Office Suite Pricing:

The city of Tampa Bay has seen a large amount of development in the area, with lots of commercial real estate being built alongside many other tourist attractions, shopping, and much more. The area has seen a tremendous growth in the last decade for a variety of reasons. The area has plenty of office suties, retail, and warehouse spaces to help entrepreneurs move forward with relative ease. The Tampa Bay office suite vacancy rate is 14% and is higher than the national average. In a recent survey of office space vacancies the prices are quite competitive compared to a lot of other large cities in the nation. The majority of prices start around $1 - $2 a square foot for large spaces, and roughly $300 - $500 a month for smaller spaces. The downtown area also has a good amount of office suites, many of which with great amenities starting at around $600 a month for smaller spaces. The area has been known for it’s great development and growth in recent years, but like the rest of Florida and America, the bad economy has hurt the Tampa Coast. Some of the inner cities that we work in are. A rmenia, Hillsborough, Brandon, Bradenton, Downtown, Clearwater, Largo, Tarpon Springs, Soho, Port Richy, and Oldsmar. We also service office space in Miami, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale.

Tampa Bay is a large city and region in the Gulf Coast side of the state of Florida. It is roughly the fourth most populous in the Southeast. It is ranked as the 19th largest city in the United States. The city population is estimated at around 2 million residents in the urban areas and upwards of 2.7 million in the metropolitan area. The area has an annual growth of around 2.5% and has been expanding by leaps and bounds. For more details on the real estate market in Tampa - or any major city - just read our office space articles.

Economy / Careers:

Tampa Bay has a varied economy that hinges on many different industries. Some of the larger industries in the area are Avionics, Defense, Business and Information Services, Wall Street South, and Research, among the most prominent. The area also has a high concentration of large companies in the area and some are listed in the Fortune 500 list. Some of the larger companies in the area include JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Raymond James Financial, Franklin Templeton, Metlife, USAA, Progressive Insurance, State Farm, Republican National Convention, and many others. Despite many large-scale companies with an increased amount of employment opportunities, the unemployment rate is at 13% and has been increasing in the past few months. While the economic outlook is relatively positive, the current state is somewhat difficult for some job seekers at the present time.

Tampa Bay Culture:

Tampa Bay has a deep sports tradition and is home to some major sports teams. Some of the teams in the area include the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL, the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL, the Tampa Bay Rays in the MLB, and many NCAA teams that gain national attention. The area is also home to many visiting spring training camps including the Toronto Blue Jays, The New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia Phillies, all of which play in the nearby areas during the spring training weeks. The city is also home to many developmental and minor league teams that help promote the professional athletes of the future.
The crime rate of Tampa Bay is 101 per one thousand residents. It is roughly one of the higher crime rates for a city of the general size, and has a lot of different, diverse areas with relative safety. Much like many other large cities, the area has both safe and rough areas to live in.