Pturner,
Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I think I may have not been clear about my concerns in making a decision about buying in TV.
When I mentioned that I have concerns about buying in a neighborhood with a lot of renters, what I meant was that if I live there "full time," I would prefer to be in a neighborhood where most of my neighbors on the street are also full time residents, so that hubby and I would feel a stronger sense of community.
I have no problem with someone being a renter, and I myself will be one until I find a home to buy. But if you have a lot of renters that only stay a few weeks or a month at a time, it is hard to get to know your neighbors.
I guess this is why some of the posts mentioned that there doesn't seem to be a lot of "interaction" between those who stay briefly and those who stay for longer periods. Not enough time to develop friendships, so both parties may not make the effort.
I personally think though, that the "established neighbors" should make more of an effort to "roll out the welcome mat" to those who are newbies than vice versa.
The very hot summers is the biggest concern for me, in regards to living full time in TV. I have enough problems with the 2 or 3 hots months we get in my mid-Atlantic state, but this is something you just have to deal with if you want to live year round in Florida.
Thanks again to everyone who replied,
Annabelle
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