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TA B L E O F CONTENTS Florida Facts

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We’re at Home

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Performing Arts & Museums

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Recreation & Sports

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Attractions

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Beaches

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Restaurants & Breweries

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Shopping

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Education

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Healthcare

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Economy

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Transportation

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About Us

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What We Offer

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Our Footprint

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Corporate Services & Relocation

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Community Involvement

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FLORIDA FACTS LAND AREA: 54,136 square miles WATER AREA: 4,424 square miles TOTAL COASTLINE: 1,197 miles COUNTIES: 67 CAPITAL: Tallahassee STATE NICKNAME: Sunshine State STATE SONG: *Swanee (Old Folks at Home) by Stephen Foster STATE FLOWER: Orange Blossom STATE TREE: Sabal Palm STATE BIRD: Mockingbird STATE ANIMAL: Florida Panther STATE MARINE MAMMAL: Manatee STATE SALTWATER MAMMA L: Porpoise STATE FISH: **Large mouth bass (freshwater) Atlantic sailfish (saltwater) STATE SHELL: Pleuroploca gigantean (horse conch) STATE GEM: Moonstone STATE STONE: Agatized Coral STATE MOTTO: In God We Trust STATE INCOME TAX: None *Spelling used in Foster’s original song **Only state with two

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TA M PA B AY Nobody knows Tampa Bay like Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group.

Locally owned and operated since 1959, we have established a solid reputation as one of the most dynamic and progressive real estate firms in the area. Our offices are staffed with highly trained professionals who are committed to providing exemplary services to their clients and customers. Dedicated to assisting you in your move, our Relocation Team will provide personalized service that will meet and exceed all your real estate needs.

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PERFORMING ARTS Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry play to packed houses around the Bay area. Situated on the banks of the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, the 290,000 square foot Straz Center boasts three theaters; presenting Broadway shows, dance productions, popular singers, and comedians. Nearby, the Amalie Arena is a spectacular venue for concerts by popular artists and musicians. Tampa Theatre, an ornate movie palace built in the 1920’s, shows nearly 200 films a year, ranging from animated to foreign to classic, and also features concerts by well-known musicians.

Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg

The Bayfront Center in downtown St. Petersburg features the strategically designed Mahaffey Theater as well as a large arena for expositions and shows. Clearwater’s acoustically balanced Ruth Eckerd Hall offers outstanding plays, concerts, and performances throughout the year.

MUSEUMS Museum lovers will delight in the array of museums found throughout the Bay area.

Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), the largest science museum in the Southeast.

The Tampa Museum of Art offers a look at Greek and Roman antiquities, as well as changing exhibitions from private collections and museums around the world. Downtown Tampa also hosts the annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, one of the largest art shows in the Southeast and ranked among the top fine arts festivals in the country.

Displaying the largest permanent collection of Salvador Dali in the country is the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts holds large collections of European and American masters and a Steuben glass collection. Great Explorations in St. Petersburg is a “hands on” museum where observers don’t just look at the exhibits, but also touch and move them, while the Dunedin Fine Art Center and the Florida Gulf Coast Art Center offer a wide range of educational opportunities for all ages in a variety of art mediums.

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Dali Museum, St. Petersburg

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PROFESSIONAL

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teams Dali Museum, St. Petersburg

R E C R E AT I O N A L SPORTS Outdoor activities are a must in the Bay area and run the gamut from a fast-paced game of tennis to a tranquil fishing excursion. Boating enthusiasts can sail or motor along the area’s lakes and bays as well as the Gulf.

Boat owners with a valid out-of-state registration can use pleasure craft for up to 90 days in Florida. Tampa Bay’s golf scene is a hot one with over 100 golf courses to choose from. The toprated Copperhead course hosts the world’s finest players when the PGA TOUR arrives at Innisbrook for the Valspar Championship.

Whether you like to walk, jog, bike or skate, you’ll enjoy the scenic trek along the Pinellas and Suncoast Trails.

