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