Comments on: Best Places to Live and Launch 2008 http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/ FSB Features Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:30:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: RT Oro Valley AZ http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14397 RT Oro Valley AZ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:22:58 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14397 I moved to Oro Valley from Wahington DC about 4 years ago. Tucson as a whloe I feel is pretty anti-business but Oro Valley is the exception in the area. They definitely have big plans. The population is significantly more educated, wealthy, and considerably more ambitious then the rest of Tucson. The entire area of Oro Valley is beautiful. It is hard to find any ares of the city that are not well kept. I think it is a great place to launch a business and an excellent area to raise a family. I moved to Oro Valley from Wahington DC about 4 years ago. Tucson as a whloe I feel is pretty anti-business but Oro Valley is the exception in the area. They definitely have big plans. The population is significantly more educated, wealthy, and considerably more ambitious then the rest of Tucson. The entire area of Oro Valley is beautiful. It is hard to find any ares of the city that are not well kept. I think it is a great place to launch a business and an excellent area to raise a family.

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]]> By: Stonesifer, Dover, FL http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14394 Stonesifer, Dover, FL Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:06:15 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14394 Owings Mill MD Know families in Reisterstown and Baltimore City and both tell me Insurance rates are higher in OM than R-town and Balmer. WHY ? Owings Mill MD Know families in Reisterstown and Baltimore City and both tell me Insurance rates are higher in OM than R-town and Balmer. WHY ?

]]> By: Francis Daniel Maloney http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14385 Francis Daniel Maloney Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:11:33 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14385 Pittsburgh? I live here,but travel to sunny places quite often,because Pgh.is wall to wall dark clouds and only 58 sunny days a year.I dare say that it is quite depressing for all.S.A.D.sufferers are helpless. I am a pilot so weather is important to me.When I retire,Arizona will be home. FDM Pittsburgh? I live here,but travel to sunny places quite often,because Pgh.is wall to wall dark clouds and only 58 sunny days a year.I dare say that it is quite depressing for all.S.A.D.sufferers are helpless.
I am a pilot so weather is important to me.When I retire,Arizona will be home. FDM

]]> By: Tom Pfoolery, Chicago, IL. http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14382 Tom Pfoolery, Chicago, IL. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:36:05 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14382 Minneapolis/St.Paul...YAWN! Minneapolis/St.Paul…YAWN!

]]> By: Shaun, San Luis Obispo, Ca http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14377 Shaun, San Luis Obispo, Ca Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:07:20 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14377 Yes, San Luis Obispo is less than 5 minutes away from Avila Beach and Pismo Beach; as well as 10 minutes away from Morro Bay, another beach. Yes, San Luis Obispo is less than 5 minutes away from Avila Beach and Pismo Beach; as well as 10 minutes away from Morro Bay, another beach.

]]> By: Lynne Savannah, Ga http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14343 Lynne Savannah, Ga Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:37:25 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14343 I live in Savannah and LOVE every minute of it! I live in Savannah and LOVE every minute of it!

]]> By: Cathy Sarah, Charlotte, NC http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14330 Cathy Sarah, Charlotte, NC Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:22:51 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14330 VENTURA, CALIFORNIA...So glad you recognized it and included it. I lived there 26 years and loved it for its proximity to ocean and mountain alike, and small town feel and historical value, no matter how Los Angeles tried to "modernize" it. Sorry I had to move to rejoin family. VENTURA, CALIFORNIA…So glad you recognized it and included it. I lived there 26 years and loved it for its proximity to ocean and mountain alike, and small town feel and historical value, no matter how Los Angeles tried to "modernize" it. Sorry I had to move to rejoin family.

]]> By: Bobby, Spokane Washington http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14324 Bobby, Spokane Washington Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:10:16 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14324 Hey bud let me tell you about Spokane WA. its a fantastic place when I get out of the damn Marine Corps I will live nowhere else! anyway the more pressing issue, Salt Lake? number 15?! Ive been to that awful place and i will NEVER return!!! Hey bud let me tell you about Spokane WA. its a fantastic place when I get out of the damn Marine Corps I will live nowhere else! anyway the more pressing issue, Salt Lake? number 15?! Ive been to that awful place and i will NEVER return!!!

]]> By: Spokane, Wa http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14321 Spokane, Wa Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:34:23 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14321 Lies! iT'S A HORRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE! sPOKANE IS TERRIBLE. CAN'T BELIEVE IT MADE TOP 100. Lies! iT'S A HORRIBLE PLACE TO LIVE! sPOKANE IS TERRIBLE. CAN'T BELIEVE IT MADE TOP 100.

]]> By: Pat Omah Nebraska http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14318 Pat Omah Nebraska Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:02:58 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14318 Apparently you've never been to Heartland of America park. Like most people who say there's nothing to do in Omaha, they simply never look. Apparently you've never been to Heartland of America park. Like most people who say there's nothing to do in Omaha, they simply never look.

