Pardon my lurking the Colorado section, I grew up in the Denver area (Lakewood/Golden) and spent a good deal of time further west in Glenwood Springs. I still visit Colorado on a regular basis, and, if my Florida counterparts will forgive me, IMHO, I'd take CO over FL any day. If opportunity and fate dropped an option to move back today, Florida would be in my rear view mirrors by nightfall tonight. And, I'm probably not exaggerating too much there to be candid. Life is keeping me here for the moment, but, Colorado calls me back constantly. It's just a matter of time and timing.
If you're set on the Denver area, I highly suggest finding someone who has current familiarity with the area. Like most major cities of Denver's size, there are areas you want, and those you don't. It's an incredible city and area, night and day when compared to anything out this side of the country IMHO. Good luck.
