The City of Tampa

september 19 2007

Who could have imagined in 1855 that the City of Tampa would be the third most populous city in Florida?
That year the city was officialy founded, but already in 1528 the Spanish were impressed with the beauty of the area. And in November 1823 Col. Brooke was issued orders to establish a military post on Tampa Bay by U.S. Secretary of War Calhoun.

The interesting history of the city is reflected in the diversity the City of Tampa offers.
It has many faces. Some of them are: the activity at the industrial area, the variety of cultural life, the dynamics of the harbor, and the change of the seasons of nature surrounding the city.

In case you want to know more: the City of Tampa official website offers loads of information and two videos.