HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Brandon / Near East Hillsborough
Bloomingdale
$120,000 and up
Geared for affordable family living, Bloomingdale boasts mature shade trees, golf, tennis and sports facilities. Bloomingdale's proximity to major highways makes it an easy commute to Tampa or a short hop to Orlando attractions.

Brandon
$83,000 - $500,000
A fast-growing east Hillsborough County community with one of the region's biggest shopping malls - and just beyond, the bustling commercial strip on State Road 60 - Brandon has managed to retain a down-home atmosphere. Strong local spirit and quality schools attract families seeking a comfortable suburban environment. This unincorporated community also offers easy access to downtown Tampa via Leroy Selmon Expressway.

FishHawk Ranch
$250,000 - $500,000
At FishHawk Ranch, quiet residential streets link friendly neighborhoods with family-oriented recreation centers. The development features single-family homes by some of Tampa Bay's finest builders.

River Hills
$117,000 and up
Nestled along the scenic Alafia River, River Hills gives its residents a security gatehouse, a Joe Lee- designed golf course, tennis and community swimming pools. Many of the Arvida-built homes overlook preserved woodlands, and an elementary school is nearby.


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Carrollwood / North Hillsborough
Avila
$500,000 - $2 million plus
Located in Northern Hillsborough County, this community offers some of the most breathtaking homes in the Tampa Bay area. Avila offers large lots and provides residents with a security gate and country club.

Carrollwood
$110,000 - $700,000
A prosperous middle-class community in north Tampa, Carrollwood enjoys immense popularity among young families and professionals. Carrollwood is one of the more established residential neighborhoods in north Tampa, which has seen a boom in growth during the past 20 years. Quick access to Dale Mabry Highway and the Veterans Expressway makes getting to other parts of town easy. Carrollwood features schools, libraries, shopping, theaters and parks.

Carrollwood Village
$90,000 - $600,000
Carrollwood Village embodies thoughtful planning, offering residents golf, recreation centers and fine housing. It was one of the first planned communities to go up in the Carrollwood area of north Tampa. Home buyers can choose from mid-rise condominiums, town houses or single-family homes. Plenty of shopping, restaurants, and public recreation facilities are right in the neighborhood.

Cheval
$250,000 - $1.5 million plus
Cheval is a private, exclusive community with security gates manned 24 hours a day. Polo is a recreational activity here. Residents can join Cheval Country Club or enjoy a full-service tennis club with its own clubhouse, lighted courts, pro shop and more. The development, encompassing 1,748 acres, also boasts two 18-hole golf courses, restaurants, a junior-sized Olympic swimming pool, an equestrian center and a fitness facility.

Lake Magdalene
$200,000 - $1.5 million
A peaceful, family-living community in north Tampa, set amid lakes and shade trees, Lake Magdalene offers a variety of housing styles and prices within its various developments. It is close to the University of South Florida and shopping in Carrollwood.

Lutz
$50,000 - $500,000
North of Tampa, Lutz is a collection of growing communities, including Crystal Lakes Manors and Windsor Park - both gated neighborhoods noted for quality homes and recreational amenities. The unincorporated area is trying to balance its growth with its quiet, unspoiled lifestyle.

Northdale
$90,000 - $200,000
A golf community within the price range of many working families, Northdale is bordered by conservation areas. Just north of Carrollwood, this community also lies close to shopping, parks and good schools.

Van Dyke Farms
$150,000 - $350,000
A gated community with an attractive entrance, Van Dyke Farms is close to quality schools and good shopping in northwest Hillsborough County. Home buyers may choose from a wide array of home styles on large lots.


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Downtown / South Tampa
Ballast Point
$150,000 - $800,000 plus
Located on Hillsborough Bay, Ballast Point offers residents a park, a pier and water access. Many of its homes reflect a Mediterranean-revival style architecture, as well as a traditional southern flavor.

Bayshore Boulevard
$100,000 - $3 million plus
One of Tampa's great pleasures is a sunset walk along this charming street, which boasts the world's longest continuous sidewalk and some of the most prestigious residences around. Sparkling high-rise condominiums and town houses rub elbows with mansions that share roots with some of the city's old-money families.

Beach Park
$225,000 - $900,000 plus
One of Tampa's older developments that traces its roots to the 1920's land boom years, Beach Park is a favorite among south Tampa gentry. Its twisting, tree-lined streets add a feeling of established quality.

