Local Resources
I am continually developing this page to serve as complete a resource as possible for area information, service providers, shopping and dining, and so on.
Click on any of the links in the TABLE OF CATEGORIES below to take you to a list of resources within that particular category. If you can't find what you are looking for, please e-mail me at slvernon@kw.com, and I'll do my very best to find what you are looking for and add that link to this page.
| TABLE OF CATEGORIES | |
| Area Information - General - | |
| Area Information - Government - | |
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| Banking & Financial Services - | |
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| Culture - Performing & Visual Arts, Museums - | |
| Eco-Friendly Living - | |
| Education - | |
| Fairs & Festivals - | |
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| Home Improvement - | |
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| Local Media - Print/Web - | |
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| Local Media - Special Interest - | |
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| Area Information - General | |
| COMMUNITY INFO - free community profiles | |
| HiLIFE TAMPA - Get up! Get out! Get downtown! Downtown Tampa has thousands of activities and events each year making it a top destination for locals and visitors. As a resident, all of these activities are taking place in your own backyard. Find out what's happening by using the NEW HiLife Tampa website! | |
| TAMPA BAY CONVENTION & VISTORS BUREAU - The Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau, local businesses, civic leaders and the community have formed a partnership to service your need for accurate, official and reliable information about the TampaBay area. The information provided on this site has you and the pleasure of your travels as the first priority. | |
| TAMPA BAY ONLINE - News, Events, Weather and more... | |
| TAMPA BAY PARTNERSHIP - an organization focused on stimulating economic growth and economic development in the Tampa Bay area via corporate relocation and business expansion. | |
| TAMPA DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP - Tampa Downtown Partnership is the leader in fostering a vibrant, diverse 24-hour downtown neighborhood in which to learn, live, work and play. The strategic mission of the Tampa Downtown Partnership is to be the steward of Downtown Tampa, while cultivating effective public/private partnerships to facilitate catalytic physical and economic development. | |
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| Area Information - Government | |
| CITY OF TAMPA - OFFICIAL SITE - City of Tampa (TampaGov.net) | |
| HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY GOVERNMENT - Hillsborough County | |
| STATE OF FLORIDA - GOVERNMENT - State of Florida (MyFlorida.com) | |
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| Arts & Crafts | |
| Color Me Mine - Color Me Mine is a fun and relaxing experience that appeals to everyone. Whether you want to create your own gifts, are looking for a unique party idea or just want to unwind, Color Me Mine, our paint-your-own ceramics studio is perfect for you. Step into Color Me Mine and you enter a relaxing, inviting space with warm, natural wood furniture and contemporary music. Our studio provides an intimate and fun environment. | |
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| Attorneys / Legal Services | |
| HINES, NORMAN, HINES, P.L. - Robert D. Hines, Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship. Tel: (813) 251-8659, E-mail: rhines@hnh-law.com | |
| PHILIP S. WARTENBERG, FAMILY & MARITAL LAW - Tel: 813-226-3113, Email: pwartenberg@msn.com | |
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| Banking & Financial Services | |
| EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL - Jeff Mizner, Investment Representative - Tel: (813) 888-9300 | |
| EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL - David Jones, Investment Representative - Tel: (813) 837-6967 | |
| FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES OF TAMPA, INC. - Renee Jeffries, Financial Planner - Tel: (813) 286-7773 | |
| MERRILL LYNCH - Robert Weiss, Financial Advisor, Tel: (813) 273-8541 | |
| THE BANK OF TAMPA - Dave Feeman, Senior Vice President, Armenia Office, Tel: (813) 872-1317 | |
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| Chambers of Commerce | |
| GREATER TAMPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - a not-for-profit business membership organization that helps promote the businesses and business interests of the greater Tampa area | |
| SOUTH TAMPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - promotes an environment for businesses and individuals that enhances commerce, culture and growth of the South Tampa community and provides members a forum to promote their businesses, to educate, to volunteer their talents and impact the quality of life in South Tampa. | |
