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Tampa, Florida

Population: 303,477
Located in Hillsborough County

If you're looking for a great way of life, it doesn't get better than Tampa. 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.

Tampa is Florida's third largest city and is the industrial and trade center of Florida's west coast. With a quality of life that's hard to find elsewhere, Tampa Bay attracts more newcomers every day. The balmy climate, low cost of living, and a wide variety of activities and events create the ideal environment, offering something for everyone. The Tampa Bay area is rich in tradition and is one of the southeast's fastest growing regions in terms of population and prosperity.

Climate
Offering bright sunshine, cool breezes and blue skies, Tampa Bay's weather promises to delight. The average year-round temperature is 72 degrees, dipping to a refreshing 60 degrees in January and rising to a warm average of 82 degrees in August.

Health Care

We have a healthy economy, as well as some of the best healthcare 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.

Military

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.

Arts
Tampa is host to a variety of galleries and museums like the Tampa Museum of Art, Museum of Science and Industry, Museum of African-American Art and USF's Contemporary Art Museum. Music lovers can hear live music from blues to reggae at local venues throughout the Bay area. Busy seasons of plays, musicals, operas and dance recitals excite thousands of theatergoers in alternative and community theaters, as well as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

Attractions
Tampa is home to Busch Gardens, a 300 acre African-themed entertainment park. Busch Gardens is ranked among the top zoos in North America and features thrill rides such as GWAZI, the Southeast's largest and fastest double wooden coaster. The newest attraction to Busch Gardens is SHEIKRA which is North America's first dive coaster that sends riders on a journey 200 feet up then 90 degrees straight down at 70 miles per hour.Lowry Park Zoo is ranked among America's finest medium sized zoos and is a leader in Florida manatee exhibits and research.

The Tampa Bay area boasts of being the spring training location for several professional major league baseball teams including: the Cincinnati Reds, the Philadelphia Phillies, the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees.

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. And you can take advantage of the five major cruise lines that also sail out of the Port of Tampa. The Tampa Bay MSA is also known as a top growth market for manufacturing, especially for the medical industry.

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!

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