucet, I find Sarasota water undrinkable. And last, Bradenton's slogan is "The Friendly City" and I have found that to be totallly true.