Tampa is a Home for Heroes
The Greater Tampa Bay area is a perfect place for seniors to retire and enjoy the good life, but our area is also an ideal location for veterans and members of the military. From dynamic culture and academic institutions, to top-rated hospitals and a thriving housing market– the surrounding Tampa area is full of opportunities for America’s heroes.
Military Bases
For starters, Tampa is home to MacDill Air Force Base on Interbay Peninsula in south Tampa.Less than 10 miles from Tampa’s downtown, the Base hosts U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, and dozens of other units. All branches of service are represented, making the surrounding Tampa area home to Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and members of the Coast Guard.
Growth & Opportunities
As a military friendly community, there is no shortage of parades for veterans, honorary events, and educational seminars catering to and performed by military personnel. Additionally, the majority of Tampa and St. Petersburg area colleges, organizations, and employers provide exceptional opportunities for veterans, retired military, active duty, and their families.
Discounts & Deals
Even restaurants and hotels throughout our area offer an array of military discounts to honor those who have served this great nation. The list of freebies and savings is quite long. Free museum admissions, special activities, and deals at Florida theme parks are plentiful.
Healthcare & Hospitals
The Tampa area is also home to Level 1 healthcare facilities with state-of-the-art technologies and comprehensive care. For example, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital is a tertiary care facility located in Tampa, and The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is a tertiary care facility headquartered in Bay Pines near St. Petersburg, which also includes several out-patient branches throughout local neighborhoods for veterans.
Housing & Real Estate
For active and retired military members from other states, you may find Florida to be a unique place to buy or sell a home. We like to simplify the home buying and home selling process for our customers. In addition to negotiating the best price, we help our customers navigate the entire buying process, including aligning you with financial experts. For example, we may connect you with an expert in VA Loans if you are a veteran, or we may recommend other mortgage loan specialists.
Our real estate team is proud to serve active military and veterans with the greatest compassion and integrity during the home buying and selling process. We also specialize in helping seniors and other homeowners prepare for downsizing or moving between homes.
Let us know any and all questions you might have regarding home ownership in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Gulf Coast areas of Florida. We enjoy helping to connect our customers with experts in all home matters.Call Dick and Karla Nielsen at 813-294-5786 for expert advice on downsizing, investing, buying, or selling properties today.
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