Culbreath Bayou
$300,000 - $600,000 plus
Well-kept homes on winding, tree-covered streets welcome families looking for peace and quiet in south Tampa. Classic home designs and strong community planning are apparent throughout this area.

Culbreath Isles
$550,000 - $4 million
Culbreath Isles was developed in the mid-1960's featuring deep waterfront canals and has been a renowned community in the Westshore area ever since.

Davis Islands
$150,000 - $2 million plus
Developer D.P. Davis created these man-made spoil islands during the Florida land boom of the 1920's. Today, residents of the self-contained community have maintained their stately homes with pride. The islands provide beautiful water vistas, and feature an ecletic mix of upscale shops and restaurants, an exclusive airport and a yacht club. The Davis Islands area is close to downtown and major transportation arteries, such as the interstates and Crosstown Expressway.

Golfview
$350,000 - $1.5 million plus
Golfview lies next to the Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club, one of the area's most exclusive social establishments. Impressive homes are found on Golfview's brick-paved streets, and its residents include many of Tampa's movers and shakers.

Harbour Island
$150,000 - $2 million plus
Located on a 177-acre island overlooking Seddon Channel between Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough River, Harbour Island residents have it all without having to get to the mainland. Amenities include a hotel, a private health and tennis club, shopping and upscale office space. The master-planned residential community features luxury residences, including single-family homes, town houses, condominiums and rental apartments. Its waterfront location and marina make it a popular site for boat shows. Harbour Island is directly linked to downtown Tampa by two bridges, and is only minutes away from the Crosstown Expressway and all bay area interstates.

Hyde Park
$250,000 - $600,000 plus
A piece of Tampa's history, Hyde Park was developed at the turn of the century. During recent years, the neighborhood has undergone a renaissance, thanks to professionals who fell in love with the area's charm, moved in and restored its bungalows. The Old Hyde Park Village shopping area is a mecca for those seeking upscale boutiques and restaurants, as well as a pleasant place to sit with a cup of gourmet coffee and do some people watching.

Interbay
$200,000 - $900,000
Well-kept homes and a mix of housing styles are the hallmarks of this stately area between Hillsborough and Old Tampa Bays (hence the name). Close to numerous shopping centers, Interbay is conveniently located near major travel routes, such as Dale Mabry Highway, the Gandy Bridge and the Leroy Selmon Expressway.

New Suburb Beautiful
$250,000 - $650,000 plus
A small sign on MacDill Avenue marks the entrance to New Suburb Beautiful. As a development started in the 1920's, it's no longer that new, but it's still beautiful, thanks to the care residents give to their older homes. It's close to good schools and downtown Tampa, attracting professionals and their families.

Palma Ceia
$250,000 - $800,000
Red brick streets, majestic oaks and azaleas that paint the landscape bright colors - these are some of the hallmarks of Palma Ceia. The origin of this neighborhood's name has been something of a local mystery but since the 1920's there's never been any doubt that Palma Ceia is one of Tampa's most renowned locations. Many of its homes show off southern splendor. Its central location on the Interbay Peninsula provides convenient links to downtown and other parts of the city. Palma Ceia is also noted for its golf course and exclusive country club.

Parkland Estates
$300,000 - $900,000
Like New Suburb Beautiful, Parkland Estates offers close proximity to downtown Tampa and Westshore office district. It features a mix of modern houses and nicely renovated older homes.

Sunset Park
$200,000 - $550,000
Curved streets, homes with graceful front porches, and an abundance of oak, pine and palm trees make Sunset Park a popular location for families and professionals looking for quiet charm. Located in the center of town and accessible to both downtown and Westshore, Sunset Park features a wide variety of prices and styles.

Sunset Park Isles
$200,000 - $600,000 plus
A boater's paradise situated on Old Tampa Bay, Sunset Park Isles features canals that run along the backyards of the neighborhood's stately homes. Like adjoining Sunset Park, it also has streets named after poets.


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Far East Hillsborough / Plant City
Plant City
$80,000 - $350,000 plus
Plant City is a fast-growing municipality in east Hillsborough County known for maintaining its down-home charm. It's in the country, yet lies a heartbeat away from Tampa and other central Florida locations, thanks to its proximity to I-4 and I-75. The community offers newcomers a mix of old and new homes to choose from. Every year, Plant City hosts the famous Strawberry Festival, a favorite event for locals and visitors alike.

Walden Lake
$80,000 - $300,000
Contemporary master planning and country charm converge in this upscale east Hillsborough County development. It features many recreational amenities, including golf, nature preserves and polo grounds.


