Sunshine, balmy weather, beaches, arts and entertainment, good schools, great shopping, famous attractions and a healthy business atmosphere make life in Tampa Bay a pleasure. Centrally located on Florida’s gulf coast, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa act as a hub for the state. The interstate and express road systems provide easy access within the communities and beyond. Two major airports, Tampa International and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International, open the sky to a world of travel. And from the Port of Tampa major cruise ships depart almost daily.

The Tampa Bay Area features fine art museums and galleries as well as science, historical and children’s museums. Educational opportunities can be found at the University of South Florida with major campuses in Tampa and downtown St. Petersburg, Stetson University of Law, Tampa College, Eckerd College, the University of Tampa and St. Petersburg College.

The Buccaneers, Lightning Hockey and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays offer year-round sporting entertainment, and performing arts venues provide stages for quality performances at the Mahaffey Theatre in St. Petersburg, Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center in Tampa. Preserving green space has always been a priority throughout the area. From waterfront parks to world famous Fort DeSoto residents and visitors alike enjoy the area’s natural beauty. Add a little excitement with a visit to Busch Gardens, Lowery Park Zoo, or Sunken Gardens. Then savor the area’s diverse cuisine from seafood to black beans and rice to a gourmet meal at the Don CeSar or the Vinoy.

The Tampa Bay Area has it all. It’s the best place in Florida to call “home”