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Embrace Friendship and New Beginnings in Florida
Welcome to your go-to guide for being new in town across Florida. Whether you're settling in vibrant Miami, charming St. Augustine, or sunny Tampa, this hub connects you to local insights for every city, town, and neighborhood. Life in Florida offers sunny days, diverse communities, and plenty of chances to build connections. When you're new in town, everyday moments like exploring local spots or joining shared interests become better with friends. Gofrendly is here to help women like you create meaningful friendships and feel at home.
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Quick Start Guide – Settling In When You’re New in Florida
Why people move to Florida
People are drawn to Florida for its year-round warm climate, beautiful beaches like those in Fort Lauderdale, and growing job markets in cities such as Orlando and Jacksonville. Many also appreciate the diverse cultural experiences and outdoor activities that make the state a desirable place to start fresh and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.
Quick tips for newcomers
Being new in town can feel overwhelming, but starting with small steps helps. First, explore local neighborhoods to find spots that spark your interest, like community libraries or art corners. Second, be open to joining clubs or groups related to your hobbies or work, which naturally encourages interaction. Third, take advantage of online platforms designed to bring women together in your area for friendship. Gofrendly offers a supportive space exclusively for women to connect and grow their social circle, making it an essential part of your newcomer journey.
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Your Friendly Guide to Building Connections in Florida
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Explore Your New City: Local Guides for Newcomers
Districts
Jacksonville
- Alderman Park
- Allendale
- Argyle Forest
- Arlington
- Arlington Hills
- Arlington Manor
- Arlingwood
- Arrowhead
- Asbury Lake
- Atlantic Beach
- Atlantic Boulevard
- Atlantic Highlands
- Avondale
- Baymeadows
- Beach Haven
- Beachwood
- Beacon Hills
- Beauclerc
- Bellair
- Biltmore
- Biscayne
- Biscayne Terrace
- Brackridge
- Brentwood
- Brierwood
- Brooklyn
- Broward Islands
- Butler Beach
- Carver Manor
- Cedar Hills
- Cedar Hills Estate
- Charter Point
- Chimney Lakes
- Cisco Gardens
- Clifton
- Cobblestone
- College Gardens
- College Park
- Colony Cove
- Commonwealth
- Confederate Point
- Copper Hill
- Craven
- Crystal Springs
- Deercreek
- Deerwood
- Deerwood Center
- Del Rio
- Dinsmore
- Downtown Jacksonville
- Duclay
- Duclay Forest
- Duval
- Eagle Bend
- East Arlington
- East Jacksonville
- Eastport
- Edgewood
- Edgewood Manor
- Empire Point
- Englewood
- Fairfax
- Fairfield
- Fairways Forest
- Fernandina Beach
- Forest Trails
- Fort Caroline
- Fort Caroline Shores
- Fort George Island
- Fruit Cove
- Garden City
- Gilmore
- Girvin
- Glynlea Grove Park
- Golden Glades
- Goodby's Creek
- Grand Park
- Green Cove Springs
- Greenfield Manor
- Greenland
- Harborview
- Herlong
- Hidden Hills
- Highlands
- Hillcrest
- Hogan
- Hogan's Creek
- Holiday Harbors
- Holiday Hill
- Holly Oaks
- Hollyford
- Hyde Park
- Imeson Park
- Isle of Palms
- Jacksonville Beach
- Jacksonville Farms
- Jacksonville Heights
- Jacksonville North
- Jamestown
- Julington Creek
- Kennel Club
- Kilarney Shores
- Lackawanna
- Lake Forest
- Lake Forest Hills
- Lake Lucina
- Lakeshore
- Lakeside
- Lakewood
- Larsen
- Lincoln Villas
- Little Talbot Island
- Longbranch
- Loretto
- Love Grove
- Macclenny
- Magnolia Gardens
- Mandarin
- Marietta
- Mayport
- McGirts Creek
- Mid-Westside
- Middleburg
- Midtown
- Miramar
- Mixon Town
- Monclair
- Moncrief
- Moncrief Park
- Monterey
- Murray Hill
- Nassau Village-Ratliff
- Neptune Beach
- New Town
- Nocatee
- Normandy
- Normandy Estate
- Normandy Estates
- Normandy Manor
- Normandy Village
- North Beach
- Northside
- Oak Haven
- Oak Hill
- Oakleaf Plantation
- Oceanway
- Orange Park
- Ortega
- Ortega Farms
- Ortega Forest
- Ortega Hills
- Osceola Forest
- Otis
- Palm Valley
- Panama Park
- Park Ridge
- Pecan Park
- Phoenix
- Picketville
- Pickwick Park
- Ponte Vedra Beach
- Pumpkin Hill
- Regency
- Ribault
- Riverside
- Riverview
- Robinson's Addition
- Rolling Hills
- Royal Lakes
- Royal Terrace
- San Jose
- San Jose Forest
- San Marco
- San Mateo
- Sandalwood
- Sans Pareil
- Sans Souc
- Sans Souci
- Sawgrass
- Secret Cove
