With an MSA population of over 2.6 million, Tampa ranks as the second largest city in Florida and the third largest in the southeast. As one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S., Tampa’s population is projected to grow 8% by the year 2010. Tampa’s economy is driven by the high tech and manufacturing industries that are drawn to the area by its skilled labor force and unmatched quality of living. The Port of Tampa, Florida’s largest seaport, is in the early phases of a 10-year expansion plan which will facilitate the continued growth of Tampa’s economy along with an increasing demand for industrial space.