5 HIDDEN Florida Small Towns You Need To Know About!

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
  • In this Florida small towns guide, we explore some hidden gems gulf coast small towns that you need to know about whether you are planning to live or visit in FL. Many people do not know of these Florida towns but will likely love to check them out for living in Florida options. Whether you are looking for a fun place to live not far away from the beaches or a retirement community, I am sure there is a small town in this line-up for you.
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Komentáře • 122

  • @engelaswart544
    @engelaswart544 Před 4 měsíci +2

    OMG, when last have you been to Dunedin ??
    It's overcrowded all year round and new development is everywhere.

  • @danagiammancojesussaves4655

    Another great video, Katrin. Palmetto was on my list. I am planning a first time visit to Palmetto next year to see if I would like to move there.

  • @theheat7880
    @theheat7880 Před rokem +2

    Great thank you! Can't wait to check them out in person!

  • @Moneypower572
    @Moneypower572 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good nightlife.

  • @pc3666
    @pc3666 Před rokem +2

    Another great video, excellent research very accurate! Thanks

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +1

      Thank you PC3...you probably have been to Dunedin and Gulfport plenty of times since they are so close to Tampa?

    • @pc3666
      @pc3666 Před rokem +1

      @@katrinreal I have been to both of those towns. You did such a good job capturing the feel of them. Keep up the good work.

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +1

      @@pc3666 🤩

  • @JohnDoe-zn8ok
    @JohnDoe-zn8ok Před rokem +1

    Great job!

  • @CelticPaths4k
    @CelticPaths4k Před rokem +3

    These towns look really nice, perfect for living or a relaxing vacation. I love all the information you always give to us, Katrin, thanks so much! 👍

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Celtic Paths for your continued support :)

    • @briandaly42
      @briandaly42 Před rokem

      NO JOBS THERE ONLY OLD FARTS

  • @isabellecastelain8215
    @isabellecastelain8215 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this video ! One question: what do you think of Rotonda West ? Thanks

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      Lots of people seem to be happy there. It's a personal choice though. If you have not been, definitely go visit it to see what it is about.

  • @Burps___
    @Burps___ Před rokem

    I used to watch the #Toronto #BlueJays of the #MLB in spring training in #Dunedin. So fun! I dont know if they are still there for #GrapefruitLeague though. Thank you ⚾️

  • @flfreefun1246
    @flfreefun1246 Před rokem +7

    The NICEST small towns in FL are located in the panhandle. The sand is pure white and fine, the water is emerald green and real estate is more affordable.

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      👍

    • @overundersidewaysdown
      @overundersidewaysdown Před rokem

      Hello Navarre Beach!

    • @jasminejasmine2751
      @jasminejasmine2751 Před rokem +1

      What about hurricane issues there?

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      @@jasminejasmine2751 This time around none of the places mentioned in this video were hit too hard. Though Punta Gorda sustained major hurricane damage over 10 years ago. I would look at Florida hurricane statistics to help you decide.

    • @marynewsham9896
      @marynewsham9896 Před rokem

      Alabama South

  • @Mach11976
    @Mach11976 Před rokem +2

    Dunedin Florida is beautiful, lived there for 7 years.

  • @walterporras9233
    @walterporras9233 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks for your videos❤. What's your opinion on Sebring and Okeechobee FL for living???

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Real estate prices there are below the median price for FL. You should go visit and see if you like it there. Does it fulfill your requirements in terms of feel, schools (if that is important to you), safety, amenities etc.

    • @walterporras9233
      @walterporras9233 Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you very much! Looking to buy something affordable in this crazy market👍

    • @user-jn9gv9ve6e
      @user-jn9gv9ve6e Před 2 měsíci

      okeechobee is a poor area. sebring is much nicer. check them out yourself.

  • @erikrenner
    @erikrenner Před rokem +2

    Punta Gorda is nice. Went to Fisherman’s Village yesterday. It was okay.

  • @sarahlockridge7879
    @sarahlockridge7879 Před rokem +1

    I love Englewood! Manasota key is awesome.

  • @Inspirationsbystella
    @Inspirationsbystella Před rokem +3

    Great to learn about these towns! I would like to check out Dunedin

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +1

      Definitely check it out...they have a little art scene there as well.

  • @downundertruckerusa4733
    @downundertruckerusa4733 Před rokem +1

    I'll be in touch, thank you

  • @sailguru4412
    @sailguru4412 Před rokem +2

    Punta gorda underwent a restoration project after hurricane Charlie nearly wiped it off the map

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      Yes I know :). They did a great job.

