What can you tell me about living in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area in general?

Question

I don't live in Florida but I am trying to get all the info I can on the area because I'm considering a school there. What are good neighborhoods to rent an apartment in, areas to avoid, fun things for young people to do, places to shop, beaches, anything that you can tell me about the area would be great, thanks.

Answer 1

I grew up in Tampa, back then (90's) the whole ybor city was happening (bars, restaurants, places to hang out,) now Im not sure anymore, things are more spread out.
To live, by far, south tampa and west tampa (and now New Tampa, even though is a little far from everything else) are the best places to live, west tampa is by far the more affordable (if you're going to check out that area, keep it near the stadium if you go towards south Armenia ave, martin luther king blvd, becarefull.

If you want a quick beach hangout, the causeway is your ticket, is free, you could park the car right on the strip between the beach and the highway.

good luck

Answer 2

Because a million. Like any individual already stated, St. Petersburg is related to Russia. two. Tampa Bay is extra wellknown than St. Petersburg. three. Tampa Bay has extra money. four. Unlike the opposite factors that experience already been recounted, such a lot groups play within the outskirts of the BIG town however nonetheless say they're within the BIG town.

Answer 3

I live Indian Rocks beach, about 45 mins. Tampa a great place to settle in, International Drive Mall, Ybor City, Channelside, aquarium. Lots of neat bars, shops, etc!!!. Good Luck!! Hyde Park, Davis Island, Harbour Island, Gaspirilla , Tampa Bay Bucs!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

this is for miami considering tampa is over 4 hours away from miami ud be better off on the orlando one since tampas like a 45 minute drive from there.

Answer 5

St. Petersberg beats Tampa by a long shot. The beaches are great and crime is less. Good Luck!!

Answer 6

well 1st of all if u wanna live in tampa buy a place in new tampa--it's a nice area. and for shoppin--go to International Mall or the Citrus Mall...both are perfect for anything you want. they have high-end stores..dept. stores, and then ur evryday stores. there is a lot to do in tampa..so you can't be bored. to do---clubs, concerts, mall,museums, tampa bay bucs game, hockey games, etc. i hope u have fun. tampa is suhweet. i luv it.