LIFE IN TAMPA

When you attend Florida College, you become a Tampa local. Whether exploring the Tampa Bay area or visiting the gulf coast, you’ll never run out of places to explore.

18

Minutes from The Straz Performing Arts Center

20

Minutes from Amalie Arena

45

Minutes from St. Petersburg & The Pier

1+

Hours to get to Disney World and Universal Orlando

Shorelines and Sunsets

Our Favorite Beaches Within an Hour of Campus

  • Apollo beach
  • Davis Island beach
  • Clearwater beach
  • Fort Desoto beach
  • Sunset beach
  • Saint Pete beach
  • Treasure Island
  • Madeira Beach
  • Pass-A-Grille Beach
  • Indian Rocks Beach
  • Longboat Key
  • Anna Maria Island

Break Time on a Budget

Our Favorite Free Hangouts

Welcome to Champa Bay

Explore the Professional Teams that Call Tampa Home

Caffeine Cravings

Our Favorite Coffee Shops

Experience the Thrill

Our Favorite Places to Drop Some Money on a Weekend

Sweet Spots

Our Favorite Spots to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Satisfy Your Local Cravings

Our Favorite Local Restaurants and Eateries

Ranked Best for a Reason

Six reasons to make Tampa your college home:


Tampa Ranked in the Top 10 Best Foodie Cities in the U.S.

Tampa receives the Year-End Award for Best Sports City

Tampa ranked as the #1 Emerging Tech Cities In The U.S.

Tampa Bay ranked as the 11th best metro area for female entrepreneurs

SmartAsset ranked the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA the No. 18 best place to work in technology in the nation

Tampa named one of the best cities for startups in 2022