Surprising Florida City Claims Spot Among America’s Wildest, It’s Not Miami

When night falls, the city becomes a playground of wild adventures and unforgettable moments. From vibrant rooftop bars to hidden underground speakeasies, the possibilities are endless. OLBG, the sports betting community site, wanted to find out which cities have a reputation for being wild when it comes to partying. Through analysis of factors such as the abundance of casinos, strip clubs, and the prevalence of marijuana and cocaine, they aimed to identify the cities with a notorious reputation for being wild and vibrant.

Believe it or not, even with its lack of strip clubs and just 1.79 casinos per 100,000 residents, Sarasota lands a solid #8 spot in the rankings. Turns out, around 22% of adults in Sarasota are heavy drinkers, fueling the party vibes. About 20.4% of people in the city have tried cocaine, not too far behind the top cities. Florida had other cities make the list too. Tampa grabs #11, Jacksonville takes #24, and Miami secures #35 on the wildest cities list.

Reno reigns supreme, though. They secured the crown as the ultimate party hub in the United States with an impressive overall score of 8.61/10. Dubbed the 'Biggest Little City,' it's no wonder Reno has made a bold statement in this ranking. This city truly shines when it comes to amenities and entertainment, as highlighted by the study. The abundance of casinos (7.90 per 100,000 residents) and strip clubs (3.23 per 100,000 residents) is a testament to this city's vibrant and lively scene.

Check out the complete list of the Wildest U.S. Cities here.

The term "festival season" often refers to the late spring to early fall for most of the country. However, in Florida, it could be festival season all year long. Florida has a lot of music festivals to choose from.

Several genres of music and different themes are represented in Florida festivals. There are coastal fests for ideal scenery, college campus fests prime for a good time, and more secluded camping-style fests. Many of the most trusted festival aggregates show events already scheduled in Florida way into 2024. With 825 miles of sandy beaches and two coastlines, Florida offers festival-goers that opportunity to build an entire getaway experience around the show.

Let's take a closer look at some of Florida's most unique music festivals this year. To kick things, off will head to Miramar where JJ Grey & Mofro got the party started last night.

Branded a "music vacation", this year in addition to JJ Grey & Mofro, The Avett Brothers, Jason Isbell, and Black Crowes headlined the four-day fest in southeast Florida.

Run The Jewels and Joe Russo's Almost Dead are the two night closers here in downtown Tampa. There are two stages of music. There's even a bike valet onsite.

What do the Chainsmokers, the Killers, Jack Johnson, 311, Dropkick Murphys, Ziggly Marley, and Flo Rida have in common? They are all playing SunFest 2023, along West Palm Beach's intercoastal waterway.

Mothership is also put on by Topeka Live, the same group responsible for Moon Crush. Curated by Brandi Carlile, Mothership plans to be a Mother's Day weekend tradition. This year has Hozier, Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt amongst the acts that will join Carlile. “We hope you’ll join us for this epic celebration of mothers, mother figures, motherhood, mothering and all forms of chosen families," Carlile said.

Daytona International Speedway presents "America's Larges Rock Festival." Slipknot, Hardy, Avenged Sevenfold, Pantera, Godsmack, and Alice Cooper are just some of the names on this monster bill. There's even a Wednesday night pre-party for the campers, featuring a performance by Hatebreed.

Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Hardy, and Kane Brown will headline a festival that includes 32 artists over four days at one beach. #CountryOnTheCoast is one of the biggest country music weekends in the south. They have their own merch line and various convenient lodging partners.

Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and A$AP Rocky will headline this mid-summer classic at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. Their website claims that this is the biggest hip-hop festival in the world. It features over 100 artists from all over. This is the third year it will be held at Hard Rock Stadium.

The third festival in Topeka's trilogy of Florida events. Blue Moon is a sister festial to the aforementioned Pink Moon. The blue version incudes the likes of Ben Rector, Switchfoot, and NEEDTOBREATHE. This too takes place at Miramar Beach at The Cove.

Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park is the site for "Halloween's jammiest music festival." It's hosted by The String Cheese Incident, who play two sets every evening. 4-Day passes are available, as are camping add-ons. This year's fest will be the 10-year anniversary celebration.

Tinker Field in downtown Orlando is where EDC throws their east coast version of this bash. Electronic dance music, carnival rides, and pyrotechnics are just some of the reasons why EDC calls their festivals "magic." Check out the unique three-dimensional art on the grounds or dance the night away before any of the five stages. EDC also does an Orlando downtown takeover, with EDM club takeovers Thursday through Sunday nights.