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Tampa Is A Hot City For Singles

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Tampa, Florida, USA downtown city skyline over the Hillsborough River.

We know Tampa is hot, but not just because of the temperatures. Our city is hot for the dating scene and one of the best cities for singles to find love.

Ready to put yourself out there and find love? Heck. Get off the dating sites. I’ve heard how difficult they can be. Instead move to Tampa or at least come and visit. Tampa is one of the best cities for singles. As a matter of fact, there’s a new report out by WalletHub. And Tampa landed on the top ten list. Not a surprise.

How did they evaluate cities that set the scene for single? WalletHub looked at economics, fun and recreation, and dating opportunities.

The city by the bay came in 7th on the list. What’s to love about Tampa? Well, it’s close to beaches. Perfect for sexy singles. With our consistently warm weather, there are always fun things for singles to do. Seattle earned the number one spot, followed by Las Vegas, then Denver, Atlanta, Austin and Reno.

What’s your favorite date night spot in Tampa? We’ve got a good number of rooftop bars to choose from. Great dining and night spots make this an ideal place for singles.

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Tampa Bay Neighborhoods With Dazzling Christmas Lights

Looking for some ways to get into the holiday spirit without breaking the bank? You’ve come to the right place! One of our favorite holiday traditions is driving around neighborhoods in the Tampa metro area to see some of the best Christmas lights displays. Scroll down to see our favorite neighborhoods.

There are plenty of events and options to see some dazzling Christmas displays. But keep in mind how much you’ll have to pay to get in and how much you’ll spend on holiday-themed drinks, snacks, etc. Some families work for days to get their houses lit up beautifully for the holidays. Why not take advantage of the free Christmas light displays around the Tampa Bay area? If driving around isn’t enough for you, we have the must-see holiday events guide here. 

Spending your Christmas in Tampa

We have a lot of non-traditional holiday celebrations in Tampa. While many other cities can take advantage of winter-themed celebrations, we have to get creative in the Sunshine State. Light-up boat parades are one of the more popular Florida Christmas events, you can see Christmas sand sculptures or make “sand angels”. And all of our theme parks transform into a holiday paradise.  Here are some unique ways you can spend your Christmas day in Tampa.

When driving around the area gazing at lights, remember to respect the privacy of the families in their houses. Try not to park in front of their yard or ask them to keep their displays on longer. Also, keep in mind some families might turn off their displays when it’s raining. We got our inspiration for this list from a Reddit thread and added a few of our favorites.

These are the Tampa Bay neighborhoods with dazzling Christmas light displays

  • Bayshore Blvd/Hyde Park

    You could spend hours just admiring the houses along Bayshore Blvd and in Hyde Park, but during the holidays it’s another level. The best street is South Boulevard between Swann and Bayshore.

    Christmas Lights outside on a house and in the garden

  • The Lights of Lake Park Estates

    The neighborhoods of Lake Park Estates, Wieker, Lakeside Estates, and Lake Seminole Village, generously decorate their homes and yards with over 3.0 miles of Christmas Lights and Decorations for the public to enjoy. Donations are accepted at the Suncoast Hospice Cart located along the route. 100% of the donations are provided to Suncoast Hospice to support their community activities. Find more info here.

    Christmas Lights on the outside of a house

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  • Indian Trails - Palm Harbor

    This Palm Harbor neighborhood has been going all out for the holidays for YEARS! You can drive down any street in this neighborhood and find all of the houses decked out in lights.

    Night view of a fake house with Christmas lights, reindeer figure and snowman in the Iberoamerican Park, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

  • Oakdale Mega Light Display

    The St Petersburg Oakdale neighborhood has been putting on this nationally recognized Christmas display for 46 YEARS! They have 500,000 lights, fantastic 18 Train HO Scale Model Railroad and more! They’ll be open from Friday November 24, 2023 to January 3, 2024. Click here for more info.

  • Temple Terrace

    This neighborhood in Temple Terrace starts decorating for Christmas in SEPTEMBER! So you know the stroll through the neighborhood is worth it.

    Address: 7804 River Ridge Dr Temple Terrace, FL 33637

  • Streamside Drive in Carrollwood

    This Tampa neighborhood goes all out every year for the holidays. Drive by houses with decked out lights, inflatables, and a light show tuned to a radio station!

    Beautiful Christmas light display.

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  • Honorary Mention: Chick-Fil-A on Waters

    Any Tampa local knows all about the Chick-Fil-A on Waters Ave in Town n’ Country. Every year this stores Christmas lights display gets bigger and bigger. We can’t wait to see what they do this year!

    Drive-through Christmas lights display at night

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Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.

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