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Calling All Floridians!

1,739 2,340 November 30, 2009 at 08:10 AM in Question
I'm moving from New York to Florida (I know, real original). I've never really spent any time there before, but the sunshine is calling me!

Doing some Googling, I've found loads of cool (typical) things to do: wildlife reserves, fishing trips, mini golf, Busch Gardens, etc.

But what are the other things I need to learn about? Both in a fun and practical sense!

I'll be in the Clearwater area, to narrow it down a bit. Please give me any information/recommendations you have because I know next to nothing. For example, I have read about the glory that is Publix from other SD threads, but have never been.

What kind of SD alerts should I set up so I'm getting the best deals?

Thanks in advance to all. Will rep if I'm able for all answers. hug
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Mavtech
12-07-2009 at 03:02 PM.
12-07-2009 at 03:02 PM.
Dominos is far from the best pizza in this area. We have Jotos (my favorite), Jet's, Westshore, and Fortunado's. All are better than any of the large chains.
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12-07-2009 at 03:04 PM.
12-07-2009 at 03:04 PM.
Westshore?!? I hope the Westshore you eat is better then the westshore that I've had....
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12-07-2009 at 03:09 PM.
12-07-2009 at 03:09 PM.
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Westshore?!? I hope the Westshore you eat is better then the westshore that I've had....
I actually have only had it once or twice. It's been a while. But, I hear good things about it. However, I've had Jotos tons of times. Mouthwatering classic style pizza. Their Joto Fingers are awesome. Jets has a kick ass pan pizza. Fortunados has my favorite sandwiches and some very good pizza. They make their own bread.
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12-07-2009 at 03:18 PM.
12-07-2009 at 03:18 PM.
Never had Joto's or Fortunados. PM me where they are at as I'll be up there in a week or two visiting family.
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12-07-2009 at 03:25 PM.
12-07-2009 at 03:25 PM.
There are some beautiful natural springs in the area. Alexander Springs is simply amazing.
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12-07-2009 at 04:47 PM.
12-07-2009 at 04:47 PM.
Quote from TigerStar :
There are some beautiful natural springs in the area. Alexander Springs is simply amazing.
Iagree

Ichetucknee springs [floridastateparks.org] is a favorite of mine in north florida. So much fun tubing down the river Cool

DeLeon Springs is a nice visit and has a restaurant with a nice all you can eat pancake breakfast
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TeamORillo
12-08-2009 at 06:10 AM.
12-08-2009 at 06:10 AM.
Thanks again to everyone for contributing!

We're here now (yes, I guess we brought the poor weather) and have been enjoying our initial explorations! The public transportation is quite limited, so a lot of the more adventurous exploring will have to wait a few months until I get my license.

All the food - um, FRENCHY's? SONNY's? - that we have had thus far has been spectacular. And the people aren't Southern - but do have those sensibilities, in that they are super duper sweet, polite, friendly, etc. Honestly, my hubby and I are immensely enjoying ourselves, and looking forward to fishing off a pier later tonight.