| YBOR CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce was established in 1930 and is a membership organization that represents and assists local businesses. Incorporated in 1981, the Chamber is dedicated to the preservation, revitalization and growth of Tampa¿s National Historic Landmark District, one of only three in the state of Florida. | |
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| Performing & Visual Arts, Museums | |
| AMERICAN VICTORY MARINERS MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM SHIP - With the arrival of the SS American Victory, Tampa¿s waterfront will be transformed into a bustling 1940¿s cargo port complete with the sights and sounds reminiscent of World War II. The American Victory Mariners Memorial and Museum Ship (AVMM&MS), located on board the SS American Victory, will honor the men and women who valiantly served our country not only in times of war, but also in times of peace. | |
| ARTS COUNCIL OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY - The mission of the Arts Council is to develop, nurture, coordinate and promote performing and visual arts in Hillsborough County, and to contract for artistic services all for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment and benefit of the citizens of Hillsborough County. | |
| CENTRE GALLERY - a stimulating and innovative studen-run exhibition space at the University of South Florida | |
| CITY OF TAMPA DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS - In 2004, arts and culture added $521.3 million to the Tampa Bay economy and created 7,800 jobs. The study was commissioned by the Tampa Bay Business Committee for the Arts and the results were produced by PricewaterhouseCoopers. | |
| CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY - What started as a 10-day series of jazz concerts held on the back of a flatbed truck and at venues all around the City of Clearwater, has evolved into a major regional jazz festival and draw for tens of thousands of visitors. Now in its 28th year, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday is a world-class gathering of the some of the greatest talents and greatest fans of jazz. | |
| COVIVANT GALLERY - Established by Carrie Mackin and Chantel Foretich to encourage the realization of experimental and multidisciplinary projects in the Greater Tampa Bay area. Mackin has lead Covivant to become Tampa¿s leading art space, contributing over 90 exhibitions to the community since its inception in 1998. The 8,000 sq. ft. Art Deco framework serves as a commercial gallery, educational forum, and studio house . . . | |
| GASPARILLA FILM FESTIVAL - The Gasparilla Film Festival is produced annually by The Tampa Film Institute. | |
| HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM - In the heart of downtown Tampa, discover a museum that transforms you to turn-of-the-century Florida. The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel and is now a National Historic Landmark. It was built by Henry Bradley Plant, the transportation magnate instrumental in the development of Florida and the City of Tampa. | |
| LEEPA-RATTNER MUSEUM OF ART - Located on the campus of St. Petersburg College, the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is a place you and your family can revisit the 20th century through art while exploring your creativity. In addition to being a great place to bring your family and out-of-town guests, the Museum is available for for rentals. | |
| MOSI - Museum of Science and Industry - Plan to spend a minimum of 6 hours to tour MOSI exhibits galleries, Kids In Charge! The Children's Science Center at MOSI, view an IMAX® Dome Theatre film, take in a limited-time special engagement exhibition such as Sesame Street Presents: The Body or BODIES...The Exhibition, and see a Planetarium and/or |
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| SALVADORE DALI MUSEUM - the world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist. Come see why the Michelin Guide gave us the only three star rating on Florida's west coast! | |
| ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida was founded by Margaret Acheson Stuart (1896-1980) and reflects her vision of providing outstanding examples of world art in an inviting, elegant setting. | |
| TAMPA ART MAGAZINE - an online web magazine that seeks to promote the visual arts and culture. We are supported by our sponsors and through their support we bring you the voice of contemporary visual artists through interviews and reviews on exhibitions worldwide. | |
| TAMPA BAY AND BEYOND - a site dedicated to promoting art and music events in the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas | |
| TAMPA BAY FILM COMMISSION - Looking for that next location? Look no further! Save time, money and your sanity! Get all the details you need on Tampa Bay right here including 24-hour access to location files, permitting information and Florida industry incentives. | |
| TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - As the largest performing arts complex south of the Kennedy Center, the 290,000 square-foot Center provides an environment for a wide variety of world-class events. It boasts one of the nation's leading Broadway series and is nationally respected for producing grand opera, as well as presenting a wide variety of concerts, performances and events. | |
| TAMPA INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL - The Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival showcases some of the best gay, lesbian, and transgender films. The festival takes place each Fall, with movies being showcased in various locations throughout Tampa. | |
| TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART - Located along the scenic Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, Florida, the Tampa Museum of Art provides a broad range of art-related experiences for visitors of all ages. | |
| THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA - Now in its 37th season The Florida Orchestra is recognized as Tampa Bay's leading performing arts institution, one of the leading professional symphony orchestras in Florida, and one of the best regional orchestras in America. | |
| THE LIST BY KÉTO - TheList was started by Kéto in Tampa, FL. Purpose: to distribute information on arts, cultural events, volunteerism, networking & news of interest to young professionals, networking partners, and friends in the Tampa Bay area. TheList covers a variety of events happening every week, and is sort of a one-stop-shop to find out where you can go on any given day instead of having to search numerous sources to find out what events are taking place. | |
| THE TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER - a non-profit educational institution currently operating a history and heritage museum and research library in downtown Tampa. The Center seeks to preserve and teach the remarkable history of the Tampa Bay area. | |
| THE TAMPA THEATRE - Tampa Theatre has been a beloved and fiercely protected community treasure since 1926 and is one of America 's best-preserved examples of grand movie palace architecture. Click here to view an entertaining trailer about the Theatre, sponsored by the Tampa Tribune. | |
| USF INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN ART - Contemporary Art Museum, Graphicstudio, Public Art, Events, Media Gallery, and more. | |
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| Eco-Friendly Living | |
| BIODIESEL - MAKE YOUR OWN - Anybody can make biodiesel. It's easy, you can make it in your kitchen -- and it's BETTER than the petro-diesel fuel the big oil companies sell you. Your diesel motor will run better and last longer on your home-made fuel, and it's much cleaner -- better for the environment and better for health. | |
| CAMPAIGNEARTH.ORG - providing the path for a sustainable future, one step at a time. | |
| CONVENIENT THINGS YOU CAN DO TO STOP GLOBAL WARMING - Author and environmental advocate Roberta Fernandez works with businesses, organizations, individuals and local governments to assist others in becoming more efficient environmental stewards. She believes that the climate change issue requires the efforts and cooperation of all sectors of our population and economies. | |
| EARTH EASY - Ideas for environmentally sustainable living | |
| ECOTIMBER - Since 1992, EcoTimber has been the leading supplier of high quality ecowood products from environmentally sound sources. | |
| ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) - | |
| FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL - The Forest Stewardship Council was created to change the dialogue about and the practice of sustainable forestry worldwide. This impressive goal has in many ways been achieved, yet there is more work to be done. FSC sets forth principles, criteria, and standards that span economic, social, and environmental concerns. | |
| GREEN LIVING - Our mission is to protect the natural environment by offering goods that respect the earth, its resources, and people while enabling everyone to benefit from fair trade partnerships, global recycling, and sustainable business practices. With thoughful choices and a heightened global awareness we can all make a difference. | |
| GREEN LIVING (NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL) - | |
| GREEN LIVING ONLINE - Our goal for Green Living magazine is to inform the "soon-to-be-converted" by providing interesting, hip and valuable information about organics, health, the environment and eco-consumer products, as well as celebrity interviews and eco-home style. | |
| GREEN REAL ESTATE EDUCATION - Leading an effort to a new way of life. Green continuing education for the Real Estate industry. Contact Kerry R. Mitchell, President at 941.779.4582. | |
| GREENBIZ.COM - GreenBiz is the leading information resource on how to align environmental responsibility with business success. We provide valuable news and resources to large and small businesses through a combination of Web sites, workshops, daily news feeds, electronic newsletters, and briefing papers. Our resources are free to all users. | |
| GREENER BUILDINGS - The resource center for environmentally responsible building development | |
