I rented in Merry Oaks for the month of February 2004. It was the friendlest neighborhood. I bought here because I had such a good time. I still think it is the best neighborhood and the old side is friendlier than the new.
I bought on a street which is rentals and snowbirds-the very street Lil Dancer talked about. I have met great people but after 3 years, you wish you had owners who you can get to know and will see again. Some of the renters I have loved but I never see again.
So...yes there are differences in different neighborhoods. I just had to jump in here because the two places I have lived were both mentioned on this thread.
Even though I would like more year around owners on my street I have some very good friends there.