  • @katrinreal
    @katrinreal  Před rokem +2

    Which one would you pick? You may be interested in smaller town gems: czcams.com/video/t7c6S6JryNQ/video.html

    • @sandymcdonald1162
      @sandymcdonald1162 Před rokem +1

      Dunedin sounds interesting to me.

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +2

      @@sandymcdonald1162 Hi Sandy, definitely check it out if you are in the area. Small town feel, cozy and lots to do in the area.

    • @1m2rich
      @1m2rich Před rokem +1

      None.

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      @@1m2rich Not everyone will like these places. Plenty more options in FL or in other states..

  • @jodiehebert8285
    @jodiehebert8285 Před rokem

    Wow, these sound like great options for retirement. I like the idea of living close to beaches in a walkable, dog friendly place. which one is most like that?

    • @Tlyna1952
      @Tlyna1952 Před rokem +2

      Well I live in Punta Gorda in a 55+ community which is farther from Charlotte Harbor and the canals but a lot less expensive and so safer from storm surges which causes the most damage. Yes we were given a direct hit by hurricane Ian last year, in fact the eye went right over us. Nearly all of us had some damage and not all of it has been repaired yet because the good construction companies have so much work backed up. Do I regret living here after that? No, I still love this town. The people are friendly there is a nice beach at Ponce De Leon Park on Charlotte Harbor, not for swimming but people sunbathe and go there to watch our frequently quite beautiful sunsets, also there is a small wildlife sanctuary in the park. The reason for not swimming is it also has Alligator Creek which runs through an environmental parks so yes alligators. On the other side of the Peace River Port Charlotte has a very nice beach for swimming which is only a few minutes away. If you want to go to the Gulf Ft Myers to the south or Boca Grande to the west, both about 45 minutes away. There is a beautiful riverfront walk from Fishermen's Village through town and out past Laishley Park and Veterans Park (side by side) on the other side. People walk there (yes frequently with their dogs, bike of just go visit the parks like those mentioned and Gilchrist Park. There are a lot of small parks and walking trails throughout the town as well. As she stated the town is mostly retirees so younger people often don't like the town but if is a very laidback and lovely place. There are a large number of military retirees here as well which is how we were able to get a half size exact copy of the Vietnam Wall in our Veterans Park. Crime rate isn't bad, mostly shop lifting and breaking into cars, little in the way of violent crime and then usually it is someone from somewhere else doing it. We did have a major shooting spree downtown last year (first ever such thing) but again it was someone from a major town that did it. Mostly very peaceful. Downtown is very small with green areas all through it. Summers here can be very difficult for some to deal with as that is when it gets to be in the 90s every day with frequent afternoon storms which causes the humidity to go up but if you can adapt to that it is lovely. Not much in the way of mosquitoes as they spray frequently at night during the wet season and if you sign up to Alert Charlotte they will let you know when that will happen. If you can handle the summer heat and the possibility, no probability of getting hit by hurricanes then it is a great place to live. I used to live in southeast Michigan, about 40 miles from Detroit. I prefer here.

  • @domfer2540
    @domfer2540 Před 9 měsíci

    Those house prices do not make them affordable. But, it is your job to make them look great.

  • @cindyvitale9515
    @cindyvitale9515 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video. I bought into Englewood. I thought that was a pretty good description.

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +1

      Cindy thank you for watching. Are you happy living in Englewood? ;:)

    • @cindyvitale9515
      @cindyvitale9515 Před rokem +1

      @@katrinreal I’m moving there in 2 weeks. But we will be in BeachWalk, which is north Englewood, so it has characteristics of both Englewood and Venice. But coming from NY, I think the ruralness of Englewood seems refreshing.

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +1

      @@cindyvitale9515 Cindy wish you much happiness there. You will be so close to Manasota Beach but I am sure you already knew that :).

  • @NewTica
    @NewTica Před rokem +1

    Gulfport's art walks are the first Friday and the third SATURDAY (not Friday).

  • @overundersidewaysdown

    This video is West Coast biased. Moving to Palm Coast, on the Atlantic coast, next month.
    Couldn't be happier!

  • @davidwell686
    @davidwell686 Před rokem +1

    It's not wise to move that close to the water due to high home insurance costs.