Yay for Florida! Can't wait to see what it's like in GOOD weather! Smilie
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12-08-2009 at 02:45 PM.
12-08-2009 at 02:45 PM.
Just wanted to add that you might want to consider coming to Brevard County to catch one of the last space shuttle flights - they are absolutely awe inspiring to see in person, you can hear (and feel) the roar of the engines and really feel proud to be an American. You can camp at Jetty Park & have a front row seat to the launch. If it gets scrubbed (which does happen..) you can take a free casino cruise at Port Canaveral. They also have chartered fishing trips at the port as well as "real" and gambling cruises. And no trip to the space coast would be complete without a stop @ I Dream of Jeannie Lane - right off A1A in Cocoa Beach...and, since you're in Cocoa Beach there is ANYPizza(A NY) Co. right on the corner of A1A & 520 - GREAT pizza & Italian casual. Right across the street is the Italian Courtyard. Just south down A1A @ the end of Cocoa Beach is Taco City - yummy!
Also, Cocoa Beach is a barrier island which means you can be on the ocean watching the dolphins then walk/ride less than a mile west to the river (where you can see the manatees, parasailers and more dolphins)
I noticed people saying your should go to the state fair in Tampa & had to laugh. We went to a concert in Tampa in Feb. 2 years ago & were just rewatching at the video which we had documented the MILES & MILES of cars heading to the fair. We were glad we weren't going, but that's just us - we hate MILES & MILES of lines.
Since I'm on a roll, create a SD alert for all the theme parks. Me & hubby are going to Universal for FREE because of SD this month. We also got free tickets to Busch Gardens a year or so ago (had to join the NRA for it, but what the hay???) The parks do things to attract Florida residents so get ready to have a great time at your new home & welcome to Florida!! Good weather will begin soon - sorry we had to make it hot for your arrival LMAO
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12-09-2009 at 12:09 AM.
12-09-2009 at 12:09 AM.
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Yay for Florida! Can't wait to see what it's like in GOOD weather! Smilie
We have that?

It's either cold (rarely), farking hot, or storming.
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12-12-2009 at 06:08 PM.
12-12-2009 at 06:08 PM.
Quote from khook :
I'm moving from New York to Florida (I know, real original). I've never really spent any time there before, but the sunshine is calling me!

Doing some Googling, I've found loads of cool (typical) things to do: wildlife reserves, fishing trips, mini golf, Busch Gardens, etc.

But what are the other things I need to learn about? Both in a fun and practical sense!

I'll be in the Clearwater area, to narrow it down a bit. Please give me any information/recommendations you have because I know next to nothing. For example, I have read about the glory that is Publix from other SD threads, but have never been.

What kind of SD alerts should I set up so I'm getting the best deals?

Thanks in advance to all. Will rep if I'm able for all answers. hug
Boy are you in for a surprise. It is hot and humid here and we have very little cold weather. I am running my air right now and it is December 12th. Last year we spent Christmas at the beach and I got a terrible sunburn. Can't say that about many places. I have never seen snow and when people talk about the seasons, I feel like I am missing out. Publix is the best supermarket and will take other supermarkets coupons. Winn Dixie gives out $10 0ff $50 coupons all the time and I take them to Publix instead. Publix also has the best bakery. Has the buy one, get one free deals every week and if you get into the habit like me of stocking up mainly just the buy one get one deals, you will create your own stockpile at your house. I still have to buy the fresh foods every week that you can't stock up on but I rarely buy anything not on sale. Don't buy meat at Winn Dixie EVER. The theme parks give resident deals like Sea World, you buy one ticket and can go everyday of the rest of the year free. Lots of things to do outside that cost little to nothing and that comes with the sunshine. Welcome.
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12-12-2009 at 11:17 PM.
12-12-2009 at 11:17 PM.
Quote from passthecrablegs :
It is hot and humid here and we have very little cold weather. I am running my air right now and it is December 12th. Last year we spent Christmas at the beach and I got a terrible sunburn.
The hot and humid part is an understatement. It's freaking hell here most of the year Stick Out Tongue

We do get a winter though. It's those 4-5 days each year that are actually cold.
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12-13-2009 at 10:26 AM.
12-13-2009 at 10:26 AM.
It is hot as hell here 6 months of the year. But, this time of year, it more than makes up for it. We're outside brewing beer in Palm Harbor right now. It's absolutely gorgeous. 79 with a cool breeze.
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12-14-2009 at 06:09 AM.
12-14-2009 at 06:09 AM.
Quote from Mavtech :
It is hot as hell here 6 months of the year. But, this time of year, it more than makes up for it. We're outside brewing beer in Palm Harbor right now. It's absolutely gorgeous. 79 with a cool breeze.
LOL Love it. I know I complain to my friends up north about the heat but I would never move. Shoveling snow doesn't seem fun to me.
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