Welcome to Tampa Bay
Waterfront energy. Neighborhood character.
Room for what you love.
Life in Tampa Bay
From a walk along the water to a favorite neighborhood gathering place, Tampa Bay offers many ways to make a day your own. Here’s a starting point for exploring the city—and a few practical resources for planning your move.
Local guide refreshed November 2026
Around the city
Tampa’s Riverwalk connects waterfront parks, museums, dining, and places to gather along the Hillsborough River. Explore Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, the Tampa Bay History Center, and the destinations that make downtown feel connected to the water.
Dining, community events, outdoor spaces, and the downtown waterfront come together around Water Street Tampa and Sparkman Wharf. Browse their calendars to see what’s happening when you’re ready to explore.
Armature Works is one of the gathering places along Tampa’s waterfront corridor. Pair a visit with time on the Riverwalk, or explore its current dining and event offerings to plan your next outing.
Make the most of Tampa Bay
Spend time at the Tampa Museum of Art or Glazer Children’s Museum. For a current exhibition to explore, Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt is on view at the Tampa Museum of Art through June 25, 2028.
Football, hockey, baseball, and soccer are part of the Tampa Bay experience. Follow the Buccaneers, Lightning, Rays, Rowdies, and Tampa Bay Sun, and use current schedules to plan your next game day.
Gasparilla remains one of Tampa’s signature celebrations. Explore the official event information and Water Street’s calendar for festivities, seasonal programming, and new ways to experience the city.
Tampa International Airport provides domestic and international nonstop connections. Use the airport’s destination directory and flight schedules for current route information as you plan business trips, vacations, or visits from friends.
A local perspective
Explore Hyde Park, Davis Islands, Palma Ceia, Beach Park, Bayshore Beautiful, Parkland Estates, New Suburb Beautiful, and Golfview in the neighborhood guide.
Explore South Tampa Neighborhoods →Plan your move
Your existing homestead, property-tax, portability, and school resources are collected below.
Explore the Property Appraiser’s homestead and other exemption information.
Open the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser’s tax-estimation tool.
The original portability brochure, retained from this site. Use current official guidance for eligibility and deadlines.
Explore school information through GreatSchools.
Read the Florida Chamber’s Amendment Three overview and timeline.
For current homestead and portability information, start with the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser and Florida Department of Revenue.
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Whether you’re moving across town or getting to know Tampa Bay, I’d welcome the opportunity to help you find your place.
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JENNIFER CARLSTEDT
SMITH & ASSOCIATES - SOUTH TAMPA
3801 W Bay to Bay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
813.368.8644
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