Tampa, FL
Located on the west coast of Florida, directly on Tampa Bay, Tampa is home to around 350,000 residents. The city is best known for its sunny climate, its vibrant downtown area, its many water vistas and its iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge that spans Tampa Bay and connects the greater Tampa area to St. Petersburg.
Tampa has been named a top five outdoor city by "Forbes" magazine as well as the fifth most popular city to live in the United States by Pew Research Center.
What's unique about Tampa, Florida
Tampa is blessed with easy access to transportation. (Interstate-75 runs right through the city.) The weather is sunny and warm, and the pace is relaxed for a city of its size. Tampa also offers a diverse mixture of things to see and do, from outdoor pursuits to major league sporting events to some of the best restaurants in the state.
Living in Tampa
Life in Tampa, as you would expect, revolves around the outdoors and particularly the water. Not only are there a good selection of city and county parks, but there are multiple beaches just a short drive away. The city is also close to a number of excellent golf courses and many homes here feature swimming pools.
Cultural Activities
Tampa has a vibrant arts community. The city is home to the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, the Gorilla Theater and the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater. In addition, Tampa boasts the Florida Orchestra and the Tampa Bay Opera. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the Tampa Museum of Art and the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa.
Tampa City schools
School-age children in Tampa attend Hillsborough County Public Schools. The district, which has an enrollment of more than 200,000 students, is the 3rd largest school district in the State of Florida. In addition to the public schools, there are several private schools in the greater Tampa area. These include Tampa Day School, Tampa Catholic High School and Primrose School of Tampa.
For higher education, the Tampa Bay area is home to a number of excellent colleges and universities, including the University of Tampa, the University of South Florida and Hillsborough Community College.
Working in Tampa
There are a number of Fortune 500 companies in the greater Tampa area. Among them are WellCare and Raymond James Financial. In addition, MacDill Air Force Base is located in Tampa and employs more than 15,000 military and civilian personnel.
Entertainment
There's always something fun to do in the Tampa area. The city is home to professional football, hockey and baseball teams and has hosted four Super Bowl games. In addition, Tampa boasts an exploding indie music scene. The city is also home to the Florida State Fair and the, always fun, Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
Parks and Recreation
The City of Tampa owns and maintains more than 50 parks, walking trails, recreation centers and green spaces. Facilities include swimming pools, ball parks, picnic grounds, pet parks and children's playgrounds. Tampa and the surrounding area is also known for its many golf courses. Of course, the many water sports options and beaches along Tampa Bay are only a short drive away.
Tampa Real Estate
Housing in Tampa includes a good mixture of single-family homes, townhouses, high-rise condos and semi-detached condos. Housing styles run the gamut from traditional Florida-style cottages to modern highrises, with most everything in between. There's a home in Tampa for most every taste and budget. The median home value in Tampa is $165,500, but that figure masks the wide variety of home prices.
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http://www.ci.tampa.fl.us/parks-and-recreation