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New Tampa
Arbor Greene
$183,000 and up
This gated, single-family community with waterfront lots has tree-lined streets, nature trails, a community center, a tennis complex, a swimming pool and basketball courts.

Cross Creek
$140,000 and up
One and two-story single-family homes populate this neighborhood of quiet streets with easy access to I-75 and Tampa via Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. This gated community boasts beautiful waterfront homes and a golf course.

Hunter's Green
$185,000 to $700,000 plus
A collection of more than 20 district neighborhoods that offer a variety of housing options, including luxury rental apartments, single family homes and custom estate homes, Hunter's Green boasts its own elementary and middle schools, as well as tennis, golf and a fitness center.

Richmond Place
$120,000 and up
One of the newest communities in New Tampa, this neighborhood offers one and two-story homes, a swimming pool and a recreation center.

Tampa Palms
$185,000 - $1.5 million
Elegant homes make this north Hillsborough County development noteworthy. Abundant parks, open areas and conservation lands comprise over fifty percent of this master-planned community. The area has an elementary school, a golf course, community recreation, its own shopping centers and has earned awards from the National Association of Home Builders.

West Meadows
$110,000 and up
Another development in the area northeast of the University of South Florida, West Meadows' centerpiece is a grand recreation complex that includes a pool with a two-story spiral slide, soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a fitness center. Homes are close to a new elementary school.


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Ruskin / South Hillsborough
Apollo Beach
$70,000 - $300,000
A waterfront community with great views of Tampa Bay, Apollo Beach features newer, upscale homes, almost all of which are located on 55 miles of canals and inlets. Apollo Beach Golf and Sea Club is open to the public, and activities include deep-sea fishing, boating and tennis.

Mirabay
$200,000 and up
A new master-planned community in Southshore that combines waterfront living with a community themed around old coastal Florida architecture. Call (813) 645-1000 or visit the web-site at www.mirabay.com for information.

Ruskin
$70,000 - $300,000
Ruskin has an agricultural heritage. It's famous for its tomatoes, which are ready for market in winter. Ruskin is close to Tampa Bay and Manatee County.

Sun City Center
$70,000 and up
About 25 miles south of Tampa, Sun City Center is one of Florida's most attractive retirement communities. About 12,000 residents find independent living amid this self-contained community's lakes and tropical landscaping. Within the development, a full choice of home styles - from single-family homes to condominium villas - is complemented by an array of recreation, shopping and dining facilities. The center even has its own hospital. And there's plenty of golf, with 108 holes in the vicinity.


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Town & Country / West Hillsborough
Bayside
$200,000 - $475,000
Bayside offers luxury waterfront homes in west Hillsborough County. Homes with cabin cruisers along the sea wall are a familiar sight. The area's contemporary homes and tropical landscaping create a true Florida ambience.

Citrus Park
$120,000 - $200,000
Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tampa but easily accessible on the Veterans Expressway toll road, Citrus Park makes a good family location with schools, park and library branch.

Countryway
$75,000 - $250,000
With a golf course, playgrounds and nature preserves, recreation facilities make up about half of this 750-acre, planned development. Homes here feature Florida contemporary designs (tile roofs, stucco on block and big central family and kitchen areas) at prices for affordable family living.

The Eagles
$125,000 - $500,000
Set amid woodlands and numerous lakes, this planned community features custom-built, single-family homes and town houses. It has its own country club with a golf course, and its location along the Pinellas-Hillsborough county line makes it convenient to both Tampa and Clearwater.

Keystone
$120,000 - $500,000
The communities surrounding Keystone Lake in northwest Hillsborough County offer a diverse housing stock in a rural setting. Skiing and boating are popular, and there's room enough for horse stables.

Pelican Island
$200,000 - $400,000
This spit of land on Old Tampa Bay is popular with boaters and anglers. Homes tend to be a little more contemporary in design than many other south-central Tampa neighborhoods. Pelican Island is close to the Veterans Expressway and I-275, making it easily accessible to anywhere in Hillsborough County, as well as Pinellas and Pasco counties.

Sweetwater
$180,000 - $375,000
Visible from the Courtney Campbell Causeway, which links Tampa to Clearwater, Sweetwater's canals are lined with modern, well-designed houses. The community is close to the Veterans Expressway, Westshore, the Rocky Point office park and Pinellas County.

Town & Country
$70,000 - $200,000
A development in west Tampa, Town & Country is close to the airport, Veterans Expressway and Pinellas County. Housing is tailored largely to middle-income families who want to be close to shopping and dining venues.

