One of the problems with the rest of Florida is that Orlando seems to attract all of the talent in the area. So it leaves the other areas such as Miami, Jackson

One of the problems with the rest of Florida is that Orlando seems to attract all of the talent in the area. So it leaves the other areas such as Miami, Jacksonville and to a lesser extent Tampa at a loss for talent (not saying there are not talented people, just that many head for other areas) due to the fact that many developers that stay in Florida eventually wind up in Orlando and to a lesser extent Tampa. On a personal level, I had the choice of going to Miami or Orlando when I started my career. I opted for Orlando due to less crime and a generally friendlier community. Miami has been voted the worst city to drive in for several years for a reason. Given the option of Orlando or Tampa if one wants to be on the water, many opt to forgo Miami. I did, and I know many others that do for the same reasons.