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Meet the other cities named Tampa

Toto, I’ve gotta feeling we’re not in Florida, anymore.

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Back in 2022, Tampa, Kansas residents made a visit to the Cigar City.

Photo via Tampa International Airport

Our Tampa is the best. Okay, we’re a little biased — but the rankings on dog-friendly cities, most-active places to live, best cities for foodies and so on and so forth kinda prove our point.

But, in the interest of brotherly — or sisterly — hospitality, we’re taking a open-minded look at the other cities across the US that share the Cigar City’s name. We asked AI to compare the cities, now we’re highlighting some key similarities and differences — beyond the name. Here’s what the artificial intelligence program said.

Tampa, Kansas

  • “Both locations have tight-knit communities, though Tampa, Florida, is much larger and more urbanized compared to the smaller, rural Tampa, Kansas.”
  • “While Tampa, Florida, is known for tourism and a diverse economy, Tampa, Kansas, has a more agricultural focus, but both cities engage in local commerce that supports their residents.”
  • “Both towns are situated near water bodies — Tampa, Florida, on Tampa Bay, and Tampa, Kansas, near local rivers and lakes.”
  • “Each Tampa has local events and festivals that reflect their community spirit, though the scale and type of events differ significantly.”
A plane looks out on large wind turbines sit in the middle of huge expanses of green farmland in Tampa, Kansas.

Tampa, Kansas’ skyline is just a little different than ours.

Photo via @unbound_dawa

And further out toward the West Coast, there lies another Tampa: Tampa, Colorado. We hate to burst your bubble, but it’s little more than a railway and plains.

So we’re taking a look at the nearest city to see what it could be like —pending some development — and how it compares to the Big Guava:

Keenesburg, Colorado

  • “Both places have tight-knit communities. Keenesburg is a small town with a rural feel, while Tampa, though larger, has various neighborhoods with strong local identities.”
  • “Both areas offer outdoor opportunities. Keenesburg has access to rural and agricultural landscapes, while Tampa features parks, waterfronts, and beaches.”
  • “Both locations have experienced growth and development, though the scale is different. Keenesburg is growing as part of the expanding Denver metropolitan area, while Tampa is a major urban center in Florida.”
  • “Both towns emphasize family-friendly activities and community events.”

Which Tampa would you rather visit? Let us know.

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