East VS West Coast of Florida (The Pros and Cons of Both Coasts)

The east coast vs the west coast of Florida can be 2 completely different scenes. Things like cost, atmosphere, the beaches, the people who live there, among many other factors are exactly what we are going to be exploring in today's video.
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[@MichaelBordenaro]

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[@ikonixgaming5857]

I live on the west coast of Florida and you posted this video the day of my birthday

[@ramonpolanco3221]

Have a beautiful, lovely, and wonderful Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@ramonpolanco3221 Thanks😄

[@ramonpolanco3221]

You're very welcome 👍🙏

[@jaynyce5923]

I live in Orlando. 45 minutes from the East Coast, and less than 2 hours from the west coast. I love it 👍🏽

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Glad you like it!

[@sunshinehappylady8314]

This is one of the best break downs & comparisons on East Coast Florida to West Coast Florida!!! Thanks for the heads up about the shade in the late afternoon from the tall buildings on the East Coast & missing out on the sunsets that the West Coast gets to enjoy... that comment really got me. Hard to give that up!!!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks a lot! Yeah it's not something most people think about. You can see sunsets here over the bay or if you're on a high floor of a building but you're not gonna get those sunsets going down over the ocean every single day 👌

[@YvonneTheArtist]

I was born in Miami but if I could return home I'd rather live farther north... Boca? Only if I could fix and take my car!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@YvonneTheArtist Its a little more tame up that way, and a bit cheaper

[@Tlyna1952]

When i was younger I lived for a time in Ft Lauderdale. It was great in my 20s for a singles party town. Now that I am older the west coast and its laid back lifestyle is much more comfortable for me (as well as less expensive). I've outgrown my party days and anyway I love our sunsets.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I feel just like you right about now. I have lived the fast life in Miami for over 13 years, and I too love the sunsets over the gulf 😀

[@Mrtraveler01]

Can't beat a sunset on the West Coast. If I were to move anywhere on the west coast, it would be the Tampa area. Just like you said Tampa seems to be up and coming too which helps compensate for how sleepy the rest of the West Coast is. Plus having another up and coming major metro 90 minutes away (Orlando) is a nice bonus.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes those sunsets are amazing. One of my favorite things about the West Coast of Florida. And like you said Tampa's location is great and convenient

[@kschumacher9031]

I lived in SE Florida for 29 years and currently living in SW florida for the past 7 years. I thought this video was an excellent description of the differences of the 2 coasts.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks a lot for backing me up!

[@juliusevans6729]

Yes, but K Schumacher, which do you prefer now that you have many years on both sides?

[@MelanieLovesTampaBay]

Thank you for all of the Tampa exceptions you put in there! Definitely different than the rest of the west coast. Loved the video!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Haha yes, I love Tampa, looking forward to visiting later this year. I totally agree Tampa stands out like a sore thumb compared to the rest of the west coast LOL. Nice to see you in the comments Melanie😀

[@redstreet8012]

The people moving from the Northeast is a good reason to live on the gulf coast.

[@aquamoon3952]

I like calm beaches, so West Coast for me!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Right on!

[@athoscolon8629]

Florida beaches for me I’m more of a Floridian boy I felt the speech I’m gonna die in the speech and that’s it you’re not putting me on another into Port Aransas Puerto Aransas is to polluted at least they keep their dolphin tank screen I prefer going on a romantic getaway with Spencer to Miami Beach Florida either that or Weeki Wachee I got to hang out with a Dallas City snob as if I’m better than you because I live in a particular city to meet my best friend jealous for not showing up for a Romantic Florida get away so now I have to wait till the year of 2022 LA is a bunch of real airheads Specially Port AransasI just prefer the nightlife in Florida I was born in Miami Beach Florida on April 25, 1990 and they still know how to party to this day at least they keep their luxury hotels clean because it’s close to the Caribbean into hotel scar face I’d like a romantic cuddle who’s snores pretty I don’t like loud snoring except for my best friend I’m trying to buy her a home here in Lubbock Texas that costs up to 3000 billion dollars or something like that I can only hang out with rich people it depends who’d you ask though I hate Los Angeles I hate Las Vegas that’s where my best friend is going I’m more of a Floridian sort of guy including Puerto Rico I took pictures of Dallas landmarks because I like a comfortable bed like a softer bed 🛌 I feel like I’m in a Miami Beach penthouse right cuddle with my best friend not my mom and I have keep that room signs in my room upstairs I just prefer to be at a small group of friends I also don’t want to have a birthday next year because it’s often the adults behaving badly how do you see I just prefer Florida tropical getaway with fashion and beauty Like the east coast more than the west coast

[@juliusevans6729]

