Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Tampa and South Tampa have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| Hillsborough County School District - | |
| Pasco County School District - | |
| Pinellas County School District - | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Florida School Grades - Public School Assessments provided by the Florida State Dept. of Education. | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
My Home Management Club - This Club is comprised of Homeowners who are looking for better ways to manage the various aspects of homeownership. It was created so members could have access to unique information services and relative interactive assistance.
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| Mortgage | |
| Affordable Home Mortgage, Inc. - Affordable Home Mortgage, Inc. is committed to helping you find the right mortgage product for your needs. We understand that every borrower is different, and we offer a variety of products to meet your individual requirements. We make the process of securing a mortgage simple and straightforward by offering you the latest in financial tools that enable you to make sound financial choices. | |
| Bank Of America - Our mortgagee specialists will guide you through the entire process, from application to loan closing, and will answer all your questions - personally. | |
| Countrywide Home Loans - Whether it's finding a loan or getting advice, Countrywide is here for you. | |
| Homebanc Mortgage Corporation - HomeBanc has been helping families achieve the goal of home ownership since 1985. We are proud of our commitment to helping customers find the right mortgage, at the right time, with the right monthly payment. In fact, we back up our commitment with a 100% Customer Service Satisfaction Guarantee. | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Wachovia - Not sure what mortgage plan is best for you? We offer many different types of mortgages to fit your unique needs. | |
| Washington Mutual - Whether you're interested in a fixed rate loan, Option ARM or Traditional ARM, the loan of your choice may have special features that will make it work even better for you. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Tampa Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Home Inspections | |
| Complete Home Inspection Inc - Buying a home could be one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. In making a decision of this magnitude, call us and make it with confidence. | |
| Scott's Custom Renovations & Construction, inc. - SCRC offers a COMPETITVE Home Inspection Service & Report. * Remember, since we can build it - we can inspect it better than the competition. Your Report will be available online within 48 hours via private login information so all parties to the transaction can have an immediate, easy to read view of the findings. | |
| Termite Inspectors | |
| ABC Pest Control - ABC¿s residential and commercial termite control division has over 50 years of combined experience to solve your termite problems. ABC services Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough, and Manatee Counties. Don¿t wait for the termites to damage your home or structure, call ABC Today! | |
| Bugs Or Us Termite & Pest Control - We Guarantee Your Complete Satisfaction Or Your Money Back, Expert Prompt & Professional Service, Tent Fumigation, Subterranean Termite Specialists, Pigeons, One Million Dollar Termite Damage Protection Plan, Locally Owned & Operated (Not A Franchise, Licensed & Insured Cert #5693 | |
| Earth's Best Natural Pest Management Corp - Alternative pest control products guaranteed to control insects in your home or business. Ask about our tentless termite system with orange oil. | |
| Haskell Termite & Pest Control Inc - Haskell Termite & Pest Control, Inc. is the largest family-owned and operated pest control company in Tampa Bay, Florida. We offer residential and commercial pest control services in the greater Tampa Bay area including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. Haskell Termite & Pest Control, Inc. offers exceptional service and competitive pricing. | |
| Pestex Termite & Pest Control Inc - We Are Your Ultimate Pest Management, Specializing In Termite Control, Drywood Termite Treatment, Sentricon Baiting System, Subterranean Termite Treatment, Pre Construction Soil Treatment, Lawn Spraying, Complete Household Pest Control, Real Estate Inspection, Tent Fumigation, Serving The Tampa Bay Area For Over 20 Years, Family Owned & Operated, Lic # JB 6259 | |
| Travel Information | |
| Tampa International Airport - Check Arrivals and Departures, find transportation to and from the airport, get airport maps, phone numbers for airlines, parking information and more! | |
| Insurance | |
| Allstate - Information on Homeowners, renters & condominium insurance | |
| Farmers Insurance Group - Homeowners, Renters & Condo Insurance | |
| Geico - Home, Condo & Renter's Insurance | |
| Liberty Mutual - Information on homeowners, renters and condo insurance | |
| Nationwide - Information on homeowners, renters and condo insurance | |
| State Farm - Information on homeowners, renters and condo insurance | |
| Tax Information | |
| Hillsborough County Property Tax Appraiser - Use this link to estimate what your property taxes may be before buying a home! | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Homestead Exemptions - | |
| Utilities | |
| Bright House Network Cable TV - 800-255-7856 | |
| City Of Tampa Water - 813-274-8121 | |
| Hillsborough County Water - 813-272-6680 | |
| People's Gas - 877-832-6747 | |
| Tampa Electric Company - 813-223-0800 | |
| Temple Terrace Water - 813-989-7170 | |
| Verizon Telephone Service - 800-483-5000 | |
| Pinellas County Utilities | |
| Bright House Network Cable TV - 800-255-7856 | |
| People's Gas - 727-826-3333 | |
| Pinellas County Water - 727-464-4000 | |
| Progress Energy-Electric - 800-700-8744 | |
| Verizon Telephone Service - 800-483-4200 | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Google Maps - Getting from point A to point B just got a lot easier. Google Maps shows you where you want to go, from either your computer or mobile phone, and tells you what you'll find when you get there.
