Lake Wales - possible relocation
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Drifting
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From: Hartland WI
Lake Wales, Florida - possible relocation there
Greetings all:
Rather unexpectedly, I find myself exploring a job opportuntiy in Lake Wales Florida. I know where the city is, but know nothing about it.
Can any forum members give me some insight into Lake Wales - population, demographics, housing, crime, etc etc. Not too concerned about schools - kids are all grown, but golf courses are important
Also, how do the mid-State citys tend to fare during hurricane season?
Thanks all
Rather unexpectedly, I find myself exploring a job opportuntiy in Lake Wales Florida. I know where the city is, but know nothing about it.
Can any forum members give me some insight into Lake Wales - population, demographics, housing, crime, etc etc. Not too concerned about schools - kids are all grown, but golf courses are important
Also, how do the mid-State citys tend to fare during hurricane season?
Thanks all
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St. Jude Donor '11
Uh, I hate to tell you this, but the Lake Wales area got hit with three hurricanes last year 
It's a little hilly and a lot of lakes,and orange groves, and just about smack dab in the middle between Orlando and Tampa. Come on down the winters are great!, and you don't have to put the 'vette away for the winter
It's a little hilly and a lot of lakes,and orange groves, and just about smack dab in the middle between Orlando and Tampa. Come on down the winters are great!, and you don't have to put the 'vette away for the winter
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Drifting
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From: Hartland WI
Originally Posted by Ginny C6
Uh, I hate to tell you this, but the Lake Wales area got hit with three hurricanes last year It's a little hilly and a lot of lakes,and orange groves, and just about smack dab in the middle between Orlando and Tampa. Come on down the winters are great!, and you don't have to put the 'vette away for the winter
It's a little hilly and a lot of lakes,and orange groves, and just about smack dab in the middle between Orlando and Tampa. Come on down the winters are great!, and you don't have to put the 'vette away for the winter Thanks for the info - hopefully the employer will invite me down for round two
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From: State of Confusion
Originally Posted by Ginny C6
..... hate to tell you this, but the Lake Wales area got hit with three hurricanes last year.....
I am hoping the inland portions of Florida would be spared from severe damage.....
My G/F and I are seriously considering a move South of that area (Sebring ) next year, and although she spent 11+ years there (Tampa-area ) before, I've never been there, and I'm 'concerned' with the weather/hurricanes.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Glen
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Hurricanes are what they are...in Central Florida we went years and years without even being touched...last year we had three come through...this year none...Katrina and Wilma all went south and didn't affect us at all...
If you buy on either coast you increase your risk but you also get to live on or near the water...you get to pay a lot more money too...it's a personal choice..to me it's not even discussable...I'll trade the occassional hurricane for a home in paradise every time...
If you buy on either coast you increase your risk but you also get to live on or near the water...you get to pay a lot more money too...it's a personal choice..to me it's not even discussable...I'll trade the occassional hurricane for a home in paradise every time...
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From: State of Confusion
Originally Posted by Fuzzy Dice
If you buy on either coast you increase your risk but you also get to live on or near the water...you get to pay a lot more money too...
it makes pipes rust, and fish make-love in it.
Only interested in warm-weather year-round, and the fact that I can go to the race-track in February makes me feel 'SQUIGGLY' -inside.....
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Drifting
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From: Hartland WI
Thanks for all the info guys - I should hear by the end of the week whether or not they are interested in going further.
Hope so - just driving my 'vette in February would make me feel all squiggly inside, nevermind being able to race it!
Hope so - just driving my 'vette in February would make me feel all squiggly inside, nevermind being able to race it!
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Originally Posted by Glensgages
.....ain't interested in living near water:
it makes pipes rust, and fish make-love in it.
Only interested in warm-weather year-round, and the fact that I can go to the race-track in February makes me feel 'SQUIGGLY' -inside.....
it makes pipes rust, and fish make-love in it.
Only interested in warm-weather year-round, and the fact that I can go to the race-track in February makes me feel 'SQUIGGLY' -inside.....
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