That's an excellent point about the Red Tide. My family and I experienced it personally before we knew what it was. We had just driven from Miami to visit my sister-in-law in Port Charlotte. We stopped in Bonita Springs and thought we'd head to the beach. As we approached, walking through one of those long paths from the six-car parking lots to the beach, I told my wife, gosh, they must be cooking crabs out here on the beach. As we got closer and started to enter the sandy area, we noticed there were no people on the beach, yet the smell of crabs got stronger and stronger. We did finally see one couple about 400 yards away. I scurried over to them as they lounged in their lounge chairs and asked them, 'what in the world is going on?' Why is the smell of crab and fish so strong - and where are all the people. The guy said, "It's the Red Tide. Look over there," as he pointed to a mass of something on the beach. I walked over and then noticed the mass was all up and down the beach. The mass were dead fish, all beached and rotting along the shoreline. No wonder it stinks out here. Of course, now that I realized what I was smelling, the smell matched with my senses and it dawned upon me how bad the smell actually pierced my senses. That solidified my reason to not move to the Gulf Coast side of Florida. The Red Tide is a bummer. It's supposed to only happen only a few times every 10 or 15 years, but just in my five years of looking for where we are going to live, we have experienced it twice. The second time, we knew immediately what it was. That was enough for me. Besides, like Michael Bordenaro says, the waves are non-existent. For me and my family, it's the East Coast. Now, to pin down exactly where on the East Coast - well, that's the next chapter!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Wow what a story!You definitely found out the hard way about the red tide. At least now you know the East Coast is for you and like you said just need to nail down a spot. But I did some videos about affordable condos near the beach and there are plenty of them all up and down the Florida coast in some beautiful areas

[@juliusevans6729]

@@MichaelBordenaro lol, what I didn't say was when we got to my sister-in-law's house, the major news story of the evening was the Red Tide. It was quite the phenomenon. I see that you have your instruments in your videos. Clearly, you play guitar. But where do you play? We will be back in August, staying in the Residence Inn on Miami Beach. If you are performing near that during that time of the year, we may come check you out. We can talk real estate too, since you are an East Coast of Florida realtor.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@juliusevans6729 Oh yeah that definitely makes front page news. I actually just play in my bedroom LOL. Just for fun 😉

[@luvslogistics1725]

Why I love Jacksonville, what an amazing town - not Miami’s entertainment but affordable with great jobs, and everything you need including beaches

[@thommysides4616]

Those on the east coast get to see the shuttle/rockets lift off!!!

[@DG-om9gd]

West coast is definitely where you want to be. Good luck with the chaos of the east coast

[@David-dz3ig]

I must say St Pete, particularly the downtown area, has really come a long way as far as development. I used to visit there in the '80s and 90's and it was a sleeper town but now you have beautiful high rises being constructed. Sarasota is also a lovely city.

[@pfcampos7041]

I guess it depends on whether you consider development a good thing or bad thing. I loved St.Pete are back in the 80's and 90's. It is the same problem we are seeing in my hometown in Naples. And it is becoming increasingly unaffordable.

[@huojin01]

I've lived on both sides: Tampa & Miami the east gets my vote.

[@luvslogistics1725]

West coast...heaven’s waiting room. Jax....Miami is world class but untouchable. Jax is great!

[@kiremarinceski1036]

Went to Tampa and Clearwater area on a vacation with my wife back in October for 10 days and we had really good time. Great video like always

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes that whole area is a good time for sure, I'm sure you guys had a blast. Thanks Kire!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Yup, I live in Southwest Florida and he is pretty much right about everything. We came from the northeast but liked the lower traffic and laid back vibe of SW Florida and lower cost of living. We bought a house on the water with a boat dock, boat lift, pool, 2 car garage, in a waterfront town with waterfront resturants. We go boating and jet skiing alot all year long. We could not afford all that on the east coast. And the traffic is a small fraction of the east coast. All of my neighbors are retired mid westerners who brought their money with them. The joke we tell is that we don't have demographics. We have one demographic: Retired Midwestern white republicans.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks it’s nice to hear that you are living your dreams down on the West Coast. And I’m pretty sure that joke is true LOL

[@stevend481]

What town if you don't mind me asking? I know St Pete housing prices aren't that cheap

[@blaster-zy7xx]

@@stevend481 St Pete is high price. We live in Punta Gorda, between Sarasota and Ft Myers.

[@deeplorable8988]

St Pete and Tampa vote democrat.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

@@deeplorable8988 Glad to hear that.