Westchase
$100,000 - $500,000
Surrounded by preserved wetlands, Westchase provides residents with winding nature trails. Taking an evening walk, jogging and bike riding are popular pastimes among this community of stylish homes, which includes an 18-hole golf course, junior-sized Olympic swimming pool and other recreational amenities.


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University / Northeast Tampa
Cory Lakes Isles
$200,000 - $2 million
As the name implies, a 165-acre lake adds distinction to this development in far northeast Tampa. Cory Lake Isles features its own beach club and recreational island. Thousands of preserved acres surround the gated community's custom homes.

Temple Terrace
$110,000 - $350,000
Families enjoy plenty of amenities in this municipality along the Hillsborough River. Landmarks include the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club, featuring one of the state's oldest and largest golf courses. This community got its start in the 1920's, and its name from the area's temple orange groves. Now it enjoys proximity to the University of South Florida, with its educational and cultural programs and medical facilities. Temple Terrace also has several public schools, a library, new shopping centers and office space.


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Ybor / Central Tampa
Seminole Heights
$70,000 - $150,000
A well-established neighborhood in the heart of Tampa, Seminole Heights has the advantage of being in easy reach of just about everything else in town. There are plenty of older bungalows with wood floors and big front porches.

Wellswood
$70,000 - $200,000
This central Tampa community is close to Hillsborough Community College and Tampa stadium.


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PINELLAS COUNTY

Clearwater / Central Pinellas
Belleair
$160,000 - $4.5 million
Quiet, quaint and out of the way, this small town on Clearwater Harbor boasts the famous Belleview Hotel, a stately wooden structure that's right at home in its surroundings. Affordable housing for families can be found, although the community evokes images of well-kept mansions among Pinellas County residents.

Clearwater Beach / Island Estates
$185,000 - $2.2 million
This gulfside community is known for its homes with waterfront views - or at least the beaches or canals that are within walking distance. Some of the wealthier newcomers buy older, smaller houses on Clearwater Beach and then raze them to build their dream homes.

Countryside
$90,000 - $4.7 million
A sprawling area noted for well-kept lawns, a variety of home styles and its own country club, this Clearwater community has an identity that makes it almost a city unto itself. One of the best high schools in Pinellas County, shopping, churches and recreational facilities add to the quality of life.

Feather Sound
$150,000 - $800,000
Overlooking Old Tampa Bay, Feather Sound is one of mid-Pinellas County's most sought after locations. It comprises luxury condominiums, town houses and single-family residences. It's right next to the Gateway area, one of the country's biggest employment centers, and a short hop to the gulf beaches.

Largo
$148,000 - $3 million
Located in the center of Pinellas County, the city of Largo is a former agricultural center with a reputation as a pleasant community and well-managed city. The city is now home to such developments as Bayou Club Estates Bardmoor and Harbor Bluffs, which offer contemporary single-family homes and amenities.


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North Pinellas / Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs
$75,000 - $550,000
This town grew up around its sponge docks, now a thriving tourist attraction. Tarpon Springs has a strong Greek community and a great deal of civic pride to go along with its wide mix of home styles.

Safety Harbor
$75,000 - $500,000
A redesigned main street, tree-lined avenues and bay-front location add charm to this corner of small-town life in the heart of the metropolis. Parents like its schools and parks, while visitors get in shape at the renowned Safety Harbor Spa.

Wentworth
$500,000 - $1.5 million
An exclusive community for people who like privacy and golf, this location includes many homes that have an English Tudor influence. The main road that runs along the community, East Lake Road, is being widened which will make travel convenient.


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Palm Harbor / North Pinellas
Dunedin
$80,000 - $350,000
With a newly renovated downtown and proximity to excellent beaches, Dunedin has something for everyone. And it's the site of an annual Scottish festival that fills the air with the sound of bagpipes.

East Lake Woodlands
$100,000 - $1 million
Set amid towering cypress stands, East Lake combines modern living with the scenic beauty of north Pinellas County. Gated communities abound, with golf courses, tennis courts and the Brooker Creek Nature Preserve providing a respite from the hustle and bustle. This is one of Pinellas County's fastest-growing areas, as evidenced by a new elementary school in the works, road widening and new shopping centers. The unincorporated community, considered part of Palm Harbor by the post office, gets its name from its location on the east side of Lake Tarpon.

Lansbrook
$180,000 - $1.5 million
Careful planning is evident at Lansbrook, found on the waters of Lake Tarpon in the fast-growing north Pinellas County area of East Lake. Preservation areas, nature trails, golf and quality homes help create a desirable lifestyle. Good schools are nearby, with a new elementary school under construction.

