The REAL Pros and Cons of Living in Tampa Florida 2023

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Want to know the REAL Pros and Cons of living in Tampa Florida? In this video we cover the good, bad, and the ugly of living in Tampa Florida. Even the things people don’ want to share about our beautiful city.
Moving to Tampa is a huge decision, and it can feel overwhelming at times. My goal is to help ease some of that stress.
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00:00 Introduction
02:10 Introduction Story
09:36 Pro #1
11:31 Pro #2
13:00 Pro #3
14:47 Pro #4
17:06 Pro #5
19:17 Pro #6
20:47 Con #1
26:32 Con #2
28:15 Con #3
31:09 Con #4
35:01 Con #5
37:12 Conclusion
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@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Reach out Day/Nights/Weekends whenever you want; we never stop working for you!! Juan Alcala - Tampa Realtor 📲 Call/Text Direct at (813) 261-3540 📲 Email: info@trulivingroup.com 📅 calendly.com/juan-alcala/45 👨‍💻 Website: www.tbhomesearch.com/

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

in state of Florida if u get caught growing marijuana plant at your house u will go straight to jail not here in California u wont go to jail if u grow your own marijuana plant 😃

@Twizzledoc187 7 ай бұрын

We moved to Tampa in 2017. We grew so TIRED of the cold and snow in Ohio. I love living in Tampa. As I’m typing this (October 24, 2023) it is PERFECTLY clear outside and 80° already! I LOVE this! Tampa is BEAUTIFUL. The palm trees, water surrounding the city skyline is breathtakingly beautiful. The best part about living in Tampa is that I don’t have to worry about that doom and gloom feeling of leaves falling from trees and having to prep the place for winter. Driving with my convertible top down in January is heaven on earth.

@trulivingtampa 7 ай бұрын

I approve and 100% agree with this comment. Thanks for sharing!

@RiperGB Жыл бұрын

Man I can hear you talk for hours. Such a comfortable tone. The wife and I, plan on moving down May of next year after we are done with grad school! Thanks for the amazing insight!

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, and thank you for such a wonderful compliment. I appreciate you too!

@Zig_zag__ Жыл бұрын

This video is genuinely amazing. Very comprehensive and hit all the points I cared about

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Zachary. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions. Hey Manny. Feel free to reach out (813) 261-3540 juan@trulivingroup.com

@carolapostolos8929 Жыл бұрын

Michigander here. Metro Detroit. Moved to Central Florida year and a half ago and we love it. We don’t live by the beach but we can drive to either coast in under 2 hours. The only bugs we’ve had in our home are small spiders. We don’t use a pest control company. We do the spraying ourselves. We don’t get sand in our house. More positives than cons!

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Carol.

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa i hope this yea hurricane that hit Florida is just as deadly as hurricane Ian when it does i hope ya got really good flood insurance because if ya don’t ya is really fucked 😄

@ninahuffman8100 Жыл бұрын

Carol, what city/town did you move to? I am living in Indiana and thinking to move to FL.. Thanks in advance....

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

@@ninahuffman8100 Nina:im thinkin about movin to Florida so I can enjoy the hurricane destroying my house 😄

@autumnmoon8459 Жыл бұрын

Dust pan to kill the palmetto. Set the dust pan on top then step. The explosion won’t touch you… get a stand up dust pan that has a 3 foot handle.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Love this advise. Boom 💥

@Lomhow Жыл бұрын

Tampa resident for nearly 2 decades here. Some food for thought: The "Florida man" stereotype isn't a joke. The heat and humidity here can make people behave strangely. Even normal rational people don't handle +80F & 90% humidity very well. Drug addicts and crime is an issue nationally, but because of good weather year round in FL there's a lot of junkies. Same issue Cali had except junkies are leaving Cali. You'll run into them at minimum twice a week here in Tampa. The number of them scales with population btw, as does plenty of other things. Also, traffic is EXPLODED in the last 3 years. Rush hour used to be nominal and not that serious. But the COVID migration has made it as bad as other full cities. Tampa did not prepare for this expansion. Edit: P.S. Insurance costs have skyrocketed in the last 3 years as well. Home, rental, auto, healthcare. All insurance is brutal, especially home and auto right now.