]]> By: George Powell http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14314 George Powell Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:02:38 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14314 We could use a new mayor and city council We could use a new mayor and city council

]]> By: erin, houston, tx http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14311 erin, houston, tx Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:37:27 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14311 suburbs, by their nature, are not in city limits. suburbs, by their nature, are not in city limits.

]]> By: Randall Robinson, Fort Lauderdale, Florida http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14309 Randall Robinson, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:48:13 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14309 I moved to Fort Lauderdale after 20 years in Miami Beach. In spite of the economy, this is a great time to be here. It feels a bit like South Beach did 20 years ago in that the potential has become palpable. It is urbanizing, yet retains its easy-going town-like character. It's one its way to being something. Come shape it. The time is now! I moved to Fort Lauderdale after 20 years in Miami Beach. In spite of the economy, this is a great time to be here. It feels a bit like South Beach did 20 years ago in that the potential has become palpable. It is urbanizing, yet retains its easy-going town-like character. It's one its way to being something. Come shape it. The time is now!

]]> By: ST http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14304 ST Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:21:47 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14304 Sarasota is nice, but... it's a slow place. I would suggest Naples, FL. Still lots of very rich, retired or not but more options for middle class folks too. I have lived in both Sarasota and Naples and Tampa and Bradenton. Napes is the best of all those choices! Sarasota is nice, but… it's a slow place. I would suggest Naples, FL. Still lots of very rich, retired or not but more options for middle class folks too. I have lived in both Sarasota and Naples and Tampa and Bradenton. Napes is the best of all those choices!

]]> By: Max Jones, Boise Idaho http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14270 Max Jones, Boise Idaho Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:32:32 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14270 Boise has Boise State University with 22,000 students, not University of Idaho. U of I is 300 miles north in Moscow, Idaho with about 9,000 students. Boise has Boise State University with 22,000 students, not University of Idaho.
U of I is 300 miles north in Moscow, Idaho with about 9,000 students.

]]> By: Nikki, Pittsburgh PA http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14268 Nikki, Pittsburgh PA Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:52:58 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14268 Pittsburgh is #1 in most categories. EDUCATION (great colleges, univ.) MEDICINE (#1 hospitals and research centers) COST OF LIVING (among lowest in country) CULTURE, ARTS, RECREATION (tons and tons of great museums, GREAT BARS and restaurants, natural history, ).... and above all SPORTS!!! If you like to have all the amenities of a big city with a small town feel, enjoy a good night on the town without breaking your budget and see the best football and hockey teams play then MOVE TO PITTSBURGH!! As a people we are very friendly and down-to-earth and extremely loyal to our great city. God Bless! Pittsburgh is #1 in most categories. EDUCATION (great colleges, univ.) MEDICINE (#1 hospitals and research centers) COST OF LIVING (among lowest in country) CULTURE, ARTS, RECREATION (tons and tons of great museums, GREAT BARS and restaurants, natural history, )…. and above all SPORTS!!! If you like to have all the amenities of a big city with a small town feel, enjoy a good night on the town without breaking your budget and see the best football and hockey teams play then MOVE TO PITTSBURGH!! As a people we are very friendly and down-to-earth and extremely loyal to our great city. God Bless!

]]> By: Dave Houston, TX http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14258 Dave Houston, TX Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:31:20 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14258 Stafford, TX as #36? Your 'scouring' must not have included violent crime stats. Per capita violent crime is very high. I would choose nearby Sugarland or Katy for the same pro's AND the peace of mind in knowing I wouldn't get robbed in the parking lot. Stafford, TX as #36? Your 'scouring' must not have included violent crime stats. Per capita violent crime is very high. I would choose nearby Sugarland or Katy for the same pro's AND the peace of mind in knowing I wouldn't get robbed in the parking lot.

]]> By: Seth , Ft. Collins , CO http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14252 Seth , Ft. Collins , CO Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:44:11 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14252 Fort Collins Colorado is by far the coolest town I have ever lived in. There is live music seven nights a week there. It has beautiful surroundings , wonderful weather, great swimming holes , and the absolute king of bike paths. I can't wait to be back in Fort Collins ! P.S. Our Breweries are world class as well ! Fort Collins Colorado is by far the coolest town I have ever lived in. There is live music seven nights a week there. It has beautiful surroundings , wonderful weather, great swimming holes , and the absolute king of bike paths. I can't wait to be back in Fort Collins !

P.S. Our Breweries are world class as well !

]]> By: Jerry http://fsbfeatures.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/03/20/best-places-to-live-and-launch-2008/#comment-14251 Jerry Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:12:04 +0000 http://fsbfeatures.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-14251 Orlando is a great place to start a business and it is also a great place to live! The weather is great, the community is very supportive and the Disney Entrepreneur Center is a great collection of resources for the entrepreneur. Orlando is a great place to start a business and it is also a great place to live! The weather is great, the community is very supportive and the Disney Entrepreneur Center is a great collection of resources for the entrepreneur.

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