Oldsmar
$65,000 - $1 million
Founded by R.E. Olds, the man who made Oldsmobiles famous, Oldsmar marks a mid-way point between Tampa and the beaches of Pinellas County. Residents can choose from a selection that ranges from modest homes to waterfront properties with spectacular views of upper Tampa Bay. Residents also share a great deal of civic pride in this community.

Palm Harbor
$175,000 - $4 million
A sprawling, unincorporated area in north Pinellas County, Palm Harbor got it's start as a timber community. Its housing runs from affordable middle-class residences to big, beautiful waterfront spreads. Old Palm Harbor, engulfed by newer developments, features a quaint, historical downtown. In waterfront communities like Ozona and Crystal Beach, new houses are resurrecting the Key West look of gabled roofs and big, wraparound porches.


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St. Petersburg / South Pinellas
Gulf Beaches
$150,000 - $3 million
A string of small communities lie perched on the barrier islands of Pinellas County. They offer lucky residents one of the best recreational amenities anywhere - beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, right in their own backyards. Not surprisingly, these places draw hordes of vacationers who know a good thing when they see it: Florida sunshine.

Northeast St. Petersburg
$90,000 - $2 million
This was one of St. Petersburg's first developed neighborhoods, so it has a look of established charm, graced with old oaks, good schools and parks. Northeast St. Petersburg borders on the city's downtown, close to the Pier, an art museum, and waterfront parks. Historical note on the city's name: Peter Demens, a Russian immigrant, named the city in the late 1800's after a bet with a man from Detroit. The winner named the city after his former hometown, while the loser got to name the hotel. Many decades later, the Detroit Hotel still stands.

Pinellas Point / Lake Maggiore
$50,000 - $2 million
Nestled between Tampa Bay and inland Lake Maggiore in St. Petersburg, this area rests on the southern tip of Pinellas County. The area includes the Bahamas Shores and Coquina Key neighborhoods.

Snell Isles
$200,000 - $6.4 million
Home of some of northeast St. Petersburg's old-money families, Snell Isles began in 1925 as a project of developer C. Perry Snell. Many of its noteworthy mansions show off the Mediterranean revival style popular among the elite in Snell's day, yet the area offers a variety of home styles and modestly priced lots. Amenities include a marina, tennis courts, and nearby shopping.

Tierra Verde
$165,000 - $4 million
The name Tierra Verde is synonymous with upscale waterfront living in south Pinellas County. A man-made island cut by canals, Tierra Verde features stunning mansions and gleaming yachts, as well as condominiums, recreational facilities, and commercial developments. Nearby shopping, restaurants, and a state park add extras to the community.

Tyrone / Crossroads
$70,000 - $1 million
Situated near the three-way junction of Tyrone Boulevard, 66th Street, and 22nd Avenue, this area features affordable, middle-class family living close to a major shopping mall and retail district. For richer tastes, Park Street - in an area known as Jungle Prada - is the locale of St. Petersburg's most stunning homes, which overlook Boca Ciega Bay.


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SOUTH PASCO COUNTY

Southeast Pasco
Land O' Lakes
$85,000 and up
As the name implies, there's plenty of inland water - in addition to trees draped with Spanish moss - in this growing bedroom community for commuters who work in Tampa.

Meadow Pointe
$70,000 and up
A master-planned community of contemporary homes, Meadow Pointe offers numerous family amenities, such as tennis, racquetball and a community center. It's convenient to the University of South Florida and a growing business corridor.

Zephyrhills
$85,000 and up
Plenty of open space gives residents a feeling of being out in the country as well as in a town with plenty of room to grow and its own municipal airport to boot. Zephyrhills is famous for its bottled water company, which runs ads reminding people that the community is not famous for its zephyrs or for its hills (but there are indeed plenty of rolling hills to go around).


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Southwest Pasco
Port Richey / New Port Richey
$70,000 - $1.5 million
As land in Pinellas County reaches its capacity, southwest Pasco County is experiencing a boom in growth, and New Port Richey is in the heart of it all. It still has a hometown feel that makes it a good place to raise a family. With plenty of land available, bargain prices can still be found in New Port Richey and its neighbors, Hudson and Port Richey. Beaches are just minutes away.