Tampa’s Bayshore Boulevard stretches along the water for six miles giving fitness enthusiasts a panoramic view of the downtown skyline, the open bay and stately homes. The Gulf beaches, recognized as some of the best in the world, provide a welcome venue for outdoor activities with 28 miles of white sand and sparkling water.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS Catch NFL action at Raymond James Stadium, home to the Super Bowl XXXVII Champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The stadium is also the host field to the University of South Florida Bulls and the annual Outback Bowl. Arena football’s Tampa Bay Storm can be found at the Amalie Arena along with Major League Hockey’s 2004 Stanley Cup winner Tampa Bay Lightning. Across the bay to Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays provide plenty of Major League Baseball activity. Additionally, several MLB teams call Tampa Bay home for spring training including the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves and in nearby Polk County you’ll find the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians. In 2012, the Rowdies won the NASL Soccer Bowl Championship after a thrilling shootout victory in front of a sold out crowd at Al Lang Stadium in downtown St. Petersburg.

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Rowdies

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AT T R AC T I O N S Residents of the Bay area have many popular attractions right in their own back yards.

Busch Gardens offers an overview of the Serengeti Plain, featuring more than 2,700 animals, along with thrill rides and cultural exhibits.

Adjacent to Busch Gardens is Adventure Island, a 35-acre water park with a variety of water slides, body flumes, and wave pools.

The Florida Aquarium, ranked as one of the top three in the US, is located adjacent to the cruise ship terminal in downtown Tampa. The aquarium features 20,000 aquatic plants and animals and one of the world’s largest coral reef displays.

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo includes a Florida wildlife exhibit, a manatee research center, an education facility and, of course, a variety of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Ybor City is one of the more unusual shopping facilities is Ybor Square in Ybor City. Formerly a cigar factory dating to before the turn of the century, Ybor Square now houses a quaint collection of shops, restaurants, and exciting night spots.

John’s Pass Village, in Madeira Beach, is a collection of galleries, shops and restaurants in a fishing village edged by a boardwalk featuring craft shows and the annual Seafood Festival. View the heavens and discover the mysteries of the universe at the Planetarium and Observatory in St. Petersburg.

Voted Florida’s best attraction

by USA Today and home to Winter the dolphin without a tail, The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a multi-purpose aquarium museum which has educational programs, conducts research, houses exhibits and provides animal rescue and rehabilitation.

Tarpon Springs, on the northern edge of Pinellas County, was founded as a Greek sponging village around the turn of the century and still retains the look and feel of a village on the Aegean. Demonstration sponge dives are available to enjoy.

Busch Gardens, Tampa

<< Kayaking along the canopy trees in the emerald waters of the Crystal River.

Florida is filled with beautiful springs and spring-fed rivers. In fact, there are more than 900 springs in Florida! Play alongside the gentle manatees as you kayak or float down the river.

The manatee capital of the world is found just north of Tampa Bay in the Crystal River and the waters of Citrus County. Head over to floridasprings.org to see where all of Florida’s hidden treausures lie.

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BEACHES Here in the Bay area you will find some of the world’s top rated beaches with sugary white sand, sparkling clear water, and endless sunsets. Many of our beaches have been voted as some of the best in the U.S. Some of our favorite island spots include:

•F ort De Soto Park voted as the “Best Family Beach” and also named in the Top 25 U.S. Beaches by TripAdvisor.

Camping on the beach is common here, as there are over 1,000 acres of preserved land that covers five interconnected islands.

•C learwater Beach, ranked #1 beach in 2016 by TripAdvisor and voted as the “Best Beach Town in Florida” in 2013, has numerous hotels, condos, beach houses, and more to accommodate its visitors. Many beach front restaurants are located on Clearwater Beach and don’t forget to visit Pier 60 where you can gather for events, watch the sunset, go fishing, and more.

•S iesta Key, ranked #1 beach in 2017 by Dr. Beach, boasts the finest and whitest sand in the world and the most beautiful blue-colored, crystal clear water. The beach is a stretch that is part of a county park with copius facilities and parking.

