The NICEST small towns in FL are located in the panhandle. The sand is pure white and fine, the water is emerald green and real estate is more affordable.
@@jasminejasmine2751 This time around none of the places mentioned in this video were hit too hard. Though Punta Gorda sustained major hurricane damage over 10 years ago. I would look at Florida hurricane statistics to help you decide.
Real estate prices there are below the median price for FL. You should go visit and see if you like it there. Does it fulfill your requirements in terms of feel, schools (if that is important to you), safety, amenities etc.
I used to watch the #Toronto #BlueJays of the #MLB in spring training in #Dunedin. So fun! I dont know if they are still there for #GrapefruitLeague though. Thank you ⚾️
All on the west coast , I seen fla grow for 70 years , and I live on the east side , on the Treasure Coast , Indian River Coutry , Vero Beach , Sebastian , beautiful towns , the West Coast weather is Hotter than the East side .
Don’t believe any of this garbage..I have lived here for 28 years. It’s now for most people completely out of reach! Housing and rent prices are through the roof! Average home price even for a peace of crap is over 300 to 400,000! Rent 2,000 or more a month for a closet! Good paying jobs for the average person are few and far between. Florida is a right to work state so wages are nowhere near what you would expect. Mostly service industries here!! Traffic is hell on earth! Forget going to the beaches because there’s no place to park! If you do find a place except to pay too!! Come for a vacation..enjoy it.. forget moving here! It’s just not worth it!! Pretty soon most Floridians will be living on the streets it’s gotten so expensive!!
Katrin is correct. While the prices have gone up a bit more here in Florida than the rest of the country, the prices have shot up everywhere that is desirable all across the country.
Wow, these sound like great options for retirement. I like the idea of living close to beaches in a walkable, dog friendly place. which one is most like that?
Well I live in Punta Gorda in a 55+ community which is farther from Charlotte Harbor and the canals but a lot less expensive and so safer from storm surges which causes the most damage. Yes we were given a direct hit by hurricane Ian last year, in fact the eye went right over us. Nearly all of us had some damage and not all of it has been repaired yet because the good construction companies have so much work backed up. Do I regret living here after that? No, I still love this town. The people are friendly there is a nice beach at Ponce De Leon Park on Charlotte Harbor, not for swimming but people sunbathe and go there to watch our frequently quite beautiful sunsets, also there is a small wildlife sanctuary in the park. The reason for not swimming is it also has Alligator Creek which runs through an environmental parks so yes alligators. On the other side of the Peace River Port Charlotte has a very nice beach for swimming which is only a few minutes away. If you want to go to the Gulf Ft Myers to the south or Boca Grande to the west, both about 45 minutes away. There is a beautiful riverfront walk from Fishermen's Village through town and out past Laishley Park and Veterans Park (side by side) on the other side. People walk there (yes frequently with their dogs, bike of just go visit the parks like those mentioned and Gilchrist Park. There are a lot of small parks and walking trails throughout the town as well. As she stated the town is mostly retirees so younger people often don't like the town but if is a very laidback and lovely place. There are a large number of military retirees here as well which is how we were able to get a half size exact copy of the Vietnam Wall in our Veterans Park. Crime rate isn't bad, mostly shop lifting and breaking into cars, little in the way of violent crime and then usually it is someone from somewhere else doing it. We did have a major shooting spree downtown last year (first ever such thing) but again it was someone from a major town that did it. Mostly very peaceful. Downtown is very small with green areas all through it. Summers here can be very difficult for some to deal with as that is when it gets to be in the 90s every day with frequent afternoon storms which causes the humidity to go up but if you can adapt to that it is lovely. Not much in the way of mosquitoes as they spray frequently at night during the wet season and if you sign up to Alert Charlotte they will let you know when that will happen. If you can handle the summer heat and the possibility, no probability of getting hit by hurricanes then it is a great place to live. I used to live in southeast Michigan, about 40 miles from Detroit. I prefer here.
from your video i don't think you have ever been to dunedin. if you like high rises, traffic, the feeling of ants on a ant hill then go there. 50 years ago it was wonderful. not so much anymore.
I'm coming down from Indiana this week to check out Englewood. I value my privacy and quiet with lots of outdoor beauty. Perfect area for that and close to other places if there's something I absolutely need. Looking at relocating in 2024. I've learned a lot from your videos, thank you!