Trinity
$120,000 - $380,000
One of the newest, most significant developments around Tampa Bay, Trinity plans to accommodate 10,000 families over the next 20 years. Located in South Pasco County along the borders of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, Trinity has set aside 30 percent of its 3.685 acres for conservation. As a master-planned community, the development features a Robert Trent Jones golf course, parks, James P. Gills Family YMCA, Discovery Point Child Care Center, elementary school, and Morton Plant Mease Out Patient Facility. Additional amenities planned for the future include a library, shopping and office centers.


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Bay Club at Rocky Point
2600 N. Rocky Point Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607
tel: 813-637-0052
website: www.bayclubatrockypoint.com

CorQuest
3001 N. Rocky Pointe Dr., Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607
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ExecuStay by Marriott
14497 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33618
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Renter's Best Locators
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Clearwater, FL 33763
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Residence Inn by Marriott Sabal Park
9719 Princess Palm Ave.
Tampa, FL 33619
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Sailport Resort Hotel
2506 N. Rocky Point Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607
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Suburban Lodge Hillsborough I LCC
6902 W. Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33634
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Temporary Corporate Housing
5310 56th Commerce Park Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33610-6850
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6800 Woodstork Rd.
Tampa, FL 33637
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AmNed Properties, LLC
15436 N. Florida Ave., Suite 101
Tampa, FL 33613
tel: 813-960-1006

Bailey, Bailey & Bailey Real Estate Executives, Inc.
10140 Deercliff Dr.
Tampa, FL 33647
tel: 813-994-6236
website: www.homesntampa.com

Bay West Real Estate
10115 Montague St.
Tampa, FL 33626
tel: 813-389-0111

Betty W. Kennedy, PA
4621 Bay Ct., Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33611
tel: 813-961-4449
website: www.onlythebestoftampabay.com

Bishop & Associates
1111 West Cass St
Tampa, FL 33606
tel: 813-250-1820
website: www.bishopassoc.com

Brandon Realty, Inc.
211 North Parsons Ave.
Brandon, FL 33510
tel: 813-689-1500
website: www.brandonrealtyinc.com

The Bunkley Group, Inc. Realtors
P.O. Box 273196
Tampa, FL 33688
tel: 813-264-2977

Buy Owner-Real Estate Advertising
111 South Armenia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33609
tel: 813-873-1999
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Century 21 Reynolds Realty Co.
1913 W. Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, FL 33511
tel: 813-684-5982
website: www.century21reynolds.com

Century 21 Shaw Realty Group
1725 SR 60 East
Valrico, FL
tel: 813-689-2121
website: www.century21shaw.com

Coldwell Banker
2201 Swann Ave., Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33606
tel: 813-258-6635
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Coldwell Banker
16011 Tampa Palms Blvd. West
Tampa, FL 33647
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Coldwell Banker
1513 S. Collins St.
Plant City, FL 33566
tel: 813-754-3586

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
889 E. Bloomingdale Ave.
Brandon, FL 33511
tel: 813-956-8545
website: www.coldwellbanker.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
14502 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33618
tel: 813-933-6221
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Coldwell Banker
11801 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa FL, 33618
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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
901 Swann Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606
tel: 813-251-8002
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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
19026 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33647
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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
5010 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33609
tel: 813-284-6600
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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
6822 W. Waters Ave.
Tampa, FL 33634
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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
1755 West Brandon Blvd.
Brandon, FL 33511
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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
108 Clocktower Dr., Unit 159
Brandon, FL 33510
tel: 813-956-8545
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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
1988 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, Fl 33765
tel: 727-466-6700
website: www.floridamoves.com

Coolidge Realty, Inc.
1753 W. Fletcher Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612
tel: 813-969-0801
website: www.coolidge-realty.com

Cornerstone Real Estate & Mortgage
10030 Cross Creek Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33647
tel: 813-386-2100
website: www.cornerstonemtg.com

Crescent Resources, Inc.
319 Bayshore Blvd., Suite 101
Tampa, FL 33606
tel: 813-251-2289

Denson Realty, Inc. Real Estate-Property Management
4205 S. MacDill Ave., Suite C
Tampa, FL 33611
tel: 813-839-3463
website: www.denson1.com

Dollar Bill's Realty, Inc.
7001 Interbay Blvd., Lot 4173
Tampa, FL 33616
tel: 813-876-4660

DUTTERealty.com
2629 McCormick Dr.
Clearwater, FL 33759
tel: 727-450-1903
website: www.DUTTERealty.com

Elegant Home Connections
3203 Bayshore Blvd., Suite 301
Tampa, FL 33629
tel: 813-902-0153
website: www.eleganthomeconnections.com