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Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Golf Courses | |
| Babe Zaharias Golf Course - (Public)Ron Garl redesigned this course within recent years. This short course is tight because of all the out-of-bounds stakes lining many holes. The average golfer will find the design to be a real test of golf. | |
| Rocky Point Golf Course - Rocky Point is a fine public golf course facility conveniently located within 15-minute drive of Tampa International Airport as well as many luxury hotels in the West Shore and Rocky Point areas. | |
| Rogers Park Golf Course - (Public) The Hillsborough River insulates Rogers Park from the hustle and bustle of Tampa. Only 20 minutes from downtown, there are no city streets or homes running through this golf course, which was originally built in 1952 and renovated in the summer of 2000. | |
| Movie Theaters | |
| Movie Showtimes for Tampa, FL - List of Movie theaters in Tampa complete with addresses, phone numbers, maps, reviews and showtimes! | |
| Restaurants | |
| Berns Steak House - Since 1956 Bern's Steak House has provided thousands of guests with a world-class dining experience based on Bern Laxer's belief that the "guest must always come back." | |
| Carrabba's Italian Grill - Ciao and welcome to Carrabba's where you can enjoy a casual dinner in a warm, festive atmosphere. Discover a variety of fresh, handmade Italian dishes cooked to order in our lively exhibition kitchen. | |
| Colonnade Restaurant - Since 1935 The Colonnade has become one of Florida's finest seafood restaurants. With fresh fish delivered daily, exceptional service and one of the area's most magnificent locations, we are a Tampa Bay favorite! Our dedication to quality is found in every aspect of this family owned and operated restaurant. | |
| Columbia Restaurant - For years the Columbia restaurant has billed itself as the "gem of Spanish restaurants." It's a sparkling claim - and true. Since the 1905 opening of the first Columbia in Ybor City, this family-owned restaurant has specialized in Cuban and Spanish cuisine. | |
| Grillsmith Restaurant - 1108 S Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa · Seafood, Steaks, American · Grouper's Seafood Grill & Market. | |
| Mise en Place - Mise en Place is Tampa's premier restaurant for modern American cuisine, an exciting and dynamic fare whose flavors reflect the chef's insatiable love of food as well as our region and our global community on the west coast of Florida. The passion of independent proprietors is reflected in the spirit of the staff and the quality of the level of personal care in the dining experience. | |
| Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Serving In The Spirit Of Italian Generosity | |
| Pelagia Trattoria - Pelagia Trattoria is located on the ground floor of the Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa FL. | |
| RattleFish Raw Bar & Grill - Culinary bliss has arrived. Come follow yours at RattleFish Raw Bar & Grill. 5210 West Tyson Avenue Tampa, FL 33611 | |
| Red Lobster - Love seafood? Then reward yourself with a trip to Red Lobster. Indulge in tender Rock Lobster, succulent shrimp, and your favorite fish, grilled to absolute perfection. Every day is an occasion to celebrate at Red Lobster with friends and family. | |
| Ruths Chris Steak House - Visit Ruth's Chris Steak House in Tampa, Florida. Whether it's a romantic steak dinner for two, an important business luncheon, or a private party, Ruth's Chris Steak House can accommodate your needs. Our Tampa steakhouse provides guests with a warm, comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is also handicap accessible. | |
| Shopping | |
| Centro Ybor - Centro Ybor features an exciting mix of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues situated around a palm-lined plaza that captures the flavor of Tampa's historic Latin Quarter. Centro Ybor is a unique and unforgettable experience you'll not find anywhere else. Centered on the historically restored Centro Espanol building, Centro Ybor surrounds you with echoes of the past while allowing you to participate in the excitement of the latest in entertainment and retailing. | |
| Channelside - Tampa's newest waterfront entertainment complex features restaurants, night clubs, cinemas, bowling, and shops unique to Tampa, plus the only 3-D IMAX theater in the area. 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 | |
| International Plaza - International Plaza & Bay Street: Shopping and dining have never met like this! International Plaza, adjacent to Tampa International Airport, is the most distinctive shopping and dining destination of Florida's West Coast. Four fashionable department stores, over 200 specialty shops and Bay Street at the Plaza... an open-air village of fine restaurants and small boutiques. West Shore & Boy Scout Blvd. 2223 N. West Shore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 342-3790 | |