- Settlers Landing
- Sherwood Forest
- South Riverside
- Southpoint
- Southside
- Southside Estates
- Southside Ests
- Southwood
- Spring Glen
- Spring Park
- Springfield
- St. Augustine
- St. Johns Bluff
- St. Nicholas
- Sunbeam
- Swamp
- Sweetwater
- Tallulah - North Shore
- Tallyrand
- The Cape
- The Woods
- Tiger Hole-Secret Woods
- Turtle Creek
- University Club
- University Park
- Venetia
- Wesconnett
- Westside
- Whitehouse
- Windy Hill
- Woodland Acres
- Woodmere
- Woodstock
- World Golf Village
- Yulee
Miami
- Alameda - West Flagler
- Allapattah
- Brickell
- Buena Vista
- Bunche Park
- Canal Point
- Carol City North
- Carol City South
- Central
- City Center
- Cloverleaf Estates
- Coconut Creek
- Coconut Grove
- Coral Springs
- Coral Way
- Country Club
- Crestview
- Davie
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Downtown
- East Shores
- Eastern Shores
- Edgewater
- El Portal
- Flagami
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fountainebleau
- Garden Circle
- Golden Glades
- Golden Highlands
- Goulds
- Grapeland Heights
- Hialeah
- Highland Village
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Jupiter
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- King Gardens
- Lake Lucerne
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Lauderhill
- Lesile Estates
- Leslie Estates
- Liberty City
- Little Haiti
- Little Havana
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miramar
- Myrtle Grove
- North County- Riverdale
- North Miami
- Northeast Coconut Grove
- Norwood
- Oakgrove
- Olympia Heights
- Overtown
- Parkview
- Pembroke Pines
- Pine Tree Park
- Plantation
- Plantation Mobile Park
- Pompano Beach
- Princeton
- Royal Palm Beach
- Scott Lake
- Shenandoah
- Skyway
- Southwest Coconut Grove
- Sunray East
- Sunray West
- Sunrise
- Tamarac
- Tamiami
- The Roads
- Uleta
- Upper Eastside
- Venetian Gardens
- Virginia Key
- Walden
- Watson Island
- Wellington
- West Flagler
- West Palm Beach
- Weston
- Wynwood
Orlando
- Airport North
- Azalea Park
- Bal Bay
- Baldwin Park
- Bel Air
- Boggy Creek
- Catalina
- Clear Lake
- College Park
- Colonial Town Center
- Colonialtown North
- Conway
- Countryside
- Coytown
- Crescent Park
- Delaney Park
- Dover Estates
- Dover Manor
- Dover Shores West
- Eagles Nest
- East Central Park
- Englewood Park
- Haralson Estates
- Hibiscus
- Holden Heights
- Holden-Parramore
- Johnson Village
- Kirkman North
- Kirkman South
- La Vina
- Lake Cherokee
- Lake Copeland
- Lake Davis Greenwood
- Lake Dot
- Lake Fairview
- Lake Formosa
- Lake Fredericka
- Lake Holden
- Lake Mann Estates
- Lake Mann Gardens
- Lake Nona
- Lake Nona Central
- Lake Nona Estates
- Lake Nona South
- Lake Richmond
- Lake Shore Village
- Lake Terrace
- Lake Weldona
- Lancaster Park
- Lorna Doone
- Malibu Groves
- Mariners Village
- Mercy Drive
- Metro West
- Millenia
- Monterey
- Narcoossee Groves
- New Malibu
- North Orange
- Orwin Manor
- Palomar
- Park Central
- Park Lake - Highland
- Pershing
- Princeton - Silver Star
- Randal Park
- Richmond Estates
- Richmond Heights
- Rio Grande Park
- Rock Lake
- Roosevelt Park
- Rose Isle
- Rosemont
- Rosemont North
- Rowena Gardens
- Signal Hill
- South Division
- South Semoran
- Southern Oaks
- Spring Lake
- The Dovers
- The Willows
- Thornton Park
- Timberleaf
- Ventura
- Vista East
- Vista Park
- Washington Shores
- Wedgewood Groves
Tampa
- Allen Park
- Arbor Greene
- Ballast Point
- Bayshore Beautiful
- Bayside West
- Beach Park
- Beasley
- Belmar Gardens
- Bon Air
- Bon Air North
- Carver City
- College Hill
- Cory Lake Isles
- Courier City
- Courier City Oscawana
- Culbreath
- Davis Island
- Downtown
- Drew Park
- East Shores
- East Tampa
- Fair Oaks
- Florence
- Forest Hills
- Gandy-Sun Bay South
- Golf View
- Grant Park
- Harbour Island
- Highland Pines
- Highland Village
- Historic Ybor
- Hunter's Green
- Interbay
- Live Oaks Square
- Lowry Park Central
- New Tampa
- North Hyde Park
- North Tampa
- Northeast Macfarlane
- Northview Hills
- Oakford Park
- Oakgrove
- Old Seminole Heights
- Old West Tampa
- Palma Ceia
- Palmetto Beach
- Rattlesnake
- Ridgewood Park
- River Grove
- Riverbend
- Riverside Heights
- Seminole Heights
- Skylake
- South Seminole Heights
- Sulphur Springs
- Sunray East
- Sunray West
- Sunset Park
- Swann Estates
- Tampa Heights
- Tampa Palms
- Tampa-Bayshore Gardens
- Temple Crest
- Terrace Park
- Uleta
- University Square
- Virginia Park
- Washington Park
- Wellswood
- West Meadows
- West Riverfront
- West Shore Palms
- Westchase
- Winward
- Woodland Terrace
- Ybor City