ERA Dennis Realty & Investment Corp.
1022 Land O' Lakes Blvd.
Lutz, FL 33549
tel: 813-949-7444
website: www.eradennisrealty.com

ERA The Polo Group, Inc.
12966 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
tel: 813-962-1777
website: www.erapologroup.com

E-Realty 2000, Inc.
1572 Lago Vista Blvd.
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
tel: 888-880-2000

FIRST in Real Estate
8709 Hunters Green Dr.
Tampa, FL 33647
tel: 813-994-0909
website: www.bayrelo.com

Florida Homebuyers Relocation Service, Inc.
2529 W. Busch Blvd.,Suite 1000
Tampa, FL 33618
tel: 813-930-7356
website: www.fhrsrelo.com

Futurehome Appraisal Services
1411 North West Shore Blvd., Suite 307
Tampa, FL 33607
tel: 813-639-1922
website: www.futurehomeappraisals.com

Hammond & Associates Realty, Inc.
7211 North Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 212
Tampa, FL 33614
tel: 813-935-3170
website: www.hammondandassociatesrealty.com

Home Discovere Real Estate Services Corporation
10117 Princess Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
tel: 813-490-4663
website: www.homediscovere.com

Jason Maniecki, PA
Dr MLK Jr St. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
tel: 813-386-0009
website: www.maniecki.com

Lane Company
1413 S. Howard Ave., Suite 220
Tampa, FL 33606
tel: 813-253-0890
website: www.lanecompany.com

The Mall House
7901 Citrus Park Town Center
Tampa, FL 33625
tel: 813-926-5191
website: www.themallhouse.com

Marc Associates, Inc.
601 North Lois Ave.
Tampa, FL 3360
tel: 813-289-4400
website: www.marchomes.com

Mercy DiMaio, Realtor
1912 W. Aileen Street
Tampa, FL 33607
tel: 813-251-2371
website: www.realtor.com

Murphy-Matthews & Assoc.
14626 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33618
tel: 813-961-5300
website: www.murphy-matthews.com

New Tampa Realty
15310 Amberly Dr., Suite 103
Tampa, FL 33647
tel: 813-975-9009
website: www.newtamparealty.net

Oakwood Corporate Housing
4897 W. Waters Ave., Suite D
Tampa, FL 33634
tel: 813-890-0182
website: www.oakwood.com

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Patrica Realty Group
9710 N. Armenia Ave., Suite E
Tampa, FL 33612
tel: 813-877-8228

Pinnacle Executive Realty, Inc.
10839 Venice Circle
Tampa, FL 33635
tel: 813-855-8577
website: www.kayjohomes.com

Preston & Farley, Inc.
1057 Clearview Ave. S.
Tampa, FL 33629
tel: 813-254-3111

Property Previews, Inc.
16057 Tampa Palms Blvd. W., Suite 268
Tampa, FL 33647
tel: 813-978-1880

Prudential - Bob Hatton Realty
33611 S. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33611
tel: 813-837-1551
website: www.prudentialhatton.com

Prudential Tropical Realty
11778 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33618
tel: 813-908-8788
website: www.prutropical.com

RE/Max ACR Elite Group, Inc.
14823 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33618
tel: 813-961-6000

RE/MAX Top Notch Realty Associates
10311 Radcliffe Dr.
Tampa, FL 33626
tel: 813-818-8362
website: www.tampa-bay-homes.com

RE/MAX Realty Associates
12000 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 140
Tampa, FL 33618
tel: 813-968-2234
website: www.movetotampa.com

The Real Estate Book
3899 Ulmerton Rd., Suite E
Clearwater, FL 33762
tel: 727-410-5056

Realty Executives Suncoast
3090 Charles Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33761
tel: 727-410-1125

RealWorks, Inc.
1713 S. Lois Ave., Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33629
tel: 813-254-4800
website: www.realworksinc.com

Sanders Realty & Appraisal, Inc.
4320 S. Manhattan Ave.
Tampa, FL 33611
tel: 813-858-5727

Shimberg-Cross Co.
611 W. Bay St.
Tampa, FL 33606
tel: 813-254-7567

Smith & Associates Realtors, Inc.
3801 Bay to Bay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33629
tel: 813-839-3800
website: www.tampahomes.com

Weichert Realtors - Yates and Associates
1046 W. Busch Blvd., Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33612
tel: 813-933-1761
website: www.weichertyates.com

Westchase Terrabrook Real Estate - Developers
3505 Frontage Rd., Suite 145
Tampa, FL 33607
tel: 813-286-8899
website: www.terrabrook.verizonsupersite.com