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

in the state of Florida if u get caught growing your own marijuana plant at your house u will go straight to jail not here in California u wont go straight to jail because marijuana 100% legal here in California…..California the best state to grow your own marijuana plant at your house without goin to jail 😃

@stevewalther2293 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely...the heat and humidity is insane...it's beyond comprehensive...and it's flat...you'll have to drive 400 plus miles to get out of Florida and see hills and waterfalls...and breath cool crisp air...

@kristins8906 10 ай бұрын

Also, there’s competition for work so a lot of people are significantly under paid. I left Tampa for another city that is smaller and somehow got a 30k raise doing the same job. I’m thankful but also infuriated because that’s not okay.

@Twizzledoc187 7 ай бұрын

@@stevewalther2293or you can move up north to deal with all of that “crisp” air and cool temps until your heart’s content. I’ll take all of the heat any day over the frigid days of Ohio again.

@MichaeMichaelMichael 10 ай бұрын

Hey Juan, thanks so much for this video! We are strongly considering Tampa / St. Pete and found this video the most thoughtful and insightful resource we’ve found so far. We relate to your story and appreciate you sharing it. We plan to reach out in the near future! Thanks again and please keep making great content like this.

@trulivingtampa 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Feel free to reach out when you're ready.

@mamaeryka Жыл бұрын

I don’t even care about the cons, you made me want to move there

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Come on down!

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa wait until more and more people movin to Florida its goin to be more expensive…the more people movin to Florida the more expensive it will get

@IslamMES Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa tampa more expensive than Jacksonville??

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

@@IslamMES yes, it is

@IslamMES Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa How much is the rent of a 3 bedroom house in Oldsmar ?

@MrCheppi Жыл бұрын

Your video is very helpful and thank you to spend some time on the various things you did before you mention the pros and cons . Those were the same things that i am doing now and your insight was very helpful and good to know that it is normal to search and look around. Thank you for this video. I also wanted to add a point that , usually other videos are stereotype just mentioning few points that is already available in google, but in your case i felt i am talking a person who has genuine points with practical examples. I never got bored as you know how to explain things to make the audience listen to each and every point you are saying. I appreciate your skills and thanks again !!

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I receive this.

@sblagoeva Жыл бұрын

I love your family story and why you moved! Thank you for sharing!!!

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching

@marcoflores1764 7 ай бұрын

Love the palmetto bug story hahaha

@trulivingtampa 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@meceiza5575 6 ай бұрын

Oh man!…I am Tampanian and you absolutely cracked me up talking about our bugs!😂😂😂. I am happy to see you love Tampa! So do I! I’ve always felt a little biased but I think it’s the greatest city and it will always be home for me as well. Thank you for the video and welcome to Tampa!!❤

@trulivingtampa 6 ай бұрын

Ha ha. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and sharing!

@Twobarpsi Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated video, Juan!!

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@kriscsandli2147 Жыл бұрын

Traffic is absolutely horrendous in Florida. Especially now that so many people have moved here. Literally have to plan on an extra 20 to 30 min getting close to Cali traffic .

@theewelder 4 ай бұрын

yes and NO ONE USES TURN IN THIS STATE,DRIVING INSANE FAST............including the police........stay in the right lane...

@QWDQWEWQWE Жыл бұрын

best video I've seen yet looking into the move. I hate bugs and your story scared the shiiiii out of me. but its something I really needed to know!

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

🤣 It not that bad, but I was scared my first time too.

@tbowman0060 Жыл бұрын

Wow this video quality is like you have 500k+ subs, really nice job man you deserve many more subs and views thats for sure. I also wanted to thank you for making this video, teaching us what you have learned. First time I ever watched a video over 10 minutes and I watched every single minute of the 38. See ya down in tampa hopefully, Relocating from New York myself.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.

@ShantaFuentes Жыл бұрын

This was very good, thanks for sharing your experiences

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@Willee88 Жыл бұрын

Native Floridian here. Myself and my fellow natives are pretty much over the way the state has been infiltrated with people that want it their way. If you want it your way, go back. The last 4 years our state has been ruined. I’m here 60 yrs. we are happy to share just be respectful. That seems to much to ask.

@Nick-wx6ps Жыл бұрын

Fellow native here..been in central FL over 30 years. I have to agree. It's great weather here but it's ridiculously too many people bringing their bull$hit here.

