Living in Florida can be quite challenging for the middle and low class . It became expensive to live in Florida. If you move from the north you might get a good deal on a house but let's not forget that Florida has one of the lowest wages in the job market combining that with the recent costs of living it's not easy. Also the main job industry is tourism while major cities in Florida have a more diverse job market which is helpful. Eventually the fast growth will stop within 10 years as cost of living keeps continuing to go up . Eventually Florida becomes California where only wealthy people and tourists can enjoy the beaches . It's definitely heading that way. The problem is you can't build everywhere in Florida, space is limited due to the vulnerable environment . There're some good documentaries on YT about the growths how it has an impact on Florida's ecosystem . Whole growths can be beneficial but at the same time it can be devastating to the environment. Sink holes and the demand for fresh water is increasing.

@Arginne

2 ай бұрын

What documentaries? And I agree the locals of middle and working classes are being pushed into the other southern states

Tampa rocks! We can share the land as long as you relearn manners and driving skills. 🌴

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Good points… the left lane on 75 is the nascar lane right lol!

@FJB8646

2 ай бұрын

Holy crap the Howard Franklin is insane. It was insane 20 years ago. Now it’s just flat out lunacy trying to navigate that 80 mile an hour free for all. And when it’s not doing that, it’s the biggest parking lot in Hillsborough County!!😂😮

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Its always about crossing the bridges at the right time if day.

@dukistyles

7 күн бұрын

Best comment

I love Tampa. I moved here in 2017. It has gotten expensive, but I still love it here.

@TampaFloridaLiving

Ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! What do you love about it? Anything specific?

@FaithElle2

Ай бұрын

@@TampaFloridaLiving the river, the beaches, the economic opportunities, the events, the vibe, etc...

@TampaFloridaLiving

Ай бұрын

@@FaithElle2 yes to all of that! Thanks for sharing!!! Love it

@taniagarcia3964

Ай бұрын

And it will get more expensive with time.

@TampaFloridaLiving

Ай бұрын

@@taniagarcia3964 isn’t that the same everywhere?

Thank you Adam for our interview. We enjoyed sharing our opinions with you. ❤. Long live Latams, our favorite, has a very very special place in our hearts 💕

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

And thank you for sharing your experiences. It was great meeting you and your husband and it was nice to hear of the good ole days and that you shared memories of my dad’s restaurant!

Moved here from Illinois in 2021. I love it, you're stuck with me because I'm not leaving! ❤

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha 🤣

@leanneadams2549

Ай бұрын

Good for you guys ! Welcome ! And you have EVERY right to live here ! No one ‘ owns’ Florida !!!

Grew up in Pinellas County and been living in St Pete for over a decade, I love all of the development, growth and all of the amazing things that are happening in the Tampa Bay area, honestly I don’t like when the locals complain (small minority) about newcomers, we are all in this together! Everybody is welcome! Just bring a good attitude and add value to this community, I understand some people may feel out priced when it comes to rents and home prices or complain about increase in traffic, instead of complaining lets try to work together to continue making this amazing area better for everyone, Tampa Bay area keeps growing and improving and with all the fantastic amenities and weather we have people will not stop coming anytime soon, so might as well collaborate as a community

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you sharing your story and i agree… there is a lot to be thankful for and the train has already left the station so might as well enjoy the ride 🚂 👍

Thanks for this vlog i so much needed like i said in your other videos i am from Daytona Beach a true Floridian and looking to move to Tampa before the end of the year. I've done my research on the other cities in Florida and my heart says Tampa and i believe I will love living there.

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it and yes Tampa is a great city! Reach out to us if you need help with the relocation! Info@themorejongroup.com

Great video! Keep em coming!

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. I thought it would be good to hear from others and their experiences

This is not unique to Tampa. We live in a Dallas suburb that has exploded with Chinese and Indian transplants. The city has grown and changed dramatically in 20 years. The culture is changing, the traffic is getting worse. Our house value is 3x what it was when we bought it in 2001 and people are leaving if they can. If my husband and I are looking to better our lifestyle and want to move to Florida, people will just have to deal with that. We have no interest in changing your state. Relax, we like it as it is. 😂

@TampaFloridaLiving

25 күн бұрын

Well said and locals really arent that tough on folks moving here. They just want newcomers to respect and love our city as everyone here does!