| KAWAMA DEVELOPMENT - Kawama Development seeks to provide its customers with smart, efficient, and beautiful spaces that benefit society, the economy, and the environment. With over 25 years of combined real estate, banking, and construction experience, Kawama is a family owned real estate and investment company based in Tampa, Florida. | |
| LOW IMPACT LIVING - At Low Impact Living, we want to help you lower the environmental impact of your home and your daily life. To do that, we help you find the best green products, practices and service providers to help you achieve your environmental goals. And we will also help you understand the environmental benefits and economic trade-offs of your choices. In short, we want to be your One Stop Green Shop¿. | |
| RECYCLING (U.S. EPA) - Collecting and processing secondary materials, manufacturing recycled-content products, and then purchasing recycled products creates a circle or loop that ensures the overall success and value of recycling. | |
| RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION - As the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) promotes policies, regulations and research and development initiatives that will lead to the increased production and use of fuel ethanol. RFA membership includes a broad cross-section of businesses, individuals and organizations dedicated to the expansion of the U.S. fuel ethanol industry. | |
| REUSABLE BAGS - At ReusableBags.com, our product mission is to provide people with the best selection of reusable shopping bags and related accessories that combine value, function, style, and quality. | |
| SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PROGRAM (U.S. GSA) - Sustainable design seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment, and the health and comfort of building occupants, thereby improving building performance. The basic objectives of sustainability are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments. | |
| THE GREEN GUIDE (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC) - Is it green? Click and check The Green Guide, consumers' go-to source for green home tips, eco-product reviews, environmental health information and green living advice. | |
| WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR? - A murder mystery about what happened to thousands of fast electric cars in 2003 and how this relates to just about everything going on today... | |
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| Education | |
| FREE SCHOOL PROFILES - Research public and private schools and districts across the country. | |
| HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - "Excellence in Education" - The Hillsborough County School District serves the city of Tampa and all of Hillsborough County. | |
| FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - The official site of the Florida Department of Education | |
| PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS - Pinellas County Schools is the 22nd-largest district in the nation and seventh-largest in the State of Florida. | |
| ECKERD COLLEGE - Located on 188 acres of waterfront property in St. Petersburg, Florida, Eckerd College is a private, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1958, Eckerd is a pioneer of responsible innovation - developing programs that have been adopted nationwide and earning the college an international reputation for academic excellence. | |
| FLORIDA COLLEGE - Florida College is a private, residential college founded in Temple Terrace, Florida in 1946. | |
| FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE - Founded in 1883, Florida Southern is a private liberal arts college located in Lakeland, Florida. It offers professional programs (including business, communications, pre-medical, pre-law, nursing, education, sciences, as well as others). The college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and welcomes students from all faith backgrounds and cultures. | |
| HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE - The Community College of Tampa Bay | |
| NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY - Established in 1988 and located in one of the city¿s major business districts, NLU¿s Tampa campus serves students in 13 counties in central Florida. | |
| SANFORD BROWN INSTITUTE - The Sanford-Brown Institute, founded in 1977, is a private, career-oriented postsecondary school offering highly focused, high quality, short-term career training programs in a variety of healthcare fields, including courses in medical billing and coding, medical assistant, dental assistant, diagnostic medical ultrasound, surgical technology and massage therapy. SBI operates in 14 campuses located in nine states. | |
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| ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE - St. Petersburg College was founded as a private, non-profit community college in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Today, this public institution has 10 learning sites throughout Pinellas County, and is the first community college in the state to offer 4-year degrees. | |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA - recognized as one of the nation's top metropolitan research universities | |
| UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA - a medium-sized comprehensive, private university located in the heart of downtown Tampa. | |
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| Fairs & Festivals | |
| BAY AREA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL - | |
| FESTIVAL OF STATES - The Festival of States produces events in celebration of St. Petersburg¿s legacy and future, to be enjoyed by the total community, and to raise money for schools in art and music programs and scholarships. This event is sponsored by the Suncoasters, Inc. in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg and other organizations. | |
| FLORIDA STATE FAIR - The annual Florida State Fair is a salute to the state's best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. Excitement is in the air all over the fairgrounds, with all the lights and music, and so much to see and do. | |
| FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - Our Florida Strawberry Festival® heritage dates back to 1930 when members of the newly organized Plant City Lions Club conceived the idea of an event to celebrate the bountiful harvest of the strawberries. The Lions Club and other civic organizations have participated in the Florida Strawberry Festival® throughout its history. | |
| GALA CORINA - began in 1999 as a group of architects and artists who had a desire to show their work but wanted to remain outside of the traditional gallery structure. | |
| GASPARILLA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS - The Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, now one of the country's premier outdoor art events, has a rich history in the City of Tampa. | |
| GASPARILLA PIRATE FEST - The highilight of annual social life in Tampa for over 100 years, this celebration of the legendary pirate, Jose Gaspár takes place the latter part of January each year, culminating in the grand parade down Bayshore Boulevard on the last Saturday of the month. | |
| KALEIDOSCOPE FESTIVAL - The Kaleidoscope Community Festival is a world-class art, science and cultural experience for children and their families for the Tampa Bay area. The Festival provides an opportunity to have a hands-on experience that will be both educational and fun. Founded in 2002 by community leaders from the various arts organizations, South Tampa Chamber of Commerce and the Interbay Peninsula Partnership. | |
| ST. PETE PRIDE - Celebrating the diversity of Tampa Bay | |
| TAMPA-HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY STORY TELLING FESTIVAL - | |
| WAZOO at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo - Get ready to tame your taste buds as they go wild for Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo's annual WaZoo celebration!This "tropical taste explosion" eatures beverage samplings from breweries worldwide and a beautiful wine garden. Several bay area restaurants provide a tantalizing selection of local cuisine, and guests can party or kick back and relax with a variety of live entertainment throughout the evening. All proceeds from the event benefit animals at the Zoo. | |
| WINTER PRIDE TAMPA BAY - Winter Pride Tampa Bay, Inc. is dedicated to celebrating the affirming and positive contributions that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people bring to our community. The group hosts several events throughout the year, including their annual Winter Pride Celebration. | |
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| Health & Fitness | |
| SOHO HEALTH & FITNESS - SoHo Health & Fitness believes in the well being of all individuals by implementing healthy and realistic programs designed to the individual¿s fitness goals. Looking SoHo Good! | |
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| Home Improvement | |
| BAY TO BAY HARDWARE - Local old-fashioned hardware store located at 4215 Bay to Bay Blvd. Phone (813) 839-5977. | |
| CORCORAN DESIGN GROUP - Pat Corcoran, General Contractor.
Ofc: (813) 254-1273
Mobile: (813) 601-2511 E-Mail: pmcorcoran@aol.com |
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| DESIGNER GUYS - Web home of the popular HDTV home improvement/interior design show based in Toronto, Ontario. | |
| IT IS FINISHED - Wood floor refinishing, commercial and residential | |
| LOWE'S DO-IT-TOGETHER VIDEOS - Helpful videos will guide you through the most popular home improvement projects | |
| LOWE'S STORE LOCATER - A list of Lowe's stores in and around Tampa. | |
| PANDO FLOORING - Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Glass Shower Enclosures, Granite Countertops, Glass Sinks, Commercial and Residential Installation | |
| THE HOME DEPOT - A list of Home Depot stores in and around Tampa. | |
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| Home & Building Inspectors | |
| GLISSON INSPECTION SERVICES - Tim Glisson, Owner/Inspector - Licensed home and mold inspector | |
