Living in St Petersburg Florida Isn't For Everyone... Here's Why.

Living in St Petersburg, Florida, isn't for everyone. In today's video, I'll share things most real estate agents are afraid to tell you about moving to St. Pete. Yes, we're covering the cons of living in the Sunshine City.
The cost of living in St Pete, the hot, humid weather, the bugs, the wildlife, and much more.
So, if you're considering moving to St. Petersburg, Florida, don't until you watch this video.
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00:00 Intro
01:20 Traffic
04:21 Weather
07:56 Bugs & Wildlife
12:06 Want to Move to St Petersburg?
12:58 Red Tide
14:58 Rising Cost of Living
17:41 Crime and Safety
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[@trulivingtampa]

Thinking about making the move to the area? Reach out! We're here to help. Juan Alcala - Tampa Realtor Call/Text Direct at [phone] Email: [e-mail] calendly.com/juan-alcala/45 Website: www.tbhomesearch.com/ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/juan.alcala.realtor/

[@OperationNorthwoods]

Please, for the love of Pete, don’t encourage more transplants.

[@katiekat4457]

I have to say that when someone moves to this area and is here for a few weeks to a month, they all say the same thing. Why did I wait so long to move here. What is really fun is having someone come visit you from up north for a week and then only have to go and you get to stay. I live in Parrish which is only about 20 minutes to St. Petersburg. I love it down here. They call this area "resort living". What also is great is you see all these 80 something years old couples and they look so energetic, happy, and healthy. Psychologically it takes you away from that under current feeling of dread about getting old. Just do it and make the move. Come down for a week or two and look from Clearwater down to Naples and check out all the developments that are being built.

[@trulivingtampa]

Great perspective! Thanks for sharing.

[@stevencassady7445]

You must be a realer. You’re not being honest

[@foxywhitetip7387]

The healthiest 80-90 year olds I’ve seen were in the country in Mn

[@kurt4032]

Central Ave is NOT one way, it is rather 1st Ave N and 1st Ave S that are one way.

[@trulivingtampa]

Kirt is correct, I misspoke. Not worth trashing a video over.

[@geoffl.3247]

Thanks for moving here and raising the housing prices.

[@KevinGrolig]

Great video Juan. I brought my daughter down to St. Pete this last weekend to scout out. She loved the area, hoping to move down later this year or beginning of next. I’m a Realtor in Montgomery County, MD with a KZbin channel so from one KZbinr to another, you do a great job and bring a lot of value.

[@trulivingtampa]

Glad to hear you enjoyed your time here.

[@MadlyMesozoic]

I live all the way up in Hernando county, but i drive down to St Pete almost every weekend to do Uber not only because its busy there, but because i literally just feel happier when i drive down there. Everyone i drive around is so kind and in a great mood.

[@BusyBeeMaree]

I’ve been watching a lot of realtor videos lately and I have not seen any small townhomes, or even townhomes with fenced yards. 1000ft townhomes with yard for dogs to play? Many thanks

[@Rideshare-adventures]

Awesome stuff, I’m considering moving there after my brother had died I want to help out my sister in law.

[@nr8626]

Can someone compare living in Naples FL compared to St. pete or even Tampa/Clearwater?

[@charlotteredman1310]

I love to live in Clearwater Florida area for the sunshine and for the marine wildlife over there because I have always wanted to move to Clearwater Beach Florida when I first watched Dolphin Tale movies since it came out since then I always wanted to work at Clearwater Marine Aquarium to become a marine biology some day in the future!

[@trulivingtampa]

Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@mikesmigielski7273]

I love downtown St. Pete! It is more expensive but it is nice that it is very walkable. Plenty of parking as Juan said and fairly reasonable. Tropicana Field is close within biking or walking distance. The bus system, although not great, is a bit better than Tampa. Traffic on 275 is horrific and it is usually due to people driving with their cell phones on (yes, still legal in Florida). As a newbie to the Bay Area, I noticed that each county has the ability to follow or not follow the state fireworks laws. There are 4 days a year in which lighting of fireworks (unrestricted types and varieties) is legal. Pinellas county (including St. Pete) has opted out of that law thus not allowing the private consumption of fireworks while Hillsborough county has not. If you live in Tampa and have small dogs or children, you should prepare to have at least 4 nights a year of sleep disrupted.

[@trulivingtampa]

Great share! Thank you.

[@daw764]

Live here (Clearwater) 20 yrs and Love it!! Oh First!

[@trulivingtampa]

Thanks for sharing!

[@57msdeb]

Rats are definitely a problem. If you or your neighbors have fruit trees, you will have a rat problem. They eat the fruit right off the trees and if your attic isn’t sealed, they will move in. They will also live in your garage if your garage door doesn’t seal. We’ve dealt with it in every home we’ve lived in here.

[@Veteran-UK-Submarines]

Thanks for the content, thinking of moving to st Pete from Scotland

[@trulivingtampa]

Thanks for watching! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. 📧 [e-mail] 📅 calendly.com/juan-alcala/45

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[@TwirlGuy]

Thanks all good to know

[@trulivingtampa]

You're welcome!

[@JAndrade389]

Love St.Pete, amazing city!

[@trulivingtampa]

It really is 😎

[@dklauf]

Red tide has a worse history in Sarasota county. There is perennial red tide in Sarasota County. Pinellas problems were severely exacerbated by chemical waste spills from Manatee County and hurricane waste two years ago this October. It killed many generations of fish like Lee and Collier Counties. It will be a while before fishing is back to what it was but the water is clear and beautiful most of the time. Most inhabitants have no idea of the health of the bay.