•C aladesi Island State Park, which was named America’s #1 Beach in 2008 by Dr. Beach.

This beautiful stretch of beach is only accessible by boat or ferry from Honeymoon Island giving you a private island feel.

•F red Howard Park, located in the heart of Tarpon Springs with multiple picnic areas and playgrounds along the nature preserve followed by the causeway that takes you out to the white sand beach.

•H oneymoon Island State Park, four miles of beach, nature trails, bird observations, and more. Amenities include a dog beach, picnic areas

with pavilions, playground, kayak rentals, and a waterfront restaurant.

• St. Pete Beach, voted as “One of America’s Top 10 Best Beach Towns for 2013”, this beach has everything one may need, such as beachside restaurants, tiki bars, cabana rentals, jet ski rentals, and even more adventure opportunities. Numerous hotels along the beach including the Mediterraneanstyle Don Cesar Resort that was built during the jazz-age and has been the standard luxury ever since.

• Anna Maria Island is seven miles of sparkling Gulf-front beaches in Manatee County where you can collect treasures, bring your pup along, or just sit back and relax.

Many others to explore up and down the coast.

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DINING OUT Your taste buds will be tempted by an outstanding array of restaurants serving up a wide variety of international and traditional American cuisine. Tampa Bay’s pleasant year-round climate allows increased opportunities for sidewalk dining on the terrace. Or enjoy a more relaxed setting along the waterfront at a beach side restaurant. Some of our favorited include: Bern’s Steak House Perfectly aged steaks along with one of the largest wine collections in the world followed by an internationally famous dessert room. Wine cellar and kitchen tours available for all guests. Bern’s has been providing their guests from all over the world with a unique culinary experience since 1956.

Charley’s Steak House Each steak is aged on the premises for four to six weeks and is hand-cut daily by management then flame-grilled over their unique 1200-degree Florida citrus & oak wood fueled custom pit. A traditional steakhouse with items on the menu prepared and created with a culinary flair.

Frenchy’s The beachfront bar & grill with outstanding fresh seafood and more.

Enjoy the island vibes with one of many beach cocktails while listening to a live band and watching the sunset all from your table. One of Clearwater Beach’s favorite seafood spots, due to their fresh Florida stone crab and an awesome beach dining experience.

Colombia In the heart of Ybor City, founded in 1905, one of Tampa’s oldest restaurants. The Colombia is known for its Cuban coffee and authentic Cuban sandwiches. For over 110 years, the Colombia has been owned and operated by the same family making the restaurant a unique dining experience with Cuban culture.

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More Tampa Bay Favorites Ocean Prime Jackson’s Bistro & Sushi Bar Yacht StarShip Datz Oxford Exchange Ulele Oystercatchers Mise En Place Noble Crust The Black Pearl Capital Taco Salt Rock

BREWERIES Tampa Bay is raising the bar, specifically when it comes to craft beer. Breweries are popping up all over the Bay… Some of our favorites are: • Yuengling Brewing Co. • Cigar City Brewing • Green Bench Brewing Company • Coppertail Brewing Co. • Angry Chair Brewing • Tampa Bay Brewing Company • Florida Avenue Brewing Co. • Escape Brewing Company • Big Storm Brewing Co. • Dunedin Brewery • Six Ten Brewing • Three Daughters Brewing

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SHOPPING Shop until you drop! Choose from a diverse selection of fine shopping districts with exclusive boutiques and specialty shops as well as traditional malls.

International Plaza, is a desired shopping location for high-end as well as your everyday brands. With 200 stores and 16 restaurants including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Apple, Crate & Barrel, The Cheesecake Factory, The Capital Grille and Renaissance Hotel w/courtesy, you can see why it is a renowned location.

Hyde Park Village incorporates unique shopping, dining, and entertainment with an outdoor experience. You will find not only national, but regional and local retailers as well.

