Tampa Bay Area Info

The area commonly referred to as "Tampa Bay" is not a municipality you will find on any map or within the state of Florida.

Tampa Bay is actually the name of a large natural harbor situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida, popularized by several professional sports teams (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays and the Tampa Bay Lightening) who make their home in Tampa, Florida and who represent the collective Tampa Bay area.

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Tampa Bay loosely encompasses three counties, including: Pinellas County, Hillsborough County and Pasco County.

Tampa Bay is the second most populated metro-area in Florida, the 19th largest metro area in the U.S. and the fourth largest metro area in the southeast. Due to Tampa Bay's vast geographical size and large population, the area is often referred to in quadrants, such as: North Tampa Bay, South Tampa Bay, East Tampa Bay, and West Tampa Bay.

Florida has been affectionately dubbed "The Sunshine State" and Tampa Bay happens to be one of the few places in the U.S. that has a subtropical, warm and sunny climate most days of the year!

The area has many beautiful beaches along West Central Florida's scenic Gulf coastline that are only a short journey from just about anywhere you are at in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay is also proud to have several top rated sports teams and some of best golfing on Florida's West Coast.

There is also no shortage of culture in Tampa Bay. Plays, opera, music and other cultural events happen year around at the highly acclaimed Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

There are many top-notch restaurants, exciting after-hour clubs, cabarets and other late night venues to enjoy in Tampa Bay.

Of course, Tampa Bay is known for it's many museums, theme parks and other popular family attractions, including: Channelside, the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), the Dali Museum, the Florida Holocaust Museum, Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and the Florida Aquarium, just to name a few.

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Tampa Bay, Florida's near perfect weather, beautiful coastline, lush tropical foliage, wildlife and numerous attractions make it a highly desirable location for anyone looking to buy a new home!

Often, visitors who come to Tampa Bay simply can't get enough and end up purchasing a new home in Florida as their permanent residence, as a Florida vacation home or place to retire to down the road.