They used to have the Gasparilla Distance Classic 15k Runs there. Did that race a few times back in the day. Very scenic area.

Great video, Adam!

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it!

What’s happening to St Pete and Tampa is what took and occurred 10 years ago in Austin Tx.

@laurenschultz9781

2 ай бұрын

Yes unfortunately now Austin Texas is turning into total crap

@ChristopherKushnir

Ай бұрын

I think it’s a little different. Austin is landlocked besides the river, less to do in my opinion. I also don’t hear any politics from new/newer people, it’s almost like the are apolitical, which I personally love. It’s more of a “mind my business on the beach” vibe here. Thads not Austin.

Moved to Tampa in 1988 and love it

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Its the best! What is your favorite hidden gem?

Go home? Huh? Except the locals are being pushed out by these transplants not the other way around.

I live in Tampa, Florida! We’re definitely over filled here for sure! I cannot wait to be in the position which I’m working on diligently, to get out of Florida and go back to my beautiful San Diego, California! I should’ve never left there in the first place, it will be my lifelong, major regret forever! Tampa, Florida is overcrowded too many people too much traffic it’s a nightmare take it from me I live here I know!

@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf

7 күн бұрын

Tampa is not overcrowded. You people need to stop with the bullshit. Try going to Orlando and see what a congested area really looks like. Tampa is fine. You guys are on some bullshit*

Came to Tampa for my Birthday back 2019 & loved it down there. The City is just a vibe

@TampaFloridaLiving

27 күн бұрын

It absolutely is and believe it or not is completely different “in a good way” even in that short amount of time. Revisit and you will be surprised. Downtown has blossomed and its amazing. Still going too!

Lived in all sorts of places and tampa is easily the worst place I have ever lived. Quit a job I loved after a year because I could not bear to live in that cesspit or anywhere near it. Hell no.

@blackbette07

Күн бұрын

I grew up in Orlando and never liked Tampa since the first time I visited the city around 1990. I also lived in a couple of other cities like Houston and Atlanta. As much as I don't like Tampa no way it's worse than Houston, TX.

@DoIoannToKnow

Күн бұрын

@@blackbette07 anything you do not like about Tampa has escalated X100 in the past 10 years

Great videos you should mention where you’re at when you start your interviews thanks

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I thought i did…. I started on the riverwalk, then went downtown (waterstreet area). Wrapped the video up at los gringos cafe in west tampa with the old timers!

I moved to Tarpon Springs in North Pinellas 10 years ago from the Chicago area. Now I'm in Trinity. Just in the time I've been here the traffic has gone crazy. Trying to go to I75 along 54 will take 45 minutes to an hour depending on the time of day. It used to be just during tourist / snow bird season, but now it seems like year round. Going north or south on 19 is a lot of traffic as well, again way more than used to be on it, and most of the year.

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Yeah alot of that is because of all the development along 54

@THEFASHIONFAIRDIVA

2 ай бұрын

Why are you complaining. People like you made it the shole it is! Shoulda stayed in Chicago!

I cannot believe what a shole my city is. I grew up here. Brandon/Clair Mel... shole NOW. I believe in change. But the politics, influx of people who absolutely have 0 Driving skills, the exponential cost to live... it is ridiculous. Driving at 16 never an accident/fender bender until the last few years. Smfh...

@timslater566

Күн бұрын

That’s why I just sold my townhouse and left Riverview. Crowded, loud, nightmare traffic. All kinds of different cultures that have nothing in common with each other! 👎🏻

My family & I just visited Tampa for the first time & we loved it. Compared to Virginia I felt like I was back in Hawaii since I lived in Hawaii for many years. Very relaxing & the traffic wasn't that busy as Virginia. The people are really nice & welcoming. I hope we can move in the near future.