  • @stevenscoggins170
    @stevenscoggins170 Před rokem +4

    Dunedin is awesome, as is the governor! Love Tarpon Springs as well.

  • @user-jn9gv9ve6e
    @user-jn9gv9ve6e Před 2 měsíci

    from your video i don't think you have ever been to dunedin. if you like high rises, traffic, the feeling of ants on a ant hill then go there. 50 years ago it was wonderful. not so much anymore.

  • @melissashort6237
    @melissashort6237 Před rokem +3

    I'm coming down from Indiana this week to check out Englewood. I value my privacy and quiet with lots of outdoor beauty. Perfect area for that and close to other places if there's something I absolutely need. Looking at relocating in 2024. I've learned a lot from your videos, thank you!

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      Melissa, I am sure you will love the beaches and the things to do in the area. Be sure to visit Venice and Sarasota as well. Any questions of where to go, feel free to reach out anytime! Safe trip.

    • @mackm7781
      @mackm7781 Před rokem

      That's what you think!

    • @melissashort6237
      @melissashort6237 Před rokem

      @@mackm7781 ??
      I've bought property because I love the area. What am I supposed to think?

    • @mackm7781
      @mackm7781 Před rokem +2

      @@melissashort6237 well there are 1,300 people a day moving to FL. Since covid. Let's just say, it now no different than anywhere else. Subdivision going up everywhere, strip malls people and more people.

  • @franksliwa362
    @franksliwa362 Před rokem +10

    Don’t believe any of this garbage..I have lived here for 28 years. It’s now for most people completely out of reach! Housing and rent prices are through the roof! Average home price even for a peace of crap is over 300 to 400,000! Rent 2,000 or more a month for a closet! Good paying jobs for the average person are few and far between. Florida is a right to work state so wages are nowhere near what you would expect. Mostly service industries here!! Traffic is hell on earth! Forget going to the beaches because there’s no place to park! If you do find a place except to pay too!! Come for a vacation..enjoy it.. forget moving here! It’s just not worth it!! Pretty soon most Floridians will be living on the streets it’s gotten so expensive!!

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +3

      It has gotten expensive almost everywhere in the US. Not just FL.

    • @mackm7781
      @mackm7781 Před rokem

      @@katrinreal NOT!

    • @blaster-zy7xx
      @blaster-zy7xx Před rokem

      Katrin is correct. While the prices have gone up a bit more here in Florida than the rest of the country, the prices have shot up everywhere that is desirable all across the country.

  • @aliciaaldarondo4535
    @aliciaaldarondo4535 Před rokem +1

    You talk about buying but what about renting? Is renting affordable for retired people?

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +1

      Rental prices have come up a lot since the onset of the pandemic. It isn't as affordable as it was 3 years ago.

    • @katme8055
      @katme8055 Před rokem

      Florida is only affordable to millionaires

  • @willbygosh4887
    @willbygosh4887 Před rokem +1

    Frostproof Florida

  • @briandaly42
    @briandaly42 Před rokem +2

    You never talk about corporate jobs in Sarasota and tampa.not everyone is retired

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +1

      Why not Google the information if you need it right away? 😉

  • @robbynholland9602
    @robbynholland9602 Před rokem +2

    Where do single people live in this state. My sister and I are 55+ single and trying to find a fun place to live. DO NOT say The Villages! lol

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      Ha, this state is vast... plenty of places for single people. The bigger question is, where in FL do you see yourself being happiest? Central, east, or west coast, maybe panhandle?

  • @masterfactchecker5541
    @masterfactchecker5541 Před rokem +1

    I live in a beautiful quaint peaceful small town in Florida....wait.....HURRICANE IAN...HOLD MY BEER !!!

  • @feliciaspeaks2754
    @feliciaspeaks2754 Před rokem +2

    All of these places are sadly under water now.

    • @thesrqrealtor
      @thesrqrealtor Před rokem

      The ones to the very south of Sarasota didn't do so well ;(

    • @blaster-zy7xx
      @blaster-zy7xx Před rokem

      Actually NONE of the areas she reviewed went under water from storm surges. All her communities listed were Punta Gorda and north. The areas hit and flooded by the hurricane were south of these areas, such as Matlacha, Ft Myers, Sanbell island and Bonita Springs. I live in Punta Gorda. We got hit by wind and rain, but no storm surge flooding.

  • @1m2rich
    @1m2rich Před rokem +3

    Hurricane season is here in Florida now. Not a god time to go on a visit to Floida.

