Possible new job, need central florida area info

**Maveric169** · April 3rd, 2003

Hey everyone, I might be taking a new job for a company in florida arround the Orlando area. I need info to prepare to start looking at places to find housing, so if the job goes through I am ready. I am looking for places (cities, towns, ect) that have a low crime rate, good schools, nice area. I would like to keep my seach to within a 1 hour commute to orlando and the airport (as I will be traveling alot). My income would be in the 45 - 55K range if that helps.

I will probley look for an apartment for the first 3 months just to make sure everything works out before I move across the country (from california). Also please share you thoughts, opinions about florida, good or bad.

**Jewelzz** · April 3rd, 2003

Originally posted by Maveric169
My income would be in the 45 - 55K range

Wanna get married?

**xsivforce** · April 3rd, 2003

Sanford is a good location. Altamonte Springs would be another. Be ready for I-4 traffic no matter where you are.
I am in Deland in western Volusia County which is just North of Sanford. This area has a little more of a "small town" feel to it though it is growing pretty fast. Many commute from this area to Orlando. Other cities in this area include Debary, Deltona, Orange City and Deleon Springs.
I can make it to Orlando International in an average of 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Although, if you are driving at peak times, it could take longer. Where I live is ideal for me with two kids, 20 minutes to Daytona Beach, an hour to Disney.

If you prefer to be on the south side of Orlando, check around St. Cloud / Kissimmee.

Weather is great, traffic is not so great if you have to use I-4. Crime is probably about average although there are some areas which have a higher crime rate. Florida Schools have had their concerns in the past however, they have been improving quite a bit. Main concern now is lack of schools to accomodate influx of residents. Florida is currently the fastest growing state as far as population. It has been compared to California of the 70's.

**Sazar** · April 3rd, 2003

Originally posted by xsivforce
Sanford is a good location. Altamonte Springs would be another. Be ready for I-4 traffic no matter where you are.
I am in Deland in western Volusia County which is just North of Sanford. This area has a little more of a "small town" feel to it though it is growing pretty fast. Many commute from this area to Orlando. Other cities in this area include Debary, Deltona, Orange City and Deleon Springs.
I can make it to Orlando International in an average of 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Although, if you are driving at peak times, it could take longer. Where I live is ideal for me with two kids, 20 minutes to Daytona Beach, an hour to Disney.

If you prefer to be on the south side of Orlando, check around St. Cloud / Kissimmee.

Weather is great, traffic is not so great if you have to use I-4. Crime is probably about average although there are some areas which have a higher crime rate. Florida Schools have had their concerns in the past however, they have been improving quite a bit. Main concern now is lack of schools to accomodate influx of residents. Florida is currently the fastest growing state as far as population. It has been compared to California of the 70's.

I like kissimmee personally... nice neighborhood for the most part... if you live near the airport exit... where there are LOTS of houses/apartments... you are pretty much in a prime location... only around 5 mins from I-drive (international drive) with all the attractions and retail shopping outlets...

other than that... xsiv's area I would avoid... I hear ever since he moved there property prices have plummeted... something about the smell I think ?

j/k

**xsivforce** · April 3rd, 2003

Originally posted by Sazar
other than that... xsiv's area I would avoid... I hear ever since he moved there property prices have plummeted... something about the smell I think ?

j/k

**Sazar** · April 3rd, 2003

Originally posted by xsivforce

that does it... I declare smiley jihad on you... EVIL PERSON...

April 3rd, 2003

I vote for around St. Cloud / Kissimmee.

**xsivforce** · April 3rd, 2003

Originally posted by Sazar

that does it... I declare smiley jihad on you... EVIL PERSON...

**Friend of Bill** · April 3rd, 2003

Florida's hot and humid and the tap water is not fit for human consumption.

**xsivforce** · April 3rd, 2003

Originally posted by SnookBooger
Florida's hot and humid

Some of us prefer it that way.

April 3rd, 2003

Florida's hot and humid

Who cares when you can run and jump in the ocean to cool off.

and the tap water is not fit for human consumption.

