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10 Helpful Resources When Moving to Tampa

When moving to a new location, there is some important information you should know before settling in. We’ve made a list of 10 resources that may be helpful during your move to Tampa.

DMVs in Tampa

If you are a new Florida resident, you will need to visit the DMV to obtain a Florida driver’s license and auto insurance, and to register your vehicle. The following DMVs are located Tampa:

• Hillsborough County Tax Collector
• Driver License and Motor Vehicle Service Center
• DMV Bureau of Administrative Reviews
• Florida Division of Motor Vehicles Regional Office
• Tampa Department of Motor Vehicles
• Department of Motor Vehicles

Schools in Tampa

Tampa, FL has a total of 613 schools across the city, the majority of which are private schools. The Hillsborough County school district has 301 schools, serving students from pre-k to high school. The following are a list of schools in the area:

• Roosevelt Elementary School
  • Serves students from grades PK-5
• Gorrie Elementary School
  • Serves students from grades K-5
• Bryant Elementary School
  • Serves students from grades PK-5
• Williams Middle Magnet School
  • Serves students from grades 6-8
• Coleman Middle School
  • Serves students from grades 6-8
• Wilson Middle School
  • Serves students from grades 6-8
• Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
  • Serves students from grades 9-12
• Plant High School
  • Serves students from grades 9-12
• Sickles High School
  • Serves students from grades 9-12

Tampa Grocery Stores and Pharmacies

Tampa, FL has a wide variety of grocery stores and pharmacies, providing the community with a host of grocery, pharmacy, and related services for your convenience. Here’s a list of the top choices in the area based on 3rd party review sites:

• Grocery Stores
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Whole Foods Market
  • Sanwa Farmer’s Market
• Pharmacies
  • Publix
  • CVS Pharmacy
  • Palma Ceia Health Mart Pharmacy

Post Offices

When moving to Tampa, you will need to notify the post office of your address change and have your mail forwarded to your new location. You can either go to USPS.com/move and change your address online or visit your local post office and request the Mover’s Guide packet. The United States Postal Service on Church Avenue in Tampa is the top reviewed post office in the area, open Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM.

Real Estate Overview

Tampa’s housing expenses are 23% lower than the national average. The median home price is $266,843 and the median rent is $835.90/month. Some of the top neighborhoods to live in the Tampa area include:

• Spanishtown
• Harbor Island
• Historic Hyde Park

Handymen and Repair Services

The following handyman services in Tampa perform a range of repair and maintenance tasks for homeowners in the area, both interior and exterior:

• Handy
• Phil’s Handy Service
• The Handyman Company

Gyms & Fitness Centers

If you’re looking for a gym or fitness center in Tampa, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best spots in town, equipped with state-of-the-art machines, group classes, and several other amenities.

• LA Fitness
• Crunch Fitness
• Life Time
• Gold’s Gym
• Powerhouse Gym Athletic Club

Banks

For all of your banking and financial needs, Tampa has several well-known banks and credit unions which offer trusted advice and high-quality customer service.

• GTE Financial
• Suncoast Credit Union
• Chase Bank
• Navy Federal Credit Union
• Railroad & Industrial Federal Credit Union

Popular Activities and Attractions in Tampa

• Busch Gardens: a 335-acre African-themed animal theme park owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
• The Florida Aquarium: a 250,000-square-foot aquarium home to more than 7,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and all over the world
• ZooTampa: a 63-acre nonprofit zoo and center for conservation of endangered wildlife with interactive exhibits at Lowry Park
• Tampa Riverwalk: a 2.6-mile-long open space and pedestrian trail development along the Hillsborough River which extends along most of the downtown Tampa waterfront
• Adventure Island: a 30-acre water park, across the street from Busch Gardens, which includes water rides, dining, and other attractions

Popular Restaurants in the Tampa Area

Tampa, FL cuisine takes advantage of local seafood, fresh produce, and cultural influences such as Cuban, Spanish and Italian with a dash of Southern U.S., Mexican and Asian. Some of the most popular, must-try places to eat include:

• Rooster & the Till
• Gangchu
• The C House
• Social House
• Bodega