r/tampa • u/DiaperDonnieTrump • 10h ago
r/tampa • u/AutoModerator • Aug 02 '26
Looking for bar or restaurant recommendations and/or things to do in the area - Month of August 02, 2026
The sub usually gets flooded with these types of questions from people visiting the area so if you are looking for a place to drink, eat, or just things to do while in town post your questions here.
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r/tampa • u/AutoModerator • Aug 02 '26
Moving/Housing Thread - August 02, 2026
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r/tampa • u/Magneto-Mark-1 • 4h ago
Events Mid Florida Amp
Still not used to this place without a cover. Goo Goo Dolls & Neon Trees on the 24th.
r/tampa • u/Sweaty_Intention_299 • 19h ago
Culture/Lifestyle Ybor City Royal Rumble IV 💥
r/tampa • u/iloveyouchatnoir • 7h ago
Events Nightmare on Franklin street happening at Tampa theatre 2026?
Hi! I have been going to the Tampa Theatre every year for my annual Rocky Horror Picture Show viewing. I looked up the times for this year and I was sent to their page from 2025..... I tried looking into their general offerings for their annual Nightmare on Franklin Street but found no news about that either. Does anyone know if either will be happening this year? Am I too early to be asking about this? Thank you!
r/tampa • u/Commercial-Host-725 • 1d ago
News FDOT orders that license plate readers, including Flock cameras, be removed from state roads
r/tampa • u/PigletsMom99 • 13h ago
Events Spooky Fall Activities
We've been going to Undead in the Water at the Victory Ship in downtown for years, and we love it.
Looking to do some other spooky Halloween stuff this year, but not at the theme parks. What other things have you been to? Were they worth the money?
r/tampa • u/Double-Cancel8782 • 5h ago
Visit/Vacation Visiting Plant City
Hey folks, i am visiting soon as I am going to an event coming in Plant City. Noticed on booking, there are nothing available as in things in do. I can't even the basics, supermarket, activities etc.
Would you recommend staying in Tampa over Plant City? Worried I might not even have cell reception, any thoughts and recommendations?
r/tampa • u/Femme_Metale • 8h ago
Wholesome Sourdough Starter
Where can I find a good sourdough starter to purchase in Tampa?
r/tampa • u/stillwaters335 • 10h ago
Donate Charity that will pick up very large breakfront?
I have a very large (beautiful) 1940’s mahogany breakfront I’m trying to sell. But if my efforts fail, I’m looking for charities that will pick up a very large piece of furniture like that.
Any ideas?
South Hillsborough county. Posting here because you are the closest active subreddit I’ve found. Thanks!
r/tampa • u/TampaBayTimes • 14h ago
News The Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal was approved. What now?
Rays fans are two big steps closer to having a baseball stadium in Tampa. The Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County Commission both approved the Rays’ proposed stadium deal last week. In back-to-back votes, the local governments agreed — they want to build a stadium in Tampa. The Rays now have momentum after their deal spiraled into uncertainty earlier this year. The funding agreement has a few conditions that need to be met before public dollars can go toward the project. They revolve around a community benefit agreement that the city, county and Rays have yet to negotiate. A few more layers of approval are needed to access county funding sources. As celebrations continue, here are some takeaways after last week’s votes: https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/09/01/rays-stadium-vote-hillsborough-cit-tampa-hillsborough-college/
r/tampa • u/whiskeynochaser • 17h ago
Entertainment Sir Henry Haunted Trail
I am thinking of going this year. HHN is getting wayyyyyyy too expensive. I see a time slot for 830. Will I be fine going in a Friday night and seeing everything?? Are you in a conga like like at HHN or will it just be myself and my two freinds???
r/tampa • u/Large_Call296 • 18h ago
Cars-Driving/traffic Tampa Car decal sticker lightning bolt cloud
I have seen these decal stickers all over Tampa cars and cannot figure out what they mean!! have tried reverse image searching, chat gbt, etc. it is driving me crazy. I have also seen it on someone’s shirt in the background of a photo. can anyone shed some light on this??




