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| What Tampa is like for active adults |
Tampa is the largest city in the very large Metro (4 million people) of Tampa-St.Petersburg-Clearwater on Florida's west coast. Located about half way down the coast, the city has a spectacular location on Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay, which in turn lead to the Gulf of Mexico. Formerly one of the world's largest cigar makers, 500,000,000 cigars were hand-rolled here in 1929. Now Tampa has a reputation for attracting all types of people - it is highly rated as a town for 20-somethings, yet retirees move here by the 10's of thousands. The city has also been on lists for "cleanest city" and "best outdoor city".
People like living in Tampa because of the climate (not as hot as southern Florida but still between 50-70 in January), its location on the water, it's many sports teams and recreational opportunities, and for its friendly people. The city has every type of cultural resource such as theatres, museums of all kinds, and a vibrant city life. The population is almost 350,000 and the median age is a relatively young (for Florida) 35. The University of South Florida (26,000) and University of Tampa are just 2 of the colleges that keep a youthful feel in Tampa.
Median home prices fell back to about $140,900 in mid 2009. Homes near the water or in upper end buildings and developments can be much more. As you might imagine in a city this diverse there is every kind of neighborhood from downtown urban, expensive waterfront, to countless 55+ and active adult communities. Nearby St. Pete and Clearwater provide additional places to consider, along with newer and sometimes less expensive developments to the east. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Breathtaking location on Tampa and Hillsborough Bays. The annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival which attracts 400,000 people every January. Every kind of professional sports team. Vibrant and exciting city yet a Metro so big it can be suburban as well. Tampa has an interesting mix. Numerous parks and places of historical importance such as Babe Zaharias Golf Course in the Forest Hills area. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| There is a fair amount of Tampa "bashing" on various discussion boards for its crime, traffic, and more downtrodden areas. Yet most residents seem to be very fond of Tampa and think it is a great city. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Every kind of person likes living in Tampa. Retirees who are attracted to Tampa come here for the weather, relative lack of crowdedness compared to South Florida, exciting atmosphere, and the enormous choice of places to live. If you want to be near the water, this is a great place. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tampa has an extremely diverse economy with support in finance (Raymond James), tourism, sports, education, and health care. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Located about half way down Florida's coast, the city has a spectacular location on Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay, which lead to the Gulf of Mexico. Clearwater is to the west and St. Petersburg to the north. Winters are mild and summers can be rainy - the temperature has never gone above 99 degrees. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Tampa has a staggering array of cultural opportunities. There is an important Performing Art Center, Art Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, many theatre companies, college sports, professional sports, and the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival. University of South Florida contributes culturally and also has a Contemporary Art Museum. Concerts, music, and art are available in abundance. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Tampa has every kind of medical facility to help retirees with just about any problem. There are at least 8 hospitals. |
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| Transportation |
| Tampa International Airport is a major airport. There is a system of street cars and buses. AMTRAK service from Tampa Union Bay Station is available with service to Miami and New York. |
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Facts about TAMPA
- State: FL
- Environment: Urban,Suburban,College Town,Coastal,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: Boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
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