Optimizing title tags for a different town then the business is located in.

[kevinp3]

I'm looking for  a little help, because I'm stuck. I was taught that when doing geo specific title tags you must include the city the business is located in. For example,Dentist North Springfield, even if there is nobody searching for dentists  north boulder because everyone is searching for dentists boulder. As in they are considered one in the same. Can I optimize for Springfield or will I be penalized.

Thanks

[AlanBleiweiss]

You can optimize for any geo-area(s) you actually serve even if your physical address is in the next town/area.  What you can't do without violating terms of service is list your site in Google's maps (or Google+ local) for a town you don't have a physical location in.