Best Reasons to Retire to Tampa, Florida
by Jony Mozen
So you're planning for your retirement. You know you'd like to move to Florida, not just because some of your friends are there but also because you've done your homework. You know that Florida's sunny weather, recreational opportunities, tax benefits, entertainment, and other advantages make it one of the most popular places in the world to retire. Florida is noted for its active adult communities that cater to the 55-plus crowd and everyone knows about discounts on earlybird dinners, movie houses, and eneterainment venues. You already know that Florida is one of the warmest states during the winter and that its great weather permits most retirees to enjoy active and leisure activities like playing golf and tennis, enjoying the beaches, and interesting attractions like Busch Gardens. Your friends have told you that it's wonderful to be able to get out and walk every day, or ride a bike, or just go shopping at the discount centers. Florida is relatively flat so smog rarely has any chance to form and breezes from the Gulf and the Atlantic keep the air fresh and clean. Heavy winter clothing, snow tires, windshield ice scrapers, icey sidewalks, home heating oil deliveries, and all the other costly inconveniences of winter can be forgotten. You understand that the health benefits of living in Florida are countless and warm temperatures and a relaxed lifestyle promotes healthy living. You also know that available healthcare is the best in the world. Since Florida is a major retirement area some of the best doctors and medical centers in the nation are here, with some of the latest technology and treatment programs available. And because of your research you understand there is no state income tax in Florida, sales tax is lower than most states, and Florida offers up to $50,000 in homestead exemptions, which means the tax on your home is much lower. Generally speaking, new homes are priced much lower than many other areas of the country and come with the bonus of asset protection, which means you cannot have your home taken away from you even if you have to file for bankruptcy. OK, you've got your heart set on Florida and you know what to expect. Maybe you even narrowed your search to the Tampa area (for reasons mentioned above), but where is there to do? How will you spend your retirement? You've certainly read online articles like this about beaches, golf, fishing, parks, arts & culture, professional sports teams and major attractions, but what else is there to see and do in the Tampa area?
Morris Bridge Park. The park is best known for its river fishing, boating, hiking, off-road bicycling, bird watching, and picnicking. Alligators, turtles, water snakes, frogs, fish, hawks and wading birds are commonly seen on this property. Al Lopez Park. This park is made up of approximately 132 acres of Florida wildlife, offering an enjoyable view. If it isn't the land that sparks your interest, it will be the ponds. There are two ponds that fall within the boundaries of the park. The northern pond offers fishing, and some have said that the fishing is what sets Al Lopez Park aside from other parks. Amenities include a pier, ball fields and courts, playgrounds, trails, dog park, picnic areas, and restrooms.
Hyde Park is a quaint and historic community located just south of downtown Tampa. As one of Tampa's oldest neighborhoods, Hyde Park boasts beautiful pre-1940's architecture in styles that include Queen Anne, Tudor, Classical, Colonial and other revival styles. The homes themselves are a showcase of old Tampa's classic charm. Many homes in Hyde Park homes have been lovingly restored and renovated. Hyde Park Village presents more than 50 upscale shops, restaurants, and movie theaters. The Village resembles a European promenade, with tree-lined streets, colorful awnings, patio restaurants, and lush parks. The community dates back to 1879 and picturesque street lamps add to its vintage charm.
Bern's Steakhouse Tour discloses an army of carvers, cooks, prep workers and waiters moving briskly about in a bright, clean kitchen occupying more space than the dining rooms. The 10-minute tours are led mostly by waiter trainees, part of a nearly two-year stint before becoming full-time servers, including time working at the restaurant's organic farm and a three-hour verbal exam. The typical tour starts at the carving station, where each steak (aged beef from five to eight weeks) is cut to order. Then tour the wine cellar, a dark, cool (always 50 degrees), cavernous space lined with shelves that reach to the ceiling, holding 100,000 or so bottles from 6,500 labels, each numbered and entered into a computer for tracking. Though 3,500 square feet, this is just the working cellar, with only 20 percent of the total inventory that makes it the largest restaurant wine collection in the world. The rest is in a warehouse across the street.
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art about contemporary life and culture. FMoPA collects, preserves and exhibits historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally known photographic artists. With its outstanding exhibitions and community programs, the museum is a member of the American Association of Museums and is only one of a handful of museums in the United States dedicated entirely to photography. FMoPA also enriches the community by operating outreach programs to educate children and adults.
Visit Tampa now and discover how historic Old Florida blends well with the modern, upscale style of some of the most beautiful, master-planned communities for families and retirees. Yes, climate, dining and shopping, cultural attractions, educational and business opportunities, and the beautiful beaches help make Tampa home to a wonderful lifestyle. Make it your home, too.
Jony Mozen recommends Tampa, Florida if you want to retire. <a href="http://www.glhomes.com/pages-tampa-is-a-great-place-to-retire">Tampa Real Estate</a> & <a href="http://www.glhomes.com/pages-tampa">new homes for Sale in Tampa Florida</a>
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