Welcome to Tampa Bay
Whether lounging on the beach watching volleyball and basking in the sun with your favorite drink, or filling your traveling schedule to the maximum with museums, architecture, concerts, dining and shopping, the Tampa Bay Area is sure to please. Fresh seafood, nationally recognized steak houses and trendy martini bars keep visitors and locals busy in the evenings.
Facts
| Population | 336.264 (Tampa) 253.369 (St. Petersburg) 110.251 (Clearwater) |
| Currency | $1 dollar (USD) = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Most businesses open at 9:00 or 10:00 am and stay open until 5:00 or 6:00 pm. Most restaurants open at 11:00 am or noon and stay open until 10:00 pm. Most bars are open until 2:00 am. |
| Newspapers | St. Petersburg Times Tampa Tribune tbt* Weekly Planet |
| Emergency numbers | 911 (General emergency) Tampa Police Department +1 813 354 6600 St. Petersburg Police Department +1 727 893 7780 Clearwater Police Department +1 727 562 4242 |
| Tourist information | Tampa Convention and Visitors Bureau +1 813 223 2752 St. Petersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau +1 727 464 7200 |
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