Actually the job market in the Tampa area is very strong and will be getting stronger. I could post a long boring summary from the CFO of our company and show you why but I think I will spare you guys for now.

I would go there first (via. airplane) and check it out for a while. See what the job market is really like, cost of living, utilities, etc.. Sounds dumb but I do this type of thing for a living on a daily basis.

My .02