Tampa Named One Of The Smartest Cities In America

We have some bright news for the Tampa Bay area! The city has just been named one of the smartest cities in America after being ranked by a new survey. Tampa came in top 20, ranking #15 making this list great news for the area. They looked at many different factors when picking certain cities to add to the list including infrastructure, sustainability, and the tech job market.

One of the big determining factors to be picked as one of the smartest cities in America is their green infrastructure. According to Newsweek, "The evaluation of tech infrastructure and connectivity was based on several factors, including the number of free Wi-Fi hot spots, the quantity and density of AI and IoT companies, average broadband download speeds, median 5G coverage per network provider, and the number of airports." With Tampa covering so many of these aspects it's no wonder we were just named one of the smartest cities in America.

However, there are 16 key indicating factors that truly identify the smartest city. With three main categories including connectivity and infrastructure, sustainability, and the tech job market it's no wonder why Tampa happens to fall #15 on this list. Seattle came in #1 with Miami and Austin following right behind. Researches said, "Seattle, home to tech giants such as Amazon and Microsoft, excelled in tech infrastructure, boasting 34 artificial intelligence companies and 13 Internet of Things companies per 100,000 residents." Tampa is now home to a plethora of tech companies in town. According to TampaBayMagazine, the top tech companies in Tampa Bay are Verkada Inc., VideoAmp, Pfizer, Rapid7 and more. It's no wonder why so many people are still loving not only to Florida but specifically Tampa Bay. With all the tech growth here it's made Tampa Bay one of the smartest cities.

Want to know what the most booked restaurants in Tampa Bay are? Well, look no further because we found out! There are three restaurants that are constantly booked and reservations are hard to get. These are the three most booked restaurants in Tampa according to OpenTable. And they're absolutely worth the wait if you can't get a table right away!

Are you tired of going to the same old restaurants every weekend and wanting to try something new? Look no further because we’ve compiled a list of the three trendiest restaurants that you must go check out. These spots offer delicious food, a beautiful atmosphere, and some of the trendiest places that everyone is always talking about! One of them you might have heard of before because it's a must if you visit Tampa Bay. The Columbia Restaurant located in the historic Ybor City, is located at 2117 E 7th Avenue and is a staple in our community. This family-owned restaurant offers authentic Spanish-Cuban cuisine using old family recipes and traditions. When you go, order their delicious Cuban sandwich with the famous 1905 tableside salad.

Another fabulous restaurant that you have to go to is Ulele. It's on the list of one of the most booked restaurants for good reason. Located in Tampa Heights it's right on the water and right next to Armature Works. Their food is so yummy and the charbroiled oysters are a must if you visit. Of course, don't forget about their delicious seafood choices including a lobster roll that's to die for! With people all over the country moving to Florida Tampa is exploding right now with popularity. We have beautiful beaches, a vibrant city, and a wonderful array of restaurants. Try one of these delicious restaurants listed below if you can grab a reservation.

One of the best restaurants in Tampa Bay is nonother than The Columbia Restaurant. Whether you're going for lunch or dinner, whatever you get will be delicious and authentic. When you go, make sure to order their famous 1905 salad. It's made right in front of you and absolutely delicious.

Ulele is a gem with beautiful surroundings! Located in Tampa Heights at 1810 N Highland Avenue it has delicious food! This spot is famous for it's beautiful views, seafood Risotto and charbroiled oysters. Make sure you try them because everyone talks about them.

This one is a no brainer. Bern's is notorious for having hard to get reservations and for good reason. They're famous for their delicious steaks and of course the wine selection. When you go ask to take a tour of the wine cellar because it's extensive.