Why our team loves Tampa!

Tampa, Florida is a vibrant city with a storied past. With its location on the west coast of the Sunshine State, it’s no surprise that Tampa has been and continues to be an attractive destinations for tourists, entrepreneurs and natives alike. The earliest settlements in Tampa date back thousands of years ago when indigenous people populated what would become Tampa Bay- though at the time it was mostly uninhabited wetlands. From there, Spanish explorers colonized large portions of Florida including present day Tampa- naming their settlement Tanpa after either Calusa megafauna or "stick of fire", referring to lightning strikes during thunderstorms but not much else is known about those early settlers today. Fast forward 200+ years and we can start seeing why residents today tout ‘The Big Guava” as one of their favorite cities!

Tampa, Florida is full of history and adventure. From the Castillo de San Marcos to Ybor City, Tampa has a wealth of areas that can captivate your attention and offer insight into its rich past. As the oldest city in Hillsborough County, Tampa was established back in 1824 when Spanish explorer Jose Gaspar crossed Old Tampa Bay to visit today’s downtown area. The rest is history – from cigars to theme parks and much more, there’s no shortage of interesting things about this bustling city!