Most tap water is not fit for human consumption.

**Evil Marge** · April 4th, 2003

Give a bird tap water and it'll drink it.
Give a bird bottled water and it doesn't wanna know.

I know I tried it

lion7718 · April 4th, 2003

I lived in Winter Park for about 5 years..traffic is bad there, but your right in the middle of everything. I live in Apopka now (Last 10 years), kinda like living in the woods, I'm about 15 min for the damn store...lol

**Maveric169** · April 4th, 2003

Originally posted by Jewelzz
Wanna get married?

LOL, I think my fiance' might have a problem with that....But thanks for the offer!....LOL

Originally posted by lion7718
I lived in Winter Park for about 5 years..traffic is bad there, but your right in the middle of everything. I live in Apopka now (Last 10 years), kinda like living in the woods, I'm about 15 min for the damn store...lol

Woods? Real woods? That could be cool. Do you have neighbors right next door? Or is there room to breathe?

Originally posted by SnookBooger
Florida's hot and humid and the tap water is not fit for human consumption.

Tap water is not fit here in Cali either. So that is nothing new.

I really apreciate all the input and if anyone has anything else to add please feel free.

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Maveric169 The Voices Talk to Me Joined: December 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,148 Reputation: 130 Power: 128	Possible new job, need central florida area info Hey everyone, I might be taking a new job for a company in florida arround the Orlando area. I need info to prepare to start looking at places to find housing, so if the job goes through I am ready. I am looking for places (cities, towns, ect) that have a low crime rate, good schools, nice area. I would like to keep my seach to within a 1 hour commute to orlando and the airport (as I will be traveling alot). My income would be in the 45 - 55K range if that helps. I will probley look for an apartment for the first 3 months just to make sure everything works out before I move across the country (from california). Also please share you thoughts, opinions about florida, good or bad. Disclaimer: Past performace and emerging trends are not always accurate predictors for future events. Consult your employeer reguarding overtime possibilies incase I am wrong and you have to buy more stuff. AMD Athlon 64 3000+ \| Gigabyte GA-K8NS Mobo \| 1 Gig Crucial XMS Ram \| Maxtor 200GB Sata Drive 8Meg Cache Primary Drive \| 60GB Backup Drive \| ATI 9550 \| Antec Trio 430W PSU \| Custom Case *Check out my new website* *http://13-dragons.net/*

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Jewelzz Queen of Farts Joined: March 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 10,949 Blog Entries: 7 Reputation: 1843 Power: 252	Re: Possible new job, need central florida area info Originally posted by Maveric169 My income would be in the 45 - 55K range Wanna get married?

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xsivforce Prodigal Son Joined: February 2002 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 8,542 Reputation: 1410 Power: 225	Sanford is a good location. Altamonte Springs would be another. Be ready for I-4 traffic no matter where you are. I am in Deland in western Volusia County which is just North of Sanford. This area has a little more of a "small town" feel to it though it is growing pretty fast. Many commute from this area to Orlando. Other cities in this area include Debary, Deltona, Orange City and Deleon Springs. I can make it to Orlando International in an average of 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Although, if you are driving at peak times, it could take longer. Where I live is ideal for me with two kids, 20 minutes to Daytona Beach, an hour to Disney. If you prefer to be on the south side of Orlando, check around St. Cloud / Kissimmee. Weather is great, traffic is not so great if you have to use I-4. Crime is probably about average although there are some areas which have a higher crime rate. Florida Schools have had their concerns in the past however, they have been improving quite a bit. Main concern now is lack of schools to accomodate influx of residents. Florida is currently the fastest growing state as far as population. It has been compared to California of the 70's. I miss you allllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Originally posted by xsivforce Sanford is a good location. Altamonte Springs would be another. Be ready for I-4 traffic no matter where you are. I am in Deland in western Volusia County which is just North of Sanford. This area has a little more of a "small town" feel to it though it is growing pretty fast. Many commute from this area to Orlando. Other cities in this area include Debary, Deltona, Orange City and Deleon Springs. I can make it to Orlando International in an average of 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Although, if you are driving at peak times, it could take longer. Where I live is ideal for me with two kids, 20 minutes to Daytona Beach, an hour to Disney. If you prefer to be on the south side of Orlando, check around St. Cloud / Kissimmee. Weather is great, traffic is not so great if you have to use I-4. Crime is probably about average although there are some areas which have a higher crime rate. Florida Schools have had their concerns in the past however, they have been improving quite a bit. Main concern now is lack of schools to accomodate influx of residents. Florida is currently the fastest growing state as far as population. It has been compared to California of the 70's. I like kissimmee personally... nice neighborhood for the most part... if you live near the airport exit... where there are LOTS of houses/apartments... you are pretty much in a prime location... only around 5 mins from I-drive (international drive) with all the attractions and retail shopping outlets... other than that... xsiv's area I would avoid... I hear ever since he moved there property prices have plummeted... something about the smell I think ? j/k Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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xsivforce Prodigal Son Joined: February 2002 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 8,542 Reputation: 1410 Power: 225	Originally posted by Sazar other than that... xsiv's area I would avoid... I hear ever since he moved there property prices have plummeted... something about the smell I think ? j/k I miss you allllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Originally posted by xsivforce that does it... I declare smiley jihad on you... EVIL PERSON... Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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madmax1345 Unregistered Posts: n/a	I vote for around St. Cloud / Kissimmee.

