We live in the San Francisco Bay area and we are considering moving to the Tampa Bay area. Where in Tampa/St. Pete would we not hate living?
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posted by gnutron
on Apr 15, 2013 -
8 answers
I've used AskMeFi for travel advice before and it's been invaluable. This time I'm planning a road trip from Gainesville, FL to Austin, TX around Halloween to coincide with a music festival I attend each year.
I've been to the United States (NYC, San Francisco, and the Pacific Northwest) many times but never to the south – with the exception of Florida if that counts. Do you have any suggestions, places to definitely see, places to definitely avoid? More below if useful...
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posted by stackhaus23
on Apr 15, 2013 -
10 answers
What have you experienced/what would you ask about at a soon to be opening charter school?
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posted by tilde
on Mar 27, 2013 -
14 answers
We have exactly one day to spend at Disneyworld at the end of next week. We'll be taking our 4.5 year old to the Magic Kingdom. How can we make our visit enjoyable and not rushed?
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posted by gaspode
on Mar 19, 2013 -
30 answers
Help my family decide the best place to stay for the most awesome beach vacation ever in the St. Petersburg, FL area. Overwhelmed with choices + unfamiliar with area = help! Many snowflake details inside....
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posted by griffey
on Mar 10, 2013 -
9 answers
Where is a good place to live in or around West Palm Beach, FL? (My definition of "good" seems to be the opposite of the way our realtor is guiding us.)
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posted by Daily Alice
on Mar 4, 2013 -
12 answers
This June, we will be visiting family in the Ocala FL area, and would like to take our three year old to the beach to look for shells and splash around. Where should we go?
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posted by Nickel Pickle
on Mar 3, 2013 -
10 answers
My wife and I are taking a quick vacation in Orlando this weekend. We've both visited the area several times before (usually for work) so have visited the big parks and usual tourist attractions.
We want this vacation to be different.
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posted by Eddie Mars
on Mar 1, 2013 -
15 answers
We're visiting Kennedy Space Center in March and have time for one (and only one) of the
tours. Does anyone have any tips/suggestions? I'm leaning towards the VAB one but could be swayed.
posted by smackfu
on Mar 1, 2013 -
12 answers
We are looking for a way to get out of the cold for at least two months during the northeast winter and have been trying to figure out if its possible to rent a small ( one bedroom) place in the coast of Florida. But not near the hustle and bustle of Miami or Boca. We are looking for a laid back sleepy and affordable spot to be and stay warm during Feb/March, any ideas?
posted by privatechef
on Feb 28, 2013 -
11 answers
So I will be staying at The Standard Hotel in Miami next week. I will only be staying there on weeknights. From what I read on the internet, valet is $37 and takes sometimes an hour to retrieve your car. Thus I have several questions:
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posted by jennybento
on Feb 18, 2013 -
8 answers
My wife and I (early 30's) are visiting my parents in Orlando for a week in mid-March. They have kindly offered to babysit our 2-year-old for a couple of nights. We will have a car and 2 nights to go somewhere. Where should we go?
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posted by thenormshow
on Jan 15, 2013 -
9 answers
What are some fun off-the-beaten-path activities to do with kids (boys 12 & 9) in the Saint Augustine, FL region during the week after X-mas? The more nature or weirdness involved, the better.
posted by chr1sb0y
on Dec 24, 2012 -
7 answers
Alachua County, Florida lawyer needed to help with in-state tuition problems. Recommendations?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2012 -
5 answers
My friend who has never been to the US has four weeks for an epic road trip/vacation. The catch: it's in July. What are the must see sights that won't induce heatstroke?
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posted by BusyBusyBusy
on Dec 5, 2012 -
33 answers
I'm going to be in Miami Beach with my mom for Thanksgiving weekend. Any suggestions for your favorite places to go in the Miami Beach area? My mom really wants to take a day trip to the Everglades, and I'd love to find some fun twentysomething things to do.
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posted by forkisbetter
on Oct 31, 2012 -
11 answers
Our family spent a week in September at Walt Disney World (Florida), staying at Pop Century, visiting three of the parks. How can I find the soundtrack to the holiday?
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posted by kreestar
on Oct 29, 2012 -
5 answers
Misterben, my husband, is the sole beneficiary of the estate of his late grandmother, who died over twelve years ago. Last month, it came to light that his grandmother had a life insurance policy, and the insurer sent a check to Misterben's cousin D (his grandmother's niece, and the executor of the estate). Cousin D was unable to cash the check because it was made out in the name of the grandmother's estate. Neither the cousin nor Mr B have a copy of the will to prove that D is in fact the executor, since it was so long ago. The estate was too small to have gone into probate court, and neither Mr B nor cousin D remember the name of the lawyer who handled it.
What can Mr B and/or his cousin do that would enable them to get the check cashed? The estate was in Florida, D lives in South Carolina, and Mr B lives in Washington state. There are no personal issues between Mr B and his cousin, and the cousin is happy to pass along the money once she can cash the check. It is a not huge but not insignificant amount, so he does not want to let it go.
posted by matildaben
on Sep 25, 2012 -
10 answers
Where can I change my Sterling and Euro banknotes to USD in Gainesville?
