Off topic I know (sorry mods but the OT forum seems a little empty) but the wife and I are looking to move and have pretty much narrowed it down to Tampa, FL or Austin, TX. I'm currently a police officer in Memphis and have found these two departments/cities to be excellent as I have heard nothing but great things about both. I figured I would come on here since there is a large number of USF fans and maybe some Houston/SMU folks near Austin and get some input about the cities and surrounding area.

Basically, I'm asking if some of you could just throw a personal pitch for either Tampa or Austin if you live/have lived there. We were pretty set on Austin so I've pretty much researched it to death. I know little to nothing about Tampa though as I just started looking into it recently and the question my wife keeps asking me is do they have a beach there in Tampa, ha.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. And mods if this could atleast stay until I get a couple of responses, thanks!