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xsivforce Prodigal Son Joined: February 2002 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 8,542 Reputation: 1410 Power: 225	Originally posted by Sazar that does it... I declare smiley jihad on you... EVIL PERSON... I miss you allllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Friend of Bill What, me worry? Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,572 Reputation: 20 Power: 139	Florida's hot and humid and the tap water is not fit for human consumption.

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xsivforce Prodigal Son Joined: February 2002 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 8,542 Reputation: 1410 Power: 225	Originally posted by SnookBooger Florida's hot and humid Some of us prefer it that way. I miss you allllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RabidPenguin Unregistered Posts: n/a	Florida's hot and humid Who cares when you can run and jump in the ocean to cool off. and the tap water is not fit for human consumption. Most tap water is not fit for human consumption.

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Evil Marge I Rule Joined: July 2002 Location: Teesside, the land of smog Posts: 6,547 Reputation: 2337 Power: 209	Give a bird tap water and it'll drink it. Give a bird bottled water and it doesn't wanna know. I know I tried it . Google+

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lion7718 OSNN Addict Joined: July 2002 Posts: 80 Reputation: 10 Power: 120	I lived in Winter Park for about 5 years..traffic is bad there, but your right in the middle of everything. I live in Apopka now (Last 10 years), kinda like living in the woods, I'm about 15 min for the damn store...lol

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Maveric169 The Voices Talk to Me Joined: December 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,148 Reputation: 130 Power: 128	Re: Re: Possible new job, need central florida area info Originally posted by Jewelzz Wanna get married? LOL, I think my fiance' might have a problem with that....But thanks for the offer!....LOL Originally posted by lion7718 I lived in Winter Park for about 5 years..traffic is bad there, but your right in the middle of everything. I live in Apopka now (Last 10 years), kinda like living in the woods, I'm about 15 min for the damn store...lol Woods? Real woods? That could be cool. Do you have neighbors right next door? Or is there room to breathe? Originally posted by SnookBooger Florida's hot and humid and the tap water is not fit for human consumption. Tap water is not fit here in Cali either. So that is nothing new. I really apreciate all the input and if anyone has anything else to add please feel free. Disclaimer: Past performace and emerging trends are not always accurate predictors for future events. Consult your employeer reguarding overtime possibilies incase I am wrong and you have to buy more stuff. AMD Athlon 64 3000+ \| Gigabyte GA-K8NS Mobo \| 1 Gig Crucial XMS Ram \| Maxtor 200GB Sata Drive 8Meg Cache Primary Drive \| 60GB Backup Drive \| ATI 9550 \| Antec Trio 430W PSU \| Custom Case *Check out my new website* *http://13-dragons.net/*

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