From theme parks to beaches and parks, sports and museums, Tampa Bay is an exciting and culturally rich place to build your new home on Florida's beautiful West coast. Tampa Bay is not only the largest television market in the state, but also offers one of the most populous and affluent areas in Florida. From the Hillsborough and Tampa Bays, Manatee River and numerous lakes, to wildlife preserves, there is no shortage of natural beauty in this rapidly growing metropolitan area. Access to the rest of the state is a breeze thanks to the many interstate roads and highways that run through Tampa Bay.

Tampa International Airport is located just seven miles west of downtown Tampa, and is one of the world's most efficiently designed airports. Rated in the top five airports in the world by the Official Airline Guide Worldwide in maintaining the highest standards of the aviation industry, there are 270 daily domestic nonstop arrivals as well as 36 weekly international nonstop arrivals. The airport services over 100, 000 travelers each day and will provide a pleasant way to begin or end your stay in the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Bay is a shopper's dream; including malls, outlet centers, boutiques, specialty stores, discount centers, and more. The area is continually growing and expanding, and with it so is the selection of shopping venues. Westshore Plaza, International Plaza, and Old Hyde Park Village, are a few of the major malls in the area, in addition to Prime Outlets Center, and too many others to name. Whatever your price range and whatever your interest, Tampa Bay has the shopping venue for you.

Hillsborough County School District boasts an impressive 200+ schools with an enrollment of over 180, 000 students as well as 73 additional centers such as charter schools and early childhood education centers. There are also several well known colleges and universities in the area that provide opportunities for continuing education including University of South Florida, ITT Technical Institute, University of Tampa, and Florida College, as well as Hillsborough Community College.

You can hardly turn around in Tampa Bay without finding something new and exciting to do. Theme parks such as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island offer exhilarating day trips for the whole family with roller coasters for thrill seekers, animal attractions and water rides, as well as unique dining experiences and shows. Tampa is also a big sports-town, with professional baseball, hockey, and football and arena football teams. For a more educational thrill, there is the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Florida Aquarium, as well as a plethora of other thrilling and exceptional activities. Outdoor sporting activities such as boating, fishing, golfing, cruises, and sporting events abound as well and the nightlife and dining options are unmatched. Tampa is well-known as one of the top tarpon fishing destinations in the world.