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#2431
Tampa Living
Divinandjeeps - 9/24/2007 7:53 PM
Category: General
Replies: 4

Hey guys.....I am going to be transferring to FL sometime inthe near future and am needing help with finding places to live in and around the Tampa area. If anyone out there can help..please email me!! Thanks for your help!!
#520
GuerrillaDVR - 9/25/2007 7:29 PM
Hi! There are plenty of great places to live around Tampa/St. Pete and Clearwater. Some nice areas just North of the city as well. I live in New Port Richey(45min N) and do most of my sport diving around Tarpon Springs. There`s some nice dives around Venice Beach and tons of inshore diving. If I can help let me know.
#1402
naturewalker - 9/28/2007 2:50 PM
The Sheridan lies within the Pinellas #2 Artificial Reef Site and is just 100 yards southeast of the USCG Blackthorn. The Sheridan is a fantastic wreck dive. The 180-foot tugboat lies upright and fully intact in about 75-80 feet of water. The tug lists about 50 degrees to starboard with its prop in place. The top of the wreck can be reached at 25-30 feet. The wreck is surrounded by concrete culverts and tires. Many consider the Sheridan to be one of the best wreck dives in the Tampa/Clearwater area. The Sheridan is home to several Goliath Grouper and barracuda and always has lots of marine life to observe. Spanish mackerel, amberjack, crevelle jack, trigger fish, snapper, and even the occasional shark frequent the reef site. This is a great spot to take pictures of some large grouper. Advanced wreck divers will enjoy exploring the open compartments.
#1402
naturewalker - 9/28/2007 2:55 PM
you have the venice beach dive also . that one is awesome. you can get 2 hours of bottom time on one tank . depending on the day you can gather up too 100 to 200 sharks teeth
#1266
ScottPadipro - 9/29/2007 8:10 PM
TAMPA!!! I thought you were coming to Ft. Lauderdale. Damn!:-)