Tampa Premium Outlets, conveniently located off Interstate 75 in North Tampa and features over 110 shops including Calvin Klein, Coach, J. Crew, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hilfiger. You will also enjoy delicious options at Market Hall, including Green Leaf’s Beyond Great, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen and Johnny Rockets.

Big Top Flea Market Tampa Bay’s “Best Flea Market!” allows you to browse over 1,100 covered, bargain-filled booths, and has a combinations of new and used merchandise, clothes, electronics, and more.

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E D U C AT I O N School administrators and teachers are passionate about curricula and effective teaching methods that will enable students to realize their full potential. Involvement in the community is encouraged by the school systems through various programs including Parent Teacher Student Association and school advisory committees.

Florida retains an undisputed reputation in providing education for exceptional students with programs for enrichment and students with special needs. Gifted students take part in advanced courses, often in conjunction with advanced placement opportunities offered by area colleges and universities.

Specialized programs are offered to prepare students for a wide range of future career endeavors. Academic curricula in magnet schools include advanced technologies, wellness and medical care, criminal justice, international baccalaureate, arts, teaching, science and technology and more.

P R I VAT E S C H O O L S The reasons and motivations for choosing a private school education are as varied as the options that are available. There are hundreds of private elementary and secondary schools throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties that offer a variety of teaching styles, philosophies and tuition structures.

More information is available from the Southern Association of Independent schools at 404.227.1814.

CHARTER SCHOOLS There are numerous options for charter schools in the Bay area throughout St. Petersburg, Tampa, and other prime locations. Being one of the fastest growing school choice options in Florida, charter schools are free to innovate and provide effective programs for their students.

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CHILD CARE FACILITIES Seeking quality childcare is often a newcomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priority. Quality public and private childcare facilities are available throughout the area. For additional information on selecting a child care facility and a referral list, please contact the following: Hillsborough County Child Care Licensing Program 813.264.3925 Child Care Resource and Referral of Pinellas County 727.547.5750 Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc. Pasco County 727.835.4166

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PUBLIC Schools

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS

PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS

Boasting the 8th largest school system in the nation, Hillsborough County has emerged as an important educational center in Florida. Total current enrollment exceeds 206,841.

The Hillsborough County School System is comprised of 266 Schools (K-12) and 82 centers for adults with programs at schools and other sites in the community.

The Pinellas County School District is the 7th largest in Florida and the 26th largest in the country. Comprised of 140 elementary, middle, high and specialty public schools, it serves more than 104,000 students. Nearly 18,069 adults are enrolled in postsecondary, career, technical and adult education programs in Clearwater and St. Petersburg.

The Pasco County School System consists of 13 high schools, 15 middle schools, 47 elementary schools, four special education centers, 1 eSchool, and 10 charter schools. Total enrollment exceeds 71,690 students.

Hillsborough County School System Highlights

Pinellas County School System Highlights

• 62 Hillsborough County public

school students were named National Merit Semifinalists • All traditional public high schools are listed on The Washington Post’s 2013 list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools • Magnet Schools of America recognized 22 magnet schools as Magnet Schools of Excellence or Magnet Schools of Distinction • 19 students were named National Achievement Scholar Semifinalists For more information on Hillsborough County schools, visit their website at www.sdhc.k12.fl.us.

• Pinellas County Schools named 2011 Florida Green School Winner by DEP • 26 high school students from across the district were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation For more information on Pinellas County schools, please visit their website at www.pcsb.org.

Pasco County School System Highlights

• 63 schools received the “Golden School” award

• 192 district teachers have earned National Board Certification

• 45 schools received Florida

Department of Education’s Five Star School Award. (This award is presented annually by the Florida Department of Education to those schools that have shown outstanding involvement with business partners, families, volunteers, student community service and have an active School Advisory Council.)

For more information on Pasco County Schools, please visit their website at www.pasco.k12.fl.us

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University of South Florida

University of South Florida Cheerleaders

University of Tampa

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Institutes of higher learning in Hillsborough County include: • Florida College, a two-year school of liberal arts • Hillsborough Community College • University of Tampa, a private liberal arts and science college • University of South Florida (USF) – USF is the second largest university in the Southeast and among the top 20 in the nation. USF also features a string of satellite campuses throughout the region, including a $24 million marine science center in St. Petersburg.

