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  Encyclopedia: Tampa Bay Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Tampa Bay area is a metropolitan area on the Gulf coast of west-central Florida.
A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large city and its adjacent zone of influence, or of several neighboring cities or towns and adjoining areas, with one or more large cities serving as its hub or hubs.
The Emerald Coast (sometimes called the Emerald Riviera) is an area in the southeastern United States on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, roughly bounded by Pensacola, Florida on the west and Panama City, Florida on the east.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Tampa-Bay-Area   (2153 words)

  
 Why the Tampa Bay Area
Tampa is 1st in Florida and 8th nationally for recreation.
The area is expected to experience the 10th largest employment growth in the country by 2005.
Tampa Bay is less than two hours away from Orlando and all its attractions.
www.acquisitions-unlimited.com /sub_Tampa.htm   (199 words)

  
 Tampa-Saint Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tampa-Saint Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as the Tampa Bay area or simply Tampa Bay after the body of water it surrounds, is a metropolitan area on the Gulf coast of west-central Florida.
It includes the cities of Tampa, Saint Petersburg and Clearwater, as well as numerous other small municipalities in Pasco Hernando Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
The West Coast of Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico is considered a tourist destination as the weather is semi-tropical and the region contains significant natural beauty, including brilliant sunsets, exotic foliage, and attractive scenery.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tampa_Bay_Area   (282 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
I-75 connects Pasco County with the Tampa Bay area to the south and I-4 connects Pasco with Orlando to the east.
The average annual percentage change for the total county between 1995 and 2000 was 2.3%; for the period between 2000 and 2002 it was 2.8%.
Visitors and residents enjoy professional football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ice hockey with the Tampa Bay Lightning, baseball with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, softball with the Tampa Bay Firestix and various collegiate sports events.
paradiseresidentrentals.com /tampa.htm   (1030 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Area Travel Guide | Fodor's Online
(Tampa is a Native American word meaning "sticks of fire.") Spanish explorers Juan Ponce de León, Pánfilo de Narváez, and Hernando de Soto passed through in the mid-1500s, and the U.S. Army and civilian settlers arrived in 1824.
The Spanish-American War was very good to Tampa, enabling industrialist Henry Plant to create an economic momentum that was sustained through the entire 20th century.
Tampa is a full-fledged city with a high-rise skyline and highways jammed with traffic.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=tampa_bay@210   (242 words)

  
 Tampa Bay News & Information from TampaBayStart.com
TAMPA - One Tampa high school student was killed and several others injured when gunfire broke out at a popular after-school hangout.
TAMPA - A yearlong legal battle over loud noise at Ford Amphitheatre concerts came to a halt Thursday when Clear Channel Entertainment and county officials agreed on a settlement to tone down the sound.
TAMPA - Jurors in the terror trial of Sami Al-Arian have been behind closed doors for two days pouring over months worth of documents and testimony.
www.tampabaystart.com   (999 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Area Fishing Report - 10 News WTSP
Mangrove snapper are also biting in the same area as well as on the artificial reefs and in the Port Manatee channel.
on Bay Pines Blvd. - 727-384-3474 - Reds, snook and sheepshead are the inshore species of the week and have been biting around residential docs and in the canals.
If you want more information about fishing in the Tampa Bay area or wish to book a charter, simply e-mail me at captchas@flfish.com or if you wish to arrange a charter faster, call me at 727-546-7257.
www.wtsp.com /weather/fishing.asp   (538 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Devil Rays : Ballpark : Ballpark History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, closed its doors in October 1996 for a 17-month, $85 million facelift that transformed the facility from functional to intriguingly innovative, incorporating baseball traditions throughout the dining, shopping and entertainment complex while adding 319,000 square feet of space.
This bustling area, open year round, features the Cuesta-Rey Cigar Bar, baseball's first in-stadium cigar bar, as well as the Batter's Eye Restaurant, located, appropriately, in the "batter's eye" in center field.
It became the ThunderDome in 1993 with the arrival of the area's National Hockey League expansion franchise, the Tampa Bay Lightning.
tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/tb/ballpark/tb_ballpark_history.jsp   (1393 words)

