As a resident of Tampa and former Orlando resident the biggest difference I notice is in the area of Aesthetics. In Orlando and most of the surrounding communities there is an emphasis on Streetscaping and Beautification. They seem to pay attention to the look and feel of a place. I suppose it's due to the tourism industry. Orlando seems to have a buzz of excitement, absent in Tampa. Orlando seems to position itself as the second most important area in FL and it might just be. Also I miss the numerous community lakeside parks in the Orlando area. All of this talk of aesthetics may seem like a petty issue, but it makes a huge difference on the overall feel of an area. Tampa on the other hand has large portions in their north, central and eastern core that are very, very depressing and dilapidated. If you have ever driven on Busch Blvd near Busch Gardens that is what I am talking about. There are miles of commercial corridors that look like that in a large area. I know Orlando has a few areas like this, but it doesn't compare in size. For Tampa folks, I guess they're used to it and are mostly apathetic. It's a shame because a lot of these areas are historic or near natural beauty and have great potential. The area near Lowry park zoo has a navigable river connected to downtown, a historical water tower near two natural springs in an area that is filled with the unhoused. I don't think that situation of grunge appearance would happen in Orlando. The leaders over here mostly don't care about quality urban design. Think of the large Eola fountain, nada in Tampa. Think of Leu Botanical Gardens, nada in Tampa. These cultural amenities are mostly absent. Even parks in South Tampa are very subpar. Most of our parks have few designed amenities, they're just haphazard. Hyde Park in south Tampa is small and nice and is a wanna be Park Ave. As far as lakes, Tampa does have many beautiful lakes but most of the land is hogged by private property so you can't enjoy them if you don't live on them. The bay is typically not walking distance for most people so that doesn't help much. Tampa's downtown is much better than Orlando, even St. Pete's downtown is better than Orlando. Downtown Tampa is where the city spends the infrastructure money and that area is good. But just be aware of the vast area in Tampa that is left behind. So downtown St.Pete does have a lot of the missing cultural amenities that Tampa lacks, but it is pretty far away from Tampa. It doesn't feel like Tampa stomping grounds. The St. Pete suburbs are older and may not be appealing, but I don't know about St. Pete as much. I think north Pinellas is better than south Pinellas. Coastal West Pasco is blah and Central growing. East Pasco is hilly in parts and booming suburbs. Other booming suburbs are Riverview and South Hillsborough county. Brandon has a southerner vibe. Something annoying here is the competition between St Pete and Tampa. St. Pete thinks their better and even wanted to change the Rays name. Orlando really just has the one major downtown so it usually the focal point as the regions living room. So Tampa has a ton of potential and missed opportunities and Orlando does a much better job of capitalizing on the history and natural resources.
Wife and I have been considering both areas for a couple years now and while at first we were honing in on Orlando, after visiting several times to both places, all things considered we are now looking in the Tampa area in particular Pasco County. Although it was and remains a difficult decision between the two great cities.
Interesting. Most people I know would consider Sarasota its own city. I get if you were speaking to someone unfamiliar with the west coast of Florida, it might be easier to say you live in/near Tampa instead of saying Bradenton.
@kriskennedyre It is its own city but with its proximity to Tampa to should be included in regional population. Deltona is included in the greater Orlando area and it's about the same distance as Sarasota. Not including Bradenton and Palmetto which looks across the bay as not being part of the TB Region doesn't make much sense.
@@JonnyDee-uh1eo Downtown tampa to Bradenton is about 45 miles or an hour drive. Downtown Orlando to Deltona is 28 miles and 30 minutes drive. Either way, I don't factor Deltona into the my Orlando market report since it is in Volusia County. There is certainly grey area and left for interpretation for each Tampa and Orlando. This is a good reminder to pay attention to how data is collected when reading reports on real estate market trends. I think my video would have been way too long if I included Bradenton, Sarasota, Deltona and other areas.
