The Tampa area, with its low cost of living, highly-skilled work force and continuous opportunities for economic growth, is one of the most highly-rated business locations in the South.
Money magazine has rated Tampa as one of the four best places to live in the South, and Tampa was named one of the best places in the world to be a young professional.
Tampa has a thriving downtown community. Many businesses are headquartered in the city of Tampa and consequently there are many restaurants, shops and other small businesses. Tampa offers a wide range of cultural and sporting events. The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center is a world-class arts center, offering a variety of theatrical events and concerts.
Also in downtown Tampa is The St. Pete Times Forum, a complete entertainment arena and home to the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning. And just completed in 1998 is Raymond James Stadium home to the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
With all it has to offer, it easy to see why Tampa is consistently voted as one of the best places in the South to live and work!
| Area | 2000 census* |
|---|---|
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Tampa
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303,447
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*Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census 2000
