Tampa, Florida Essays

remember. The tradition started when my Mom’s parents took her to Sanibel island in Florida, after driving for a little bit off the island they found a very small island called Captiva island. This little island was filled with houses, shops, beaches and many restaurants. They loved it so much, that every year they decided to go back. When my mom grew up she carried on the tradition, and brought me. My first vacation to Florida, I was two years old, and we decided to drive. You can imagine how happy my parents

For many residents in Tampa, Florida, the experience of living there is rewarding because of the weather, employment opportunities and access to great entertainment. For those unfortunate people who are prone to substance abuse and addiction, living in Tampa creates risks because of the high presence of drugs in the area. Given the city's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, access to illegal drugs like heroin and cocaine is unfettered. Based on a group of charts provided by the Pew Center in 2013,

Top Florida Cities for Real Estate Investing If you’re searching for investment property, cross the state line into Florida and stop. Per a recent study by GOBankingRates.com, three cities — Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville — were ranked among the nation’s top 15 as great places to invest in real estate. Using rental properties to expand your portfolio is a smart move thanks to ongoing recovery from the mid-2000s recession. Home prices are rising. So is inventory as builders rebound from the

annually ( “Tampa” 23).” Busch Gardens attracts millions of people a year for its intense and African animals. ” Many visitors are amazed by their events and attractions (“Tampa”). “Busch Gardens is a fascinating African zoo and amusement park ( “Tampa” 19). Busch Gardens may be fun, but there is some craziness behind it. A man injured a flamingo at Busch Gardens and killed another. Lambert says, “An Orlando man accused in the death of a beloved Chilean flamingo at Busch Gardens in Tampa will undergo

A holiday to Florida , United States Does the sound of thrilling high-speed rides , great food and a beautiful sunny climate entice you ? Well Florida has this and more ! Florida is also known as the sunny state and is blessed by the coast of Atlantic ocean on the eastern side and the calmer warmer waters on its western side. The main attractions of Florida include Disney land, Universal Studios , Sea World , Aquatica and Bush Garden's . These attractions are found close to Orlando. Disney land

REFLECTION ESSAY 2 Introduction In the following essay I intend to elaborate on the five main themes of geography as they relate to Weeki Wachee, Fl. “The geology of Florida makes Weeki Wachee a unique playground. The state is a patchwork of springs that discharge fresh water from underground aquifers” (Ayers & Matson, 2010). Ultimately, I plan to describe not only the changes the area has gone through, but the impact these changes has had on the community. General

always sparkles and individuals stroll alongside the road in shorts during the coldest months. One of Florida’s Gulf coast cities, known as the Sunshine City, is 244 miles of gleaming coastline along Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, the intra coastal waterways, and Boca Ciega Bay. St. Petersburg, Florida, is a tourist paradise on the gulf coast where the atmosphere is beautiful and the weather is always pleasant. Home to the Devil Rays, Fort Se Soto Park with top-rated districts and restaurants, is

in 1957 and at the time was named St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. Local officials changed the city 's name in 1994 to lessen confusion and to give it a unique distinction from St. Petersburg, which is a nearby city to the east. The City is located in Pinellas County and was formed through a combination of Belle Vista, Don CeSar Place, and Pass-A-Grille. Convenient Location The city is easy to assess because it 's just 30 miles from Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg Clearwater International

The state of Florida, among many others in The United States has recently come under the weight of one of the most expensive debates of our time. The heavier questions behind the debate being whether it would hurt or hinder the state as a whole and will it help individuals make ends meet. Some Floridan’s believe an increase would lead to job cuts and leave the state of Florida in an economic down fall. Others believe it would benefit workers across the state in many ways. To gain perspective

If you’re looking for sun, excitement, adventure, and striking water, Florida is the place to vacation. Florida offers vast magnitudes of family fun beaches as we experienced during our visit to Clearwater and Siesta Key Beach. Though both of these vacation spots are similar, they are very unique in their own ways. During our first vacation to Florida in June of 2012 we visited Clearwater Beach. It offered a beautiful pier to explore, vendors showcasing handmade crafts to purchase, and astonishing

PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA THE COST AND BENEFITS OF INCORPORATION The Palm Harbor community in Pinellas County is still unincorporated as of now. But it is not as if there had never been any effort to incorporate the community into a city. Palm Harbor would have been the 25th city under the Pinellas County in the state of Florida. There were bills before pushing for its incorporation but they did not get the support of the landowners. Thus, those bills died and for now, Palm Harbor remains a community

Having ratified the Adams-Onís Treaty in 1821, the United States officially purchased Florida from Spain. Taking control, American officials concluded the Treaty of Moultrie Creek two years later which established a large reservation in central Florida for the Seminoles. By 1827, the majority of the Seminoles had moved to the reservation and Fort King (Ocala) was constructed nearby under the guidance of Colonel Duncan L. Clinch. Though the next five years were largely peaceful, some began to call

For the past nineteen years, I have lived in a beautiful city in Florida called St. Petersburg. I’ve always called St. Pete my home and plan on moving back after college. Currently, I am a Junior studying, Finance and Real Estate at the Florida State University. After competing those degrees, I plan on applying to the Master in Finance with focus in Real Estate program at FSU. I’m intrigued by the program FSU offers because it should only take me a year to finish. I am a huge Seminole fan, which

It’s Not So Hot in Paradise As an American from the Midwest, the image that comes to mind of life on a Caribbean island is paradise which evokes a feeling of peace and tranquility. A place where one can escape the snow and freezing temperatures during the long winter months. A place one could enjoy beautiful beaches, tropical trees and green foliage year round. Everyone has their own perspective of things whether they have experienced it first hand or through second hand information. In Judith

Up until the late 1910’s, women did not have much say with what went on in society, nor did they have much control over their own lives. It had been tradition that a woman obeyed without question and did anything in her power to please those around her. Such ideals are seen in Like Water for Chocolate, however, instead of having to follow a male figurehead, Tita, her sisters, Pedro, and even Mama Elena must obey the invisible laws of society. However, everyone finds a way to bend these laws and help

The Many Things To Do On a Phillip Island Trip Phillip Island is just 90 km away from the well-loved city Melbourne. The locals and foreign tourist love this island; you can do many things -- an all-in-one holiday destination. So, if you have been looking for a place to spend the weekend with your family; Phillip Island is the best place, and you will never get bored with it. Wildlife, boat rides, birds, local markets, heritage, koalas, whales, sharks, golf, and much more the do with your family

Today I woke up pretty early for a summer day, around 7am. I walked downstairs and asked my dad if we could go fishing today. He said yes and suggested that we get ready to leave. I got my fishing pole, fishing net, and my extra fishing pole string. While I was getting my stuff my dad called his friend Jimmy and asked if he wanted to come as well. He said yes, but he will be coming later. I brought my fishing stuff to my dad’s car when I realized he brought his old fishing pole out. I asked him,

Let’s set the scene; you are in a plane, 30,000 feet in the air awaiting to get to Florida for your yearly vacation. You are enthusiastic to see your cousins for the first time, go swimming in the ocean, and ride some roller coasters. But, suddenly, a man stands up in the backseat with an AR-15 yelling a derogatory slur. Everybody freaks out, yelling and screaming for the flight attendants, but before you know it you hear a loud, deafening ring and see nothing but white. And it could have all been

Well today I went to the fair,and I won a Grand Prize.My grand prize is I get to go on a jet to wherever I want to go in the whole entire world,plus I get to take a family member or friend in which of my choice.The place I want to go is Orlando,Florida I choose to bring a friend which will be Arionna.The adventures I want to go on with Arionna is Sky Diving,Bungy Jumping,Swimming,going to Disney World,go shopping at the mall and lots more… The first thing we will be doing is going to explore

Robert Frost once said ¨In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life...it goes on.¨ Death of the Hired Man by Robert Frost is about Warren and Mary, who are the owners of the farm, have a hired man, Sila, who decides to leave them to find better work, but when his work goes down, he returns looking for jobs to earn money. Warren has had enough and tells his wife the actions he would take with Sila. Mary is a woman who has more in the positive side than her husband and she realizes