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Colleges and universities in Pinellas County include: • Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg • Eckerd College, a four year liberal arts school in St. Petersburg • St. Petersburg College • Clearwater Christian College Colleges and universities in Pasco County include: • Saint Leo University • Pasco-Hernando State College • Trinity College

L A R G E S T H O S P I TA L S Hillsborough County Bayfront Medical Center...................................727.823.1234 Brandon Regional Hospital..............................813.681.5551 Florida Hospital, Tampa Bay Network.........813.971.6000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center........................888.663.3488 James A. Haley Veterans Hospital...............813.972.2000 St. Joseph’s Hospital........................................813.870.4000 Tampa Community Hospital...........................813.888.7060 Tampa General Hospital..................................813.844.7000 University Community Hospital.....................813.971.6000 Pasco County Medical Center of Trinity..................................727.834.4000 Morton Plant Hospital......................................727.462.7000 Morton Plant North Bay...................................727.462.7000 Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.....727.819.2929

H E A LT H C A R E A wide range of health care facilities offering the most advanced diagnostic testing and sophisticated treatment serves the Tampa Bay area. Physicians and hospitals throughout the region are on the leading edge of medicine today.

More than 75 recognized medical specialties are represented with more than 43 general, specialty and military hospitals available.

Pinellas County All Children’s Hospital.......................................727.898.7451 Bay Pines VA Medical Center..........................727.398.6661 Largo Medical Center......................................727.588.5200 Mease Countryside Hospital..............................727.725.6111 Morton Plant Hospital......................................727.462.7000 Northside Hospital The Tampa Bay Heart Institute.................................727.521.4411 Palms of Pasedena Hospital.............................727.381.1000 St. Anthony’s Hospital.........................................727.825.1100 St. Petersburg General Hospital.......................727.384.1414 Polk County Lakeland Regional Medical Center.................863.687.1100 Manatee County Manatee Memorial Hospital...............................941.746.5111

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ECONOMY The Bay area features a vigorous, diverse economy that encompasses retail trades, defense/high technology, financial and insurance operations, publishing, health care services, biomedical research and many other businesses. Several other factors contribute significantly to the local economy: • The Port of Tampa, which handles millions of tons of cargo annually and also maintains a flourishing cruise ship industry.

• Manufacturing, with an industrial base of more than 1,400 manufacturing firms in Pinellas County alone.

• Agriculture, with its many activities comprising of poultry, cattle, winter vegetables, strawberries, ornamental horticulture and tropical fish farming.

• Tourism, long an economic mainstay, remains a viable factor because of the area’s well-established popularity as a vacation destination.

• Tampa Bay Convention Center, one of the nations’ largest, brings millions of vacationers and conventioneers here annually.

• Resorts, such as the famous Don CeSar Hotel on St. Petersburg Beach and downtown St. Petersburg’s luxurious Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club, attract a national and international clientele and have hosted several U.S. Presidents.

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PUBLIC & PRIVATE EMPLOYERS

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

Baycare Health Care Systems

22,900

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

13,000

Home Shopping Network

10,550

University of South Florida

9,000

Tech Data Corp

6,900

Well Care

6,700

Tampa General Hospital

6,400

Verizon

6,000

J P Morgan Chase

5,100

Citi

4,300

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T R A N S P O R TAT I O N Tampa International Airport (TPA), located five miles from downtown Tampa and 20 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg, is hailed as the world’s most modern and efficient. Served by all major airlines, Tampa International Airport has been consistently voted the nation’s best airport and is considered to be one of the finest in the world.

The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport serves the community with chartered flights for national and international travel with a variety of commercial airlines.

General aviation and corporate aircraft are well served

by Hanger One, located adjacent to TPA, and by Albert Whited in St. Petersburg, which also offers sightseeing flights, flight instruction and chartering.