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| Hospitals | |
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| ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - All Children's Hospital, located in St. Petersburg, Florida is a regional referral center for children with some of the most challenging medical problems. More than 140 pediatric specialists and subspecialists keep All Children's Hospital at the forefront of treatment, teaching and research. | |
| JAMES A. HALEY VETERANS' HOSPITAL - a tertiary care teaching hospital with more than 500 Medical Center beds including a 70-bed Spinal Cord Injury Center, and a 43-bed Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center. | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - Providing a wide range of acute medical and surgical care to residents in South Tampa and surrounding communities, Memorial Hospital of Tampa has 174 licensed beds, including 26 psychiatric beds, over 500 employees and is affiliated with more than 400 of Tampa's finest physicians. The hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. | |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of pediatric specialty hospitals, founded by the Shrine, where children under the age of 18 receive excellent medical care absolutely free of charge. There are 18 orthopedic Shriners Hospitals, three Shriners Hospitals dedicated to treating children with severe burns, and one Shriners Hospital that provides orthopedic, burn and spinal cord injury care. | |
| SOUTH FLORIDA BAPTIST HOSPITAL - South Florida Baptist Hospital is a progressive acute care facility, offering a full range of diagnostic, surgical, therapeutic, women¿s and rehabilitative services. For almost 50 years, South Florida Baptist has served Plant City and surrounding areas as a non-denominational, not-for-profit community hospital. SFBH takes pride in being fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. | |
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| ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - St. Joseph¿s Hospital has served the health care needs of Tampa since 1934, and is the largest not-for-profit health care provider in Hillsborough County. St. Joseph¿s was named one of America¿s top 50 hospitals in two categories by U.S. News & World Report and has been named Consumer Choice Award winner for the past six years. St. Joseph¿s is known for its advanced medical technology and surgery, and its Centers of Excellence include the Cancer, Neuroscience and Heart institutes. | |
| ST. JOSEPH'S WOMENS HOSPITAL - For more than 28 years, St. Joseph¿s Women¿s Hospital has been the leader in offering women in the Tampa Bay area one place to turn for their medical needs. As the largest provider of health care services exclusively for women in Florida, this specialty hospital offers complete obstetrical, prenatal, surgical, gynecological and educational services. Programs focus on compassionate care for the whole woman¿body, spirit and peace of mind. | |
| TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL - Tampa General Hospital serves a 12-county region with a population in excess of 4 million, in West Central Florida. It is the primary teaching hospital for the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. | |
| TOWN & COUNTRY HOSPITAL - Town & Country Hospital opened in December 1980, after nearly 10 years of planning by the four physicians who originally purchased the 45 acres of land where the hospital stands today. The acute-care hospital, which is located in Hillsborough county, is licensed for 201 beds. A broad range of surgical, and diagnostic services to help meet the medical needs of the community is provided. | |
| UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - The 208-bed hospital opened on July 15, 1968 and has grown into a 431-bed facility that is home to five Centers of Excellence that focus resources on major disease areas including cancer treatment, women's health, pediatrics, diabetes management and orthopaedics. | |
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| Insurance | |
| ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY - Preston Kuhn, Exclusive Agent 4322 W. El Prado Blvd. Tampa, FL 33629 / Tel: (813) 902-8300 / E-mail: a033699@allsate.com |
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| LAURA WEBB AGENCY - NATIONWIDE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES - Laura Web, Owner/Agent 3212 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33629-7839 / Tel: (813) 887-5531 E-Mail: Webbl4@nationwide.com |
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| RIP WEACHTER INSURANCE AGENCY - NATIONWIDE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES - Joe Elena Weachter, Licensed Agent 4311 W El Prado Blvd. Tampa, FL 33629 / Tel:(813) 831-8889 / E-Mail: weachtj1@nationwide.com |
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| STATE FARM INSURANCE - Jim Cornwell, Owner/Agent 4305 Bay to Bay Blvd. Tampa, FL 33629 / Tel: (813) 835-8892 / E-Mail: jim.cornwell.bxj5@statefarm.com |
