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TAi-Tampa Bay, Inc. is located at the center of downtown Tampa, Florida on the 37th floor of 100 North Tampa Street. With our recent expansion, our market research/focus group facility now occupies 10,600 sq. ft., offering 4 big focus suites and an IDI room. We are bounded by Tampa and Ashley Streets, Whiting and Jackson Streets. Dramatic views of the bay area are seen from every suite. Because Tampa residents come from every U.S. region, we say, "This is America... the way it is."

Characteristics and Area Demographics

Map of Downtown in Tampa
Map of Tampa Bay area

Directions to TAi-Tampa Bay
From the Airport: It’s only 15 minutes by cab ($20.00) or rental car. Add 30 minutes to traverse the airport and allow some time for security and gate time.

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Hotels

Recommended Hotels in the Downtown Tampa Area: Walking
time to TAi
Hyatt Regency* 813-225-1234 3 min
Hilton Garden Tampa/Ybor City 813-769-9267 20 min
Marriott Courtyard 813-229-1100 10 min
Marriott Waterside 813-221-4900 10 min
Sheraton Riverwalk Hotel*
813-223-2222 3 min
Westin Tampa Harbor Island 813-229-5000 20 min
Embassy Suites 813-769-8300 10 min

Other Nearby Hotels:  
Days Inn 813-281-0000  
Doubletree Guest Quarters 813-888-8800  
Marriott West Shore 813-287-2555  
Marriott Hotel (in airport)
813-879-5151  
Sheraton (on Kennedy) 813-286-4400  

*To help you with your expenses, we have set up preferred rates with the Sheraton Riverwalk Hotel and the Hyatt Hotel, both located directly across the street from our office. When you make your reservations just ask for the TAi-Tampa Bay preferred rate and enjoy the discount.

A Strategic Location in Mid-Florida:
60 minutes to Tarpon Springs
50 minutes to Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven
75 minutes to Orlando
20 minutes to Busch Gardens
120 minutes to Sarasota
45 minutes to St. Petersburg beach resorts
30 minutes to Clearwater Beach
10 minutes to the Tampa Airport

ZIP CODES WITHIN REACH
Residents in Tampa as well as surrounding counties are accessible for focus groups. (Remember we have an out-of-the office staff to reach into the communities for in-store interviews when needed.)
Here is a list of the area zip codes.

This is Little America
For years the population shifting to Florida’s west coast has come from every part of the U.S., Canada and even Florida itself, with the result that the demographics of our county (Hillsborough) match almost exactly those of the U.S. at large. Including old and young, coming from all coasts. This is working America…the way it is. (Begins below)

Tampa Bay Metro Area Rankings

Florida’s largest metro market.

Southeast’s second largest market.

Nation’s 22nd largest metro market.

The Tampa Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is a growth market, where every year the population size is among the top 25 nationally. Tampa Bay ranks second in size among southeastern metropolitan areas and is No. 1 in Florida. And Florida now is the 4th most populous state in the U.S., just behind California, Texas and New York. Click here for more demographic information

Tampa Bay Rankings (1999-latest available) National Southeast Florida

Population

2,299,900 22 2 1
Households 962,100 16 2 1
Effective Buying Income $39,896,422,000 24 2 1
Drug Store Sales $1,191,559,000 13 3 2
Automotive Dealer Sales $7,275,230,000 15 3 2

Click to here for more demographic information

Tampa Bay also ranks high in other vital statistics such as number of households, effective buying income and retail activity, not only in Florida and the Southeast, but also among all MSAs in the United States.

Largest Southeastern Housing Metros 1999

City Households Nat'l Rank
Atlanta 1,423,800 8
Tampa 962,100 16
Miami 765,500 25
Fort Lauderdale 644,400 30
Orlando 589,600 34
Norfolk 554,200 40
Charlotte 538,100 42
New Orleans 486,200 44
Greensboro 470,100 45
Nashville 450,400 47
West Palm Beach 439,800 48
Raleigh-Durham 435,500 49



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