Moving to Tampa: The Un-Tourist Guide

This practical and lively guide is essential if you are planning to make Tampa your new home. 'Moving to Tampa: The Un-Tourist Guide' provides all the vital information you need to make yourself quickly at home. Not just another pretty place, Tampa is a vibrant city boasting and hosting a world class, international airport, professional sports teams, high-end retail, fine dining experiences, multi-national companies, state information you need to make yourself quickly at home. -of-the-art medical facilities, colleges and universities, MacDill Air Force Base and so much more. Tampa is an ideal place to start a career, start a family or start enjoying retirement. Our goal is to help you make the most of our town by showing you how to: Choose a place to live that suits your lifestyle Determine the best schools Relocate your business or launch a new one Find the best shopping and dining Participate in the festivals, cultural offerings, and outdoor opportunities Assimilate quickly within your communityREAD THIS BOOK TO FIND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT:Cost of livingUtilitiesReal estateArt, music, and other cultureFurniture and interior designEnjoying the outdoorsFashion and shoppingGrocers and gourmet shopsPre-K through high school choicesAssociations and community groupsMoving tipsFinding a job or starting a businessTampa neighborhoodsProperty taxesHistory of TampaHealthcare resourcesRenting vs. buyingInfant and toddler careColleges and universitiesLocal mediaHow to dress for Florida climateSports teams Fitness opportunitiesBoating and beachesEconomic developmentImportant phone numbers and websites