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience

@THEFASHIONFAIRDIVA

2 ай бұрын

TAMPA & FLORIDA ARE CLOSED. STAY IN THE DMV

For home insurance apply for home exception

The new modern developments especially Water St are very impressive and can't wait to see phase 2 complete. I'd like to see the trolly car modernized or improved. I think if Tampa had something like Miami's Metro mover to interconnect Tampa it would be really great.

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

It is very impressive and has come together so quickly. I do think you will start to see those discussions in the near future

@user-oe5ey3ex8b

2 ай бұрын

The more they develop upstream on the Hillsborough river the better as it's pushing out the ghetto culture.

@timslater566

2 ай бұрын

It’s coming.👍

@user-oe5ey3ex8b

2 ай бұрын

It would be great but we first need to move out the ghetto criminal element that preys on the people that go there. Look at the crime map and you'll see that it's not safe. Wasn't there a pregnant woman shot by two usual suspects the other day at Armature Works?

@timslater566

Күн бұрын

The whole Channelside district including Water St. is only for the ultra wealthy! Not a real place to live. Very contrived.

What cafe was that?

Do this for st Pete!!!

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

You got it! Great idea!

lol traffic is full you have no idea try the 405 in Los Angeles.

As someone who has lived in the Tampa area since 2004 this is my take. Tampa was smaller back then, but had more nightlife options. Yes you had Soho and Ybor like now, but back then you had more upscale places like Floyds in the Hard Rock or Blue Martini. Now you really dont have many options. The only upscale night place is in the Edition and its virtually impossible to get in. St. Pete on the other hand was really dead back in 04. Then since 2015 their nightlife has eclipse Tampa. They have more high end places and lower cost places too. Maybe what is occuring is Tamp is where people will work and live, while St. Pete will be the nightlife center. Still its odd that for all of Tampa's growth, their nightlife is less than 20 years ago. I have no regrets moving here, great video!

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate that insight. Id say thats pretty accurate. I have noticed tampa has more wine and dine type options lately which isnt a bad thing. I wouldnt have called floyds high end but i had a blast there back in the day! The casino is still fun but wish they did more with the center bar. There are some rooftop bars popping up all over tampa. I just posted that on my instagram page.

@RedWolf75

2 ай бұрын

@@TampaFloridaLiving I probably ran into you at Floyd's back in the day! Maybe St. Pete will be Tampa's South Beach and Brickell all rolled into one.

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

@RedWolf75 ha ha probably. We will see. Both downtowns are coming along nicely

@Arginne

2 ай бұрын

I agree Tampa nightlife used to be much better back then. The vibe sucks now. And there’s to much traffic and transplants are pricing locals out

@RedWolf75

2 ай бұрын

@@Arginne It is odd that Tampa nightlife is less than 20 years go. But St. Pete has stepped up. Maybe that's why, all the promoters and owners are focused on St. Pete

Tampa is not that bad. This guy is trying to make Tampa seem like a big metropolitan area when it’s not. If you really wanna talk about congested areas go to Orlando. This guy is on some bullsht.*

Well get reasy Im coming last I stayed in Ocala so Tampa is next downtown to be exact

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Nice!!! if you need help finding the right areas, etc. give my team a shout. Info@themorejongroup.com

On my way from Jersey next year :) ... I know I know lol

Housing is expensive unless you have a roommate or savings to buy (homeowners insurance and HOA are very high). Pay is low unless you have a corporate job or own your own business. Just average food compared to say Chicago or LA. Traffic is like any bigger city in prime times. There is a ton to do. It's a beautiful area with water everywhere. You have sports teams to go experience which is great. It's way way better than south Florida. You have St. Pete, Clearwater, beaches, the ocean, water sports. If you like the outdoors, this is the place. It's pretty much a safe place, nothing to worry about. Public school systems absolutely stink. More indie bands come through here more than anywhere in Florida if that's your thing. The tourist thing get's annoying after awhile. Get a bike to get around, you'll have fun. Public transportation is meh. Neighborhoods are sprawled out. People drive like morons. Generally people are nice but you run into entitled jerks from Jersey and New York here and there. There's left and right politics. Summers are Brutally hot. June, July, AUGUST you can fry an egg on the sidewalk. The sun feels a million miles closer. But October through April is paradise. Hope this helps.