[@jdhjimbo]

You pretty much hit on the major differences between the two coasts, though there are variables within each coast that could sway one in favor over the other. Even on the SE Atlantic coast, there is a different level of excitement/activity from the Palm Beaches down to FLL and Miami. Regardless of which of the 3 you choose, you still l have access to the other two. As a tourist just looking for sun, sand and a party, many are lured to the Gulf coast, as it has nicer sand and the epic sunsets. However different parts of the Atlantic Coast have areas close to the Intracoastal, where you can see sunrise on the ocean, and sunset over the Intracoastal. Greater Tampa has lots of variety from Sarasota, Bradenton, St Pete, Tampa and Clearwater, and the downtown is happening now. Due to being more spread out, the traffic is not all funneled into one narrow strip along I-95, as it is in Miami. I wish there were better access between to the 2 coasts - quick, frequent cheap flights, or trains (I know Brightline will be expanding to include West Palm to Orlando, and Orlando to Tampa, but right now, the ugly boring drive across Rt 60, or crossing Alligator Alley and using I-75 are the only options. I think each coast gives you the chance to choose culture, quiet, high energy, etc. In the heat of summer, the breezes on the Atlantic are better, and the sun dipping behind buildings brings earlier shade to the beach (though that can be a negative in winter). I am no expert, and only 1 opinion (I love many different areas), but my favorites are the Palm Beaches on the Atlantic Coast and Sarasota/Siesta Key and Hyde Park in Tampa, on the West Coast, but lots of other beautiful areas. I could never live in a sleepy retirement area with no culture, and just early bird dinners and shuffleboard, but I also do not really want the intensity of Miami proper for year round living either - probably why I like the areas I mentioned the best. I think the suggestion of breaking down each coast into 6 or 8 mini-sections and doing a video on each, as well as Orlando and Ocala/the Villages would be valuable for lots of people, especially for those who have never been to Florida, or to only one small part. Interesting there was another video I watched about 10 best cities in Florida, and Dunedin came in #1 - the town where my grandparents lived for 40 years (just north of Clearwater Beach), and the first place in Florida I ever knew!

[@carlbausemer4077]

I have preferred the west coast because I'm not into crowds. But from watching your video the east coast has a lot going for it.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I hear you on the crowds, I don't really like that either, but I am pretty lucky that I live in a small section of north beach where we hardly get crowds

[@Bcharns]

All great and accurate points! I'm 52 and considering moving from Boca to Bradenton, already have many friends on the west coast. I ride Motorcycles and it's just too congested on the southeast side, not to mention Everything is a North-South, East-West grid. No exciting roads for riding. Also when it comes to boating, if you have a small craft you're pretty much relegated to the Intercoastal, and it gets pretty boring going slow north and south. I am a morning person and love walking to the beach to watch the sunrise, but think I can easily get used to the sunsets! lol Great video, thanks

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Glad you like the video! That is a great reason to move to the West Coast. Having more space and less danger when riding motorcycles and the boating are two huge factors. Good points and I think you're going to enjoy the West Coast a lot more 👌

[@jonahhex9620]

Sunsets mention! Totally right about 4 pm

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Those West Coast sunsets are gorgeous !

[@bubbamell50]

I love the west coast. Anna Maria island, Passé Grill, just beautiful

[@peterbrimer1271]

Thanks again Michael for sharing your knowledge of Miami I’ve learned so much about your area through your channel and it’s very much appreciated. Best Regards

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You're welcome Peter! Its a pleasure for me to do this and honestly makes me very happy to hear that people like yourself are enjoying my work so much. Thanks for always watching and supporting the channel😀

[@johnlabus7359]

East Coast of Florida, every hour of the day, every day of the week, and every week of the year. Full stop.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Sounds like you've made your choice John

[@FloridaDave_]

West Coast of Florida, every hour of the day, every day of the week, and every week of the year. Full stop. ( fixed it for you) :) Best sunsets on Earth!

[@Prewittfit]

Good info Mike, that's how I compare the 2 also, I lived in Clearwater, Brooksville fl. Then moved to coconutcreek, south beach, now we stay in Pembroke pines for the winter. I love the east coast.great video.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks Dan! So you know exactly what I'm talking about with this video. I love both coasts for different reasons and I can certainly enjoy spending time in either spot. I think living permanently though is still better for me on the East Coast

[@davidhernandez9985]

Micheal I'm going to move to the Melbourne beach area on the beach touching actual sand!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

How awesome, and such a beautiful area too !! Congrats!!

[@WildsDreams45]

One really cool thing I like about living on the east coast of Florida is that you can go surf in the morning and go look for shells and just hang out on the Gulf in the afternoon.

[@nissianjeff2478]

Tampa area here, LOVE it!! Not a big fan of the east coast myself.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Everyone has their preference!

