Tampa Bay This is FL ORID The Tampa Bay region, which derives its name from the bay — the largest A open-water estuary in Florida — can be defined by a trio of major cities: St. Pete to the south, Clearwater to the west and Tampa to the east. Though each has its own distinct vibe, collectively they form a growing and attractive region, with two international airports, a dynamic and diverse local economy, multiple pro sports teams, a subtropical coastal climate and an enviable central Gulf Coast location just 90 miles from Orlando-area theme parks. Millions of visitors arrive each year, a growing number of them adding to the area’s 3 million residents that place Tampa Bay among the top 20 metro areas in the U.S. As the most popular tourism destination on the American Gulf Coast, the St. Pete/Clearwater area is situated on a sun-soaked peninsula, bound on one side by the Gulf of Mexico and the other by Tampa Bay. The area is home to world-class beaches and 24 distinct communities, from the Greek sponge-fishing enclave of Tarpon Springs in the north all the way down to Fort De Soto Park at the southern tip. Packed with arts, culture and adventure, visitors will discover a rhythm of life, whatever their speed. 12 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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