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Greetings. My name is Geoff Fahey and I'm your Tampa Bay relocation expert. You're visiting my site because you're giving some thought to moving to the Tampa Bay area. I know that moving to Tampa, or any city for that matter, is a BIG decision and should definitely be well planned and well thought out. I've organized this site as a helpful resource to give you an overview of Tampa Bay as well as my TOP 10 Reasons on why you should consider relocating to the Tampa area. Whether you're just starting your research process or you're ready to make the move like yesterday, feel free to reach out to me with any relocation questions that you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

Overview of Tampa Bay, FL

The Tampa Bay area, which includes the municipalities of Tampa, St Petersburg and Clearwater, is one of the fastest growing regions in all of Florida. With a population of just over 3 million people, Tampa Bay is home to professional sports teams, a strong business climate, museums and attractions, theme parks and top-rated beaches. With an average temperature of 73’ year-round, Tampa offers residents an outdoor playground for watersports including boating, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and parasailing.

Experience the beauty of Tampa Bay and our area in the below video. Make sure your volume is on.

Video shared courtesy of Visit Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Awards & Accolades

The Tampa Bay area commonly receives awards and accolades for its popular beaches, thriving business community, top-rated healthcare and high-quality of life for millennials and retirees alike. See recent awards listed below.

2025

Tampa Recognized as a Top 5 Best City to Live in Florida - US News & World Report
2024

Tampa Bay is the Top Metro Area Millennials are Moving To - Hire a Helper
Tampa, FL Named a "Best Place" to Retire in the Country - WalletHub
Tampa Named the #2 "Best Place" to Retire in Florida - US News & World Report

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Map of Tampa Bay

Your Guide to Understanding the Tampa Bay Region

The following map overviews the popular regions of Tampa Bay that people are moving to. Further down this page, I list the residential neighborhoods within each of these regions. Additionally, I've marked our airports and popular beaches for your convenience. Once you connect with me, I'm glad to show you the best housing opportunities matching your needs, lifestyle preference and overall budget.

Your Guide to Tampa Bay Real Estate, Employers, Shopping & Attractions

Tampa Bay Real Estate

Listed below are the most popular and best neighborhoods of Tampa Bay that people are moving to.

Best Neighborhoods Downtown Tampa

Channelside District

Ybor City

University of Tampa Area

Best Neighborhoods in South Tampa

Davis Island

Hyde Park

SoHo

Bayshore

Port Tampa

Palma Ceia

Virginia Park

Ballast Point

Best Neighborhoods in North Tampa

Carrollwood

Tampa Heights

Seminole Heights

Northdale

Best Neighborhoods in NW Tampa

Oldsmar

Westchase

Town N' Country

Citrus Park

Best Neighborhoods New Tampa

New Tampa is a popular residential area located in Northeast Tampa (just east of I-75). Popular residential neighborhoods in this community include the following.

Tampa Palms

Wesley Chapel

Hunter's Green

Cross Creek

Pebble Creek

Best Neighborhoods in Brandon (east Tampa)

Seffner

Lithia

Progress Village

Valrico

Dover

Bloomingdale

Best Neighborhoods in Clearwater

Clearwater Beach

Dunedin

Safety Harbor

Belleair

Best Neighborhoods in St Petersburg

Downtown St. Pete

Historic Old Northeast

Historic Kenwood

Old Southeast

Top Beaches in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay is the home to several of the top-rated beaches in all of Florida including the following.

Clearwater Beach

St Pete Beach

Caldesi Island State Park Beach
(North end of Clearwater Beach)

Popular Tampa Bay Area Attractions

MOSI ( Museum of Science & Industry)

Busch Gardens

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Adventure Island

Glazer Children's Museum

Croc Encounters

Florida Aquarium

Dinosaur World

Dali Museum

Tampa Museum of Art

Big Cat Rescue

Giraffe Ranch

Tampa Bay Shopping Centers

The Tampa Bay area has many popular shopping centers on the Florida's west coast including the following.

International Plaza

North Bay Shopping Center

Town Square Center

Northgate Shopping Center

University Mall

Westfield Cistrus Park

Westfield Brandon

Tampa Bay Relocation Reviews

"If you’re looking for an expert in the local Tampa & surrounding areas, look no further than Geoff Fahey & team. From day one, I truly felt comfortable working with Geoff, knowing that he had my best interests in mind. I truly can not recommend enough."

Kevin G.
Investor

"Geoff is highly recommended by me because he checked all the boxes. He had local knowledge, was willing to give references, explained things thoroughly given his expertise about the market and process involved. Geoff made himself available over the phone, via text and email and his responses were timely and informative. We felt very comfortable with him and his team. He’s a reliable agent and we will use him again and again."

Virginia J.
Home Buyer

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Tampa Bay Employers

Tampa Bay is home to many of the top and best employers in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, many of which are headquartered locally. I've also listed the largest local employers by county.

Top Medical Companies in Tampa Bay

Tampa General Hospital

St. Joseph's Hospitals

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

Morton Plant Hospital

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Top Healthcare Companies in Tampa Bay

Parallon

WellCare Health Plans

Healthesystems

Top Technology Companies in Tampa Bay

Tech Data

Vology

ConnectWise

TriBridge

Top Financial Services Companies in Tampa Bay

USAA

The Progressive Group

Humana

New York Life

Capital One

Citigroup

Top Manufacturing Companies in Tampa Bay

Jabil Circuit

Bausch & Lomb

ConMed

Kimball Electronics

Largest Employers in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County SchoolS

HCA West Florida

MacDill Airforce Base

Hillsborough County Government

Tampa International Airport

Tampa General Hospital

Publix Supermarkets

Bloomin Brands

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Citibank

Largest Employers in Pinellas County

Pinellas County School District

Home Shopping Network (HSN)

Pinellas County Government

City of St. Petersburg

Times Publishing Corp.

Raymond James and Associates

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

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