The Tampa Bay Area is a great way to experience different faces of Florida without having to unpack more than once. A multitude of different cultures from the Latin roots of Ybor City to the Greek history of Tarpon Springs, exciting nightlife, beautiful sugar-white beaches, and exciting attractions make this area of Florida a great vacation destination. Plan your visit for February and join the party as rowdy swashbucklers invade Tampa for the 100th Annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival. Come in October for the Guavaween Halloween Festival. The area is full of fun events and festivals to let visitors explore the culture of this Gulf Coast city. This vibrant waterfront area on the west coast offers a unique blend of urban excitement in a natural setting. Its central location provides visitors with easy access to the nearby Gulf Coast beaches and exciting cities like Clearwater, Sarasota, and Orlando. Bright sunny days and gentle bay breezes make the weather in the Bay Area perfect with an average temperature a balmy 72 degrees. Many communities and beaches make up the Tampa Bay Area and draw vacationers to the area throughout the year. Visit to see for yourself why Tampa and its surrounding areas are becoming the most popular place in Florida to live and visit.
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The Westshore area can be found between downtown Tampa and the Tampa International Airport. | Between Interstate 4 and Interstate 75 lies the SouthShore/Brandon area of Tampa Bay. | North Tampa is a fine balance of natural and manmade wonders. |  Downtown Tampa is considered to include South Tampa and Ybor City as the skyline marks the bustling waterfront regions and stands as the backdrop for some of the areas biggest tourism draws. | The abundance of natural beaches, lakes and rivers greatly adds to the Tampa Bay area's overall appeal. |
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