Melissa, I am sure you will love the beaches and the things to do in the area. Be sure to visit Venice and Sarasota as well. Any questions of where to go, feel free to reach out anytime! Safe trip.
@@melissashort6237 well there are 1,300 people a day moving to FL. Since covid. Let's just say, it now no different than anywhere else. Subdivision going up everywhere, strip malls people and more people.
@@katrinstake I’m moving there in 2 weeks. But we will be in BeachWalk, which is north Englewood, so it has characteristics of both Englewood and Venice. But coming from NY, I think the ruralness of Englewood seems refreshing.
Ha, this state is vast... plenty of places for single people. The bigger question is, where in FL do you see yourself being happiest? Central, east, or west coast, maybe panhandle?
Well if you all are leaving for Paradise it's now over run with people and you might as well never plan on going anywhere due to traffic. Florida has now been destroyed!
We moved from Michigan to SWFL in 2021. Yes, the roads are bad here, especially from November to April (Snowbird Season). There is still room for more people, but housing costs are insane.
Actually NONE of the areas she reviewed went under water from storm surges. All her communities listed were Punta Gorda and north. The areas hit and flooded by the hurricane were south of these areas, such as Matlacha, Ft Myers, Sanbell island and Bonita Springs. I live in Punta Gorda. We got hit by wind and rain, but no storm surge flooding.
That's still to expensive living unless you are a million air.. or make. 111thouSAND dollars per year.. fla is now a state that is too expensive for average Americans..
Palmetto?! Are you kidding? There's a reason we've been calling this place "Palmghetto" for years! Don't you ever factor in racial demographics and crime statistics into your recommendations? On the other hand, when I moved to Englewood 20 years ago, I quickly realized it's the "last nice place left in Florida." Even if they eventually ruin it, I'm here to stay because there's no place left to run to.
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OMG, when last have you been to Dunedin ??
It's overcrowded all year round and new development is everywhere.
Another great video, Katrin. Palmetto was on my list. I am planning a first time visit to Palmetto next year to see if I would like to move there.
Great thank you! Can't wait to check them out in person!
You are welcome!
The NICEST small towns in FL are located in the panhandle. The sand is pure white and fine, the water is emerald green and real estate is more affordable.
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Hello Navarre Beach!
What about hurricane issues there?
@@jasminejasmine2751 This time around none of the places mentioned in this video were hit too hard. Though Punta Gorda sustained major hurricane damage over 10 years ago. I would look at Florida hurricane statistics to help you decide.
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I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good nightlife.
Thanks for sharing!
Another great video, excellent research very accurate! Thanks
Thank you PC3...you probably have been to Dunedin and Gulfport plenty of times since they are so close to Tampa?
@@katrinstake I have been to both of those towns. You did such a good job capturing the feel of them. Keep up the good work.
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Great job!
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Thank you for this video ! One question: what do you think of Rotonda West ? Thanks
Lots of people seem to be happy there. It's a personal choice though. If you have not been, definitely go visit it to see what it is about.
Dunedin is awesome, as is the governor! Love Tarpon Springs as well.
Thanks for your videos❤. What's your opinion on Sebring and Okeechobee FL for living???
Real estate prices there are below the median price for FL. You should go visit and see if you like it there. Does it fulfill your requirements in terms of feel, schools (if that is important to you), safety, amenities etc.
Thank you very much! Looking to buy something affordable in this crazy market👍
okeechobee is a poor area. sebring is much nicer. check them out yourself.
These towns look really nice, perfect for living or a relaxing vacation. I love all the information you always give to us, Katrin, thanks so much! 👍
Thank you so much Celtic Paths for your continued support :)
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Dunedin Florida is beautiful, lived there for 7 years.
sure is :)
Punta Gorda is nice. Went to Fisherman’s Village yesterday. It was okay.
Glad you enjoyed Punta Gorda.
I love Englewood! Manasota key is awesome.
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I used to watch the #Toronto #BlueJays of the #MLB in spring training in #Dunedin. So fun! I dont know if they are still there for #GrapefruitLeague though. Thank you ⚾️
Those house prices do not make them affordable. But, it is your job to make them look great.
All on the west coast , I seen fla grow for 70 years , and I live on the east side , on the Treasure Coast , Indian River Coutry , Vero Beach , Sebastian , beautiful towns , the West Coast weather is Hotter than the East side .
Punta gorda underwent a restoration project after hurricane Charlie nearly wiped it off the map
Yes I know :). They did a great job.
