Why Pinellas County is one of the best places to live in Florida
SPCA Tampa Bay is located in Largo, FL and is right in the middle of Pinellas County, one of the best areas to live in Florida! We have big city amenities like top-rated educational institutions and hospitals and a never-ending list of entertainment options. Yet, we maintain our small town feel by helping community members succeed and welcoming newcomers.
In Pinellas County/Tampa Bay, big-city amenities meet small-city convenience with year-round sunshine and an active lifestyle where you’re always just minutes from the waters of a bay, beach, river, or lake. These are all reasons why Tampa Bay is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best places to live!
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The Pinellas County area offers a quality of life and year-round good weather that is hard to beat. The area offers diverse housing options from walkable urban neighborhoods to rural areas with room to roam and everything in between. Whether you crave the excitement of professional sports and outdoor activities or enjoy world-class entertainment venues, museums and waterfront parks, there is never a shortage of things to do.
LIFESTYLE
With 246 sunny days per year and an average year-round temperature of 73′, Tampa Bay is the ideal city for outdoor enthusiasts! If you enjoy a great workout outdoors, try stand-up paddle boarding or kayak through the natural Florida mangroves to see native wild birds and abundant sea life. If you are seeking a more relaxed outdoor activity, experience the beauty of the Bay area by renting a boat for the day and explore the Intracoastal, the local islands and remote sand bars only accessible by water.
DINING
The Tampa Bay area offers local residents endless dining options from casual eateries, sidewalk cafes and elegant five-star restaurants. You’ll also have plenty of trendy craft breweries and beer gardens to check out. Many of these places are pet-friendly and provide for daily live entertainment. Some of the local trendy places include Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Clearwater Beach, Downtown Dunedin, South Tampa, Downtown Tampa, and Ybor City.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
The Tampa Bay region provides an active scene of events, outdoor festivals and performances to continually explore. There’s also many popular annual events that take place each year such as Gasparilla, Havana Nights, The Sugar Sand Festival, The St Pete Grand Prix, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Margarita Fest, Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ and the Power Boat Races just to name a few.
ENTERTAIMENT
Tampa Bay is home to many family-oriented theme parks and museums. Popular theme parks include Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The Tampa Bay area also contains top museums including MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry), The Tampa Museum of Art, The Glazer Children’s Museum, and the Dali Museum. Tampa Bay is also home to multiple professional sports teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Tampa Bay Rays.
Click HERE for some things to know before moving to Pinellas County/Tampa Bay.
Click HERE for more about St. Petersburg and Clearwater in Pinellas County.