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The Tampa Bay area is home to
over 2 million residents lured by sunny beaches and
bright futures. It's where Tampa Bay Buccaneers'
fans cheered their winning team to a Super Bowl
victory in 2002 and the Tampa Bay Lightning to
the 2004 NHL Stanley Cup Championship. It's
also home to the Lowry Park Zoo which has been
called the "Number 1 zoo in the United States for
kids."
Tampa has the largest performing arts center in the
southeast and the largest science museum in the south.
In addition, the cultural arts district in downtown
Tampa is expanding every day, with the recent addition
of the Patel Conservatory which helps both
young and mature actors, artists, musicians and
performers perfect their craft. |
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It's one of the few markets
in America with two major metropolitan newspapers, The
Tampa Tribune and St. Petersburg
Times. Tampa International Airport is
the #1 ranked airport in the country and Tampa is the
only city in America that celebrates the glory of
being a pirate with all of the festivities that Gasparilla
offers during one whole month (February) each year.
If you're looking for a great way of life, it doesn't
get better than Tampa Bay. There's no state income
tax, low property taxes and Tampa offers a lower cost
of living than other major southern cities, including
Atlanta, Orlando, Charlotte and Charleston. As a
region, the commitment to excellence in education is
impressive and is essential for providing an educated,
talented workforce for area businesses. Tampa is also
one of the most literate cities in America, ranking
16th in the country among cities with more than
250,000 residents.
It's a region that attracts millions of tourists each
year, who appreciate its mild winter climates,
tropical summers, spectacular sunsets and beautiful
beaches. To those of us who choose to live here, these
are every day pleasures - not just vacation moments.
We go fishing before heading into the office, we walk
on the beach at sunset, we enjoy wearing shorts in
January and we are thankful, with each and every sunny
day, to have made the decision to live in Tampa Bay!
We have a healthy economy, as well as some of the best
health care facilities in the United States, including
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research
Institute, two trauma centers, a medical school
(which works in conjunction with two major hospitals)
and three hospitals ranked as "America's Best
Hospitals" by U.S. News and World Report.
Like most Americans, the residents of Tampa Bay are
proud of the men and women who serve in the military
and we're honored that MacDill Air Force Base
is located here in Tampa. It's the headquarters for
two major commands; special U.S. Operations Command
and U.S. Central Command. And it's also where
Coalition Village is located, comprised of
representatives from 65 nations who are working
together to combat terrorism.
Downtown Tampa
Looking north from Davis Island
(Tampa Convention Center in right
foreground) |
If you're looking for a place to start or grow
your business, Tampa Bay is right for you. In
2004, Florida was ranked #2 as one of the best
places in America for start-ups and more and
more companies are also relocating their
headquarters to Tampa as well. We're the west
coast anchor of Florida's High Tech Corridor
and you'll find all the logistical resources
needed for import/export through Florida's
largest deep-water port, conveniently located
in downtown Tampa. You can also take advantage
of the five major cruise lines that sail out
of the Port of Tampa.
You can choose to live in a historic bungalow
- or a high rise by the Bay. You might live in
a country club community - or a lakeside villa
might be right for you. Tampa Bay has a wide
range of residential choices to fit every
budget and lifestyle. Just remember, the
sunshine, sunsets and gulf breezes are
free! |
-Information courtesy of the Greater
Tampa Chamber of Commerce
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