Tampa is good if you are kid free.   Fun, but a bit trashy and rugged in Pinellas County.   I used to think it was relatively clean but compared to the newness that northern Florida has created over the past few years, I'd take Jacksonville any day --- great place to raise a family as well.

 

If you grew up in Jacksonville, don't assume you are coming back to the same place.  It's getting more and more modern and the people are getting more stylish by the day.  

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