I moved to Saint Pete in February of 1999 and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world. I’m worried a bit about the politics of my city and we are seeing an escalation of crime however. That makes me think about either leaving or distancing myself from the city. It’s changed here big time in the last few decades. Some for the better, some not so much. I’m happy to see people come down here to enjoy the freedoms that we have and no nonsense laws in comparison to other states. I hope they don’t bring their leftist politics with them.

@taffyalusa4642

2 ай бұрын

I've lived in FL 34 years. What a sad state of affairs that people are judged and welcomed or not based on their political views. I never remember this being an issue. It's divisive and undemocratic. Florida is in trouble if this mindset continues.

@Arginne

2 ай бұрын

Great you can afford it but a lot of locals are priced out

@timslater566

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you may enjoy it better in “The Villages”. St. Pete’s not for you.

@acamiln8354

Ай бұрын

Crime....is reason we do not want to invest in the US. To buy 1 million house or so, and then crime or some problematic guys around me... The US is joke about life.

House that was $80k, few years ago now same house today is $450k, as is, that's not normal to me,

I'm coming and I can confirm I'm only gonna add to this beautiful place....

Shout out to Mobile, Al!!!😂

@TampaFloridaLiving

Ай бұрын

Lol

Looks like Tampa and Singapore are like 'Twin Cities;. IMHO.

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Havent been to singapore but i hope its nice lol and thats the comparison lol

This is nothing. Try being from Texas before you complain

I am looking to move to Tampa within the next few months! Great vid!

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! If you are looking to buy a home or have any questions reach out to my team at info@themorejongroup.com

@marcelagarciagalindo8384

2 ай бұрын

Yeah everything is beautiful & the people are really nice. I have washed so many videos about Tampa Florida but you really have to visit & see for yourself.

@florida83

2 ай бұрын

Please don't 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 we are full.

@florida83

2 ай бұрын

Try Ocala Florida

@arb3413

2 ай бұрын

@@florida83 Too late! I’ll be in TAMPA soon. Perhaps you should move to Ocala. 🤣

Where exactly is this at?

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

Where is what? Share the time stamp you are referencing.

@marielamore510

2 ай бұрын

The one this the uk guy and New York girl at the dog park!

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

@@marielamore510 thats in downtown Tampa. Specifically the waterstreet area off of channelside drive. If you need help finding a place to purchase reach out to my team and we can help! Email us: Info@themorejongroup.com

*Laughs in South Florida* :(

I think it’s about time Tampa gets a professional basketball team. Its big enough to support.

@TampaFloridaLiving

25 күн бұрын

That would be cool to see!

God bless Ron DeSantis!!!!!

@user-ux3jk8cd6z

Ай бұрын

Not really

@SKS8080

Ай бұрын

@@user-ux3jk8cd6z oh yeah. U love Newsom.

Keep saying I don’t mind sharing my city, wtf is that! Do you own it or something we don’t know lol

@vincentinchoco8969

Ай бұрын

It is a figure of speech.Come on.

@sherifbaraya

Ай бұрын

@@vincentinchoco8969 right but you are helping people relocate to Tampa, I don’t think best idea to sound like you don’t like people moving to Tampa.

@TampaFloridaLiving

Ай бұрын

I never said i dont think its a good idea for people to come to tampa. Thats what i hear in the comments. Thats why i interviewed people to get their take on it

If you haven't seen a dangerous place n Tampa you live in a bubble

Go home please, visit yes.hes asking ppl that are resent for reviews 😅. Really man. Go back. The resent new population ruined the local market,cost of living and traffic is horrible. Go back please 🙏

@TampaFloridaLiving

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your comments but make sure to watch all the way through. The first older couple were here for a long time. Then i even made a special trip to the coffee shop to hear from long time locals and major tampa advocates. They didnt sugarcoat it. Most locals would agree… bring a level of respect to Tampa and all is good. There has been pros and cons with Tampas growth. And so i was asking everyones opinion. Appreciate the comment

Here’s another one “FLORIDA IS FULL”