Don’t believe any of this garbage..I have lived here for 28 years. It’s now for most people completely out of reach! Housing and rent prices are through the roof! Average home price even for a peace of crap is over 300 to 400,000! Rent 2,000 or more a month for a closet! Good paying jobs for the average person are few and far between. Florida is a right to work state so wages are nowhere near what you would expect. Mostly service industries here!! Traffic is hell on earth! Forget going to the beaches because there’s no place to park! If you do find a place except to pay too!! Come for a vacation..enjoy it.. forget moving here! It’s just not worth it!! Pretty soon most Floridians will be living on the streets it’s gotten so expensive!!
It has gotten expensive almost everywhere in the US. Not just FL.
@@katrinstake NOT!
Katrin is correct. While the prices have gone up a bit more here in Florida than the rest of the country, the prices have shot up everywhere that is desirable all across the country.
Wow, these sound like great options for retirement. I like the idea of living close to beaches in a walkable, dog friendly place. which one is most like that?
Well I live in Punta Gorda in a 55+ community which is farther from Charlotte Harbor and the canals but a lot less expensive and so safer from storm surges which causes the most damage. Yes we were given a direct hit by hurricane Ian last year, in fact the eye went right over us. Nearly all of us had some damage and not all of it has been repaired yet because the good construction companies have so much work backed up. Do I regret living here after that? No, I still love this town. The people are friendly there is a nice beach at Ponce De Leon Park on Charlotte Harbor, not for swimming but people sunbathe and go there to watch our frequently quite beautiful sunsets, also there is a small wildlife sanctuary in the park. The reason for not swimming is it also has Alligator Creek which runs through an environmental parks so yes alligators. On the other side of the Peace River Port Charlotte has a very nice beach for swimming which is only a few minutes away. If you want to go to the Gulf Ft Myers to the south or Boca Grande to the west, both about 45 minutes away. There is a beautiful riverfront walk from Fishermen's Village through town and out past Laishley Park and Veterans Park (side by side) on the other side. People walk there (yes frequently with their dogs, bike of just go visit the parks like those mentioned and Gilchrist Park. There are a lot of small parks and walking trails throughout the town as well. As she stated the town is mostly retirees so younger people often don't like the town but if is a very laidback and lovely place. There are a large number of military retirees here as well which is how we were able to get a half size exact copy of the Vietnam Wall in our Veterans Park. Crime rate isn't bad, mostly shop lifting and breaking into cars, little in the way of violent crime and then usually it is someone from somewhere else doing it. We did have a major shooting spree downtown last year (first ever such thing) but again it was someone from a major town that did it. Mostly very peaceful. Downtown is very small with green areas all through it. Summers here can be very difficult for some to deal with as that is when it gets to be in the 90s every day with frequent afternoon storms which causes the humidity to go up but if you can adapt to that it is lovely. Not much in the way of mosquitoes as they spray frequently at night during the wet season and if you sign up to Alert Charlotte they will let you know when that will happen. If you can handle the summer heat and the possibility, no probability of getting hit by hurricanes then it is a great place to live. I used to live in southeast Michigan, about 40 miles from Detroit. I prefer here.
Gulfport's art walks are the first Friday and the third SATURDAY (not Friday).
Thank you for your comment!
It's not wise to move that close to the water due to high home insurance costs.
Great to learn about these towns! I would like to check out Dunedin
Definitely check it out...they have a little art scene there as well.
I'll be in touch, thank you
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from your video i don't think you have ever been to dunedin. if you like high rises, traffic, the feeling of ants on a ant hill then go there. 50 years ago it was wonderful. not so much anymore.
You talk about buying but what about renting? Is renting affordable for retired people?
Rental prices have come up a lot since the onset of the pandemic. It isn't as affordable as it was 3 years ago.
Florida is only affordable to millionaires
This video is West Coast biased. Moving to Palm Coast, on the Atlantic coast, next month.
Couldn't be happier!
Frostproof Florida
Indeed
I live in a beautiful quaint peaceful small town in Florida....wait.....HURRICANE IAN...HOLD MY BEER !!!
Which town?
Good. It'll keep guys like you away from my tropical paradise.
I know which one. I will not say what it is.
I'm coming down from Indiana this week to check out Englewood. I value my privacy and quiet with lots of outdoor beauty. Perfect area for that and close to other places if there's something I absolutely need. Looking at relocating in 2024. I've learned a lot from your videos, thank you!