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| Local Media - Print/Web | |
| CREATIVE LOAFING - As the third largest newspaper in the Tampa Bay area, Creative Loafing offers readers a valuable alternative to the two mainstream daily publications. Our award-winning news stories are rooted in a commitment to the community and an independent perspective that puts the greater interests of that community first. | |
| SOUTH TAMPA MAGAZINE - Dining, entertainment, sports, urban villages, historical neighborhoods, cultural arts, downtown and the water. South Tampa¿s residents truly have it all. Its neighborhoods and shops continue to be a desired destination for everyone in the greater Bay area. South Tampa Magazine will endeavor to bring you the area¿s unique charm. | |
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| TAMPA BAY METRO MAGAZINE - Home.Style.Life.Arts.Biz | |
| TAMPA BAY SUN - Bi-monthly newspaper serving Hillborough and Pinellas Counties, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the beaches. | |
| TAMPA BAY TIMES (TBT) - Being free is only one of the things that makes tbt*/Tampa Bay Times a different kind of newspaper. It is our aim to provide in a convenient format all the news you need to know ¿ in a concise, intelligent manner that acknowledges you don¿t have time to waste. And we understand that news about lifestyles and gadgets and celebrities can be as important to a reader as news about crime and politics and disaster. | |
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| THE TAMPA TRIBUNE & THE TAMPA TIMES - "Life Printed Daily" | |
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| Local Media - Radio | |
| 88.1 - WJIS - Contemporary Christian Music | |
| 88.5 - WMNF - Folk, Reggae, New Music | |
| 89.7 - WUSF - Public broadcasting station from University of South Florida / local NPR affiliate | |
| 91.5 - WLPJ - Christian Music/Talk | |
| 92.5 - WYUU - Country | |
| 93.3 - WFLZ - Dance/Pop | |
| 94.1 - WSJT - Smooth Jazz | |
| 94.9 - WWRM - Adult Contemporary | |
| 95.3 - WXCV - Adult Contemporary | |
| 95.7 - WSSR - Hip Hop / R&B | |
| 96.1 - WTMP - Today's R&B and Classic Soul | |
| 97.1 - WSUN - Alternative | |
| 97.5 - WPCV - Country | |
| 97.9 - WXTB - 98 Rock - Album Oriented Rock | |
| 98.3 - WWRZ - Light hits of the 1980s and 90s | |
| 98.7 - WLLD - Hits & Hip Hop | |
| 99.5 - WQYK - Country | |
| 100.7 - WMTX - Mix 100.7 - Adult Contemporary | |
| 101.5 - WPOI - 1980s Hits | |
| 102.5 - WHPT - Classic Rock | |
| 103.5 - WTBT - Country | |
| 104.7 - WRBQ - Q105 - Greatest Hits of the 60's, 70's and 80's | |
| 105.5 - WDUV - Easy Listening | |
| 106.3 - WGUL - Talk Radio | |
| 107.3 - WBBY - Classic Hits | |
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| Local Media - Special Interest | |
| GAZETTE TAMPA BAY - Florida's distinctive gay and lesbian publication. | |
| SENIOR VOICE OF FLORIDA - The Senior Voice of Florida is distributed for free in over 1400 locations throughout Tampa Bay, covering all of Pinellas, southern Pasco and Hillsborough Counties | |
| TAMPA BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL - | |
| TAMPA HEALTH CARE NEWS - A publication of Florida Health Care News, Inc., 215 Bullard Pkwy, Temple Terrace, FL 33617, Tel: (813) 989-1330. | |
| TAMPA SPORTS DAY - A Site that Discusses the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Buccaneers, and Lightning. | |
| Local Media - Television | |
| Channel 3 - WEDU - PBS | |
| Channel 8 - WFLA - NBC | |
| Channel 9 - Bay News 9 | |
| Channel 10 - WTSP - CBS | |
| Channel 13 - WTVT - Fox | |
| Channel 16 - WUSF - PBS | |
| Channel 28 - WFTS - ABC | |
| Channel 32 - WMOR - Independent | |
| Channel 44 - WTOG - UPN | |
| Channel 66 - WXPX - PAX | |
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| Maps & Directions | |
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| Military | |
| AMERICAN LEGION - 3810 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa - (813) 870-0505 | |
| MacDILL AIR FORCE BASE - The 6th AMW is a 3,000-person force capable of rapidly projecting air refueling power anywhere in the world. We are organized into five unique groups to carry out our mission to be America¿s premier mobility team providing world-class air refueling, responsive airlift and airbase support to Headquarters U.S. Central Command, Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command, and 51 other mission partners that call MacDill home. | |
| MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. - Tampa Chapter - P.O. Box 6383 ¿ MacDill AFB ¿ Florida 33608-0383 | |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS - 2010 W Morrison Ave, Tampa - (813) 254-2011 | |
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| Mortgage Lenders & Brokers | |
| BB&T - Jason Jackson, Loan Officer ¿ Tel:(813) 636-9101 | |
| CHARTER FUNDING - Eric Schroeder, Mortgage Consultant Tel.(813) 857-2529 |
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| HOME EXPRESS LENDING - Christopher Bruser, Mortgage Consultant, Tel: (813) 857-4565 | |
| MORTGAGE ONE - Michael Melanson, Branch Manager ¿ Tel: (813) 767-9766 | |
