Employment In Florida (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater: best town, rent, job market)

[Bmoore75]

Out of Tampa, St. Pete., Bradenton, Sarasota, or Clearwater, which area has the most production/factory jobs. I am looking to relocate to one of these areas and am unfamiliar with the towns. Can someone give some advice on which of these places will be the best place in terms of job availability, and the cheapest rent for a one bdrm apt. Thanks

[jessiesma]

I know there are some electronics mfg. places in the Largo/Clearwater area. I can't think of any really huge factories, like an auto plant around these parts. There are all sorts of small mfg. things going on. What specifically are you looking to mfg/sell?

Originally Posted by Bmoore75

Out of Tampa, St. Pete., Bradenton, Sarasota, or Clearwater, which area has the most production/factory jobs. I am looking to relocate to one of these areas and am unfamiliar with the towns. Can someone give some advice on which of these places will be the best place in terms of job availability, and the cheapest rent for a one bdrm apt. Thanks

[Bmoore75]

Thanks for the reply. My husband is has alot of experience in the manufacturing/production field. He has done everything from weld to chemical mixing. He is also fork lift certified. I am basically wanting info. on the best town, around your area, that has the most factory type employment.

[jessiesma]

of this in other threads but maybe someone else has some insight. I just don't have the impression this is a huge mfgr. area unlike parts of the Midwest. With your husbands skills and experience, he should do well in almost any of the areas you mention except maybe St. Pete and Sarasota.
The thing is tho St, Pete shares a peninsula with a lot of other towns like Clearwater so if you lived here you'd have a good chance at a good bar job in one of the beach towns or downtown and your husband should be able to find something with his skill set and be within commuting distance.

Originally Posted by Bmoore75

Thanks for the reply. My husband is has alot of experience in the manufacturing/production field. He has done everything from weld to chemical mixing. He is also fork lift certified. I am basically wanting info. on the best town, around your area, that has the most factory type employment.

[TampaKaren]

Black & Decker has a decent size manufacturing plant in Riverview and the rents are cheap (relatively speaking) as well.

[Bmoore75]

Thanks to everyone for the information. I have found this site to be more helpful than the major relocation sites.

[stpeteguy]

St. Petersburg would probably be your best bet. Lots of small to mid-size machine shops. A fair amount of manufacturing plants here. Most pay in the $12-$15 range to start out.

[InLuvWitFlo]

The job market is tight right now, proceed with caution.