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Exploring life in Florida? Consider your multitude of options. The breadth and diversity of lifestyles across the state mean that there is something for everyone in the Sunshine State.
This guide focuses on Tampa Bay and has been prepared by Embarc Collective, Tampa Bay's startup hub supporting over 125 companies.
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Tampa Bay and the broader region are experiencing a locally unprecedented acceleration of growth. There is a distinct opportunity for high-growth companies to be built or grow a presence in the market and establish a brand, attract the best talent, and make a measurable economic impact in the region.
One of the largest developments in the nation, Water Street Tampa, is also representative of a bigger growth story occurring in Tampa Bay. This new, mixed-use neighborhood in downtown Tampa will add 9M square feet of commercial, residential, retail, hospitality, cultural, and educational spaces that embrace the waterfront of Hillsborough Bay.
Video overview of Water Street Tampa: Phase 1
Video overview of Water Street Tampa: Phase 1
Talent Overview
Recent Major Tech Success Stories
Tampa Riverwalk; 2.6mi pedestrian trail along the Hillsborough River - voted number 2 on USA Today's 'America's Top 10 Riverwalks'
Recent Technology Transplants to Tampa Bay
Recent Wins for Local Early-Stage Tech Startups
Embarc Collective in Downtown Tampa
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Prior to making the move, use the Cost of Living Calculator to compare Tampa Bay with where you currently live and see how far your salary will go. Check out the neighborhoods below to find your perfect living location.
Hyde Park Village shops, restaurants, and apartments
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Historic courthouse-turned Le Meridien Hotel in Downtown Tampa
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