[QUOTE=Stu from NYC;1812641]It seems to me that we are all more comfortable with people who are like us and we are more comfortable with.
In NYC the best neighborhoods for raising children were predominantly Italian, Irish and Jewish. We all had family values and took care of each others kids.
Lived in Queens for many years and sold two coops. Had many people come and look when we sold but do not remember any Blacks coming.
Does that make anyone racist? I dont think so.
Let me ask another question. Why are there so few black families here?
There is a growing middle class among Blacks, and many could afford to live here. Why are they not here?[/QUOTE]
This may answer your question
A New Wave of Prominent African-American Retirees is Enriching and Changing Our City. | Sarasota Magazine
Sarasota makes them welcome, welcomes their big money. We do not. We try to run off anyone who is not a member of a certain political party. We really do not measure up to the type of environment the wealthy black people are looking for in ordere to retire comfortably and among like minded individuals.