[@suzielong8802]

I agree about the Hurricanes especially hitting the Panhandle.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yep the panhandle gets more landfalls than anywhere else in Florida up to now

[@rancher1]

This is a great video. In my opinion, the east coast of FL appears to be more lush with deeper green vegitation than the west coast of Florida. This would make sense as the east coast tends to get a bit more rain than the west coast. As noted in the video, the waves are greater on the east coast, which lends to the east coast may seem to be more windy. Evidentually, I will need to rent on both coasts until I get it figured out.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you! Yes that is a great idea spend some time on both coasts to see which one you like the most

[@kimO.7439]

The West coast actually has more of a tropical feel than the East coast.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@kimO.7439 I would agree with that

[@johndakota1165]

I’ll be in Miami this weekend i love hanging out in Florida

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Nice, enjoy John!!

[@NYgolfguy]

very helpful. I'm coming down from NYC and was wondering which side to go to. Thanks for making this video

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You’re very welcome Brett!

[@JohnDoe-tq8xw]

@@MichaelBordenaro don't New York my Florida.....Let's Go Brandon

[@VomBethel]

As you said, except for Tamps the West Coast is very serene. A great place to retire with great weather. The East Coast is very vibrant especially the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area! Right now, we much prefer the East Coast. Maybe in 10+ years after we are fully retired, we might consider the West Coast.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes absolutely. That sounds like a good idea, take full advantage of the east coast hustle and bustle for a while until you're ready to slow down and then move west

[@michaelginabell9103]

Visited Melbourne for years to me the Space Coast beats the west coast. From A1A to Route 1 nothing beats those drives down the coast. Been to the west coast from the panhandle and the west coast and to me the east coast still gets to me. Space coast bound from Ohio god willing in a few short years.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Nice, that is a beautiful area of Florida, great choice!

[@jamescook4u]

Dude, another fine video. It is my understanding that if I take a moment or two to type some smack, that it helps your algorithms. That was some good subject matter to cover. Having lived in Florida for 30+ years, I would like to add one thing. A big part of the reason for the development of South East Florida, as opposed to South West Florida has to do with the water depths. They just can't take in the bigger vessels on the west side, and this factor is huge.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you James, I always appreciate when people write comments👌 I did not know that about the water depths situation, but makes since now that you mention. Learn something new every day

[@jamescook4u]

You are most certainly welcome. Keep up the fine work.

[@FrankO-ek1ec]

Left New York two months ago , living in Naples . Best decision I ever made was to leave that dump .

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Nice! Glad to hear you're enjoying it down here 👍

[@bubbamell50]

Yea that governor is a real idiot like ours in Maryland.

[@FrankO-ek1ec]

@@bubbamell50 💯

[@hudsondean2812]

Dont vote for what ruined NY

[@FrankO-ek1ec]

@@hudsondean2812 I’m not . Left for many reasons , one was to get away from the liberal wackos . Bought my first gun last month 😀😀😀

[@ThatCasualZach]

Great one. I have a massive requirement, water clarity and wildlife. Atlantic side has amazing pelagic animals and awesome blue water.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks Zach! I'm with you I love the beaches here on the East Coast and I think they are superior to the West Coast beaches for the reasons you said 👌

[@ThatCasualZach]

@@MichaelBordenaro congrats on doubling your BTC buddy😃 Elon Musk pushing us to the moon today

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@ThatCasualZach Haha thanks, same to you! I figured this would happen, and I expect to continue to climb 👌

[@runawaytechgal1467]

Zach, you might want to revisit the West Coast. 100% better water clarity (it isn't brown over here) and nature abounds. Much less concrete over here.

[@prettygirlus9008]

Relocated to FL from New England in 1990, and over the past 30 years I've lived in Miami Beach, Hollywood Beach, Gainesville, Tampa, Stuart, and Vero Beach; loved them all and still trying to decide on a more permanent retirement FL destination in a few years.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You definitely have the experience to help make that decision easier

[@kathryncrowleybryan5844]

Check out Margaritaville in Daytona

[@imDanoush]

Very genuine and first-handed info there, Thanks for the quality content.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you very much Dan!!

[@daviddebergh254]

Used to live in Florida for the first 21 years of my life. Family moved up to Wisconsin and I followed suit. Now I hate the snow and am looking to come back to Central FL.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I don’t blame you there being from Illinois originally!

[@marknewton6984]

No snow in Florida... The Beachcomber

[@bubbamell50]

Siesta key sunsets are breathtaking

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I'm sure! Every sunset I have seen on the west coast has been amazing

[@ramonpolanco3221]

You definitely explained many important points, filled up with experience and knowledge. Thank you!! 👍🙏

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Glad you got value from the video!

