Melinda Dale's Page

If you live in Tampa Bay, Why are you here?

I love Tampa! I came here in 2002 to go to USF and couldn't imagine leaving after my studies were done. The culture, weather, entertainment...everything is exactly what I was looking for in a place to live!

How long have you lived here?

7 years

What neighborhood do you live in, why did you choose it and what do you like about it?

I live on the Brandon/Tampa border. I like it because of it's proximity to downtown and other popular areas of tampa, the number of businesses that surround it, and the cost of living.

If you were to move to a different neighborhood, what would it be and why?

I'd either move to South Tampa/Hyde Park or Downtown. I love how the condos and apartments downtown are in the heart of most of the excitement in Tampa, and I love the atmosphere (if you will) of South Tampa.

What is your favorite thing about Tampa?

All the things there are to see and do. I am a HUGE fan of travel and love that there are so many exciting places to see and go right here.

What kinds of things are you involved in?

Arts (mainly dancing), sports (I'm a spectator, not an athlete), young professional organizations, non-profit industry.

Tell us about what you do.

I am the Marketing Manager for the Hillsborough Education Foundation. We are a nonprofit organization that serves as the primary fundraiser for Hillsborough County Public Schools. We invest in programs and services that will benefit the students, teachers, and schools in the public school system. As Marketing Manager I am responsible for all communications and public relations actitivies (ie. graphic design, branding, media relations).

If you live in Tampa, Why do you stay?

See all the reason above.

Where else have you lived?

I was born and raised outside of Washington, DC in Alexandria, VA.