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That's a real shame. About a year and a half ago, I had a job offer in Gainesville and one here in Destin and I really thought long and hard before I made my decision, and chose to be near the ocean. Although, we were also wanting to go back to Gainesville because it feels like home to us to a large degree. I saw a lot of sad things while we were there this past week. I'm ultimately glad that we decided to move where we did.
You sound similar to me. I always had it in the back of my mind that G'ville might be a good spot for me to hang up my spurs as it is smaller and I had an affinity for my time there as a student. Having been back a lot, I always enjoyed myself, but was never there for more than 4-5 days. Well you really do not learn about a place until you "live" there so to speak. I am glad I tried it, but it was not for me. without the school and the kids, it would be a complete shythole sadly. Funny thing is that Destin was my favorite vacation spot as a kid b/c we could drive there in one long day and it was quiet with those beautiful white sandy beaches. Well that is another area that has grown exponentially so it is no longer a quiet sleepy Gulf town.