[@MyBevg]

I also think that Sarasota has a cosmopolitan vibe and is worth mentioning when talking about exceptions to the sleepier feel of the west coast

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Very true

[@Jeannified]

Fantastic video, Michael! For me, even though I LOVE Miami, I would want to live on the west coast around Sarasota or Naples. (Well, probs lay anywhere from the Tampa area on down to Cape Coral.). We have a neighbor here in San Diego who is in the process of buying a house in St. Pete, but still keeping their house here, so they can come back during the hotter months in Florida. Anyway, I was surprised to see that a two bedroom, one bathroom house with a pool snd on a canal, was $525,000.00! I was shocked that it was that high, even though the yard was large, had a pool snd was on a canal. The fact that a two bedroom, one bathroom was going for that much in St. Pete was surprising to me. However, you did say that prices are going up all over Florida. Also...my sister snd her husband had a house on a canal down on the Forgotten Coast of Florida, which is between the panhandle snd Tampa. It was at a place called Shell Beach. Talk about quiet nature! Very peaceful. If you have a stressful job snd want to escape, that’s the place! Too isolated for me. They eventually sold it after a few years of ownership.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you very much! That is a surprising price for such a small house. The area must be pretty great. Of course on the water is always going to cost a premium. Your sisters old place sounds really peaceful! I want to explore and check out places like that here just to enjoy them😊

[@cak4539]

I've lived in Florida for almost 50 years and a small part of that time I lived in Clearwater. Michael was spot on regarding the migration pattern of those coming to Florida and living here. What I didn't like about living on the west coast was that I found mid westerners to be very clannish people. If you were not from the mid west then you're "out." Mid westerners stick together and, I'm sorry to offend, but they were a bit unfriendly.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you Cak for backing up my video. I can see some people from the midwest being like that. Its even like that when you live up there!

[@danieloconnell6074]

information point on . i lived in both coast .i love east coast west coast no so much . prices on realestate clearwater pretty in line with east coast . police on west coast ( clearwater beach) jack boot nasty .east coast beaches as long as no ones causing a major problem they will leave u alone for the most part.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks glad you agree and enjoyed the vid 👌

[@romanromanowski9038]

Great video Michael. I will only add , Boston was called city of champions , and now Tampa took over the title !

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks Roman, right on!✌️

[@hollycarr3267]

There is ton of beaches or furthe north you go up you get the natural springs which in my opinion is more beautiful then the springs

[@mikelb61]

That was a great job of highlighting East vs West Coasts.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you Mike!

[@pdg61met]

West coast quite with sunsets

[@kingjay239]

Love the accuracy of this video. When I was younger I always wanted to live on the east coast because it seemed more thrilling, now that I'm 30 I love how calm and chill the west coast is. Idk if I could deal with the east coast and big city traffic. Even tho in the last couple of years more people have been moving here to the west coast and traffic is getting heavier.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks! I worry that the west coast will probably end up like the east coast the way things are going. A lot places here on the east coast are at maximum capacity so they'll start looking elsewhere and where its more affordable

[@itsgetnmeza]

Spring break in the emerald coast is annoying. One highway + sprinf breakers= west coast traffic

[@daveborchard2019]

What about the people on the east coast verses the west coast? The west coast Suncoast area is full of very friendly people. I’ve heard from many people that the east of of Florida has a lot of very rude and unfriendly people, mainly caused by the large number of people coming to the east coast of Florida from New York and New Jersey.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I did mention in the video that people from the East tend to go to the East Coast and midwesterners tend to move to the West Coast. Everyone's experience with those people though will be different

[@kathryncrowleybryan5844]

Ouch. I live in Palm Bay, East Coast. I am very nice

[@daveborchard2019]

@@kathryncrowleybryan5844 That’s good tat you are very nice. But I keep hearing over and over from many people who lived in the Miami Dade area that people are rude and very unfriendly there compared to the Tampa to Punta Gorda area, where people are very friendly and not rude. I assume that it is true because I keep hearing that over and over. Since you live closer to the area, you should be able to have formed an opinion, by observing people around you, not yourself, if people are unfriendly and rude. Maybe you need to visit the west coast of Florida to compare the differences. I’ve only visited the Miami Dade several times and couldn’t confirm that about the people. However, the drivers in the Miami Dade area are absolutely rude and drive faster and much more reckless than the west coast of Florida. By fast, I mean it is common to see people driving 85 to 90 on the freeways there.where on the west coast of Florida, it is common to see people driving 75 to 80 on the freeways.

