Tampa, Florida. Good place to live?

I've been numerous times as well. Been traveling back and forth for a couple years (woman) but considering going for good. I love Nashville (from upstate NY originally) but the year round warm weather is appealing

if you don't mind living among transplanted New Yorkers, it's a nice place and nice weather, sans a few hurricane threats from time to time.

I've been in Tampa since last October. I work all over south FL and this is by far my favorite city. I live in south Tampa. Zeph would be a good choice if you like being close enough to enjoy the city without the everyday traffic. I would recommend Riverview and Apollo Beach as well.

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My dad lives in the area you are talking about. He likes it. Major con is the traffic is god awful. When I was there this summer it seemed like they were working on every road.

I remember hearing that it leads the nation in number of people struck by lightning each year, so there's that to consider.

My mom and stepdad just moved from Zephyrhills to Dade City. They prefer where they've moved to because there are so many trailer parks full of 60 year old yankees and snowbirds around where they were in Zephyrhills. Granted you'll find that most places in Florida, but there really are a ton of them in Zephyrhills.

It's no doubt a nice area, just some stereotypical south Florida characteristics to it.

Tampa is a great city. I would only live in South Tampa though. You are insulated from most of the traffic there and are close to the airport.

South Tampa is really nice with lots to do.

Grew up in Tampa, I'd consider moving slightly south of Tampa if I were you. Like Ellenton, Bradenton, St.Pete. Cost of living is lower, still have access to all the cool stuff without the crazy traffic.