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Tampa Florida - the Home of Tampa Shawn - Tampa
Tampa Florida - the Home of Tampa Shawn

Yes, this beautiful southern city is my home.

Tampa has everything, beautiful weather, big city attractions all with a small town feel

Pictured Here: Early in the day of the Gasperella Parade in 2002. The beautiful Hillsborough River and the Tampa convention center are in the background

Around Tampa
Around Tampa - Tampa

The Tampa Museum of Art is on the right hand side and University of Tampa is on the left

Old world meets new
Old world meets new - Tampa

This is a picture of the Columbian Restaurant in Ybor city

This restaurant opened in 1905

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Great town, lots to do, fantastic weather and a great location
  • Cons:Summers are a bit too hot
  • Intro Updated Feb 4, 2008
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Floridan palace hotel - Tampa For a special day or night Off The Beaten Path (62)

Make a day or night out of it. Visit the Historic Floridan hotel for lunch or dinner and then attend the Tampa Theater... more travel advice

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This was from a rare buffet - Tampa #1 Vegan restaurant in Tampa Restaurants (25)

The Loving Hut has been voted as Tampa's #1 Vegan restaurant. I am a total carnivore and I absolutely love this place... more travel advice

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I absolutely love ropes courses. Most ropes courses are designed as team building and not open to individuals or a small... more travel advice

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    Michael_D's Profile Photo
    Dec 9, 2007 at 10:39 AM

    Nice warning tips. Tis the season when the news shows the snowstorms up North while we enjoy 80/60(happy dance;-)

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    blue_sky04's Profile Photo
    Oct 19, 2007 at 7:00 PM

    Nice page! my friend just moved here & invited me to visit. So I've added your town to my destination list. Thanks for sharing.

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    Ericasmurf99's Profile Photo
    Sep 26, 2007 at 12:45 PM

    The Big Cat Rescue caught my eye, will definatly check that out!!!

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    Sep 22, 2007 at 3:51 AM

    Hi there. Will be in Tampa for first time in Nov this year. Your info and tips are great - thanks saved me alot of time searching the internet.

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    etfromnc's Profile Photo
    Mar 1, 2007 at 4:09 PM

    Great page!! But where is your tip on attending the ACC Men's Basketball tournament next weekend? ;-)

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    KiKitC's Profile Photo
    Sep 1, 2006 at 3:21 AM

    Wow! Fire walking, big cats and Salvadore Dali museum! Thanks for the great tips. And...hope your birthday is magical.

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