[@lextacy2008]

The midwest to west coast thing.........I violated that rule. Coming from Iowa I moved to the Space Coast :D

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I violated it too coming from Illinois 👌

[@TruthInspector]

The last two years i've done nothing but go back and forth to florida to look at the different areas. East coast for sure. As my daughter says, fat Hasselhoff on west. East coast has a surf culture which is huge for someone that grew up in so cal

[@cj3126]

I feel at home in S. (East) FL because there are so many New Yorkers. I'm not crazy about the crowd that generally moves to the West side. Good video.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Everyone has their preference, glad you found yours 😊

[@Liefvikerson]

Tell us more about this crowd.

[@charliec5449]

@@Liefvikerson Rude east Florida. Who wants to be around that?

[@andrewfraraccio6953]

I know of a lot of folks from the Northeast heading to Tampa I am one of them! This was more of a con for the west coast and pro for the east coast of FLA video lol

[@MichaelBordenaro]

The West Coast does have a lot to like about it too. It might've come off that way mostly because I prefer the East Coast but I think the West Coast is also beautiful and perfect for a lot of people

[@jacobwallace818]

I’ve lived in Panama City beach for 2 years but been all around Florida and other us beaches and I gotta say, the emerald coast in north west Florida are definitely the most beautiful beaches in Florida, and definitely high up there with the nicest in the world. The sand is just so soft and white that it looks like snow and the water is so warm and clear/emerald and so clean. Also the sunsets every day are epic. And this is one of the only places in the world with coastal dune lakes, and we have some of the biggest ones. Only cons are that it gets pretty cold here. I know I’ll end up moving to south Florida just for the warmer weather but these beaches are the only thing keeping me here.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Luckily it won't be too much of a compromise our beaches down here are pretty nice too👌

[@654Tennis]

Just curious to hear how cold it gets in Northwest Florida or around where you live in the winters? I ignorantly assumed that all of Florida would have mild winters 😬

[@jacobwallace818]

@@654Tennis coldest is 40s, maybe 30s at night. There’s about a month or a month and a half where it’s in the 50s every day. It’s usually in the 70s until December then back into the 70s around March

[@654Tennis]

@@jacobwallace818 Thanks for your perspective! That's colder than I thought but at least it's for just a very short window of time. Are there any cities/towns on Florida's panhandle or on Florida's west coast that you recommend I check out? I'm really hoping to move out there in the next year or two and am trying to narrow down my list as there seems to be a lot of great options. I'm a teacher so I'm flexible with where I live and am open to anywhere. I intend on visiting this summer to get a better feel for things but appreciate any advice you have since you live out there and seem to know the area well!

[@jacobwallace818]

@@654Tennis Pensacola is nice but has some very ghetto areas. It’s more country vibe too. Destin is between Pensacola and Panama City beach and it’s kinda like the higher end version of Panama City beach. Apalachacola is nice but kinda smaller town. Lots of nice areas between Clearwater and fort myers but the beaches aren’t as nice as the emerald coast (between pcb and Pensacola) also the west coast is ridiculously expensive right now. I live across the street from the beach in pcb and I can find places for rent for the same price and same distance from the beach in south beach. I’m planning on moving to fort myers soon even though the beaches aren’t as nice, I just don’t like how cold it gets here even though it’s only a couple months. Obviously “the further south you go in Florida the further north you get” so the culture will be much different depending where you go. In pcb it’s kinda country vibe. Also between pcb and destin is the 30A area which is incredibly nice. Mostly residential so not much tourism and mostly families. Very nice area.

[@pdb2k154]

West coast seems nice but that red tide is scary

[@boricuayehudim427]

Back home in Puerto Rico but when there Northwest for me (Central) Cedar Key ☝🏾💞🤠👍🏾

[@LindseyDara]

Lol that thumbnail had me laughing for real, nice job! 👍🏼😆

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Hahaha😄 I am so happy you loved that thumbnail. It was a fun one to create and I knew some people would get a kick out of it😆

[@thullraven1]

I live in Texas, but I'm originally from the NY/NJ area. If I move to Florida, I would move to the West Coast. If I wanted to be around the people I left years ago, I would just go back there.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I hear you! Probably west coast is better then👍

[@tallrobshortpants7190]

Bingo!

[@cj3126]

Thull, they are the same NY/NJ people but they are very happy/mellow in FL & usually sophisticated bc it's their second home.

[@MrNapkin]

Great video once again! Can't wait to move to St Pete for those west coast sunsets but the East coast is so tempting for better surfing!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you very much Mr-Napkin! That is a tough choice especially if you love surfing. If you really enjoy it you probably want to stick with the East Coast 👌

[@654Tennis]

I have a friend who lives in Sarasota and he said the surfing is pretty decent down there and it isn't too far from St. Pete! I've also heard Pensacola is solid as well but I know that's much farther from St. Pete. I know the east coast has far more options overall but at least there are a few surf gems on the west coast!