@katieobrien3505 Жыл бұрын

Sucks to suck, that’s what happens when the cost of living everywhere else goes up, people move.

@user-uk6qt1qn8o 8 ай бұрын

I hate that the cost-of-living has gone up. I really do. However, there were certain types of people that we needed to move out of the city. When I first moved here in 2012, it was really tough to try to find other people who were educated and motivated, and had goals. I felt like I was the only one and, since I worked from home, I wasn’t meeting people like me through work. Everybody I randomly met was a server at whatever restaurant, who would go home after work every single day and get high and that was their entire life. There were a lot of trashy people. With the increased cost of living, a lot of those people are moving out. It sucks that they are being forced out. I don’t think ALL of them should have to leave, because that diversity is important…but SOME of them definitely needed to go and to be replaced with more classy people who could go 24 hours without getting high.

@Twizzledoc187 7 ай бұрын

*too* much to ask. There, I corrected it.

@Twizzledoc187 7 ай бұрын

@@Nick-wx6psif Ohio would’ve turned up the thermostat during the winter I would’ve never moved. I hate cold and snow.

@juliemccartt8736 Жыл бұрын

I love learning your “Why”. We are looking at several locations to retire in Florida and Myrtle Beach and struggling with so many differences. Coming from Oklahoma our main focus is lifestyle, weather and proximity to public beaches. Thanks for all your information and we will keep researching.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Good luck on your search. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.

@orange222... Жыл бұрын

I see you wrote this 2 months ago. When you are looking online look at a site that gives crime statistics.

@djsunnypevents Жыл бұрын

Your videos are really inspiring and up bringing.. Looking to move to tampa!

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Sunny. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything.  (813) 261-3540 juan@trulivingroup.com calendly.com/juan-alcala/45

@stelaz3267 Жыл бұрын

Cracking up at the palmetto story 😆

@Jarhead1313 Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and have never lived anywhere else, but now I have 2 excellent job opportunities right now. 1 is in Tampa and the other is in Phoenix AZ. My gut is telling me Phoenix, but my wife is leaning more towards Tampa. This is one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

I remember that feeling. Having been visited PHX a few times, the thing that suck out to me was how brown everything was. It was also hotter than Florida, and thats saying a lot. Good luck with the decision. Feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions. (813) 261-3540

@Jarhead1313 Жыл бұрын

@LIVING IN TAMPA FLORIDA I can deal with the heat I really just don't like the cold lol. But I really do appreciate it. Thanks again!

@DanielMartinez-qp7vn Жыл бұрын

follow your gut

@karonzi Жыл бұрын

@@Jarhead1313 i'm complete opposite lmao

@WinL549 11 ай бұрын

I am the complete opposite I lived in Tampa my whole life and moved to B’ham to go to Samford and love it 😂

@alicemoore9858 Жыл бұрын

Very entertaining! Moved from Ohio to FT Myers couple of years ago and wishing I went to Tampa, a much more vibrant city and I am 65 ..lol Its all about the very first pro.. LIFESTYLE and that is why I am moving to Tampa in a few short months! Thanks for confirming my choice!!

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@ByeAlicia Жыл бұрын

The “palmetto “ story is funny every time you tell it! 😂😂

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Cary how many people say that. I’ll meet them for the first time and they’ll say, “I love the big story.” 🤣

@Bfiggy0527 Жыл бұрын

You hit it with a CHANCLA! Forgive my Spanish spelling. We are planning to move down in July. This is a great video! can't wait to show my wife everything but the bug section lol

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Lol. Share the truth Bernard. Feel free to reach out if y’all need anything. (813) 261-3540 info@trulivingroup.com

@stevenbahoura 9 ай бұрын

Great videos! I’m from Sterling Heights Michigan and your videos are helping me figure out where in Tampa to live.

@trulivingtampa 9 ай бұрын

My people 😎 Glad to hear it helped. Feel free to connect if you ever have an questions. (813) 261-3540

@debrabrownawell617 10 ай бұрын

I moved here over 40 years ago , without ever visiting , 30 degrees below windchill and running out of oil for the furnace in Pennsylvania made up my mind . I'm very happy i made that decision . I now live in Temple Terrace, and have a rental in Tampa . The only thing that really gets on my nerves , is every day someone is calling , texting or knocking at my door wanting to buy my properties.

