Florida beaches are*not just for retirees anymore. The Tampa Bay area is teeming with college students, families, and young entrepreneurs.

Forbes has given much attention to the economic boom*that Tampa has recently*experienced, and with*all the new building projects that are on the rise it's likely that Tampa will continue to catch the eye of major industries, businesses, magazines, and the like.*

Wondering what the Tampa Bay population actually looks like these days?...

1. The Community
*** Is there a neighborhood association? Are the neighbors involved in each other's lives? Are there block parties or does the neighborhood decorate during Christmas time? The answers to these questions may not be deal breakers, but they may help you to decide a tie breaker.

2. Distance to Work
*** Some people don't mind a commute, but most prefer to be close to work. Whether you prefer to have some drive time to unwind on your way home, or if you'd...