• Located on the Florida's Gulf Coast, Tampa is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan region, common referred to as the "Tampa Bay Area." The area is a popular tourism destination for "snowbirds," retirees from the Northeastern United States who maintain winter homes in the region, and families attracted to the Busch Gardens Africa amusement park and the city's closeness to Walt Disney World.

• 1. Country: United States
  2. State: Florida
  3. County: Hillsborough
  4. Mayor: Pam IorioCity of Tampa Florida: Mayor Pam Iorio
  5. Population: 336,823 (2007 est.)American Fact Finder: Tampa city, Florida
  6. Currency: U.S. Dollar
  7. Area code: 813
  8. Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
  9. Nicknames: Cigar CityThe Big Apple: Cigar City (Tampa nickname) (August 15, 2006), The Big GuavaBeans Around The World: Tampa, Florida
  10. Area: 170.6 sq. milesVacations Made Easy: Helpful Tampa Bay Area Vacation Information

• Recreation and Attractions

  • Tampa Theatre
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Fun-Lan Drive-In
  • Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
  • Busch Gardens Africa
  • Adventure Island
  • Lowry Park Zoo
  • Florida Aquarium
  • Hillsborough River State Park

• Events and Nightlife

  • Ybor City
  • Gasparilla Pirate Festival
  • Florida State Fair

• Sports Teams

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Tampa Bay Rays
  • Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Tampa Bay Storm
  • University of South Florida Bulls Football
  • University of South Florida Bulls Basketball
  • Bay Area Pelicans

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  If planning a trip, please see Tampa Vacation, Tampa Hotels and Tampa Restaurants.

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