[@loudpackmob]

I'm from st.pete we got it all

[@realestateinfonet9041]

Very informative video! Thank you very much!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ElTokeMaestro]

The east coast the water is more pure because of the tide of the Atlantic

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Totally the current is constantly moving the water whereas on the gulf side it doesn't move quite as much

[@novadhd]

I dont know about that.

[@pamcornelius9122]

I was born and raised in Miami. I lived there for 35 years. Relocated to the Atlanta area, but would love to retire to the Venice Beach area if I don’t get priced out of my home state!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Venice is nice, I have a video coming up there! Great choice to retire 👌

[@jillmorton3096]

Great input, I never really thought about it but what you said is spot on

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks Jill, glad you enjoyed it😊

[@maserson5451]

Hey! You already hit 11k subscribers that is crazy. You are growing so fast! Really good video, I enjoyed it. Can’t wait to see the next upload. 👍

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yes!! Only 89K more to go to reach this year's goal 😄I'm very happy with how the channels been performing. So nice to hear you enjoyed the video and are looking forward to the next one 👌

[@JohnDoe-tq8xw]

The Gulf coast has nicer beaches and aqua blue water but Hurricanes seem to love that side of the state

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Our beaches are beautiful all over Florida and yes the gulf coast tends to get more landfall hurricanes

[@JohnDoe-tq8xw]

@@MichaelBordenaro red tide seems to like the Gulf coast as well

[@bobsykes]

Great information. Thank you.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You're welcome!

[@juan9082]

Hey man love your vids moving to Port St. Lucie in June-July what do you think of that area. I like how the weather is not as hot as Miami but not as cold as Jacksonville. Moving from Atlanta

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks Juan! I like the area it's still up and coming so it's not a big city yet. But it's a very affordable area and it's nice that it's pretty much in the middle of the state so you can get to the north or the south within just a few hours

[@juan9082]

Thank you. You’re doing a good jobs with the vids keep it up

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@juan9082 I really appreciate that, much more to come!

[@jamesmiller7033]

Grew up in California and have been visiting Florida since the 1980's I love Florida, but surfing on the East coast of is nothing like California! I have noticed that in the past couple of years that Tampa and Clearwater has surged ahead and surpassed Miami in terms of Sports and being a Hip area of Florida.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Totally true, but at least people can surf on the east coast here, which they really cant on the west coast. Tampa and clearwater have been growing faster due to it being more affordable, which I see changing very soon because now those areas are getting to be almost as expensive as miami

[@jadeheart911]

Ive been watching the condo and apartment rentals and Ive noticed what you could get near the beach at say Clearwater is now about 300 to 500 dollars up and MORE since I started looking prior to covid. I was told that it is likely due to people working at home and wanting to be in a nicer climate and near the beaches.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Its probably combo of everything. Covid, working from home, the regular winter snowbird demand, people moving to FL in general, it all adds up to extra demand and higher prices

[@professornadinelima1783]

Hi great video! We live in the Tampa area and we love it here! Saint Pete’s pretty happening too!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you! Always love to see other Floridians comment😊. That is a fantastic area, looking forward to visiting again soon!

[@marknewton6984]

Both nice places!

[@theta799]

East coast it is!

[@greenbro2760]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I did all that you recommended all around Florida not to forget Carpaccio restaurant in Bal harbor 😊👄👧🏼

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You're welcome! That's awesome to hear that!

[@danielrothe3902]

I have been to Florida about 14 times and sure love Fort Lauderdale Beach

[@horizonsgift]

Michael, Thank you so very much for your honesty! You have made it much easier for me make my decision. 😊

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You are so welcome, so happy I could help!

[@SonnyGTA]

Soooo helpful!!

[@charliewithlove4314]

Wow I didn’t even recognize you with your hair down like that. Always see you with your hair back, walking around with tank top and short. I like this look 👍🏼. Thanks for the information. I plan to move to Tampa but not sure exactly where I want to live. This helps a lot. TY!

[@TheRalphie2020]

Great comparison video! East coast is a great option for me.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks Ralphie, its set then!

[@TheRalphie2020]

@@MichaelBordenaro Yes it is!

[@MrJersey84]

I love both. I have been to both. I look forward in visiting places I have never been, I'm going to check out, Fort Myers on the west and New Smyrna Beach in the east.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

yes both coasts really have some great features and things to appreciate😊

[@MrJersey84]

@@MichaelBordenaro and Fort Myers is no longer the retirement boring area. There everything now, retire, families, young people and children.

[@VaRockerDude]

Wish I could afford to move to South Florida. I think i would love it there

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Maybe one day you can

[@kingjay239]

They feel like 2 different states. And tbh central Florida is even more different

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Funny how much things change just a couple hours away from different areas here in Florida

[@kingjay239]

@@MichaelBordenaro Right! I feel like there is so many different accents here in Florida. I love the Miami accent tbh.