Melissa, I am sure you will love the beaches and the things to do in the area. Be sure to visit Venice and Sarasota as well. Any questions of where to go, feel free to reach out anytime! Safe trip.
That's what you think!
@@mackm7781 ??
I've bought property because I love the area. What am I supposed to think?
@@melissashort6237 well there are 1,300 people a day moving to FL. Since covid. Let's just say, it now no different than anywhere else. Subdivision going up everywhere, strip malls people and more people.
Thanks for the video. I bought into Englewood. I thought that was a pretty good description.
Cindy thank you for watching. Are you happy living in Englewood? ;:)
@@katrinstake I’m moving there in 2 weeks. But we will be in BeachWalk, which is north Englewood, so it has characteristics of both Englewood and Venice. But coming from NY, I think the ruralness of Englewood seems refreshing.
@@cindyvitale9515 Cindy wish you much happiness there. You will be so close to Manasota Beach but I am sure you already knew that :).
Which one would you pick? You may be interested in smaller town gems: th-cam.com/video/t7c6S6JryNQ/w-d-xo.html
Dunedin sounds interesting to me.
@@sandymcdonald1162 Hi Sandy, definitely check it out if you are in the area. Small town feel, cozy and lots to do in the area.
None.
@@1m2rich Not everyone will like these places. Plenty more options in FL or in other states..
Where do single people live in this state. My sister and I are 55+ single and trying to find a fun place to live. DO NOT say The Villages! lol
Ha, this state is vast... plenty of places for single people. The bigger question is, where in FL do you see yourself being happiest? Central, east, or west coast, maybe panhandle?
Hurricane season is here in Florida now. Not a god time to go on a visit to Floida.
You never talk about corporate jobs in Sarasota and tampa.not everyone is retired
Why not Google the information if you need it right away? 😉
Well if you all are leaving for Paradise it's now over run with people and you might as well never plan on going anywhere due to traffic. Florida has now been destroyed!
Oh it has not.lol.
Lots of heat now.
We moved from Michigan to SWFL in 2021. Yes, the roads are bad here, especially from November to April (Snowbird Season). There is still room for more people, but housing costs are insane.
@@carolderosa3069 oh really?
All of these places are sadly under water now.
The ones to the very south of Sarasota didn't do so well ;(
Actually NONE of the areas she reviewed went under water from storm surges. All her communities listed were Punta Gorda and north. The areas hit and flooded by the hurricane were south of these areas, such as Matlacha, Ft Myers, Sanbell island and Bonita Springs. I live in Punta Gorda. We got hit by wind and rain, but no storm surge flooding.
Shhhh don't move here. Stay in your blue state...There are Gators here...
Aww, let em' come visit...gators gotta eat something!
There are no jobs there for young people.tampa is a major drive
Lmaooo
That's still to expensive living unless you are a million air.. or make. 111thouSAND dollars per year.. fla is now a state that is too expensive for average Americans..
Englewood also known as wrinkle wood - nothing to do… lots of homeless in the woods
BRING LOTS OF MONEY. & YOUR CREDIT CARDS & EXPECT TO WAIT , C ROWDED
Getting more expensive for sure...like many other places in the US
Really interested until he said that Ron DeSaster is from there. No thanks, I'm not interested in that kind of Town.
Palmetto?! Are you kidding? There's a reason we've been calling this place "Palmghetto" for years! Don't you ever factor in racial demographics and crime statistics into your recommendations? On the other hand, when I moved to Englewood 20 years ago, I quickly realized it's the "last nice place left in Florida." Even if they eventually ruin it, I'm here to stay because there's no place left to run to.
Palmetto is up and coming. Every area will have good and not so good areas.
@@katrinstake up and coming means destroyed!
@@mackm7781 @mack m not really...come see for yourself?!
All still overpriced.
Sure is not what it was.2 years ago
You have great information - your a bit hard to understand - your speech needs a bit of practice - that would make you close to perfect
Close to perfect would be boring :).
I love dunedin. So many hot looking women there 😉
Ron DeSantis is from Dunedin uhh? One good reason not to choose this location! I'll take any of the other 4.
We have so many great places to live in FL that there is a place for everyone here :).
Please stay where you are!
Lol true
Hahahaha stay away from our free state then, we don’t need ya.
That’s OK tiny, stay where you are
But still good video.
Glad you enjoyed it