  • @ruggieromusicvideos1545
    @ruggieromusicvideos1545 Před 10 měsíci

    All on the west coast , I seen fla grow for 70 years , and I live on the east side , on the Treasure Coast , Indian River Coutry , Vero Beach , Sebastian , beautiful towns , the West Coast weather is Hotter than the East side .

  • @mackm7781
    @mackm7781 Před rokem +14

    Well if you all are leaving for Paradise it's now over run with people and you might as well never plan on going anywhere due to traffic. Florida has now been destroyed!

    • @carolderosa3069
      @carolderosa3069 Před rokem +3

      Oh it has not.lol.

    • @1m2rich
      @1m2rich Před rokem +2

      Lots of heat now.

    • @erikrenner
      @erikrenner Před rokem +2

      We moved from Michigan to SWFL in 2021. Yes, the roads are bad here, especially from November to April (Snowbird Season). There is still room for more people, but housing costs are insane.

    • @mackm7781
      @mackm7781 Před rokem +1

      @@carolderosa3069 oh really?

  • @janemarple9758
    @janemarple9758 Před rokem +2

    Englewood also known as wrinkle wood - nothing to do… lots of homeless in the woods

  • @delilahgillis5287
    @delilahgillis5287 Před rokem +3

    BRING LOTS OF MONEY. & YOUR CREDIT CARDS & EXPECT TO WAIT , C ROWDED

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      Getting more expensive for sure...like many other places in the US

  • @CarlosLopez-vl8je
    @CarlosLopez-vl8je Před rokem +27

    Shhhh don't move here. Stay in your blue state...There are Gators here...

    • @icuinthelight
      @icuinthelight Před rokem +3

      Aww, let em' come visit...gators gotta eat something!

    • @briandaly42
      @briandaly42 Před rokem +1

      There are no jobs there for young people.tampa is a major drive

    • @jedsanders3332
      @jedsanders3332 Před rokem

      Lmaooo

  • @IMBrute-ir7gz
    @IMBrute-ir7gz Před rokem +4

    Palmetto?! Are you kidding? There's a reason we've been calling this place "Palmghetto" for years! Don't you ever factor in racial demographics and crime statistics into your recommendations? On the other hand, when I moved to Englewood 20 years ago, I quickly realized it's the "last nice place left in Florida." Even if they eventually ruin it, I'm here to stay because there's no place left to run to.

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +3

      Palmetto is up and coming. Every area will have good and not so good areas.

    • @mackm7781
      @mackm7781 Před rokem +2

      @@katrinreal up and coming means destroyed!

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem

      @@mackm7781 ​ @mack m not really...come see for yourself?!

  • @s99614
    @s99614 Před rokem +5

    All still overpriced.

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +1

      Sure is not what it was.2 years ago

  • @stephaniemoore1110
    @stephaniemoore1110 Před 6 měsíci

    You have great information - your a bit hard to understand - your speech needs a bit of practice - that would make you close to perfect

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před 6 měsíci

      Close to perfect would be boring :).

  • @vivisabillon7881
    @vivisabillon7881 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Really interested until he said that Ron DeSaster is from there. No thanks, I'm not interested in that kind of Town.

  • @tjl5419
    @tjl5419 Před rokem +2

    I love dunedin. So many hot looking women there 😉

  • @tinyhouse9418
    @tinyhouse9418 Před rokem +8

    Ron DeSantis is from Dunedin uhh? One good reason not to choose this location! I'll take any of the other 4.

    • @katrinreal
      @katrinreal  Před rokem +1

      We have so many great places to live in FL that there is a place for everyone here :).

    • @mackm7781
      @mackm7781 Před rokem +14

      Please stay where you are!

    • @dinabernal3076
      @dinabernal3076 Před rokem +1

      Lol true

    • @Allie-oop
      @Allie-oop Před rokem

      Hahahaha stay away from our free state then, we don’t need ya.

    • @danieldwyer5139
      @danieldwyer5139 Před rokem +12

      That’s OK tiny, stay where you are

  • @tomsmith-rj3vw
    @tomsmith-rj3vw Před 8 měsíci +1

    But still good video.

  • @tomsmith-rj3vw
    @tomsmith-rj3vw Před 8 měsíci +3

    That's still to expensive living unless you are a million air.. or make. 111thouSAND dollars per year.. fla is now a state that is too expensive for average Americans..