[@jonahhex9620]

Opens up with 🏄🏻‍♂️ surfing!!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Yeah🤟

[@fatenA369]

Thanks alot!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

You're welcome!

[@CHMichael]

NY and NJ are on the east Chicago and Midwest on the west.

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

Triple Rectifier and an LTD....tells me you are a good guy. SWF here. Keep the New Yorkers and their liberal values on the east coast! And yes...we get the freaking hurricanes!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Haha thanks! I saw someone say in one of the comments that there are a ton of new yorkers where they live on the west coast😬

[@amilton1015]

Amazing. Intelligent video/audio.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you! I am doing my best to bring the best quality vids I can 👌

[@motivason]

Thanks for the video 🙏

[@MichaelBordenaro]

My pleasure!

[@Inveric]

Great video always releasing great content!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you very much Jonathan!

[@tessareynolds8377]

East coast Florida for me.

[@jeffb4229]

No traffic on the west coast of Florida? Go to Clearwater Beach. You may change your mind

[@MichaelBordenaro]

I didn't say no traffic, I said less traffic

[@SteveDaria]

Nice work bro🤙 That’s why I live on both coasts 😎🤙

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thank you Steve! That is the best of both worlds man, you are one lucky dude!😎

[@ShevonnePolastre]

Moving to Tampa this year! This was an informative video cause Florida is so massive.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Great choice, Tampa is an awesome city, you'll love it there!

[@runawaytechgal1467]

Tampa is actually one of my favorite cities in the world and I have traveled it. We moved here in March of 2020 and are highly impressed with a city that we didn't know until we moved to it.

[@ShevonnePolastre]

@@runawaytechgal1467 This makes me feel even more excited. Going tomorrow to look at houses.

[@runawaytechgal1467]

@Shevonne you're going to love it! It's so clean and warm and inviting. The River Walk is amazing. South Tampa is adorable, Ybor City is fun and hipster-esque, Hyde Park is gorgeous, and Seminole Heights is so fun too. I'm a major foodie and Tampa does not disappoint, they have excellent breweries too!

[@marknewton6984]

Good move!

[@runawaytechgal1467]

West Coast has a ton of Art, Museums, Cruises, Sporting Events, higher paying Jobs and such without the traffic. I'm in technology and Tampa is growing far faster for tech than anywhere in Florida. Just some corrections to your video. And our sunsets!!! Gorgeous! I love Fort Lauderdale. However, it is too busy and feels so much like Vegas on the beach. Sarasota and Tampa are younger these days. The migratory paths to the West Coast are bringing more families also. Come to the West Coast and chill out. Key West Express from Fort Myers to Key West is way better than the drive from Miami. So fun!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Not saying those things don't exist on the west coast, only that the east coast has more of it. I like both for different reasons

[@runawaytechgal1467]

@@MichaelBordenaro for sure. Both differently awesome.

[@MichaelBordenaro]

@@runawaytechgal1467 Absolutely!!

[@lynelabelle5283]

Is it just me or is this guy too good looking......I hear the first few words and then I'm just completely distracted hahahahahha

[@MichaelBordenaro]

😄

[@Lisithedogwalker]

Indeed he is!😍😄

[@soniadowney7427]

He's taken l0l

[@lynelabelle5283]

@@soniadowney7427 lol lucky you

[@soniadowney7427]

@@lynelabelle5283 NOT ME HAHAHA.... HER NAME IS LIZZIE

[@liorbrosh7127]

All your videos are amazing and helpful but this one was specifically good especially for ppl coming from outside of USA. I am shocked yet again how affordable Miami compare to London and how much more value for money you can actually get in Florida. The only thing that I would say considerably more expensive in Miami compared to London is the food shopping. Yet again - I am sold.😀☀️

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Thanks a lot Lior! Yes london is quite a bit more expensive. Hopefully the prices here won't get too out of whack with how the real estate market is going. time will tell

[@SonnyGTA]

Good hair day Mike!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

Haha yes this day was pretty good, but it was also February😄

[@SonnyGTA]

@@MichaelBordenaro haha

[@blingish8842]

Your rocking that new hair!!

[@MichaelBordenaro]

It's finally getting long enough for me to start wearing it down sometimes again. But I can only do it on really beautiful days with low humidity otherwise it looks terrible LOL

[@pfcampos7041]

West Coast all the way baby! I grew up in SW Florida but went to school in Broward county and spent a lot of time in Dade. I definitely prefer west coast. I do have to say it is being strongly affected by an influx of east coast folks and big city folks moveing here who bring there attitude with them. 😒