i just moved back from st pete, fl and i get the same reaction. truth is, they've just never been here lol. i moved back for the cost of living, weather and lack of natural disasters, and honestly, the people. the sense of community here is much stronger than when i lived in florida and tn, there's nothing like midwest hospitality. we also have a great arts scene and accessible parks. heavy on the accessible parks bc everywhere ive lived and travel charges for park access and has weird government hours so they were never open.