@trulivingtampa 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Debra. 😎

@ReviewAlcove 4 ай бұрын

Way back in January 1988 I was in Pensacola for my Navy Photography school. It snowed one day. That took Pensacola off my list. I don't want to see another winter. I'm moving to Tampa in July.

@user-ml8ud6qd2u 7 ай бұрын

Good video. Good information and informative. Moved to downtown tampa 6 months ago. Never owned a car. You could mention that downtown has a free streetcar. Goes to Ybor city channelside. Great areas. Love the tampa bay history museum. And the pirate yellow taxi that goes on the Hillsborough river. Also love harbour island. Just want to add too food very over priced. But found 2 great places to eat. Very affordable. Tampa Bay Pizza company and brueggers bagels which is on Jackson and Kennedy. They are only open Monday to Friday 630am to 1230pm. 😊😊😊

@kertyrawepi1742 Жыл бұрын

lol you forgot to mention the rain schedule, lol you can set your clocks to it, lol usually around 10/11am then the sun comes out, then around 4ish the sun is out but its raining, and then between 7 -9 you get your storms but you can see the sun and depending on where you are, it can be raining on one side of the road and sunny on the other, lol, once you experience it, you will never forget it.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Big Facts 🤣

@jayala1690 Жыл бұрын

Tampa is beautiful. Moved here from NJ 2 years ago and I’m going around exploring the good eats and activities in the area. Such an amazing place to live. Come check out some of the spots I visited😁

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

I’d be happy to!

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

Tampa is not as beautiful as San Francisco tho….why don’t u watch a KZfaq video what is the most beautiful city in America i will guarantee u Tampa will not be in none of those video…..San Francisco is known as a sightseeing tour……..

@jayala1690 Жыл бұрын

@@stevenjohnson8736 I appreciate u loving San Fran but we all have different things that we find attractive. Having traveled and lived in a few places around the country I personally love Tampa. Not only for the city itself but also because it has become the place my family and I call home. Being from NJ this is a paradise😁 I definitely would like to visit San Fran as Cali itself is a beautiful state!

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

@@jayala1690 sooner or later when more people keep on movin to Tampa the more expensive it will get…..

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa Florida economy can never compare to California economy California is the 4th largest economy in the world

@BoliDropz Жыл бұрын

I’m a 22 year old, and I’m moving there to become a financial advisor! I could be more excited!

@BoliDropz Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ronnies6811 Жыл бұрын

Hey Juan. I just realized the average home price in TB is now about the same as Long Island, where I moved from in 2019. That’s pretty nuts.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Crazy how much we've grown.

@floridadave224 Жыл бұрын

Hi Juan, it would be great to have a video on "What's Coming to Tampa"' Here's a couple... Tampa’s next big splash: history-rich Gas Worx, connecting Ybor City and more. Also, it's a few years away but can't wait for BrightLine to connect Tampa to Orlando and Miami.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Great recommendations, Dave! We have covered all of these in our livestreams this past year, and will definitely revisit all the progress this year. Thanks for watching and sharing. 💪🏼

@johnsanchez6836 10 ай бұрын

I live about 45 min up river from Detroit. I can’t wait to move to Florida

@RoseBill423 Жыл бұрын

Good video pal, very informative 👍 I subscribed 👍 thinking about FL as well. U have and videos or recommendations on condos?

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing. I don't have videos on condos but I'd be happy to connect and answer any questions you have. Feel free to reach out. (813) 261-3540

@Nandito-Greatness Жыл бұрын

Tampa won my heart more laidback then central Florida like Orlando and favorite part of Florida is kissamee.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing .

@andrii4241 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@trulivingtampa 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@candaceott8949 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at Tampa too. But after kids finish school in a few years. Worried about humidity and heat.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful 8 and 1/2 months of the year. Hot and humid for the ofher 3 and 1/2. It’s hot but not the end of the world.

@rosariaroy9056 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Juan to you and your family. Wondering what is your opinion of Safety Harbor?

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Love Safety Harbor! It's a great community with one of the best parks in the county.

