The South Shore Area of Tampa Bay represents a seven-county mega region. Tampa and St. Petersburg represent two of the largest cities in the State. In addition, Sarasota, Clearwater, Lakeland and Bradenton offer a market rich with business opportunity.

• Labor force of over 1.8 million
• 12th largest media market in the country
• Gateway to the Florida High Tech Corridor, with matching grant opportunity with the city of Tampa Bay.  The program has generated more than $120 million in applied research for over 225 companies
• Home to global manufacturers, health technology firms, information exchanges and the distribution of goods and services
• Three international airports and 3 seaports
• Over 19,000 jobs added last year in the Tampa-St. Petersburg MSA