An exclusive group of in the Tampa Bay Area will gain access to an invitation-only dating app called The League today, Tuesday, Dec. The League had 2, in Tampa sign up, but pared that down for the initial class. Five percent are teachers, 3 percent are lawyers and 3 percent are founders. They live primarily in South Tampa, downtown Tampa, and northwest Tampa, representing 7, 5 and 3 percent of the class, respectively. It blocks colleagues and first-degree connections so users can keep their dating profiles and professional lives separate.
Users need clear photos, including face and full-body shots, of themselves alone rather than in groups. Each week, a team at The League will sort through the wait list and invite more members, with the goal of having a diverse group in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, education, profession, and more. The wait is intended to vet members and make sure they are interested in regular rather than casual dating. The League profiles become live at noon.
There also are groups similar to those on social media sites; groups might be for dog owners, or hikers, or people who like to eat brunch. The app, which is free to download, can be used on iphones, Androids and tablets, but users pay for upgrades like additional matches or expedited review. It is different from apps like Tinder or Bumble because it is invitation only, she says. Those are a great platform when you are looking for that. Members for the Tampa dating community will come from a mile radius of the city.
So far, the group includes women and men , but later on The League will broaden the pool to include older adults. Their core demographic is for 28 to 35 year olds, she says. Other cities may go live when they reach 2, applicants. About Support Us. Enjoy this story? Sign up for free solutions-based reporting in your inbox each week.
Read more articles by Cheryl Rogers. Cheryl Rogers is a freelance writer and editor who enjoys writing about careers. An ebook author, she also writes Bible Camp Mystery series that shares her faith.
