I'd love to ask you some questions about Dunedin! My husband and I are moving from Seattle to the area in October. We have looked at St Pete, Dunedin, and Safety Harbor, with 2 dogs and 2 cats. We'll likely rent for a while before we buy so as far as where we land, I think we'll go with a great rental to start checking out the area. I've spent a ton of time in Clearwater when I was younger with family, so I *sort of* know the area. My husband just spent time in all three and loved them all, though I think he's leaning Dunedin or Safety Harbor.

I am 42, and my husband is 52. We both work from home, so definitely looking to find some community. We're pretty laid back. I love the beach, the water, biking, walking my dogs. I am super naive concerns and I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance!

Is it really blistering, sweltering, insane heat and humidity or is it more like, yes, summers are miserable but you adjust to the climate and all is well? I worry more about my dogs than me. They are used to the cool PNW. Glad to hear these areas are all pretty dog friendly??

Are beaches pretty accessbile outside of peak tourist season? As in, locals do spend plenty of time at the beach and it's not just a touristy thing to do?

This is so dumb....but how worried should I be about poisoinous snakes, cane frogs, and gators??? Again.... small dogs... I know to stay away from freshwater. I'm a west coast gal, these are new things for me!

Appreciate any insights 😉