| Florida's Suncoast is where you will find the | | | | dating back to the native peoples that inhabited this |
| picturesque beachfront communities of Tampa, | | | | extraordinarily, beautiful peninsula located on Florida's |
| Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. It isn't unusual for this | | | | western coast, and the Spanish explorers who first |
| trio of pristine coastal real estate to be referred to | | | | encountered them in their world explorations. |
| as one area. In fact, the combination of these | | | | Employment in Clearwater is bright with many high |
| municipalities, and their proximity to the bay, is more | | | | tech jobs available. The education, healthcare, and |
| commonly knows as: "The Tampa Bay Area". | | | | manufacturing industries also fuel this cities economy. |
| The treasure-trio of Tampa - St. Pete - Clearwater | | | | Small condo prices begin around $70,000 and small |
| share in having award-winning gemstones like sandy, | | | | single family homes start at roughly $180,000 and can |
| premier beaches and plenty of water related | | | | go up into the millions for large estate size |
| recreational activities. But each city also has its own | | | | waterfront property. The medium home price |
| eclectic flavor that is reflected throughout the | | | | currently is about $250,000. There are many fantastic |
| various neighborhoods that exist in these towns, and | | | | properties available in Clearwater for first time home |
| also via the vibrant residents living there. | | | | buyers, those relocating from the north or for |
| Tampa, as previously mentioned, is situated near the | | | | anyone wanting to upgrade their lifestyle. The cost |
| western coast of Florida. The city of Tampa is | | | | of living is estimated to be some 5% less than the |
| located in Hillsborough County and serves as | | | | national average for costs of living. |
| Hillsborough's county seat. Tampa is bordered by the | | | | St. Petersburg, also located in Pinellas County, Florida |
| waters of Old Tampa Bay, and Hillsborough Bay, | | | | is most often referred to by its shorter moniker: St. |
| which converge, forming "Tampa Bay," as it flows | | | | Pete. This city has approximately 59 miles of |
| towards the Gulf of Mexico. Tampa consists of | | | | premium land and about 73 miles of water. The |
| approximately 112 miles of exquisitely beautiful land | | | | buildings throughout this city display some of the |
| and 58 miles of the purest water. | | | | most spectacularly detailed architecture and |
| Tampa has world famous attractions such as: South | | | | craftsmanship to be found anywhere else. |
| Tampa's Hyde Park, with upscale shops, theaters, | | | | Downtown's waterfront not only adds charm to this |
| and restaurants. The Seminole Gaming Palace: A | | | | city, it is where you can board a boat to take in |
| casino located on the Seminole Indian Reservation. | | | | some dolphin watching for a fun-filled day. Tourism, |
| The Tampa Grand Prix: An entertainment complex | | | | education, and healthcare are just some of the |
| with two race tracks, a game room, and two | | | | employment opportunities in St. Pete. New homes |
| separate 18-hole miniature golf courses. These and | | | | and condos can be found starting at just over |
| other attractions help to fuel Tampa's economy. | | | | $150,000 depending on the area. There are many |
| Employment in Tampa is primarily in the tourism and | | | | luxurious waterfront homes in St. Pete and many |
| services industries, although more and more high tech | | | | retirement areas as well. |
| companies are relocating their headquarters here. | | | | The whole of Tampa Bay is well served by the |
| New homes in the area can be found starting around | | | | world-class air transportation found at Tampa |
| $200,000. Condos are plentiful in Tampa and prices | | | | International, and Clearwater / St. Pete Airports. |
| are reasonable and negotiable. Tampa has many golf | | | | Railways, bridges, and roadways also serve residents |
| course communities and large luxury home sites too. | | | | and tourist. |
| West of Tampa is the city of Clearwater, located in | | | | The trio of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg |
| Pinellas County. Clearwater is the county seat of | | | | with its combined pristine coastlines, sandy beaches, |
| Pinellas County and is comprised of 38 miles of land | | | | and the infusion of each city's own unique flavors, |
| and 12 miles of water. Clearwater is home to two of | | | | creates a treasure chest of gemstones that sparkle |
| the nation's top beaches, Clearwater Beach and Sand | | | | brilliantly under Florida's sun-kissed, semi-tropical |
| Key Beach. Clearwater, Florida is steeped in history | | | | horizon. |