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vtcnicely
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Tampa advice needed
vtcnicely
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Hi ladies,
DH and I are moving to Tampa at the beginning of July. We are hoping to rent a home around the Westchase area.
At that point I will be 6 months pregnant (joy) and was hoping for OB/GYN and peditrician recommendations.
Also, if you know of any websites that would list local rentals around that area (or other places you'd recommend looking) it would be much appreciated!
A little bit about us I'll be 27 and DH will be 30, we're very active people who love running, hiking, going out to each and the beach. We have two awesome (but noisy) hound dogs which make apartment/condo living a no go for us.
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Re: Tampa advice needed
I like Mease Countryside hospital and Womans Care of Florida. Mease is close to westchase. I use to live in Westchase and it is in a great location, schools are SO/SO. Depending on your budget and where you will be working I would be able to recommend a little more. The westchase area is a hit or miss. It is a young neighborhood just outside there are ALOT of not so good neighborhoods. This is why I would call the schools so/so their is a great deal of gang activity about 5-10 miles down the road. Good luck on house hunting and I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months!!
DH and I have lived in Westchase for 5 years and we wouldn't have it any other way. I've never heard of, seen or been aware of any "gang activity" anywhere close by. Westchase is a very safe area, and (in our opinion) perfect for young families. We have a 2 year old daughter and I am currently 5 months pregnant with a son. There are a few parks, two swim/tennis centers, two retail villages with restaurants, markets, shops, etc.
I am not aware offhand of any rental websites but I can refer a real estate agent who will be most helpful. Leigh Ekovich https://www.homesbyleigh.com/
Also, feel free to come join us over on the WCF Nest board, it is WAY more active than this one I believe. https://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/3230660/ShowForum.aspx
The womens group is extremely reputable 813-769-2778 and I would suggest delivering at St. Joseph's hospital (south). They have the most deliveries and the best NICU in case of emergency. Pediatric Health Care Alliance is another great pediatrician office. They have offices all over and some are open on weekends, late nights, ect so you don't have to go to the ER if something comes up.
Rent.com or craiglist are good but a lot of people are renting through realtor to rent something.
My vote is also for Lifetime Obstetrics and Gynecology. The staff; front desk, doctors and all are wonderful! The main office is located on the 2nd floor of St Joseph's Hospital as an earlier poster stated, but they also have an office in Westchase. I'm currently a patient and have visited both locations. I prefer the MacDill office (St. Joseph's) simply because it's an easier commute for DH and I.
I would recommend Obstetrics and Gynecology, A division of Women's Care Florida. They have an office in Westchase area and they have an office in Westchase area as well as Clearwater. They have a very nice group of doctors.
You can look on the internet for homes in Westchase and there should be a big list of homes. You can also contact somebody from World of Westchase Magazine and they can probably give you some names of realtors in the area who can help you find homes to rent in the area.