Those interested in a more luxurious mode of transportation will appreciate the variety of cruise lines which sail from the Port of Tampa. Day and evening cruises sail from downtown Tampa and from the Pinellas County beaches, providing fun entertainment for gamblers, Broadway enthusiasts, and food connoisseurs.

Local road trips are facilitated by the interstate system and other major thoroughfares. Land links connecting the Tampa Bay area include the Courtney Campbell Causeway, Howard Frankland Bridge, and Gandy Bridge. The Sunshine Skyway, the world’s largest single-cable-stayed bridge, provides easy access to Sarasota and links I-75 to South Florida.

Public transportation systems are available throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties.

Contact HARTline in Hillsborough County (813.254.4278); PSTA in Pinellas County (727.540.1900); PCPT in Pasco County (727.834.3322).

Rail service is also available for both passenger and freight travel. Contact Amtrak for passenger information (813.221.7601) or CX for freight information (877-SHIPCSX). Commercial bus service is provided by Greyhound at 813.229.2174 and a wide variety of charter services are available.

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Dewey Mitchell and Allen Crumbley, Brokers and Owners

a history of

SUCCESS Locally owned and operated Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group traces its roots back to 1959 when it began with one office in the Tampa Bay area. Previously affiliated with the Prudential Real Estate Network, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group is a full-service organization, which consistently ranks among the Top 2 real estate companies in the Tampa Bay area.

At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group, we value our image as an excellent provider of real estate services who knows and understands the communities we serve. All of our business relationships, inside and outside the company, reflect our professionalism, honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.

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SALES OFFICES

RESIDENTIAL

INSURANCE

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

MARKETING COMMERCIAL

HOME WARRANTY

CORPORATE SERVICES &

LUXURY

HOA

MORTGAGE

TITLE & CLOSING

AUCTION

ALLE N CRU MBLE Y Broker/Owner D E WE Y MITCHE LL Broker/Owner

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Vision Statement Our vision is to be the provider of choice in our communities for comprehensive real estate and financial solutions.

Mission Statement We empower people so they can achieve their dreams.

We pride ourselves as a company founded on four fundamental principles:

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OUR FOOTPRINT Strategic office locations available for your convenience and use

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C O R P O R AT E S E R V I C E S & R E LO C AT I O N Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group offers a full service Corporate Services and Relocation department. We deliver relocation solutions to handle your move with premier customer service. Our award winning certified relocation specialists are here to assist you and your families with all of your relocation needs.

The Tampa Bay area provides an immense amount of opportunity for individuals and families to live, work, and play. Not only does the Tampa Bay area include the most beautiful surrounding beaches near the Gulf of Mexico, the Bay Area is also home to the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), Lighting (NHL), and Buccaneers (NFL). As well as, four major universities within a commuting distance.

The Relocation and Corporate Services we provide: • • • • • • • • • •

Home Marketing Assistance Home Finding Assistance Inventory and Accounting Management Rental Assistance/Temporary Housing Group Move Services Designation Tour-Area Home Tours School Search Information Mortgage/Insurance Service Home Warranty Services National Broker Referral Assistance

We are also members of the Worldwide ERC, The Workforce Mobility Association.

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COMMUNITY I N V O LV E M E N T At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group, we strongly believe that a company should be personally involved in the community it serves.

We are therefore proud to support several worthy organizations including: • American Cancer Society • American Heart Association • Charity Works • Hillsborough Reads • Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired • Metropolitan Ministries • Rotary Club • Salvation Army • Sunshine Kids • Take Stock in Children • Toys for Tots • West Pasco YMCA SUNSHINE KIDS Currently, in the United States and Canada, there are an estimated 40,000 children who are living with cancer.

Sunshine Kids, a nonprofit foundation was created to provide wholesome healthy outdoor activities for children who are living with cancer. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices adopted the Sunshine Kids as their national charity and has raised more than $24 million on their behalf.

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