We are a real melting pot of
those who were born and raised
here and others that have settled
here for a wide variety of reasons,
but with the intention of enjoying
life and finding happiness on a
daily basis.
MacDill Air Force Base has
brought many of our residents
here, as have the University of
South Florida, The University of
Tampa, and Eckerd, St. Petersburg
and Hillsborough colleges. Those
who come here for a specific
purpose often decide after they
have accomplished their original
goals to stay on and spend the rest
of their lives in this paradise we
call Tampa Bay.
We are all different, yet we
can find things that make us
want to stay here for the rest of
our lives. We are happy, content
and appreciate those things that
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we have found to satisfy our
wants, urges and needs, but not
necessarily in that order.
Living in the Tampa Bay area
is a joy because of the abundance
of opportunities and the kind,
benevolent people who call it
home and welcome others to do
so. We are indeed fortunate to live
in this section of the world, and
that is why the Tampa Bay area
will continue to grow and thrive.
It draws people who understand
what it means to live lives of
purpose and accomplishment.
We are indeed fortunate to have
found this paradise called Tampa
Bay and to be able to enjoy our
lives while basking in the warm
sunlight that makes everyone
and everything look happy and
bright. Can anyone ask for more
than that? 9
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TOM TONER
Those who come here
for a specific purpose
often decide after they
have accomplished their
original goals to stay on
and spend the rest of
their lives in this paradise
we call Tampa Bay.