Tampa Bay Area

The Tampa Bay area is a metropolitan area on the Gulf coast of west-central Florida. It includes the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater as well as numerous other small municipalities in Pasco Hernando Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

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Metropolitan area - Gulf - Coast - Florida - Tampa - St. Petersburg - Clearwater - Pasco - Hernando - Pinellas - Hillsborough

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The West Coast of Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico is considered a tourist destination as the weather is tropical and the region contains significant natural beauty, including brilliant sunsets, exotic foliage, and attractive scenery. The Tampa Bay area contains three major public beaches. Coastal access and ports provide the opportunity to observe dolphins, manatees and other sea life, experience deep sea fishing, and join cruises to Gulf of Mexico destinations including Cozumel, Key West and the Cayman Islands.

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Gulf of Mexico - Tourist - Beach - Dolphin - Manatee - Cruise - Cozumel - Key West - Cayman Islands

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Other attractions include Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, Museum of Science & Industry and Lowry Park Zoo. Long established cities, such as Cuban flavored Ybor City, near the bay contain historic architecture. Fresh seafood and locally grown produce are available in many restaurants. Sports attractions include the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and many professional quality golf courses, tennis courts, and pools.

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Busch Gardens - Cuba - Ybor City - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Tampa Bay Lightning

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