| SPECIALTY MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. - David S. Ramirez, President/Principal Broker ¿ Tel: (813) 514-2770 | |
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| Moving & Storage | |
| A-CLASS MOVING & STORAGE - 2022 S 51st St., Tampa, FL 33619 ¿ Phone: (813) 247-2456 | |
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| Neighborhood Associations | |
| City of Tampa Neighborhood Registry - The official list of active neighborhood associations within the City of Tampa. It also identifies other related agencies that receive courtesy notifications for neighborhood activities and events. For each group, contact information including a related web site address and geographic boundaries are noted. Please note that the Registry is in PDF format and requires the free Adobe Reader to view. | |
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| News & Weather | |
| ABC ACTION NEWS (WFTS) - Local and National News, and ACCU-WEATHER | |
| MY FOX TAMPA BAY (WTVT) - News, Weather, Traffic, Sports, Business, Entertainment, Community, and Metro Guide | |
| NEWS CHANNEL 8 (WFLA) - Tampa Bay's NBC Affiliate | |
| TAMPABAY.COM - Instant Links to the St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Times (TBT), It's Your Times, and Florida Trend | |
| THE WEATHER CHANNEL - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
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| Outdoors/Recreation | |
| SHALLOW POINT CHARTERS - Charter fishing trips launching from a variety of points around the area. Contact Captain David N. Beede, Jr. at (813) 758-1947 or e-mail him at shallowpointcharters@tampabay.rr.com for reservations or further information. | |
| Photography | |
| ADAM DANIELS PHOTOGRAPHY - An award-winning portrait photograher and retouching artist, Adam's work extends into just about every area of photography imaginable, and he excels beyond words in each. Adam is a true artist behind the camera! | |
| MATTHEWS PHOTOGRAPHY - Michael Matthews, Photographer - Specializing in Photography for the Medical Community | |
| Relocation Links & Services | |
| OFFICIAL U.S. CITY WEB SITES - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US POSTAL SERVICE MOVER'S GUIDE - hELP for planning and executing your move | |
| US STATE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION - see the list of all 50 states | |
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| Rentals & Landlord Services | |
| RENT THE BAY . COM - Find out where to live and how to enjoy the Tampa Bay area on RentTheBay.com. We are a comprehensive and innovative home rental resource exclusively targeted for the Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and surrounding areas. | |
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| Shopping & Dining | |
| BRANDON TOWN CENTER - WESTFIELD BRANDON - | |
| HYDE PARK VILLAGE - | |
| INTERNATIONAL PLAZA & BAY STREET - | |
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| Sports | |
| GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC - The Bank of America Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend attracts runners who compete in a marathon and half-marathon. A 5K and 15K event are held for runners and a 15K race for wheelchairs is also an option. The Marathon and Half-Marathon are held the following day. The Bank of America Gasparilla Distance Classic has become one of the largest running events in Florida and is internationally recognized as one of the top 25 races in the world. | |
| LEGENDS FIELD - Home of the Tampa Yankees and New York Yankees Spring Training | |
| TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - Official NFL team site. Includes news, roster, history, and photograph archive. | |
| TAMPA BAY CLUB SPORT - Tampa Bay's largest provider of social sports leagues. | |
| TAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS - Showcases team news, photographs, statistics and general team information. | |
| TAMPA BAY DRAGON BOAT RACES - For more complete info on this increasingly popular sport, check out the new Dragon Boat Channel | |
| TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING - Official site for Tampa's 2004 Stanley Cup champions includes players, coaches, news, schedules, statistics, history, multimedia, merchandise and community news. | |
| TAMPA BAY LITTLE LEAGUE - | |
| TAMPA BAY SPORTS COMMISSION - Private, non-profit, corporation promoting, marketing, and hosting major amateur sporting events. | |
| TAMPA BAY STORM - Official site for Tampa's arena football team, with news, player profiles, schedule, statistics, photos, and ticket information. | |
| TAMPA BAY SUN BOWL - Youth soccer tournament | |
| TAMPA SPORTS AUTHORITY - created May 28, 1965 by Governor Hayden Burns for the purpose of planning, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive complex of sports and recreational facilities for the Tampa Bay area. | |
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| Hillsborough County Tax Collector - | |
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