Tampa, Florida Healthcare Jobs
Tampa is the largest of three cities that comprise the Tampa Bay Area. St. Petersburg and Clearwater are the other two. Together, they make up a growing metropolis of about 2.5 million people, perfect weather, world-class beaches, and one of the busiest ports in the country. Tampa boasts of a large, state-of-the-art aquarium, the best African American art museum in the state, two of the largest zoos or game parks in the country, and the largest science museum in the Southeast. Tampa is also a major sports center that can offer the healthcare traveler pro football and hockey, tennis, golf, fishing, as well as horse and greyhound racing, and heart-pounding jai-alai.
Busch Gardens is listed among the nation’s top four zoos. Besides exotic animals, Busch Gardens also features live entertainment and a variety of mechanical rides including Kumba, the largest and fastest rollercoaster in the Southeast. The water park Adventure Island offers breathtaking flumes and slides and a relaxing tubing trail. For even more family-oriented amusements, visit the Lowry Park Zoo, the Fun Forest at Lowry Park or the Museum of Science and Industry. The newly opened Florida Aquarium displays marine life and natural Florida habitats in an educational and entertaining fashion. The Henry B. Plant Museum at the University of Tampa also offers an interesting glimpse at the past. For contemporary cultural experiences -- try the Museum of Art and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. If you enjoy spectator sports, the Buccaneers NFL football, the Lightning NHL hockey, the Storm in Arena Football, Jai Alai Fronton, Tampa Bay Downs and Greyhound Track offer a wide variety of excitement.