| Old Hyde Park Village - European Style-Outdoor Shopping Center. The Village Offers & Eclectic Collection Of Local Boutiques & Nat Stores, Fabulous Restaurants & Theatres. 1509 West Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 251-3500 | |
| Prime Outlets At Ellenton - Florida's largest outlet center, on the West Coast, Over 135 Brand Name Outlets, Save 25% to 65% off retail everyday, Beautiful Caribbean environment, Food 5461 Factory Shops Blvd, Ellenton, FL 34222 | |
| Tyrone Square Mall - Tyrone Square Mall is conveniently located at the intersections of Tyrone Boulevard, 22nd Avenue North, and 66th Street North in St Petersburg Florida. | |
| University Mall - Tampa's largest family shopping destination. 2200 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612 ¿ 813-971-3465 | |
| West Shore Plaza Mall - Saks Fifth Avenue Burdines Sears & JC Penney, AMC 14 Screen Theatre, Maggiano's Italian Palm Restaurant & PF Chang's 250 West Shore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609 | |
| Westfield Shoppingtown Brandon - 459 Brandon Town Center Mall Brandon, FL 33511 (813) 661-5100 | |
| Westfield Shoppingtown Citrus Park - 8021 Citrus Park Town Cen, Tampa, FL 33625 | |
| Things To Do | |
Busch Gardens - Theme Park
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| Adventure Island - Water Park | |
| Weeki Wachee Springs - Theme Park | |
| Museum of Science and Industry - | |
| Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - Admission to the Sanctuary has always been free of charge. It is the mission of the Sanctuary to educate the public about the plight of our wild birds as well as care for them. Visitors are encouraged to tour the open-air facility and beachfront. | |
| Tampa Museum of Art - | |
| The Florida Aquarium - The Florida Aquarium is a three-story, glass domed aquarium featuring exhibits related to Florida's ecosystem and aquatic habitats. 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 | |
| The Pier - Visit one of the area's favorite places to shop, sightsee or just relax. We're open 365 days a year with day and night fun for all ages. 800 Second Ave. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Pier Concierge Center: 727.821.6164 | |
| Tampa Bay Lightning - Hockey | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Football | |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Major League Baseball | |
| Lowry Park Zoo - Voted the number 1 family friendly zoo in America by Child Magazine. Lowry Park features 56 acres of lush, natural habitats. 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa, Fl 33604 | |
| Parks & Recreation - Find Parks and Recreation Programs in your neighborhood! | |
| Florida State Parks-Southwest Region - | |
| Architects | |
| Accu-Tectural Building Concepts - Custom Home Design ..."Where Dreams Come True" Call for an Appointment Proudly Serving Tampa (813) 294-2925 | |
| All Architecture Professional Services - Offers Architectural drafting & design services in residential small commercial developement, and CADD conversion services. | |
| John J Mckenna Architects Pa - As president of his firm, Mr. McKenna has provided professional services for over 36 years in the Tampa Bay area. He has demonstrated a continued ability to directly respond to client input, with programs and designs that meet their needs. A "hands-on" approach is brought to each project, assuring his clients of quality control from commencement to completion of each project. This has resulted in long-term client relationships and continued success. | |
| Parfect Design - We supply the Construction Drawings you need for your New Home or Addition. Using State of the Art Computer Technology that produces realistic 3D renderings not offered by the big firms. Home design has entered the 21ST Century. Computers and Home Design have merged into one. Let's use it to remodel or design a Home or addition for you. | |
| Interior Designers | |
| Andrea Lauren Elegant Interiors - Andrea Lauren Invites You To Call Us And Discover How We Can Help You Create The Perfect Haven No Matter How Big Or Small The Project May Seem. | |
| David Von Thaden Designs ASID - A full service design firm prepared to plan, present & execute all phases of a design project from conception to successful completion. | |
| Interior Services of Tampa - We specialize in home Consultations on Colors, Draperies, Furnishings and Room Planning. Visit Our Website To Request YOUR Information Online NOW! | |
| Interior Turnaround - Redesigning Your Existing Furniture Is Our Specialty! | |
| Lee Interiors - Perfection, Not Attitude! Experienced & Credentialed Team of Designers Providing Exquisite & Unique Designs. Residential/Comml Models & Spec Homes. | |
| Terri White Designs - 15 Years of Home Decorating Experience. From Casual to Formal, Traditional to Contemporary. Visit My Website to View a Gallery of My Work. | |
| Professional Organizers | |
| Simplicity Please - Simplicity Please is here to help those achieve the organization they've always wanted by having an organizer come into your space and work side by side with you or on their own. | |