@rosariaroy9056 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

@@rosariaroy9056 You're welcome! Here's a video on safety harbor. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fselndqCv7qVZas.html Pleae feel free to reach out with any questions.

@kertyrawepi1742 Жыл бұрын

loltoo many people found out how affordable Tampa was, now they are messing it up for the locals lol.. New Tampa cost of living has gone up about 45% in the last 2 years.... and now traffic has gotten worse

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Hey Kerty, thanks for watching. What we are experiencing is not exclusive to Tampa, vlvost of living has skyrocketed nationally. We are just one of many.

@cynthiamercado3745 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, looking to make a move to Fl from Ct and Tampa is definitely on our list.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Cynthia. Feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions. (813) 261-3540 info@trulivingroup.com

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

good luck payin expensive rent in Tampa,Florida…..Tampa is not as beautiful as San Francisco and that’s a fact 😃

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa the city of Tampa,Florida is not as beautiful as the city of San Francisco Hollywood movie are made here 😃

@CCCONCEPTS20111 Жыл бұрын

The wife and are looking to relocate to the Tampa are from Tucson Arizona. I'm looking forward to contacting you in the near future.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Awesome! We’re here to help. Thanks for reaching out.

@dennisklimavich3342 Жыл бұрын

We use to live on Davis Islands and took me 10 minutes home from office (2000-20100 now would take me 45 minutes

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering were the office was?

@dennisklimavich3342 Жыл бұрын

Never had an issue with insects; resident for 16 years ( ya got some but not an issue)

@juanramos.jr.7948 Жыл бұрын

I lived in south Texas all my life, moved to Miami it took me 4yrs to miss the cool weather on the texas coast. South Texas has basically identical climate as Tampa. Tampa has a more modern , bit traditional style to it, but l love the spanish feel of the South Texas coast.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Juan.

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

in the state of texas if u get caught growing your own marijuana plant at your house u will go straight to jail not here in California here in California u can grow your own marijuana plant at your house and u wont go straight to jail 😃

@juanramos.jr.7948 Жыл бұрын

@@stevenjohnson8736 l don't grow Marijuana, but l will share the interest 😉

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

well i do just so i can save me some cash from buyin it from marijuana dispensaries

@stevenjohnson8736 Жыл бұрын

why dont u go to Austin and tell that handicap who is sitting in that damn wheelchair govener Abbot to legalize recreational marijuana like California 😃

@yassss5114 Жыл бұрын

I wish you would comment on the average wage of people who live in the area, I don't think it is going up like the cost of living. You bought at a good time!!!

@MetroCollectablesandvlogs Жыл бұрын

Nice Video Juan, We are from NY and moved to AZ in 09' before it was a thing.... Now its ridiculous out here in AZ. Over crowed and over priced for these cookie cutter homes. CA are moving here paying 500k for a 200k home 🤣 ... Since we grew up in NY. We have friends and family in FL. I was actually born in Inverness. It was super dead back in the 70s and 80's. I heard things changed out there. Go figure, lol. But we are thinking of visiting in Sept. and possibly moving in 2024. We like how DeSantis is running FL now. My question is, how is Appraising out there? I am a Cert Res Appraiser and I know FL is growing rapidly and all. What areas should I look for where I will be busy with out travelling all day? Thank you sir. BTW... i'm 45 as well, but my kids are 21 and 19. lol

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Honestly, Tampa, Orlando and South Florida are all still holding up extremely well considering the market pressures.

@user-uk6qt1qn8o 8 ай бұрын

1) Get regular pest control for the bugs. Make sure they spray the heck out of every room in your house and you should be good. The bug you showed in the picture was not a palmetto bug or a cockroach. I don’t know what the heck that thing is. It looks like a huge beetle. But either way, I have never seen one of those. The ones that I see look like just giant cockroaches . 2) But, there is roach spray that is all natural. It is made of mint, wintergreen, and rosemary oil and it works really well. You spray a lot of it on the roach and it will be dead in about 20 minutes. Then you can pick it up.

@trulivingtampa 7 ай бұрын

Great share! Thank you

@siddhantbengle7258 Жыл бұрын

Nashville or Tampa which on would you prefer when it comes to expenses and good safe lifestyle???

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

That's a great question, and will totally depend on your lifestyle goals. I like Nashville to, it's a fantastic city too, but the weather is a no for us. It still gets cold and dreary in the winter.

