The Tampa – St. Petersburg market is the 13th largest market in the United States. Counties to the north of Tampa-St. Petersburg have been greatly benefited by the expansion of the market and desire of people to live and raise families in a less hectic environment.
The Crystal River Commons complex is located four miles south of Simon Property Group's Crystal River Mall, which is anchored by Belk, JCPenney, K-Mart, and Sears. Other area name brand retailers include:
Major area employers include health care, sporting and industry. Among the largest are:
Progress Energy will add 3,000 to 4,000 jobs during the construction phase of the new nuclear facility planned nearby.
Progress says that another 8,000 to 16,000 long-term and high wage jobs will be created upon completion.
| Average Annual Employment | 33,403 |
| Natural Resources & Mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 8.8% |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities |
19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Other Services | 3.3% |
| Public Administration | 5.7% |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 11.4% |
| Education & Health Services | 21.4% |
| Professional & Business Services |
9.7% |
| Financial Activities | 3.5% |