In Tampa there is a transit system, but unfortunately it is more for the city. In the suburbs where I live there aren't enough bus stops to make it convenient for people to get around. Luckily my Hyundai Accent gets about 27/33 MPG's and I can fill the tank up for around $33.00 which lasts about two weeks! Of course I only live about 2 miles from the school.
And most of the shopping centers are convenient for me!