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[Keeper]

What part of the midwest?

It gets in the low 90s in Tpa and with humidity feels hotter. Rains usually every afternoon someplace. Thunder and lightening are common, although the rain does bring down the temp. Doesn't cool off much at night with the lows being in the high 70s.
Comparing it to OKC where the temps are higher but with less humidity, probably feels about the same. There isn't much wind in the summer unless there is a storm nearby. The gulf gets really warm by the middle of July. Pool water is usually still cool unlike OKC where the water gets bath temp in the summer.

Tornadoes aren't unheard of in the Tampa area, but are usually they aren't F3-4s either. Spring is a couple of weeks as is fall/winter.

Not sure if that helps much, but of course as a disclaimer the information above is generalized and can change from one day to the next.

[caldwellned]

Originally Posted by kathyteach

I'm a children's book author who lives in Tampa. Would love to join a group of other children's book authors around the area. Does anyone know of a group like this?

I have been writing and directing plays for quite a few years and I wrote a children's book a few years ago. I am a teacher and have read it to students in many different grade levels and they all loved it. I have not yet been published but I would love the opportunity to speak to you and get advice on how to get published, if you wouldn't mind giving me some of your time?

[athorson710]

Hi everyone - I'm a 25 year old guy living in Minneapolis and have plans to move to the Tampa/St. Pete area in late summer/early fall. I'm basically waiting until then because it's better for my career. Too long of story to tell, but that's the main point. Anyways, I just had to vent that I'm so sick of the cold up here and that's why I'm moving. It hasn't snowed a lot this season (we're about 20 inches below the average right now), but it has been colder than normal. The high yesterday was an abnormal 36 degrees and it felt like it was about 80.

I'm heading down to the area in mid-March with my family for a short vacation with my family. Can't wait to be there. I've been down there about 6-7 times the past few years and really like it. Hence why I'm moving there. Also I look at these forums almost daily. It has been a great way to learn more about the area even more and see how people feel about it. Tampaguy03's posts about why he like living there/history/activities to take advantage of/etc have especially been useful. Keep the great posts coming.

Just wanted to say hi to everyone and that I look forward to the move in 6-7 months!!

[Keeper]

I think you will most of the poster's on the Tampa forum are very helpful. Everyone is honest in their opinions although as in most cases they may not always agree.
Tampaguy can be counted on to give good advice, as do many other posters.

[silversurfer]

Hey y'all. I have deep roots in Tampa, Ybor in particular. My grandfather painted and laid tile on the Columbia Restaurant and the Tampa Hotel, now the U of Tampa. My father sold papers as a boy outside the Columbia - that would have been around 1915... He was born on 7th Ave. Of course during the urban "removal" of the '60's 55 square blocks of homes were destroyed, including his.
As kids we'd visit relatives, eat breakfast of Cuban coffee and bread at the Silver Ring, and go back for Cuban sandwiches for lunch. Ah, the good old days.
Tampa has it's challenges but it's still a great city with a lot to offer.
I'm grateful I had opportunities to see it in it's original format

[Keeper]

You might enjoy reading Cigar City Mafia. It is about Ybor City back in the days when the mafia was in Ybor City. The author has a lot of interesting facts about Ybor, like the tunnels that ran under the stores.

[hdzup3]

i was wondering what people that have moved to florida did about jobs? did you apply and get a job before moving or wait until you get there?
i really worry about getting there, and not finding work. we have 2 small children, and we would prob like to purchase a home right away. we know the area we are moving to, bradenton 34202. good schools.

[Boston Transplant]

Originally Posted by JOE DIAZ

TAMPA IS WHERE I WAS RAISED AND KNOW ABOUT WHAT'S IS ALL ABOUT. POLITICS, HIGH CRIME AND A VERY LARGE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS ACTIVITY. I DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE BUT YOU SHOULD DRIVE AROUND SOME OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND SEE THE REAL TAMPA.

I know there's drug problem, crime, and politics but all cities have that problem.I've lived on both sides of the bay and i've noticed areas, hell i live in one of those areas. All i'm saying is this is a beautiful place and i think the warm weather is alot better than the cold.

[silversurfer]

Originally Posted by Keeper

You might enjoy reading Cigar City Mafia. It is about Ybor City back in the days when the mafia was in Ybor City. The author has a lot of interesting facts about Ybor, like the tunnels that ran under the stores.

Thanks Keeper I'll check it out.

[kelly3120]

So what is up tampa land forum? gossip please!

haven't been here in a while.
hope all is well and kick'n