@ericstephenson4676 Жыл бұрын

How’s the red tide in Tampa beaches? Also, is the public transportation good?

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Red tide was present over the past week 3.4.23

@milliem3034 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 the "palmeto bug" story 🤣

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Hey, that sucker was scary the first time. 😂

@milliem3034 Жыл бұрын

Lol, I’m sure your wife and daughter is going to love telling that story. Live it 😂😂😂

@latenite3931 Жыл бұрын

Im in Grand Rapids MI and I really want to move there but it's so expensive.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Tampa is very comparable to GR when it come to housing. It doesn’t have the rual areas like GR, but the burns are very similar.

@japnikki Жыл бұрын

How is the humidity? I’m from Texas trying to determine where the quality of life is better in alligator alley. How is the crime compared to other like cities?

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

July-September, and a little in October are defiantly M U G G Y. We don't hit the hundreds like areas of Texas, but it gets hot.

@Ada-cm4qu 11 ай бұрын

I’m in Houston and visited Tampa. Also lived in Miami for few years. Humidity feels the same in Tampa and Houston to me, uncomfortable and sweat a bit. Miami’s humidity is bad, short few minute walk and you will be soaked in sweat.

@yannishammout Жыл бұрын

I live in Wisconsin….

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Hello Wisconsin! Thank for watching.

@prophetesstialarae Жыл бұрын

👌🏾

@lisafaireymusic Жыл бұрын

How are the youth soccer teams?

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Hey Lisa, there are actually some great youth clubs in the area. My son plays city leagues and we’ve enjoyed the experience

@ritchboy9747 Жыл бұрын

Stop telling people!! There's no more room!! 😆

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

🤣 I think we’re good on space.

@serenequeen1125 9 ай бұрын

@@trulivingtampaWe’re really not.

@maryzakiandourrugrats4671 Жыл бұрын

We have those roaches in nyc and always scream when I see it fly.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Lol. Me too! 🤣

@tjl5419 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to be wealthy to live there in Tampa? Can a regular person make it it there?

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

The cost of living here in Tampa is just above the national average. It’s not NYC or LA at all.

@tjl5419 Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa that's good to know

@user-ml8ud6qd2u 7 ай бұрын

If you live in downtown tampa by the riverwalk which I do I find it expensive. However you could shop at greenwise buy food there at reasonable prices and take the streetcar for free. Live downtown without a car. Do not own one. Never had a car. Lived in nyc boston Cali. In depends on your lifestyle and where you live in Tampa. Been retired since I was 58. No kids 😊😊. Never married 😊😊. Peace and freedom 😊😊😊😊

@willcarter6825 Ай бұрын

I’m from Lansing Michigan planning on moving to Tampa

@tjl5419 Жыл бұрын

Is the job market still strong in Tampa bay?

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

As of now, we are still holding up great. www.tampa.gov/news/tampas-tech-scene-soars-information-technology-job-market-experiences-unprecedented-growth

@tjl5419 Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa what if you dont work in tech? I work in sales. Are there good sales jobs there?

@I_Love_Quokkas Жыл бұрын

Lived in Florida for about a decade. Learn to love those lizards. They are your best friends. If you buy in a brand new development, probably won’t have any for a while. If you can… consider “relocating” some lizards to your yard. Jump start natures pest control. They will eventually come anyway, but local ecosystem kinda goes into shock every time they build a new development.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Yes! Love the lizards 🦎

@ramingolchini9120 Жыл бұрын

Are the summers in Tampa more oppressive, hot, and humid than south Florida (say Miami and Ft Lauderdale)?

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Hot is hot in my world. Summers are hot and muggy, but I wouldn’t call them oppressive.

@aliasrose 9 ай бұрын

It's hotter the further south you go, generally. During the day the coasts are cooler, and the inland areas are hotter. During the night, the coasts are warmer and inland areas are cooler. So, in the middle of summer Orlando might feel hotter than coastal St. Petersburg, but Orlando cools down more at night. The water blunts big shifts in temperature.

