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Community Life
As for sports, the Buccaneers (NFL), Lightning (NHL), and Rays (MLB), call Tampa Bay home. The area is also Spring Training headquarters for several major and minor baseball teams including the New York Yankees.
Tampa’s average annual temperature of 72 degrees allows year-round enjoyment of many outdoor activities. Our waterfront includes two bays, two rivers, and many area lakes. From Historic Hyde Park to the prestigious Westchase community, Tampa offers lifestyle opportunities to suit all tastes. Public Schools Tampa tied for 20th place in Central Connecticut State University’s America’s Most Literate Cities 2009. The study ranked cities with populations of 250,000 or more. The six key indicators of literacy include newspaper circulation, the number of bookstores, library resources, periodical publishing resources, education attainment and Internet resources. Florida citizens voted in 2002 to reduce the number of students per teacher. By the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, the maximum number of students assigned to a teacher are; 1) Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3, 18 students; Grades 4 through 8, 22 students; and Grades 9 through 12, 25 students. A total of 16 Hillsborough County public high schools, almost 60%, were listed on Newsweek’s 2010 list of America’s Best High Schools. Below are the area’s No Child Left Behind School Public Accountability Report grades for 2009.
Private Schools For families seeking a private school experience, there are many options including faith-based, independent, academically rigorous, boarding, and performing arts, some of which are included below.
Colleges and Universities Our community is home to numerous colleges, universities, and technical schools. Some of the largest are:
Hillsborough Community College (21,293 students) – HCC ranks 9th in degree production among U.S. community colleges. It has five primary campus locations, two satellite locations, a very active distance learning program (eCampus), and a comprehensive corporate training center (Corporate Training Center @ HCC). St. Leo University (14,000 students) - This Catholic institution offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and specializations and graduate degrees in business administration, education, teaching, criminal justice, and theology. University of Tampa – (6,200 students) – Offers more than 120 areas of study. Their MBA program is one of the largest in Florida and they are one of the elite private schools in the Southeast to have AACSB accreditation. Remington College (1,244 students) – Formerly known as Tampa Technical Institute, Remington College offers Associate's and Diploma programs and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Stetson University College of Law (1,135 students) – Fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Transportation Tampa International Airport has won numerous awards for its unique architectural design
our community, some of which are listed below. Tampa is also serviced by train and by bus. President Barrack Obama chose a Tampa-to-Orlando route as the nation's first high-speed rail project, to be completed in 2014.
Military Presence Tampa is home to MacDill Air Force Base, headquarters of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM)
MacDill adds a welcome 25,000 active duty service personnel, civilians, and family members to Tampa’s population. Shopping Shopping in our community runs the gamut from large scale malls and designer outlets to antique shops and small boutiques. Shoppers will enjoy International Plaza, with high-end stores like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Gucci, and Tiffany & Company. Ybor City, Tampa’s historic Latin Quarter, is home to an eclectic mix of shops, galleries, restaurants, night clubs, and the brand new 353,000 square foot Ikea Tampa. Prime Outlets Ellenton has over 130 designer and brand-name outlet stores to fit everyone’s taste. If you enjoy a day in the sun, John’s Pass has dozens of restaurants and shops along their old-fashioned boardwalk. After shopping, you can rent a boat or enjoy the beach. Are you into recycling and a natural lifestyle? There are many local Flea Markets, Farmers Markets, and Pick-Your-Own farms and orchards. For the collector, a stroll down the Grand Central District in St. Petersburg will yield dozens of antique and retro shops, art galleries, and the infamous Haslam’s Book Store. If you crave it, we probably have a store for you! Spectator Sports
There are many professional, college, and local sports teams who play in the Tampa Bay area. We also host a number of Major and Minor League Baseball teams for Spring Training, including the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, and Toronto Blue Jays. In addition, four NFL Super Bowls have been held in Tampa and the NCAA football Outback Bowl is held in Raymond James Stadium each January.
Participatory Sports Our area has a vast selection of sports opportunities for children and adults. Many of our renowned academies have produced award-winning champions and Olympic Medalists. Below are just a few.
Florida Florida is the 4th most populous state with 19,057,542 residents. The median household income is $47,661. Florida's economy is mainly driven by tourism, industry, construction, international banking, biomedical and life sciences, healthcare research, simulation training, aerospace and defense, and commercial space travel. Florida is one of only seven states that do not impose a personal income tax.
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