The site invites people who are frustrated with their noisy, disgusting, rotten neighbors and gives them a forum for writing all about it on the internet. Then, these complaints show up on the site along with a satellite photo of the offending neighbor's house marked out nicely on a convenient google map. Yikes! Though the implications of this are tremendous, I can tell you right now that there are two problems with this that are very apparent to me.

Number One: A bunch of anonymous posts complaining about "rotten neighbors" on the internet is virtually useless.
Though it may be a great theory to give home buyers an easy way to find out if their prospective new home is located next door to a pack of mannerless degenerates, there's an awful lot of missing information here. Who are these posters anyway? Thirteen year olds down the block who are holding a grudge? Spurned exes? People with differing political opinions? Who knows. This basically unmoderated forum is open to anyone who cares to slander their neighbors for whatever reason.

Number Two: There's no substitute for talking to actual people.
If you really want to know who the rotten neighbors are and where the rotten neighborhoods are - talk to people who know! Call your local realtor and ask, or go right down there and knock on some doors. I know it may sound terribly old fashioned, but advice from someone who knows the area inside and out or talking to folks who live next to the house you want to purchase is the kind of advice that you can take to the bank.

On the other hand, if you use it in reverse, rotten neighbor can actually be a great resource for discovering neighbors you don't want and neighborhoods that are full of enough poisonous anti-community spirit to sink a ship. You just have to look at who is posting. After all, who wants to live next door to a badmouthing snitch? If only they could update the site to show the houses and addresses of those who complain...

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Bellview Biltmore - Historic Hotel & Spa

This historic southern hotel built in 1897 by railroad mogul Henry Plant, sits on a 22 acre bluff overlooking Clearwater Bay. Today it remains a full service hotel including an 18 hole golf course, tennis club, spa and restaurants. Even if you don't stay, it's worth taking one of the historical tours offered daily to the public.

Tampa Bay Downs

If you've never been to the horse races, they're worth visiting at least once. Nowadays horse racing is only part of the excitement - Tampa Bay Downs also features betting from all the major tracks, poker tournaments and state-of-the-art golf facilities.

Tarpon Springs

Tarpon Springs is a historic Greek community settled by Greek sponge divers at the turn of the century. It's full of great restaurants, shops, museums, art galleries, and old churches. Take a lunch or dinner cruise down the Anclote River, see a sponge diving exhibition or go deep sea fishing.

Bayshore Blvd. Trail

Go for a run, walk or bike on the "world's longest continuous sidewalk" (about 4.5 miles), that runs along the bay, ending in downtown Tampa. Take in beautiful views of Tampa Bay and ogle the multi-million dollar homes along the way; then head up Howard Avenue to the Hyde Park historic district for some great restaurants and shopping.

Museums & Observatories

St. Petersburg Great Explorations Children's Museum

This is the place where your child can become a veterinarian for a day, play a laser harp, make a puppet, or take a lie detector test. This museum will provide hours of fun with dozens of creative hands-on learning exhibits. Themes are changed often, so you can keep coming back again and again.

Manatee Viewing Center

This is truly a hidden gem produced in the most unlikely of places, the discharge canal of Tampa Electric's Big Bend Power Station. When bay temperatures drop below 68 degrees Fahrenheit, the manatees gather, in huge numbers, and the Manatee Viewing Center creates a platform for watching these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. The center is open from November 1 to April 15, and parking and admission is donation only. Bring a camera, you're sure to get some once in a lifetime shots!

Fantasy of Flight

Tour through three hangers of vintage aircrafts featuring over 40 rare planes, most dating back to WWI and WWII, and many restored to flyable condition. Watch an aerial demonstration, take a tram tour and see a vintage plane being restored, or climb into an actual cockpit of a Corsair fighter, take the controls and immerse yourself in a video aerial battle.

Gamble Plantation State Historic Site

Step back in time and view a sample of southern life prior to the Civil War. Tour the only surviving plantation house in South Florida; a 19th century mansion on the once 3,500 acre sugar plantation owned by Major Robert Gamble. ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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For Nature Lovers:

Hillsborough River State Park

First opened in 1938, this is one of Florida's oldest state parks. Built along the banks of the Hillsborough River, visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing camping and biking and hiking trails. Also located in the park is a replica of Fort Foster, an 1837 fort from the Second Semonole War. Tours are offered on weekends.

Lettuce Lake Park

Also situated around the Hillsborough River, this scenic park is a great place to experience Florida wilderness without going far out of town. The boardwalks allow you to safely view alligators, turtles and birds in their natural habitat. Plant lovers will love the blooming orchids, azaleas and magnolia, but also watch for the water lilies and swamp hibiscus.

Picnic Island Park

This great little spot only 15 minutes from downtown has everything you need to spend a perfect day at the beach. Bring a lunch, go swimming, kayaking, fish off the pier, or just lay back and take in the spectacular view of the city.

Canoe the Little Manatee River

The Little Manatee River Canoe Trail provides a scenic watery path through hardwood forest and swamp where you may view otters, alligators, turtles and other wildlife Have a picnic when the trail ends at the Little Manatee River State Park.

Adventure 

Firewalking

For you adventure seekers looking beyond the realm of skydiving or swimming with sharks - how about firewalking? Check out gofirewalk.com for more information on this popular activity held in Floral City Florida, just north of Tampa. Learn how to fight your fears while you walk across hot coals, shards of glass, break boards, or snap an arrow against your throat.

Tampa Bay Segs

Hop on a segway and tour the St. Petersburg downtown waterfront with Tampa Bay Segs. $49.99 will give you a 1.5 hour tour of the area, and training on the safe use of the segway.

Hot Air Balloon Ride

See Tampa as you've never seen it before, from the sky! Tranquility Balloon Rides offers sunrise hot air balloon adventures that include champagne and breakfast. They also offer custom personal tours, heck you can even get married up there!

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