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Telephone
Verizon
Residential: 800-483-4200
Commercial: 800-483-5200


Electricity
TECO
Tel: 813-223-0800


Natural Gas
TECO
Hillsborough County: 813-272-1500
Plant City: 813-752-6115


Water/Sewer
Hillsborough County: 813-272-6680
City of Tampa: 813-274-8121
Temple Terrace: 813-989-7170
Plant City: 813-757-9172


Solid Waste
Hillsborough County: 813-272-1500
City of Tampa: 813-348-111 (Residential)
City of Tampa: 813-348-1100 (Commercial)
Temple Terrace: 813-989-7170


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Driver License Offices
Driver licenses, driving tests and ID Cards
New Florida residents must get a Florida driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency. Drivers with a valid out-of-state driver's license must take a vision examination. Those seeking a Florida license must be at least 16 years old, although restricted licenses are available to 15-year-olds. The initial fee for a Florida driver's license is $20. It can be renewed for four-or six-year periods for $15. Those seeking renewals must be reexamined, although they do not have to take another driving test.


Auto Registration
Motor Vehicle Services (County Tax Collector)
Tax Collector: The Honorable Mr. Doug Beldon
601 E Kennedy Blvd, 14th Floor • Tampa 33602-4931
Tel: 813-307-6565
Website: http://www.hillstax.org

Registration, tag and title services for cars, trucks, trailers & vessels
Specialty tags, refunds, and disability parking permits

Newcomers must obtain a Florida license plate within 10 days of establishing residency. To get a plate, drivers must show title, registration, and proof of insurance. An initial registration fee of $100, a title fee of $34.25, and a $4 out-of-state fee are required.




City	Street Address		Phone Number	Office Hours
Tampa	3932 West Hillsborough Ave 33514	*	813-307-6500	Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Plant City	408 West Renfro Street 33566-5249		813-757-9047	Tues-Fri 7am-6pm
Ruskin	3044-3046 State Road 674 33570	*	813-307-6500	Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Tampa	2814 East Hillsborough 33610-4411		813-272-3771	Tues-Fri 7am-6pm
Tampa	14220 North Nebraska Avenue 33613		813-975-6544	Tues-Fri 7am-6pm
Tampa	4100 West M.L. King Jr Blvd 33614-7090		813-871-7375	Tues-Fri 7am-6pm Sat 9am-1pm
Tampa	9325 Bay Plaza Blvd, Ste 215 33619	*	813-307-6500	Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Tampa	10101 East Adamo Drive 33619-2656		813-272-2711	Tues-Fri 7am-6pm


*Licensing agent (County Tax Collector) - for limited driver license services and vehicle registration, tag and title services at one location.
($5.25 convenience fee added to driver license service fees.)


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Public School
Hillsborough County School District
Tel: 813-272-4000

Website: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us
State law requires children six to 16 years old to attend school. A child must be five years old on or before September 1 to attend kindergarten. To enter first grade, a child must be six by September 1 of the school year.

To enroll in Tampa/Hillsborough County area's public schools, state law requires that new students show complete immunization records - including dates of shots - and a physical examination certificate signed by a licensed medical doctor within the past 12 months, plus proof of MMR shots. In addition, new students must have documentation of birth, a Social Security number and proof of residency. A declaration of domicile is needed if parents/guardians have not lived in Florida for at least one year, are not in the military, or have not purchased a residence.


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Emergency Preparedness - "Are You Prepared?"
Every year emergencies take their toll on business and industry - in lives and dollars. But something can be done. Business and industry can limit injuries and damages and return more quickly to normal operations if they plan ahead.

An emergency is any unplanned event that can cause deaths or significant injuries to employees, customers or the public; or that can shut down your business, disrupt operations, cause physical or environmental damage, or threaten the facility's financial standing or public image. Events may include:
• Fire
• Hazardous Materials or Radiological incident
• Flood or Flash Flood
• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Winter Storm
• Earthquake
• Communications Failure
• Civil Disturbance
• Loss of Key Supplier or Customer
• Explosion
• Workplace Violence

As a chamber, we want your business to survive. If you do not have a plan contact the appropriate agency in your community. May we suggest you start with the following:


Hillsborough County Emergency Management
www.hillsboroughcounty.org/emer_mgt/home.html

Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/

Institute for Business and Home Safety
www.Ibhs.org/ibhs2/html/businesses/businesses.htm

Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
http://www.tampachamber.com

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