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As a resident of Tampa and former Orlando resident the biggest difference I notice is in the area of Aesthetics. In Orlando and most of the surrounding communities there is an emphasis on Streetscaping and Beautification. They seem to pay attention to the look and feel of a place. I suppose it's due to the tourism industry. Orlando seems to have a buzz of excitement, absent in Tampa. Orlando seems to position itself as the second most important area in FL and it might just be. Also I miss the numerous community lakeside parks in the Orlando area. All of this talk of aesthetics may seem like a petty issue, but it makes a huge difference on the overall feel of an area. Tampa on the other hand has large portions in their north, central and eastern core that are very, very depressing and dilapidated. If you have ever driven on Busch Blvd near Busch Gardens that is what I am talking about. There are miles of commercial corridors that look like that in a large area. I know Orlando has a few areas like this, but it doesn't compare in size. For Tampa folks, I guess they're used to it and are mostly apathetic. It's a shame because a lot of these areas are historic or near natural beauty and have great potential. The area near Lowry park zoo has a navigable river connected to downtown, a historical water tower near two natural springs in an area that is filled with the unhoused. I don't think that situation of grunge appearance would happen in Orlando. The leaders over here mostly don't care about quality urban design. Think of the large Eola fountain, nada in Tampa. Think of Leu Botanical Gardens, nada in Tampa. These cultural amenities are mostly absent. Even parks in South Tampa are very subpar. Most of our parks have few designed amenities, they're just haphazard. Hyde Park in south Tampa is small and nice and is a wanna be Park Ave. As far as lakes, Tampa does have many beautiful lakes but most of the land is hogged by private property so you can't enjoy them if you don't live on them. The bay is typically not walking distance for most people so that doesn't help much. Tampa's downtown is much better than Orlando, even St. Pete's downtown is better than Orlando. Downtown Tampa is where the city spends the infrastructure money and that area is good. But just be aware of the vast area in Tampa that is left behind. So downtown St.Pete does have a lot of the missing cultural amenities that Tampa lacks, but it is pretty far away from Tampa. It doesn't feel like Tampa stomping grounds. The St. Pete suburbs are older and may not be appealing, but I don't know about St. Pete as much. I think north Pinellas is better than south Pinellas. Coastal West Pasco is blah and Central growing. East Pasco is hilly in parts and booming suburbs. Other booming suburbs are Riverview and South Hillsborough county. Brandon has a southerner vibe. Something annoying here is the competition between St Pete and Tampa. St. Pete thinks their better and even wanted to change the Rays name. Orlando really just has the one major downtown so it usually the focal point as the regions living room. So Tampa has a ton of potential and missed opportunities and Orlando does a much better job of capitalizing on the history and natural resources.
Thank you, @jefferyoswald for taking the time to leave your honest, in-depth, and insightful feedback.
Great video Kris. Really informative. The illustrated maps were very helpful!
Thanks, Ryan!
Great video! Personally, I fell in love with the area north of Orlando where the smaller towns are.
Great. What town did you settle in?
Wife and I have been considering both areas for a couple years now and while at first we were honing in on Orlando, after visiting several times to both places, all things considered we are now looking in the Tampa area in particular Pasco County. Although it was and remains a difficult decision between the two great cities.
What area in Pasco are you all considering?
Great video. I appreciate your objective approach with your comparison. I definitely will check out your other videos.
@blackchang1981 Thank you very much!
Damn good video. Incredible work.
You got me interested in Tampa
Tampa all day!!!
Orlando my family is movin to Orlando soon love theme park gonna check out lazy river's Orlando will grow !!$$
Fantastic. There are many. Give me a ring or email if you want to chat and assistance finding a place. Kris.kennedy@compass.com
Tampa bay is amazing but good houses are expensive at this point.
There are areas that are more affordable than others in Orlando.
Tampa Bay all the way
Tampa Bay bc of the downtown amenities and the bay.
solid reasoning. Hard to compare with that area plus being able to get on a boat and fish so easily.
Bradenton and Sarasota should be included in the greater TB area.
Interesting. Most people I know would consider Sarasota its own city. I get if you were speaking to someone unfamiliar with the west coast of Florida, it might be easier to say you live in/near Tampa instead of saying Bradenton.
@kriskennedyre It is its own city but with its proximity to Tampa to should be included in regional population.
Deltona is included in the greater Orlando area and it's about the same distance as Sarasota.
Not including Bradenton and Palmetto which looks across the bay as not being part of the TB Region doesn't make much sense.
@@JonnyDee-uh1eo Downtown tampa to Bradenton is about 45 miles or an hour drive. Downtown Orlando to Deltona is 28 miles and 30 minutes drive. Either way, I don't factor Deltona into the my Orlando market report since it is in Volusia County. There is certainly grey area and left for interpretation for each Tampa and Orlando. This is a good reminder to pay attention to how data is collected when reading reports on real estate market trends. I think my video would have been way too long if I included Bradenton, Sarasota, Deltona and other areas.
@@kriskennedyre I appreciate the responses.
Tampa Bay for sports and downtown, Orlando for amenities
Makes sense! Tampa has some great amenities too. Hopefully the Magic keep getting better.
Tourism sector employment in Orlando as well as percent of metro GDP should both be around 20% It sounds like you doubled it.
Did I mention GDP in my video?