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Olivia Anderson
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How is Sarasota for outdoor activities?
Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 56,218 people. Is this normal for Sarasota?
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Sadie
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Nevaeh Collins
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Old Town. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Indian.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Old Town. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Indian.
No regrets on my end..
32 upvotes
Isabella Reed
Came here for work and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The cultural scene is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
28 upvotes
Adeline S.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
27 upvotes
Jace Kim
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is school system. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.
14 upvotes
Matthew T.
I work in education here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is decent. Definitely worth checking out..
12 upvotes
owen_mind
I've lived in Oak Park for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- The weather scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- The weather scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
11 upvotes