[@mosinc7388]

Central is not the main thoroughfare nor is it a one way street. SMH

[@virgil_earp_6923]

Run and never look back

[@namejebus1227]

Fyi Central avenue is not one way it is two-way- east and west goes from the Beach to the Bay and ive never heard of or was bitten by one of those little bugs you are talking about in 60 years of living in St Pete. thank you for your video

[@virgil_earp_6923]

If you don't make millions this place isn't for you

[@50zezima]

I moved here and lived for 2 almost 3 years. I'm moving back to my Home State. The citizens of this city are great. The people who own the business and run the city and own the restaraunts here and whatever else are pure evil. It disguises itself as a gentle welcoming place for blossoming creativity and progression. As an artist I can tell you it's the exact opposite of that. Everyone HATES you for who you are, they want the worst for you, and on your worst day they will kick you down. And you won't be able to afford rent barely and definitely don't even dream of saving up money, it's all gone. The towing company are the worst, and the police run the entire city. Absolutely corrupt, evil, and disgusting people. And no I'm not joking. If you are thinking of moving here, think again

[@zaerosa]

@@50zezimasorry you had that experience, I hope you find a place of peace and sense of belonging in this world 🤘🏾☮️💜

[@ChristopherKushnir]

@@50zezimayeah! Don’t move here!

[@MadlyMesozoic]

Doesnt have to be millions

[@namejebus1227]

​@@ChristopherKushnirHaha you must be broke I'm retired here on a blue collar School board salary and doing just fine

[@JWest-so8ok]

If you come to St Pete, you half to try the blue crabs. Anywhere on the southside.

[@stevencassady7445]

Just a couple things to add on. He touched on taking Uber out Lyft. This is a necessity because there is very little parking in areas of the greatest attraction. In central ave you Wii spend an hour circling the block looking for a parking space. Utilize Lyft and Uber. You can have fun without worrying about drinking and driving and spend more time enjoying your night rather than spending it trying to park. The other negative again in specific areas of the city is the open hostility and racism in stress that are being gentrified. I’m from New York and it was an eye opener.

[@coreylucas5997]

I, ready to move out too expensive too many issues

[@virgil_earp_6923]

Traffic is insane

[@t-bone3657]

Please don’t move here. Too crowded, no parking, few jobs, costs have increased 500% since 1990. The $400 1/1 I rented then is now $2k a month. Tons of flooding bcuz the city won’t fix the drainage problems yet continue to build massive apartment & condo buildings. Insurance is crazy high. If ur a democrat you’re not welcome here. Just sayin….

[@57msdeb]

I couldn’t agree more! I live in Pinellas county and it’s miserably hot, humid, expensive, and congested. People who work here are struggling to survive. I grew up here and I am appalled at what it has become.

[@virgil_earp_6923]

Everything is so high-priced people are now living on the streets

[@user-ux3jk8cd6z]

Thanks to the former and present Mayor.

[@keithhuntsman9455]

Money named Ybor City one of the best places to live in America. Ex-coworker retired now lives in and loves Valrico, and all of my other friends live in the Tampa area. We have two picnics/campouts a year in Valrico. People all around the country come to that and wish they could stay. Will be interesting to see how The NAR Real Estate Commission Settlement will affect home sales and prices.

[@chandraiyer1710]

You look very similar to Darrel Braun Guitar channel

[@trulivingtampa]

I have't heard that one before. Thanks for letting me know!

[@57msdeb]

If you don’t make $75K as a single person, don’t plan on living here, even as a renter.

[@trulivingtampa]

That tracks. The average rent is $1,800 a/mo.

[@mosinc7388]

See how good you really are and go back to Detroit and get people to move there.

[@DavidBarryOfficial]

Please don’t move here. We’re already too crowded and expensive . Go away!

[@virgil_earp_6923]

Red tide smells like sewage

[@57msdeb]

No, that smell is sewage, because of the drainage problems. Red tide smells like rotten fish.

[@OperationNorthwoods]

The Tampa Metro area (which includes St Pete), is terrible now. The cost of EVERYTHING is sky high, crime is extremely high, there are FAR too many people there now and the majority of transplants are from Northern liberal, progressive cities and they have brought their arrogance and rudeness in tow.

[@Shelikesit.]

Please elaborate on the crime and the rudeness of progressives? I’m trying to leave the behind where I’m from and looking at Tampa metro areas.

[@Tina67496]

You are full of crap

[@OperationNorthwoods]

@@Shelikesit. I give you my word I will. I won't be able to get to it for a few days, though. I guess you get notified when I do? Not sure.

[@Shelikesit.]

@@OperationNorthwoods I’m not sure you’re making any sense or you don’t know proper English? No even trying to be rude.

[@OperationNorthwoods]

@@Shelikesit. Be specific.

[@virgil_earp_6923]

Stay away from Florida there's nowhere to live everything is too high price for the cost of living

[@Shelikesit.]

How high of prices are we talking? Currently everywhere in the USA is higher priced. It’s called inflation. No where to live? I see plenty of places for sell and rent on the market.

[@specialk2514]

​@@Shelikesit.The huge cost is not the price of the house. Homeowners insurance and property taxes are one of the highest in the nation.

[@user-ux3jk8cd6z]

@@specialk2514 the so called property tax ( especially now in st.pete ) is a scam

[@ethanlculver]

I visited St Pete to examine for a possible move there and I was not impressed at all. Traffic was absolutely horrific all throughout Pinellas County. Downtown St. Pete is where the leftists gather, paint the streets with rainbow flags, and do their protests. It’s the San Francisco of Florida. It felt really crappy. And the drive to the beach was not a nice, easy, or quick one. I was just overall not impressed with the vibe at all. Tampa suburbs are much better.

[@theewelder]

dye your grays in that awful wanna be beard....or just shave it off clean....