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Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor and estuary along the Gulf of Mexico on the western coast of Florida, made up of Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, and New Tampa Bay. It is bounded by Manatee County on the south, Pinellas County on the west, and Hillsborough County on the east. Three prominent cities are located along the shores of the bay, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge crosses the mouth of Tampa Bay.
The term “Tampa Bay” is also informally used as the name of the entire metropolitan area encompassing Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and several smaller cities. The Tampa Bay Area settlers were originally from Cuba and Italy. The Native Americans from this region are known as Seminoles. A town in Pinellas County, named Seminole, Florida, was subsequently named after the Native Americans who lived in the region.

 

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Local News from Bay News 9 Tampa Bay via Yahoo! News

State dealing with crippling budget crisis (I-poll)

Nov 21, 2008 9:01 pm

STATE (Bay News 9) -- The state is dealing with a crippling budget crisis. People are spending less, paying fewer taxes, therefore, putting less money into the state's economy.

 

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Nov 21, 2008 9:01 pm

All about the Thanksgiving holiday Thanksgiving is the time of year we can look back at what we are truly thankful for.

 

Florida's unemployment rate highest in 15 years

Nov 21, 2008 3:46 pm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.(AP) - Florida's unemployment rate for October jumps to 7 percent, the highest in the state since September of 1993.

 

More bad news expected from state revenue estimate

Nov 21, 2008 2:46 pm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A new state revenue estimate is expected to result in more bad financial news.

 

Anthonys and lawyer part ways

Nov 21, 2008 11:31 am

ORLANDO -- George and Cindy Anthony have parted ways with high-profile attorney Mark NeJame.

 

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Nov 20, 2008 8:46 pm

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Florida biologists want ban on turtle hunting

Nov 20, 2008 7:31 pm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A huge demand for Florida's freshwater turtles in Asia is sparking a debate over harvest limits.

 

A compromise for the Big 3 bailout?

Nov 20, 2008 6:01 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan group of senators may have reached a deal on emergency loans for Detroit's Big Three automakers.

 

State GOP leaders tackle pork at pricey beach resort

Nov 20, 2008 3:31 pm

SANTA ROSA BEACH (Bay News 9) -- Florida's Republican lawmakers convened to tackle pork in the state's budget, but their retreat has caused a stir of its own.

 

Investigators: 'No hope of finding Caylee Anthony'

Nov 20, 2008 3:31 pm

ORLANDO (Bay News 9) -- Investigators in the Caylee Anthony case said Wednesday there is no hope of finding the toddler alive and have ended the search for her.

 
 

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

Business Leaves Nonprofit In Lurch

Nov 22, 2008 5:13 am

It was a partnership with the best of intentions. A well-respected nonprofit housing and employment organization wanted to create jobs for workers from some of East Tampa's most economically depressed...

 

Cell Phone 911 Calls Are Hard To Locate

Nov 22, 2008 5:13 am

In an ideal situation, when you dial 911 on a cell phone the police should be able to pinpoint your location down to just a few dozen yards, based on wireless signals from your phone.

 

ECONOMY CASTS CLOUD OVER SUNSHINE STATE

Nov 22, 2008 5:12 am

Bad economic news flooded in from all directions Friday, as state economists predicted tax collections would come up short by $1.4 billion and new figures showed that unemployment had soared to 7 perc...

 

Foreclosure Seminars Aim To Help Save Homes

Nov 22, 2008 5:00 am

It's the new "F" word: foreclosure. At the Tampa Housing Authority's Center for Affordable Homeownership, counselors encourage people to say it, talk about it and learn how to avoid it.

 

Tampa VA Expansion Will Ease Parking

Nov 22, 2008 5:00 am

The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital has a people and parking problem: too many people and not enough parking.

 

Vote For 'Most Inspiring' Hero Of The Year

Nov 22, 2008 5:00 am

In these dark and gloomy times, it's easy to get discouraged by the tsunami of bad news.

 

Teens United Under One Voice

Nov 22, 2008 5:00 am

She's no bigger than half the children in the room. But Carol Abbott has a voice that commands attention.

 

Stetson Selects First Female President

Nov 22, 2008 5:00 am

Stetson University has picked the first female president in its 125-year history, Wendy Libby, from Stephens College, in Columbia, Mo.

 

Night Safari Adventure Shows Animals After Hours

Nov 22, 2008 5:00 am

Park visitors don't have to bother with lines or crowds when they venture into the African nightlife on Busch Gardens' new Serengeti Night Safari excursion.

 

St. Pete Mayor Gives Public Health A Shot

Nov 22, 2008 5:00 am

The first order of business for the city council Friday: a shot in the arm.

 
 

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Whispering Pines Largo Hometown America   FL

Whispering Pines is an attractive and well-maintained all-ages family community. Our beautiful community ...

 

Winter Haven Oaks - CRF Communities   FL

Winter Haven’s beautiful Winter Haven Oaks, Central Florida’s premiere manufactured home community, is situated in the heart of Central Florida. Known for its charm, Winter Haven is a beautiful city, ideally located between Tampa and Orlando, Florida