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posted by pont
on Sep 16, 2012 -
6 answers
So, I'm going to South Beach, FL for the first week of October. But I don't do nightclubs, don't drink much, and usually fall asleep by 11PM. You are of course thinking to yourself "this guy is crazy!" Crazy I may be, but I'm wondering what is there to do in south Florida that does not involve (1) nightclubs, (2) excessive drinking, (3) staying up very late.
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posted by dfriedman
on Sep 16, 2012 -
15 answers
My friend bought a warehouse in Florida. It fell down. Now he has a mortgage on a slab and some land. What's a way he can make enough money on this thing to cover his mortgage?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Sep 3, 2012 -
23 answers
How do subsequent insurance claims work in conjunction with previous claims? Isaacy Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 29, 2012 -
5 answers
My mother is physically disabled and unable to afford legacy health insurance. We need to reduce costs some how but don't know where to turn.
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posted by Highest_Of_Fives
on Aug 25, 2012 -
12 answers
I am meeting my parents (both in their late 60s - early 70s, but fairly active) in Miami for the whole of next week. They're flying in from abroad and I am flying from California. We had plans to drive around the area a little bit and see the sights with not a lot of planning, but that was before
Isaac came along. I haven't seen my parents in a while and it will be good to spend some time together, so I am not cancelling the trip. What are some good things to do in the Miami area in the wake of a tropical storm? We'll be staying in South Beach and we have a car. Tips of great restaurants, museums and (indoor?) activities are appreciated.
posted by gertzedek
on Aug 23, 2012 -
5 answers
Got any advice or pitfall warnings for a family of 4 who may be driving a rental car from upstate NY to St. Augustine, FL, on December 22-23 (weekend)?
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posted by chr1sb0y
on Aug 20, 2012 -
15 answers
I've seen questions about Disney parks on here, but I'm looking for specific tips for a trip with tons of little kids - both in Florida theme parks and on the Disney Dream ship. What has worked for you?
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posted by tacodave
on Aug 16, 2012 -
8 answers
How can I find Presidential Campaign stops around my home in Central Florida?
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posted by Flood
on Aug 11, 2012 -
1 answer
I'm going to be a visiting researcher at the University of Florida, Gainesville from late August to late December this year. What's the best way to find accommodation for this time period?
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posted by pont
on Jul 5, 2012 -
14 answers
Spending a few days in the Florida Keys (and maybe a day in Miami?) with a college friend... I've never been to South Florida. What should we do/see or stay clear from?
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posted by indiebass
on Jun 11, 2012 -
13 answers
Please point me to honest, helpful resources for first time home buyers. I would like to purchase a property in the US with cash and then rent it out. Can you please point me to resources that can help me learn the best way to do this while managing some of the risk?
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posted by anonymous
on May 30, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm going to be spending three weeks in Atlanta this summer. How can I see a friend who lives in Naples, FL without spending $300?
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posted by hoyland
on May 24, 2012 -
11 answers
Visiting West Palm Beach, Florida area in a couple of weeks. Searches for cool things to do in the area (including previous AskMeFi answers) always bring up a price tag of around $100 for a family of four (japanese gardens, wildlife preserves etc). Any ideas for inexpensive things to do and see in the area. We've visited in previous years and have enjoyed driving the A1A, hanging out a Delray Beach, browsing at City Place in West Palm Beach. I'm a Dad traveling with three females ages 45, 20, 13 - and I'm sick of shopping. Many thanks.
posted by incandissonance
on May 21, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm being forced to visit Disney in September, for two and a half days. The rest of my family will be staying longer, so I get to pick what we do those two and a half days. My son is 5 and this is his first Disney "experience". What the heck do I select?
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posted by anastasiav
on Apr 9, 2012 -
23 answers
Leaving for Destin, Florida tomorrow morning, staying in Niceville. I'll be traveling with my musician boyfriend. We will want to catch a live show Friday and Saturday nights. Are there any great bands playing in the area? Cover bands do not qualify.
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posted by myselfasme
on Apr 5, 2012 -
2 answers
After the terrorist events of Sept. 11, 2001, I remember seeing a photo of Disney World being evacuated. I've since not been able to find it, but would love to find it again.
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posted by lea724
on Mar 20, 2012 -
6 answers
Hopeless Fashion Filter, Man-Edition: What the heck should I wear to this wedding? Uggh.
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posted by Buffaload
on Jan 23, 2012 -
16 answers
I'm looking to rent a 4 bedroom house within striking distance of Sanibel Island, Florida in the last week of February 2012. Does the hive-mind have any recommendations for web sites or other resources that will make this task easier than it's been so far?
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posted by plantbot
on Jan 21, 2012 -
2 answers
Where to work, read, move around, and think in Jacksonville, FL? Also, who wants to hang?
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posted by nímwunnan
on Dec 23, 2011 -
5 answers
Beach tent camping in Florida for two weeks in January. What should I expect? Any advice?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 22, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm heading down to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for a week on Saturday. What should I pack to wear? I'm Canadian, for temperature reference.
posted by Imperfect
on Dec 8, 2011 -
5 answers
