Where would you live? - Page 4

Aceventura · January 8th, 2011, 11:39 AM

omg I found it: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=524591

***QuantumX*** · January 8th, 2011, 02:04 PM

Thanks, Aceventura!

spellbound · January 8th, 2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

If you had $400,000 to buy a home, where would you live in the Miami/FT Lauderdale area? Considering family, schools, amenities, shopping. Single family homes would be preferable.

Victoria Park.

skyscraperhighrise · January 8th, 2011, 09:19 PM

I Will live in miami and always wanted to live there.

and key biscayne, because of this sleek mansion.

1772 · January 9th, 2011, 10:00 PM

Star Island of course?

theEmbarcadero · January 10th, 2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spellbound

Miami has gorgeous, exciting areas and ones that look like bombed-out war zones. Is this really news?

People always seem to have these bizarre notions that it's either the most drop-dead amazing place on the planet or some kind of inner ring of Hell from Dante's Inferno. For whatever reason, it doesn't seem to inspire a lot of moderate opinions.

Reality, though, is that it's a big city with all the usual pluses and minuses you'd find in ANY big city on a day-to-day basis. It's the nature of the beast.

Seriously, this may be a tangent but can anybody think of a big city---even the greatest ones like New York or Tokyo or whatever---that don't include a plethora of negatives? A city wouldn't be a city without them, frankly, unless it was some kind of nightmarish Nazi version where everybody got on efficiently timed trains and dressed neatly for state-approved cultural excursions.

So of course Miami is fucked up in many ways. It's also great. So is every other city that's interesting.

I love this rant, Spell....my sentiments exacty (as u know). But what I am truly curious about is what you went back to edit...!?!?! Did u take something out---or add...lol

spellbound · January 10th, 2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theEmbarcadero

I love this rant, Spell....my sentiments exacty (as u know). But what I am truly curious about is what you went back to edit...!?!?! Did u take something out---or add...lol

I actually got scared reading that because I had no memory of it...and then saw it was from over three years ago (whew! thought I was losing it!)

Probably edited out something about Telly Savalas or Opa-Locka.

spellbound · January 10th, 2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1772

Star Island of course?

At 400,000??

Well, maybe in the current market...

1772 · January 10th, 2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by spellbound

At 400,000??

Well, maybe in the current market...

Naw, I'd take one of those empty lot and build me a home just as I like it.

KenMan · January 11th, 2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DustStorm814

If I could live anywhere in Miami, I would choose the 70th floor penthouse of the Four Seasons Hotel and Tower...simply because it's basically at the "top of the city" and overlooks everything else.

so true

KenMan · January 11th, 2011, 08:43 AM

If money wasnt an issue somewhere in brickell penthouse of the four seasons sounds just nice

But with $400,000 i would much rather buy a 4 bedroom, 3 bath familyroom 2 car garage etc house somewhere in kendall, doral, pinecrest, which are good areas, not as glam as east miami but still good.

Where u want to live in miami also depends on what type of lifestyle your looking for, you could live in south beach, brickell, or down town making $2,000 a month easily if u live on your own, and basically live paycheck to paycheck. But even with a good income if you have a family especially children you would most likely end up in the suburbs, a nice house if your lucky nowadays....

Most of the people living in east miami brickell, downtown, the beaches dont have many kids, and if they do most likely very well off, nonetheless i think people with families end up in the more suburban areas.

CreaTurco · January 13th, 2011, 09:44 PM

treasure island. i have the cheapest and the best view in miami lol

Dominicanflav7 · January 21st, 2011, 01:02 AM

A lot of times, when people think about Miami, the first thing that comes to their minds is its beaches and the hot weather. Miami (Dade) has a lot of nice places and some not so nice. Which are neighborhoods that you would consider to be good and bad?

Note: If you live in those areas what would you say it is good and bad about it?

Bobdreamz · January 22nd, 2011, 05:38 PM

^ wow that pic looks like it's from the early 90s!

***QuantumX*** · January 23rd, 2011, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobdreamz

^ wow that pic looks like it's from the early 90s!

That's actually late 90s. I watched Two Tequesta go up from my South Beach balcony.

Mali · November 5th, 2012, 04:27 AM

Hi all. Instead of opening another thread I am going to post here.
I am moving to Tavares, FL for few months on a job assignment. I have been to FL, Miami area, many times, but have never visited central part of state. Can anyone tell me more about that area, what is there to do. I am doing some research on web too, and it seems like an ordinary suburban town. Thanks in advance.

SkyDiveJunkee · November 5th, 2012, 02:20 PM

^Tavares is suburban, but close to some interesting towns like Mt Dora and the lakes region in Lake County. You'll probably spend more of your time there.

You also are not far from Wekiva Springs State Park. Orlando is about 30 minutes away.

jzquince69 · November 5th, 2012, 05:08 PM

If you like golf, you're in the right place. Aside from staying local, you can head back south and east on 441 or take 19 or 27 (I think) to the TNPK back to central Orlando.

tampasteve · November 5th, 2012, 05:22 PM

If you are an outdoors enthusiast I would HIGHLY recommend looking into adventure racing. The local group that plans them is great, the best in the state. AR is a great activity that includes paddling, trekking, and off road biking.

