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Tampa Commerical Real Estate - Area Information

Earning consistently high ratings for quality of life, workforce availability, tax structure, cost of living, cultural activities, transportation and educational opportunities, the Tampa Bay area has demonstrated that its climate is ideal for business. This west coast Florida "Bay Area" is well on its way to joining the upper echelons of major metropolitan markets.

With a population of 3.3 million and a labor force of 1.7 million, the area is home to 87,871 businesses that generate a gross regional product of $76 billion. Its job growth rate is 4.8 percent, more than double the nation's 2.2 percent.

Along with top ranking job growth among major metropolitan markets, the Tampa Bay area has attracted considerable notice from national publications and organizations.  Reasons for this attention include economic factors such as being the largest consumer market in Florida and tenth largest retail market in the nation. Having a cost of living 5% below the national standard, with a strong transportation system supported by three deep water ports & three international airports. The Tampa Bay area is the home of 19 colleges and universities, which may contribute to the area being the state's leader in producing medical patents.

Source: 2000 Tampa Bay Corporate Guide

For more information on the Tampa Bay Area visit these web sites:

Hillsborough County
City of Tampa 
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Hillsborugh County (Wiki)
Hillsborough County Government
Tampa Downtown Partnership
Visit Tampa

Manatee County
City of Bradenton
Manatee County (Wiki)
Manatee County Government

Pinellas County
Pinellas County (Wiki)
Pinellas County Government

City of Clearwater
City of St. Petersburg 
St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce

Pasco County
New Port Richey
Pasco County (Wiki)
Pasco County Government

Polk County
City of Lakeland
Polk County (Wiki)
Polk County Government

Sarasota County
City of Sarasota
Sarasota County (Wiki)
Sarasota County Government

Additonal Links and Resources

Bay Area K-12 Education:
Hillsborough County Schools
Manatee County Schools
Pasco County Schools
Pinellas County Schools
Polk County Schools
Sarasota County Schools

Local Universities and Colleges
Eckerd College
Hillsborough Community College
Stetson Law
University of South Florida
University of Tampa

State and Federal:
State of Florida (Wiki)
State of Florida Goverment
Census 2000

CB Richard Ellis, Tampa Brokerage Agency, Asset Services, Project Management located in the Fifth Third Center downtown Tampa
Fifth Third Center

 
201 E. Kennedy Blvd
Suite 1500
Tampa, FL 33602

T 813.229.3111
F 813.223.7144
 
400 N. Ashley Dr.
Suite 1700
Tampa, FL 33602
Driving Directions
 
T 813.229.8545
F 813.222.0694

Raymond F. Sandelli
Senior Managing Director

Randy Buddemeyer
Managing Director

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