Is the Tampa Bay area still a good place to retire?

Hurricanes, sky-high property insurance rates, clogged roads.....I could go on. It seems as though there's plenty to complain about regarding life in the Tampa Bay area. But then I take a walk along Tampa Bay and I feel incredibly lucky to live here.

Do you think the Tampa Bay area is still a good place to retire? Why or why not?

I would particularly like to get a few responses (with first and last names and city) that I could put in the newspaper. Email me or post your comment here.

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Thinking outside the box, creates alot of options for retirees not satisfied with the status quo.

It used to be more so than now due to high costs, crime and traffic. The relaxation factor is tempered by predatory business practices targeting various vulnerable groups, and a distinct feeling one is on their own regards same. The weather will always draw the winter weary, thus the problems waiting for these grey weather fugitives. If Florida wants to become more attractive, become less political and more people friendly in terms of not drawing a distinction among locals and long time Floridians, and those that are newly arrived. Let Florida be a place that takes care of its own, not a place waiting for the winter doldrums to send the next wave of opportunity for opportunists. Sounds dreamy, we know.