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Tampa, Florida

Population: 303,447

A center of regional culture and nightlife, Tampa's location on the western coast of Florida provides visitors and residents with miles of wonderful sandy beaches and excellent water-based recreation opportunities. A historically Spanish neighborhood situated in the heart of Tampa, Ybor City is widely considered the city's premier party destination, filled with nightclubs, bars and restaurants. For families, attractions including the Florida Aquarium and Busch Gardens amusement park are major draws. Tampa hosts the Florida State Fair every February, which features livestock, food vendors, live entertainment and carnival rides. One of the area's main features is its subtropical climate, which offers an average annual temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Moving in the Spirit: Radio station has new home

Tampa Bay Online - Fri Nov 20

In a time of slashed budgets, declining revenue, staff reductions and dismal donations, here's some good news: After five years of planning and fundraising, The Tampa Bay area's Catholic radio station, Spirit FM, has a brand-spanking-new, state-of-the-art home.

Pasco County pediatrician charged with fourth DUI

St. Petersburg Times - Fri Nov 20

Russell Bain, a practicing pediatrician who founded the Pasco Pediatric Foundation, was arrested early Friday morning in Tampa on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Property values trending back to - normal'

Tampa Bay Business Journal - Fri Nov 20

Property values in Florida have dropped precipitously in the past few years, but the market may simply be in a state of recalibration.

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