StreetAdvisor knows the best and worst places in Florida

As more and more street and city reviews are submitted to StreetAdvisor.com, the scores we create for cities become more accurate. With a large population and lots of visitors choosing it as a vacation destination, Florida is the ideal state to compare city rankings. So which Florida city is rated the best?

1 Venice, Florida (CityScore 87.32)

Sample street - S Orange Avenue, Sarasota, Florida (StreetScore 77.81) - LiveWithPassion says:

"South Orange Avenue is comprised of office buildings, boutiques, businesses and lots of things to do. This is nestled in downtown Sarasota but you don't get the typical dirty city feel. It is a well manicured area! Burns court shopping is nearby and the Pineapple district is right next door."

2 Tallahassee, Florida (CityScore 73.03

Sample street - Rockbrook Court, Tallahassee, Florida (StreetScore 73.77) - Pitydafool says:

"I love living here! We are within walking distance of a very nice high school and convenient shopping and restaurants. The neighborhood is very clean and the neighbors are friendly."

3 Tampa, Florida (CityScore 71.29)

Sample street - W Wilder Avenue, Tampa, Florida (StreetScore 77.67) - astrochimp98 says:

"We have a beautiful view of the Hillsborough River. Rivercrest Park, which is a large scenic park with a great walking/running path, is only 2 blocks away. We have a very strong trio of neighborhood associations, who are committed to maintaining the historic bungalows of our area. This is so nice."

4 Fort Lauderdale, Florida (CityScore 67.48)

Sample street - NE 10th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (StreetScore 80.69) - misslu says:

"Las Olas is filled with a great of night life. No matter what your preference in music, you are bound to find a bar/club to fit your needs. As you walk down the street you will hear rock, rap, pop, reggae as well as techno. One can’t forget about all the lovely restaurants and café’s that line up the streets. It’s just really a good place to go hang out for the night with friends."

5 Jacksonville, Florida (CityScore 66.81)

Sample street - Trumbull Place, Jacksonville, Florida (StreetScore 87.81) - Cricketblue99 says:

"This street is located in Walden Woods subdivision. It is absolutely beautiful! The streets are well maintained and the lawns are neatly manicured. The family atmosphere is great! The neighbors are very friendly and look out for one another. There are plenty of kids that get along well together, also. The schools are excellent and very highly rated. There are grocery stores, gas stations, a few churches, and various restaurants within close driving distances. This is an outstanding neighborhood to raise your family in!"

6 Pensacola, Florida (CityScore 65.65)

Sample street - Davis Highway, Pensacola, Florida (StreetScore 35.28) - simonden says:

"Davis Highway literally sucks as far as traffic goes. It is busy at all times during the day and the worst part is that it goes the entire way through town. There is so much to do on Davis Highway, but with all the traffic it hardly seems worth it."

7 Miami, Florida (CityScore 63.84)

Sample street - NE 135th Street, Miami, Florida (StreetScore 17.64) - rockstar49 says:

"This was once a middle class Miami neighborhood and the home of North Miami High School. The neighborhood has changed since the 1960's. I went to high school there and now when I visit, it is virtually unrecognizable. The houses are run down and the school has bars and fences. It is sad for me to see how deteriorated this area, which I once loved, has become. They are re-building the school and hopefully the neighborhood will also begin to make improvements."

8 Orlando, Florida (CityScore 61.94)

Sample street - Landstar Boulevard, Orlando, Florida (StreetScore 60.59) - NikoB says:

"The communities along this road are cheap, but each has its own quirks. A lack of activities in the area has lead to youths turning to petty crime; burglaries and vandalism is relatively-commonplace, not to mention noise coming from neighbors and passing cars. There are several strip malls dotting the road, with affordable grocery shopping as well as barber shops and bars/restaurants. Public transportation is present, but few and far between. Bus-riders will definitely need a pair of walking shoes to be able to catch the bus, many run only once an hour. Cheap prices, but many caveats."

So that's a taste of the diversity of street stories in sunny Florida. How does your street rate in your city? How does your city rate in your state? Search for it in StreetAdvisor.com and find out, then share your own opinion.