Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things that the Tampa Bay area has to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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Relocating? Moving to any new city can be exciting and sometimes a bit overwhelming at the same time. Whether it's a new chapter in life or a job improvement, most of us at Coldwell Banker Action Realty have experienced that before and stand ready to welcome you to the Tampa Bay area.
The owners of this office (Tamara & Ferdinand) themselves have made the move from Europe, the Netherlands, to the United States and have experienced firsthand what it means to build up a new life in a new area and new environment.
On top of that Coldwell Banker has a network of thousands of offices and associates worldwide whom we can consult and interact with to make any move to anywhere as worry free as possible.
There are many exciting things happening here that continue to make our area one of the best places to live and work. Combine that with a healthy dose of sunshine, blue skies and water adventure and you have a wonderful place to call home.
| We can help you, share advice and if necessary provide professional assistence to make the process of relocating to your new area as smooth as possible. Coldwell Banker Action Realty has the knowledge, experience and local market access to help you and your family find your new home. Furthermore, through it's extensive network of offices worldwide and the cooperation with one of the biggest relocation companies worldwide we can provide you with a top notch service. Call our relocation specialist: Tamara Herz at 813 394 4135 or write: tamara.herz@coldwellbanker.com for more information. |
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Bay News 9 - Local Tampa Bay Area News
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Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
Local Market Information - Local Market Real-Time Real Estate Data
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MyFlorida.com - The Official Portal of the State of Florida
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Travel Planning - Visit Florida.com - Explore and Discover Florida!
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| Attractions | |
Busch Gardens - Attraction Parks - Busch Gardens
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Disney's Magic Kingdom - Attraction Parks - Disney's Magic Kingdom
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Epcot center - Attraction Parks - Epcot Center
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Gasparilla - Tampa's Famous Pirate Fest
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Islands of Adventures - Attraction Parks - Islands of Adventures
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Kennedy Space Center - Attraction Parks - Kennedy Space Center
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Lowry Park Zoo - Tampa's Number One Zoo!
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SeaWorld - Attraction Parks - SeaWorld
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The Pier at St. Petersburg - Shop, sightsee or just relax. For all ages.
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Universal Studios - Attraction Parks - Universal Studios
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| Golf - private | |
Saddlebrook Resort - Golf - Tennis - Spa - Meetings - Resort
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Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club - Golf - Tennis - Spa - Meetings
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| Local Government | |
Brandon Chamber of Commerce - Brandon Chamber of Commerce
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Clearwater Chamber of Commerce - Clearwater Chamber of Commerce
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New Tampa Chamber of Commerce - New Tampa Chamber of Commerce
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Pinellas County Schools - Pinellas County Schools
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St. Petersburg - Clearwater Info - St. Petersburg - Clearwater Information website
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St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce - St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
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Tampa Chamber of Commerce - Tampa Chamber of Commerce
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| Local News | |
Channel 10 News - Local News
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Tampa Bay Online News - Tampa Bay Online News
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TampaBay.com - Local News
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| Local Weather | |
Bay News 9 - Klystron 9 Radar - Local Weather
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Storm Team 8 - TBO.com - Local Weather
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The Weather Channel - forecasts, weather patterns, radars, etc
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| Maps | |
Google Maps - Get Directions - Find A Place
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Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Medical Resources | |
Brandon Regional Medical Center - Hospital Facility
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Medical Center of Trinity - Community Hospital - Full Service
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Moffitt Cancer Center - Cancer Treatment and Research Center
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Morton Plant Mease Hospital - Hospital Facility
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St. Joseph's Hospital - Hospital Facility
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| Mortgage | |
Bankrate.com Mortgage - Bankrate.com Mortgage Center
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Coldwell Banker Home Loans - Mortgage Center
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Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Museums and Theaters | |
Henry B. Plant Museum - 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel - National Historic Landmark
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Ruth Eckerd Hall - Center For The Performing Arts
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Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (David A. Straz Jr. Center) - Center For The Performing Arts, Tampa
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The Salvador Dali Museum - Museum of Modern Art
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| Preferred Vendors | |
Atlas Van Lines.com - House Movers & Moving Services
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Banker Lopez Gassler - Attorneys at Law
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Fowler, White & Boggs Attorneys - Tampa Bay Law Firm
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Mayflower Moving - House Movers & Moving Services
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U-HAUL - Moving and Storage Resource
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United Van Lines.com - Moving Company & Moving Services
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| Relocation Links | |
Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
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National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| New Port Richey Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
U-Haul - Moving and Storage Resource
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| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
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| Schools | |
Eckerd College - College
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Florida Department of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
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Hillsborough Community College - College - Hillsborough Community College, Tampa
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Hillsborough County Schools - Hillsborough County Schools
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Pasco County Schools - Pasco County Schools
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Pinellas County Schools - Pinellas County Schools
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Saint Leo University - College - Saint Leo University
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School Information - free school profiles
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University of Central Florida - College - University of Central Florida, Orlando
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University of Florida - College - University of Florida, Gainesville
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University of South Florida - College - University of South Florida, Tampa
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University of Tampa - College - University of Tampa
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| Shopping | |
International Plaza & Bay Street - High End Shopping and Restaurants
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The Shops at Wiregrass - Outdoor Shopping Mall
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Tyrone Square Mall - Shopping Mall
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University Mall - Shopping Mall
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Westfield Citrus Park - Shopping Mall
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Westfield Shopping Mall Brandon - Shopping Mall
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Westshore Plaza - Shopping Mall
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| Sports | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - NFL - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL - Tampa Bay Lightning
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Tampa Bay Rays - Major League Baseball - Tampa Bay Rays
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Tampa Bay Storm - AFL Football League
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University of Florida - College Football - Gatorzone - Go Gators!
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USF Bulls - USF Bulls College Football
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| Tax Information | |
First-time Homeowners - Glossary of terms and info
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Homeowner Deductions Info - What you can and cannot deduct when owning a home
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How To Report Moving Expenses - All info about the use of moving expenses
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Selling Your Home - Get the latest from the IRS
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| Utilities | |
Bright House Networks - Cable - Phone - Internet
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DirecTV - Satellite TV
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Florida Government Utility Authority - Water Management Company
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Progress Energy - Power - Energy
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Tampa Electric - Power - Energy
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Verizon - Cable - Phone - Internet
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Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative - Power - Energy
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| Blogs | |
Realtor.com Blog - Realtor.com's National Blog
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Talk To Homeowners! - Improve your home & garden by talking with professionals and folks who love their homes
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Tampa Bay & Company Blogs - Tampa Bay Blogs
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Tampa Bay Area City-Data Forum - Tampa - St. Petersburg - Clearwater Forum
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Zillow Blog - Zillow's National Blog
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