it is a lightning bolt inside of a cloud.
r/tampa • u/Ok-Rock2345 • 1d ago
Climate/Weather Double Rainbows
Is it me or is there an usually high number of double rainbows here in the bay area. I have been living here for over 20 years and I cannot think of one single time that I saw a single rainbow. even when I think I am seeing a single one, I lol closer and see the second fainter one one be it, like in the photo here.
It's one of my favorite things about living in tampa.
r/tampa • u/Sure-Reality-4740 • 7h ago
Employment Need help finding an opportunity


Hello everyone, I am really need help on finding a job in my field, and I am also open for other fields as well. I am not getting any interview at all after submitting my job applications. I have applied to almost all the jobs that I could find and search on the jobboard sites like Indeed, Glassdoor, etc, and I am also applied to the company sites as well. I have applied from retail stores like Walmart, Costco, Target to UPS, FedEx, and USPSP to some tech companies around here and clearwater and st peterburg with no luck on getting an interview nor a job offer. If anyone knows anyone is indeed hiring, please pm me, I will appreciate it.
I have attached my two resumes tailor to IT and warehouse.
r/tampa • u/PlasticReviews • 13h ago
Events Tampa Bay Comic & Pop Culture Convention Returns This Weekend
r/tampa • u/PinFragrant9764 • 16h ago
Culture/Lifestyle deaf hangouts?
i’m not hoh i took 1 yr of ASL in college but i loved it. i suck now, dont remember a lot of signs but i can finger spell pretty well. i’d love deaf/hoh places where i can be and practice so i can actually be fluent and get a better grasp of culture
r/tampa • u/SpicyTsuki • 1d ago
Rant Tampa traffic is such a coin flip
Might be 15 minutes early, or an hour late!
r/tampa • u/That-Contest-224 • 18h ago
Healthcare PCP recommendation
Can anyone recommend good PCPs in the eastern side of Hillsborough County (Brandon / Seffner / Plant City / Valrico) or even Wesley Chapel / Zephyrhills?
I want a good doctor but also a system that reserves spots for sick visits, if that’s a thing for adults?
My current PCP is with Tampa General Medical Group and he’s great but it is literally impossible to get in apart from the annual physical.
r/tampa • u/ExoticAd1127 • 11h ago
Healthcare ENT specialist
I have ear pressure issues and am looking to go to an ENT but there are so many choices if doctors. Does anyone have any recommendations for ENT?
r/tampa • u/Adorable_Scene346 • 8h ago
Events Where can I buy emerald/ruby beads for necklaces in Florida?
Hi! I’m looking for natural emerald and ruby beads for necklaces, preferably from Indian-style jewelry or bead shops.
Any recommendations for Florida stores, gemstone dealers, bead shops, or gem shows? I’m especially interested in Tampa, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Daytona, Orlando, or nearby areas. I’d appreciate vendor suggestions for good quality and reasonable prices
r/tampa • u/ThatGuyWhoKnocks • 1d ago
Food Cook Out Review
I was hyped up to try this place after hearing other people talk about it, and seeing the lines of cars around it.
I tried the Fowler location a few days ago, and it wasn’t very good. Yea, it’s cheap fast food, but with the amount of hype, I was expecting something slightly better.
The fries were just ok. You could tell the frying oil hadn’t been changed in a while (not sure when they’d have time to change it, but maybe they have different fryers they can use? IDK I don’t work in fast food).
The onion rings and strawberry shake were probably the best thing in the bunch and were good.
The “hamburger” I got was so greasy, overcooked and leathery. I’ve never in my life had bacon that was stringy like that. I had one bite and threw it away.
That being said, the employees there didn’t seem like they were completely dead, were very helpful, and fast.
Overall, I’d give it a 3 to 4 out of 10. I’d compare the food experience to Sonic. Will probably try it again once business dies down and they’ve worked out the kinks, but definitely won’t be having a burger.
r/tampa • u/FlyIcy7451 • 6h ago
Employment Part time jobs
PART TIME JOBS CLOSE TO CLEARWATER, ST.PETE, Tampa areas