@amadeusmunoz3864 Жыл бұрын

I plan moving to Tampa Orlando or Jacksonville more than likely Tampa I don’t make the Money to live in Miami currently I live in the worst city in United States America Corpus Christi Texas which is a 3rd world Long Beach California you’ll have to travel here to understand what I’m saying

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions. (813) 261-3540 info@trulivingroup.com

@candaceott8949 Жыл бұрын

Is there public transportation?

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Yes. Busses, street cars, Uber, and Taxis.

@candaceott8949 Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa I was told there is no public transportation meaning buses....

@user-ml8ud6qd2u 7 ай бұрын

In downtown tampa there is a free streetcar that goes from near the Hilton to Ybor city and also buses. I think the name of the company is hart. You can also contact the tampa bay visitor center. They can give you lots of information about tampa.

@candaceott8949 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@lalabunnybunbun6372 9 ай бұрын

YAYYY NO POPPING SOUNDS

@HoangMinhTV-in1fw 9 ай бұрын

like vui vẻ.

@bobsimmons1470 5 ай бұрын

I guess I don't understand the notion that home insurance rates are going to drop in Florida. I suppose if you bury your head in the sand and ignore climate change, I guess I can see how one could come to this conclusion that they may drop. How's it takes? Is one bad hurricane and insurance rates stay the same in Florida?

@draileduncommon Жыл бұрын

so long and slow, i just watched at 2xs speed and still became impatient. i want a 2 bedroom ocean side condo or within walking distance. although i am being provoked to buy in Bradenton school district.

@danthenic74 6 ай бұрын

Tldw

@tia_lenay Жыл бұрын

it all sounds good... but the bugs and huge roaches that fly and play dead??? might be a dealbreaker..

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

Lol. Sunshine comes at a cost, and it’s not for the faint of heart.

@tia_lenay Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa its so sad because your pros list honestly had me pretty much decided but I am deathly (and probably irrationally) scared/creeped out by bugs, roaches, snakes and most reptiles. its fine if I see them on rare occasions but to see them often, idk. maybe id get used to them?? decisions decisions, lol

@greatriffishere Жыл бұрын

@@trulivingtampa Yeah, we have the same bugs here in south Texas. The roaches are hug and they play dead, make a hissing noise and they fly. I just crush them. Great video !! I might be moving to the Tampa area in about 5 years.

@cathrynocken488 Жыл бұрын

Want to investigate Tampa!

@user-ml8ud6qd2u 7 ай бұрын

Don't be fooled how cheap it is to live in the sunshine ☀ state. Sunshine is free. And maybe 10 years ago it was cheap. But owning a condo even if you pay cash there is still the hoa property taxes.I paid 5 thousand to Pinellas County last year. This year maybe 2 thousand to Hillsborough. Then there is insurance. Electric bill monthly and in the summer you pay. Then occasionally you like to eat. I do without cable. Phone bill too. Medical and dental. Glad I retired at 58. Atleast no mortgage. But snow anymore. 😊😊

@user-ml8ud6qd2u 7 ай бұрын

No snow anymore. 😊

@rosepotterlovedherro 5 ай бұрын

Good luck living near the water! Soon it’ll be underwater..and insurance will out pace taxes in any state!

@trulivingtampa 5 ай бұрын

Living by the water is a choice. Insurance is part of that decision. In seven centuries, I'll be gone. Thank for watching.

@roseletsgo Жыл бұрын

Take away mild temps during the winter months and some beaches with fine, white sand and what do you have? You have Avenue after Avenue of fast food restaurants, gas stations and pawn shops. You can’t go outside from April to September, you can’t walk around as you will either be hit by a vehicle or get robbed. The No state income tax is irrelevant since most jobs pay below the National average and the cost of living has skyrocketed. It is nice to vacation down there but knowing you are eventually hopping on a plane and out of the state.

@trulivingtampa Жыл бұрын

That’s like saying, take away the mountains and 4 months of greet weather and Colorado is nothing more that a flat, dead piece of earth. Everything is not for everyone. But, if you love it, it’s for you.

@Cyriacus58 Жыл бұрын

WTF are you even talking about? Definitely not Tampa!

@jayjones2017 Жыл бұрын

what's it like for an illegal immigrant?

@stevewalther2293 9 ай бұрын

Pros...it's not cold in January... Cons...it's a flat peace of sand sorrounded by water... Too hot!!! No personality!!! No Character!!! Gets monotonous and boring!!!