Ask a handful of Tampa Bay area residents if they like where they live, and chances are most will tell you they feel like they're on vacation 365 days per year. And why not? The Tampa Bay area is host to countless visitors from every state and many foreign countries from January to December because there's just so much to do and enjoy.

It starts with unparalleled natural beauty, made even moreso by near-perfect weather most of the year. Add  fabulous shopping and dining, some of the world's finest beaches, and endless entertainment options, and you have one of the most popular places in America to call home. Click on any of the links in the navigation box to the right to get a taste of what the rest of us are privileged to enjoy every day.