I currently live in Plantation, FL. Just west of Fort Lauderdale and am getting ready to close on a place that was going for over 400K 4 years ago. I am paying just about half that in a great neighborhood. 3 bdrms 2.5 bath pool jacuzzi big yard 2300 sq ft, massive garage, and the best part its completely updated. i wont have to stick a lot into it just personal touches. The market for buying is unreal!!!
STL it really depends on work, I went to college in Orlando and loved it. Great place to live and a growing area. I refuse to speak spanish down here. When someone starts in on that mess I just ignore them. Thats the only down side here anymore. Great golf if you play, beaches are ok, a lot of nice cities and hidden spots. I have been here for over 20 years and like anywhere it has its + and -.