City View Share Where Commuters Have it Best

Some cities have it better when it comes to commuting from work and back home. City View takes a look at where commuters have it best.

The daily one-way commute for this writer is 40 minutes. In other cities, the commute can be much longer – sometimes an hour or more each way. But for some people, the commute is short and sweet, or they get to and from work on reliable public transportation. Report results from the University of Michigan state that the commute time in Oklahoma City are only 20.7 minutes while it takes almost 40 minutes in New York.  Bostonians seem to have it best with the shortest commute length, and also for those who can walk to work.

The City View television show also notes that nearly 6 percent of people who live in Portland, Oregon bike to work, since it is a very bike-friendly city.

Working from home is the one of the most pleasant and convenient ways to work. Employees avoid more wear and tear on their autos and don’t have to worry about traffic and accidents causing delays. Portland ranks well in this category also, as does Austin, Texas. The university study also notes that most of us like to drive alone – 75% of us prefer to go solo.

Whichever way we get to and from work every day, one thing is clear: we need to be entertained. From radios to streaming music from Bluetooth devices, nothing is worse than a boring commute.

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City View Reviews the Best Beaches in the U.S.

Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park, Bonita Springs, Florida

City View loves the shores and beaches of the United States and is proud to highlight some of the best.

World-famous beach expert, Stephen Leatherman, aka “Dr. Beach”, has released his list of the top ten beaches in the U.S. As we are headquartered in Florida, we are proud that four out of the ten beaches on this list are located in our state. Criteria used by Dr. Beach included 50 factors which included water quality, safety, available activities and environmental factors. Some of the locales below also offer great amenities such as outdoor showers, changing rooms, picnic areas and nearby restaurants.

Waimanalo Bay Beach Park Oahu, Hawaii – The beach is five miles long, off the beaten track and its backdrop are the spectacular mountain ranges behind it. Clear turquoise water and soft, sandy beaches makes this local’s favorite a great place to visit.

Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park, Bonita Springs, Florida – The name says it all about this gorgeous beach. White, super soft sand and gentle waves make this long park an ideal place to go barefoot all day long.

St. George Island State Park, Florida – Located in the panhandle, its whisper soft sand is haven to feet. There are lots of pathways through the dunes leading to the shore. It’s such an inviting place to swim that stingrays can be seen in the shallow, warm water. Shuffle your feet to scatter them.

Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii – Cliffs and palm trees and colorful vegetation frame this small beach. Coal and lava sand make this spot famous. But it takes nerves of steel to get there by the “Road of Hana” which has drop-offs of over 1,000 feet and more than 50 one-way bridges.

Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, North Carolina – Cape Hatteras was the first National Seashore in the U.S. This spot on the Atlantic coast is one of the best for board surfing. It is also a prime beach for shell collecting, fishing, and enjoying lazy, relaxed days on the shore. Be sure to visit its historic lighthouse.

City View encourages readers to enjoy these idyllic beaches as well as the other five on the list: Cape Florida State Park, Biscayne, Florida, Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, South Carolina, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Naples Florida, East Beach, Santa Barbara, California.

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City View Television Show Highlights Five Great Neighborhoods

America is chock full of great neighborhoods. The City View television show highlights five of the greatest and most livable places to live.

What makes one neighborhood or area better to live in than others? We might say that close proximity to work is a factor. Accordable housing, healthy lifestyle options and having these and other amenities close by are important.

The Madison, Wisconsin neighborhood of Miflin West gives residents a plethora of amenities such as the arts, lakes to explore and affordable housing right near the state capital.

The Downtown Crossing neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts is a beautiful place to live. It is close to the stunning Boston Commons, near theatres and close o the financial district. Add to all that the efficient rail lines for an easy commute.

Downtown, Los Alamos, New Mexico has a main street atmosphere, clean air and water. It also boasts low and good-paying jobs all within short commutes. Entertainment options are also abundant.

Seattle, Washington, and more so in the downtown part, is a great place to live. Lots of healthy places to eat, parks to enjoy and an overall cool place to reside.

The City View television show loves local neighborhoods which give its residents plenty of great things to do, a healthier way of life and bunch of good people to socialize with at block parties.

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City View Television Show Reviews the Top Five Happiest U.S. Cities

Sarasota, Florida

America is generally a happy place to live. It is the land of the free and home of the brave. The City View television show takes a look at the top five happiest places to live in the U.S.

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index on the Happiest Places to Live will soon be released. The annual poll ranks American cities on a few criteria such as if people are happy where they live, are they in good health, have love in their life, like what they do each day and can make ends meet. Along those lines, the cities listed below made the top five cities where people are most happy.

1.          North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida

2.          Honolulu, Hawaii

3.          Raleigh, North Carolina

4.          Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California

5.          El Paso, Texas

These cities are usually sunny, warm places. Most are smaller cities with the exception of Honolulu and El Paso. Residents in these cities also tended to get more exercise, learn something new, and felt safe where they reside. City View also notes that cities with colleges and universities tend to offer more to do than cities with no higher educational institution. Also, good physical, mental and dental health plays an important part of happiness. When we feel poorly, it’s hard to see the sun shine and feel optimistic. How do you feel about the city where you live?
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City View Television Show Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Americans love a good party and there is no better one to celebrate one day in the history of Mexico (our neighbor) when they enjoyed a major victory. City View celebrates Cinco de Mayo.

Cinco de Mayo means the fifth of May in Spanish. It was on May 5, 1862 that Mexico won in battle with France at the Battle of Puebla. According to Mexican history, the country had trouble paying back war debts to European countries, and France came to collect from Mexico. Many countries have tried to invade Mexico. On this one day, May 5, Mexico won the battle.

While many people view this day as one to gorge on the many vibrant and tasty dishes and drinks from Mexico, we should honor the hard-working people for their continual battle to live a good life without political strife or corruption in their homeland. Cinco de Mayo is a day to relax and celebrate what one hard battle means to people who fight every day for a better life.

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