{"id":24138,"date":"2015-05-29T11:07:26","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T18:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=24138"},"modified":"2018-10-25T10:08:04","modified_gmt":"2018-10-25T17:08:04","slug":"moving-to-tampa-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2015\/moving-to-tampa-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Tampa, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

Florida is known as the Sunshine State. So it’s no surprise that Tampa is full of sunshine and happy people. Tampa is the largest city in Hillsborough County, Florida, and\u00a0lies just 200 miles northwest of Miami. There’s always something going on in Tampa, from festivals<\/a> to sporting events<\/a>, you never\u00a0be bored after moving to Tampa.<\/p>\n

Moving to Tampa: Foodie Frenzy<\/h2>\n
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Cuban Sandwich<\/a> by Sirsnapsalot<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tampa has always been home to great food<\/a>, but with the recent surge in foodie culture, it’s become a haven for food lovers over the past few years. Get moving to Ocean Prime<\/a> and dig in to one of their savory world renowned steaks while you take in the views from the bay. Try the world famous Cuban sandwich at the\u00a0Columbia Caf\u00e9<\/a>. Kick off the weekend with\u00a0live music on the\u00a0terrace. For a fresh new experience head to\u00a0FirstWatch<\/a>. Start your day with a pot of coffee (that\u2019s right a whole pot!) and a\u00a0power bowl made up of organic ingredients.<\/p>\n

Moving to Tampa:\u00a0Eclectic Entertainment<\/h2>\n
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Boat and Anchor<\/a> by Bev Goodwin<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get moving to Tampa for the entertainment. Visit the historic Tampa Theatre<\/a>. It\u2019s one of Florida\u2019s oldest grand movie palaces, and home to the Mighty Wurlitzer, a luxurious organ played before screenings and in accompaniment with silent films. Make your way down to\u00a0Skipper\u2019s Smokehouse<\/a>. Be\u00a0transported to a haven full of nautical wonders, classic Floridian dishes, and live music performed almost every night. One of the most fun events is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival<\/a> that takes place each year. According to the official website, the GPF is full of, “boats, merriment, and parades”.<\/p>\n

Moving to Tampa: Family Fun<\/h2>\n
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Busch Gardens<\/a> by Ricymar Photography (Thanks to all the fans!!!!)<\/a> (CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get moving to Tampa for the rides, thrills, and chills. Visit the Busch Gardens<\/a>\u00a0animal habitats and take the Jungle Insider Tour where you can go on a Serengeti Safari. Mosey over to the\u00a0Henry B. Plant Museum<\/a>, where\u00a0artifacts imported from around the world fill the gilded halls and luxurious rooms. Swim over to the Florida Aquarium<\/a>, and celebrate its 20th anniversary by participating in one of the special anniversary events.\u00a0Some of the events include, a scavenger hunt, a coral reef show, and a wild dolphin cruise!<\/p>\n\n

What makes you want to get moving to Tampa? Tell me about it in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Florida is known as the Sunshine State. So it’s no surprise that Tampa is full of sunshine and happy people. Tampa is the largest city in Hillsborough County, Florida, and\u00a0lies just 200 miles northwest of Miami. 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