CITY OF TAMPA
Tampa Bay is a vibrant waterfront area on Florida's beautiful West Coast and offers a unique blend of urban excitement set in a natural surrounding. Roar down roller coasters in the morning; row down the nature rich Hillsborough River in the afternoon. Catch a ball game from the bleachers; catch some rays on the nearby beaches. This central Florida location offers easy access to the rest of the state, but you're bound to stay for all the excitement Tampa Bay has to offer.
From the distinct Latin roots of Tampa's historic Ybor City to the Greek history of Tarpon Springs; from the thrills of Busch Gardens to the culture of our museums and world renowned orchestra, visitors have plenty of genuine, exciting attractions and communities to explore. For sports fans Tampa offers numerous options including professional football, baseball, and hockey.
Tampa is the foremost port of Florida's west coast and one of the nation's busiest. The port's strategic location contributes to some 108,000 jobs and $13 billion each year to the local economy.
Tampa Bay also is known to some as “ Technology Bay.” More than 30 percent of Florida's high-tech employees work at such firms as AT&T Paradyne, General Electric, Honeywell Avionics, Verizon and Unisys. Nearly half of Florida's medical technology companies reside in the bay area, and the Home Shopping Network's headquarters are in St. Petersburg. Of the seven Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the Tampa Bay region, three are ranked in the Fortune 500.
The Tampa Bay area's blend of big-time industry and leisure pursuits proves to be a combination that works. |
