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People Are Packing Up U-Hauls And Moving To These Florida Cities

Jen Glorioso January 6th

The do-it-yourself company just announced the most popular cities people moved to in 2022. No surprise that a few Florida cities made the list. U-Haul’s growth index shows that people were loading one-way trucks and moving to these Florida cities.

People arriving in Lakeland in one-way U-Haul trucks increased 8% over 2021. Lakeland is becoming such a popular city in Florida for a number of reasons. First, they’re literally right in the middle of everything. Lakeland is nestled 32 miles northeast of Tampa and 49 southwest of Orlando. And it’s much more affordable than other big cities in Florida. Lakeland is also an area where you can get a home with a little more land. There’s more bang for your buck.

Florida was actually ranked second in growth states. The Sunshine State has been a top-three growth state seven years in a row. You can check out the full list of growth states for 2022 here. How did U-Haul find this out? The U-Haul Growth Index is compiled according to the net gain of one-way U-Haul trucks arriving in a city or state, versus departing from that city or state, in a calendar year.

While we are well aware that many people are moving to Florida (traffic has somehow gotten WORSE), these are the top growth cities in Florida where people are relocating:

  1. Ocala
  2. Palm Bay – Melbourne
  3. North Port
  4. Lakeland

The 15 Tampa Bars Participating In Gasparilla Bar Crawl

Arrghhh mateys! The holidays aren’t over yet here in Tampa. It’s a local tradition that New Year’s resolutions don’t start in Tampa until after Gasparilla. So feel free to drink like a pirate and munch on some awesome brunch specials included in Downtown Crawlers 6th annual Gasparilla bar crawl. There are at least 15 bars participating in the crawl that you will have free cover to and more perks!

The invasion and parade is happening on Saturday, January 28th in Tampa. The invasion is where the pirate ship called the Jose Gasparilla, emerges at the south end of Hillsborough Bay followed by hundreds of boats. That happens from 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. 

Then it is time for the Parade of Pirates, which happens from 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. The parade begins at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Blvd. It continues along Bayshore Blvd. to Brorein St., turns east on Brorein St., then north on Ashley Dr. The parade ends at Cass St. & Ashley Dr. The parade is free to attend, but you can purchase reserved bleacher seating. Tickets cost $70-$85 depending on which seating area you pick.

The party doesn’t stop at the parade! The Gasparilla Pirate Fest will also have two stages with live entertainment pre and post parade in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and MacDill Park. Entertainment announcements should be coming soon!

There are a few different ticket levels for the Gasparilla Bar Crawl. You can purchase a crawl only ticket ($29), brunch crawl ticket ($69), or VIP crawl with brunch ($89). Here’s what’s included with your ticket:

  • Free welcome shot at 5 locations of your choice (max. 1 per location)
  • Buffet Style Brunch from 9am-12pm (VIP/Brunch tickets only)
  • Bottomless Mimosas from 9am – 12pm (VIP/Brunch tickets only)
  • Guaranteed entry into the Big Wave Treasure Cove on Bayshore during parade (VIP tickets only)
  • Access to 15+ bars across Downtown Tampa, South Tampa and Ybor
  • Free cover to all participating venues (where applicable)
  • Instagram Costume Contest (Win free tickets!)
  • Exclusive Drink Specials
  • Professional Photographer

Click here for more information on tickets for the 6th annual Bar Crawl!

Here are the 15 Tampa bars participating in the Gasparilla Bar Crawl:

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