  
 About the Tampa Bay Area -
With 2.5 million residents, the Tampa Bay area is one of the world's most desirable areas in which to live, boasting a booming employment rate, year-round festivals and activities, and a climate that is consistently pleasant and sunny.
Hispanic Magazine rates Tampa the "Top City in the U.S. for Hispanics." Tampa is also one of the most broadband-wired cities in America, ranking second in a recent AOL poll.
The Tampa Bay area is situated off the Gulf of Mexico, and features outstanding local beaches.
www.usf.edu /about_tb.html   (309 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Area Start Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
TAMPA - A light-rail system to carry commuters, students and travelers from West Shore to downtown or New Tampa passed a critical hurdle Thursday by gaining planning approval from the Federal Transit Administration.
Fri Apr 18, 3:19 AM ET TAMPA - Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry opened his presidential campaign in Tampa on Thursday with a fundraiser that attracted some big- name local Democrats and showed signs of grabbing support from the home turf of a competitor, Florida Sen. Bob Graham.
Thu Apr 17, 5:02 PM ET TAMPA - Western Michigan's Robert McCullum was to meet with his team this afternoon in Kalamazoo, Mich., and inform them of his decision to become South Florida's men's basketball coach, The Tampa Tribune has learned.
www.tampabaystart.com /archive/2003-04/20030417a.htm   (935 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau, Busch Gardens, Gasparilla, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Ybor City, Florida Aquarium
Whether you are visiting for a vacation or a convention, the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau is your official source for destination information on Tampa and Hillsborough County.
Register for My Tampa Bay and start building your itinerary today.
Tampa Bay Merchandise Now Available Online Visitors and residents alike can now shop online for a variety of Tampa Bay-themed items.
www.visittampabay.com   (350 words)

  
 Audubon Condominium Makes Contribution to Tampa Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation
Their purchase also contributes to making wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions in the Bay area.
Current residents and new owners mingled with prospective buyers around the illuminated pool deck and clubhouse area enjoying music, chicken, ribs and all the fixings, along with desserts, soft beverages and an open bar.
Tampa Bay Illustrated magazine co-sponsored the event, distributing the latest magazine to all who attended.
www.prweb.com /releases/2004/11/prwebxml177760.php   (645 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Area Attractions - Ticket Solutions
Unlike the animals on the real Serengeti, however, the grazing animals have nothing to fear from lions, hyenas, crocodiles, and other predators, which are confined to enclosures, as are hippos and elephants.
Originally built in 1891 by railroad tycoon Henry B. Plant as the 511-room Tampa Bay Hotel, this ornate building alone is worth a short trip across the river from downtown to the University of Tampa campus.
Although the building is the highlight of a visit, don't skip its contents: art and furnishings from Europe and the Orient; and exhibits that explain the history of the original railroad resort, Florida's early tourist industry, and the hotel's role as a staging point for Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War.
www.tickets4u.com /attractions-tampabay.asp   (751 words)

  
 Guest Informant Tampa Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Linked by causeways and a common culture, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater curl around the great blue expanse of Tampa Bay forming one water-focused community.
Bay Area dining experiences are legendary — throw away the diet and indulge!
Bay Area Cities are great outdoor towns that dazzle in the subtropical sun.
www.cityspin.com /tampabay   (206 words)

  
 Westchase Golf Course, Tampa Florida
Since opening in the fall of 1992, Westchase Golf Club has established itself as one of Tampa Bay's upscale golf facilities.
Located in northwest Tampa, it is one of the better upscale courses in the Bay area.
The natural setting and the well manicured fairways and greens of this course surrounded by natural wetlands, wooden bridges and bulkheads are what set it apart.
www.westchasegc.com   (77 words)

  
 ~Tampa Hotels - Tampa Condo Hotels Tampa Airport Hotels Guide, Tampa Busch Gardens Hotels Tampa Bay Hotels Motels and ...
Tampa Hotels, Clearwater Beach Hotels, St Petersburg Hotels or Gulf Beaches Treasure Island Hotels, St. Pete Beach Hotels.
From your basic room that is clean and comfortable, to Tampa luxury four and five star hotels and beach resorts with all the amenities you'd expect.
Choose from hundreds of Tampa Hotels, motels and beach resorts in Tampa, Clearwater Beach, St Pete Beach and the Gulf Beaches of Tampa Bay.
www.gotampabay.com   (376 words)

  
 Search Jobs in the Tampa Bay Area
Search job postings from Tampa Chamber members and other area companies, along with classified ads from The Tampa Tribune and its affiliate newspapers.
This convenient, easy-to-use tool puts the largest database of local positions in the Tampa Bay area at your fingertips.
Learn more about area companies that are hiring.
www.tampachamber.com /ti_tampajobs.asp   (120 words)

