Expat Advice: Living in Tampa, United States
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Tampa
How long have you lived there?
8 years
What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?
There are many clubs and organizations here to choose from depending on the interest level of the person. There are also good resources at the chamber of commerce. Bowling, Night life-dancing, Hockey, Football, Busch Gardens, Boating, etc.
In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.
Absolutely! There are many mixed ethnic groups here from Cuban, Asian, African American, Brazilian, Irish, Italian, Spanish, and the list goes on and on.
What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?
Many jobs are here in a vast amount of industry's. From small business to big. Manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, banking, medical,etc. We have everything you can think of with regard to employment.
If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.
Be selective in the area you choose to live there are a lot of great places and neighborhoods to look at before making the decision where to settle down. A good realtor will be helpful to your choice and depending on where you will be working will better assist where you choose to live for ease in travel to the job location. Prices of homes and rentals differ depending on the area and the amenities.
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