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From your new neighbor

Hello Largo! Jeff and I moved to here Nov 14, 2017 from Cleveland OH and we love it here! Friends profess to hate me then ask how soon they can come visit. This winter I sent photos of myself shoveling- SAND. Four old pals have already been here to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the area. Everyone we've met has been so nice, people hold doors for one another is a thing I've especially noticed. My only child Bri moved here a few years ago for fun and sun. She meets a super guy, Ricky Sakow from Pinellas Park, gets married, and I realize she's NOT COMING HOME! Then last year a succession of events happen that say "Go. Go to Florida." Jeff is ecstatic as he lived in the area for many years in the 90's. On an 8 day visit in October I got a job and a house. Okay, a promise of a job (which fell through) and a cute rental cottage off Rosery Rd. After a 3 month sabbatical I found myself going to WalMart every day and about to start day-drinking from boredom. As a Registered Medical Assistant I had a few choices and decided to be employed in the offices of the wonderful Drs Purcell and Wallace and staff at Diagnostic Clinic on West Bay. It helps that I live 10 minutes away. It's been awesome meeting many people who have been very welcoming and I couldn't be happier!

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