  
 News of the Tampa Bay area
The Tampa police helicopter tracking the chase by Lois Marrero in 2001 lacked an observer.
The woman will testify against her husband, who is charged in a plot to bomb Islamic centers.
As word of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling spread through the Tampa Bay area, some abortion clinics began receiving faxed security alerts warning of a possible increase in antiabortion activity.
www.sptimes.com /2003archive/02/27/Tampabay.shtml   (314 words)

  
 Tampa Florida Real Estate MLS Listings Relocation - index.htm
Tom Scaglione, ABR®, e-PRO® always presents your offer in person if the seller is in the local Tampa Bay Area.
I am after all the Tampa Bay Areas best Real Estate Professional.
I will personally see to it that these top producers have all the information on your home so that you will have the "cream of the crop" working for you.
www.tomscaglione.com   (1097 words)

  
 Best Read Guide: Clearwater/Tampa/St.Petersburg: Travel, Maps, Reservations, Lodging, Dining, Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
If a beach were equated to a favorite person, Dr. Beach's top pick for 2005 would be the much admired girl next door: Beautiful but unpretentious, substantial and full of fun, and part of a nurturing family that keeps her healthy and helps her be all she's meant to be.
Also in the Top 10 is another Tampa Bay area beach, Caladesi State Park, in Clearwater.
A visit to the The Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg is a must: The internationally renowned museum houses the world's most comprehensive collection of original works by the Spanish painter, one of the most important artists of the 20th century.
www.bestreadguide.com /tampabay   (668 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
With 2.3 million people, Tampa Bay is West Central Florida's center of government, commerce, shipping, communications, international business, banking, health care, scientific research, sports, culture and entertainment.
The Tampa Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center and the St. Pete Times Forum are just a five-minute walk from campus.
Fans root for the Tampa Bay 's Buccaneers football, Lightning hockey and Devil Rays baseball teams.
www.utampa.edu /aboutut/tampabay.html   (238 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Area Real Estate, Home and Condo Sales from Marie Powell and Company
Marie Powell is a legend in Florida and Tampa Bay real estate.
For over three decades, Marie continues to be recognized as a top leader in the real estate profession, creating one of the most successful realty companies in Florida's history.
If you are looking for Gulf front, waterfront, Intracoastal waterway, or if you're seeking a beach cottage, a distressed property for investment, or any type of property in the Tampa Bay area, then contact us.
www.mariepowell.com   (241 words)

  
 Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce - Your Guide to the Best Vacations, Homes, Activities, Dining, Lodging, Hotels, ...
Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce - Your Guide to the Best Vacations, Homes, Activities, Dining, Lodging, Hotels, Condos, Motels, Restaurants on the Gulf of Mexico
Fall in Love with the Beaches of Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce enjoys the support of many of local companies.
tampabaybeaches.com   (181 words)

  
 Society of Women Engineers Tampa Bay Area Section
The Tampa Bay Area section was chartered in 2001 and is growing in numbers as is the Tampa Bay Area itself.
Monthly meetings are held in different areas of the Tampa Bay Area to provide access to all members.
SWENEWS is distributed through e-SWE, the Tampa Bay Area Section listserv.
www.orgsites.com /fl/tbaswe   (1358 words)

  
 Business: Red Robin plans return to Tampa Bay area roost
Now that everyone from Hardee's to Cheesecake Factory has jumped on the big gourmet burger bandwagon, one of the granddaddies of the trend - Red Robin - is coming back to Tampa after a long hiatus.
The Denver chain has a handshake deal for a company-owned store in New Tampa and is looking for more all over Florida.
Customers get their first hint this place is different when they spot the TV buried in the floor showing cartoons at the entrance.
www.sptimes.com /2005/08/22/Business/Red_Robin_plans_retur.shtml   (371 words)

  
 IslandTime Web Site - Featuring Florida's West (Gulf) Coast - Florida Vacation Rentals, Florida Real Estate, Florida ...
The Tampa Bay Gulf Beaches barrier islands are located in the Gulf of Mexico just off Florida's West Coast.
Tampa Bay Gulf Beaches Barrier Island residents - permanent and part-time - come from all over the world, providing our Islands with an international flavor and a cornucopia of cuisine, products, and services.
Whether you are new to the Sunshine State, or have lived here all of your life, this segment featured regularly on "Good Day Tampa Bay," is the perfect guide to places that are truly Florida treasures.
www.islandtime.com   (1137 words)

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