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Our Florida Community

Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida, located on FL's coveted west-central Gulf coast on Tampa Bay, is the seat of Hillsborough County. The 2006 census estimates for Tampa make it the 54th largest city in the U.S., with a population of 332,888. The City of Tampa and the surrounding communities are referred to as the Tampa Bay Area.  In 2008, Tampa was awarded such distinctions as the “8th cleanest city in America,” and Forbes Magazine called it “the 5th best outdoor city."

Tampa Bay, Florida
The Tampa Bay, FL region attracts millions of tourists each year, who flock to the area for the mild winter climates, tropical summers, spectacular sunsets and beautiful beaches. Tourism thrives with a multitude of cultural and entertainment attractions. Must-see attractions in the Tampa Bay, Florida area include such favorites as Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, Museum of Science & Industry and the Lowry Park Zoo.

Brandon, Florida
Brandon, Florida is named for John Brandon, who moved here in 1858 when the area was still known as New Hope. After John's death in 1886, his second wife, Victoria, took a leading role in the community. Her home became the community's first post office and she became the postmistress. A civil engineer for the railroad laid out a town site, and Victoria asked him to name the town Brandon, FL after John Brandon.

Hillsborough County, Florida
Hillsborough County, Florida enjoys bright sunshine, cool breezes and deep blue skies. Not surprisingly, there is an abundance of outdoor recreation. The Hillsborough River, stretching 56 miles in Hillsborough County, offers endless activities including swimming, canoeing, fishing, camping and hiking. Hillsborough boasts two state parks -- the Alafia River State Park, and the Hillsborough River State Park.

Plant City, Florida
A mild subtropical climate, fertile soil and a good transportation infrastructure is the perfect recipe for agricultural prosperity in Plant City, FL. You will find aromatic citrus groves and a picturesque quilt of pasturelands dotting the landscape. As the winter strawberry capital of the world, Plant City proudly hosts the annual Florida Strawberry Festival, which is attended by people from all over the United States as well as many from around the world.

Riverview, Florida
Riverview, Florida was founded in 1856 on the shore of the beautiful Alafia River.  From the ancient Native American term meaning "River of Fire," the Alafia River contained so many strains of phosphorous that the river would appear to light up at night.  One side of the river was originally called Peru, the Native American name for “straight part of the river.”

Thonotosassa, Florida
Thonotosassa, Florida derives its name from the Seminole Creek Indian words thlonto and sasse, meaning "an important place for flint." The community took root on a road connecting Fort Brook in Tampa, FL and Fort King in Ocala, FL  at Lake Thonotosassa. After the end of the Second Seminole War in 1842, early settlers founded Fort Foster, which tells the history of the Seminole Wars in Florida.