Below is the web link for the group that plans the races.

www.pangeaadventureracing.com

steve

***QuantumX*** · November 5th, 2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dominicanflav7

A lot of times, when people think about Miami, the first thing that comes to their minds is its beaches and the hot weather. Miami (Dade) has a lot of nice places and some not so nice. Which are neighborhoods that you would consider to be good and bad?

Note: If you live in those areas what would you say it is good and bad about it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobdreamz

^ wow that pic looks like it's from the early 90s!

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuantumX

That's actually late 90s. I watched Two Tequesta go up from my South Beach balcony.

Decided to post an updated picture from this year.

image hosted on flickr

CSC_1069 by QuantumX, on Flickr

January 8th, 2011, 11:39 AM	#61
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January 8th, 2011, 02:04 PM	#62
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January 8th, 2011, 09:19 PM	#64
skyscraperhighrise Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 689 Likes (Received): 2	I Will live in miami and always wanted to live there. and key biscayne, because of this sleek mansion. __________________ Fck the two party dictatorship aka democrips and rebloodlicans. Left/Right it doesn't matter anymore, you still get bigger government, no matter who's in power. Last edited by skyscraperhighrise; January 14th, 2011 at 02:01 AM.*

January 13th, 2011, 09:44 PM	#72
CreaTurco Doğuş Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami,FL Luleburgaz,TR Posts: 1,001 Likes (Received): 73	treasure island. i have the cheapest and the best view in miami lol __________________ "God is in detail." - Mies Van Der Rohe

January 21st, 2011, 01:02 AM	#73
Dominicanflav7 Rollin Down I-95 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philly/The Shores Posts: 78 Likes (Received): 0	Miami: Best and Worst places to live A lot of times, when people think about Miami, the first thing that comes to their minds is its beaches and the hot weather. Miami (Dade) has a lot of nice places and some not so nice. Which are neighborhoods that you would consider to be good and bad? Note: If you live in those areas what would you say it is good and bad about it? __________________ You Never Know What You Can Do Until You Try Last edited by Dominicanflav7; January 21st, 2011 at 02:16 AM.

January 9th, 2011, 10:00 PM	#65
1772 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,233 Likes (Received): 34	Star Island of course?

January 11th, 2011, 08:43 AM	#71
KenMan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 52 Likes (Received): 0	If money wasnt an issue somewhere in brickell penthouse of the four seasons sounds just nice But with $400,000 i would much rather buy a 4 bedroom, 3 bath familyroom 2 car garage etc house somewhere in kendall, doral, pinecrest, which are good areas, not as glam as east miami but still good. Where u want to live in miami also depends on what type of lifestyle your looking for, you could live in south beach, brickell, or down town making $2,000 a month easily if u live on your own, and basically live paycheck to paycheck. But even with a good income if you have a family especially children you would most likely end up in the suburbs, a nice house if your lucky nowadays.... Most of the people living in east miami brickell, downtown, the beaches dont have many kids, and if they do most likely very well off, nonetheless i think people with families end up in the more suburban areas.

January 22nd, 2011, 05:38 PM	#74
Bobdreamz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Miami/Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,846 Likes (Received): 3	^ wow that pic looks like it's from the early 90s! __________________ Metro Miami...1000+ highrises completed & under construction.

November 5th, 2012, 04:27 AM	#76
Mali Life is life. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Key West-Jerusalem Posts: 1,320 Likes (Received): 6	Hi all. Instead of opening another thread I am going to post here. I am moving to Tavares, FL for few months on a job assignment. I have been to FL, Miami area, many times, but have never visited central part of state. Can anyone tell me more about that area, what is there to do. I am doing some research on web too, and it seems like an ordinary suburban town. Thanks in advance. __________________ Conquered, we conquer. République du Mali Republic of Mali Un peuple, un but, une foi.

November 5th, 2012, 02:20 PM	#77
SkyDiveJunkee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,493 Likes (Received): 10	^Tavares is suburban, but close to some interesting towns like Mt Dora and the lakes region in Lake County. You'll probably spend more of your time there. You also are not far from Wekiva Springs State Park. Orlando is about 30 minutes away.

November 5th, 2012, 05:08 PM	#78
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,485 Likes (Received): 8	If you like golf, you're in the right place. Aside from staying local, you can head back south and east on 441 or take 19 or 27 (I think) to the TNPK back to central Orlando.

November 5th, 2012, 05:22 PM	#79
tampasteve Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 2,363 Likes (Received): 2	If you are an outdoors enthusiast I would HIGHLY recommend looking into adventure racing. The local group that plans them is great, the best in the state. AR is a great activity that includes paddling, trekking, and off road biking. Below is the web link for the group that plans the races. www.pangeaadventureracing.com steve __________________ Homer: Face it, Marge, Catholics rule! We got Boston, South America, the good part of Ireland, and we're makin' serious inroads in Mozambique, baby! "My badger's gonna unleash hell on your ass. Badgertastic!"

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