Check out Brandon, Valrico, Seffner. These areas are close to the interstate and are nice areas to live. Tampa has a lot of good sports. Hot in summer. Avoid Dale Mabry Highway on days that end in the letter "Y".
Best places to eat in Tampa:
The Columbia
Collanade Seafood on Bayshore
The Brunchery
Babes Pizza
Bern's Steakhouse
Brocato's Sandwich Shop
5021 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619