r/tampa • • 6h ago

Nightlife Best bars and spots for cougar hunting

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Where do the cougars hang these days


r/tampa • • 7h ago

Cars-Driving/traffic Is anyone seeing more people driving without headlights lately?

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Like the title asks, is anyone else noticing this? I drive a lot and I used to rarely see people driving around at night with no lights on. I’m now seeing 1-2 per night on average nearly every single day. Is it just me?


r/tampa • • 8h ago

Utilities Was my membership approved or not? (Suncoast Credit Union)

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I haven't received any email. Has anyone had any similar experience?


r/tampa • • 11h ago

Music Anyone from Tampa going to GENESIS Psytrance & Goa in Miami this Saturday? 🌀

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I found this Psytrance & Goa event happening in Miami this Saturday, October 17.

Psytrance is my favorite genre, but it’s been hard to find events in the US that focus on it. Most events I come across lean more toward dubstep or heavier genres, which aren’t really my thing.

Anyone from Tampa, Orlando, or nearby planning to go? I’d love to tag along with someone or a group, coordinate the drive, and split costs!


r/tampa • • 14h ago

News Mosaic to lay off nearly 200 workers at Polk County facility as Iran war throttles supply chain

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r/tampa • • 15h ago

Government/Politics Which congressional district are you voting in? It may have changed

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A mid-decade redistricting session sliced Pinellas and Hillsborough counties up into new congressional districts. In Hillsborough, some of Democratic U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s constituents are now voting in GOP U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ district. And GOP U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee is running to represent a district that includes much of Bilirakis’ old territory in Citrus and Hernando counties. In April, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office proposed a redistricting plan that created four more red-leaning seats in Congress, imperiling four Democratic incumbents. State officials maintain that the map was not designed for partisan gain. Left-leaning organizations have filed lawsuits claiming the map violates Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment, which prohibits partisan gerrymandering. But the map is in place for the 2026 elections. For voters in Tampa Bay, the Times created snapshots of the region’s five reshaped congressional districts. Look for your district: https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/10/12/election-voting-ballots-midterm-hillsborough-pinellas-redistricting-luna-castor/


r/tampa • • 16h ago

Government/Politics [Drop Site News] After Ashley Moody Epstein Probe, Donors Linked to Him Poured Money Into her Senate Campaign

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r/tampa • • 17h ago

Events Any bar recommendations to watch El Clasico?

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I’m a Barcelona fan and my family are mostly Madrid fans, are there any bars in Tampa where Real Madrid or FC Barcelona fans get together to watch the game? Any recommendations would be appreciated, thanks!


r/tampa • • 18h ago

Local Business Home water filter and softener systems

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Guys, please help. I’m losing my mind, sleep, weight, kittens (jk)… who did you have install what system that you makes you love your water and is easy to maintain? These sales people really put the pressure on and I’m having commitment issues. Please help


r/tampa • • 22h ago

Government/Politics Hillsborough deserves better

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I will say it again, Hillsborough deserves representation that will fight for us.


r/tampa • • 22h ago

Environment City of Tampa pays for residents to replace grass lawns with drought-resistant native plants

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r/tampa • • 22h ago

Cars-Driving/traffic Waymo opens driverless rides to anyone in Tampa

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r/tampa • • 1d ago

Recreation Benchmark Arena

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Worst place to see a show.....am I right? Acoustics are awful. Staff can't answer questions. Who knows when alcohol sales cutoff? Ask 5 different people, get 5 different answers to everything. Has it always been this way? Newbie here, just looking for some insight.


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Services Desperate Times (looking for cash jobs)

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As the title says im currently in a pretty shitty financial hole right now that might not get better any time soon. Was wondering if anyone here knew where I could find cash jobs or knew anybody that might offer these kinds of jobs. Willing to do just about anything, any time of day preferably in the hillsborough county but if needed will figure out a way to travel to the job.


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Homeownership Buyers market

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If you recently bought a house, did you get sellers concessions? Were you able to negotiate the price of the house? I am constantly hearing that in Tampa it is a buyers market but the process is starting to get daunting! TIA!


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Commerce/Economy Spectrum Solicitors

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Aka door to door salesmen, since this guy today didn’t know what “solicitors” meant when I told him our neighborhood has a sign prohibiting them. Are these guys legit? I really don’t appreciate their mere existence, to say nothing of the hard sell this guy was attempting.


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Food Rreal Tacos just opened this week and they already have 269 five star reviews on google.

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200 Upvotes

How are we expected to believe these are all organic? Is that even possible to get in a day?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GBmLu748HRAMRcZaA?g_st=ic


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Services Need recommendations for orthodontist in the Apollo beach area

5 Upvotes

Im in the south Tampa Bay area about eight months ago and my teenager is overdue for an ortho eval, i am trying to find someone in or around Apollo Beach who has actually been a patient somewhere nearby and can say what it was like

If you have been to an orthodontist in the area I would genuinely like to hear about it


r/tampa • • 1d ago

PSA/Tip Scam PSA: Always verify your caller’s validity before calling back/freaking out

70 Upvotes

Just had a 727 number leave a voicemail for me from the “Pinellas County Sheriffs Office” as a Deputy “Michael Owens” regarding clarification on a document, addressing me by my full name. They stated to call back the non-emergency line at the same number they dialed from.

A quick Google search shows that’s 100% not the non-emergency line from PCSO and called them to confirm that the number I was called from is not associated with their department.

Even though I haven’t been wrapped up in anything, you never know! But it sure gave me a scare before my critical thinking kicked in. Just stay vigilant, everyone!


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Transit/Transportation Uber , early morning flight

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My flight is 6:50 AM, will there be Uber Drivers be available to pick me up around 4:30-5:00 AM for my my flight?


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Pets Any good dog trainers?

4 Upvotes

Hi! I recently got a 10 month old rescue dog. She is perfect except she gets way too excited and will get really nippy after playing. I feel like my husband and I have tried every training suggestion that’s out there and nothing seems to work. I need to get her into training at this point. Anyone have good suggestions for dog trainers?


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Events Has anyone gone to BG Howl O Scream on Halloween Eve?

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Due to scheduling so many fun Halloween to-dos, I’m considering going to howl o scream on Halloween-Eve! Has anyone went? How are the crowds? I try to go very early in the season to avoid crowds 🫩 thinking it’ll either be DEAD or CRAZY since it’s a Friday night!


r/tampa • • 1d ago

Local Business Bern’s, South Howard businesses sue Tampa over flood relief project

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r/tampa • • 2d ago

Hair-Barber/Salon Looking for a Men’s Hairstylist Around USF

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Looking for recommendations for a hairstylist near USF! I’m a white guy with curly hair, and I’m having a hard time finding someone who has experience cutting and styling my hair type. Most of the places I’ve found so far seem to specialize in fades and barber cuts, and I haven’t been able to find examples in their portfolios of cuts on hair similar to mine. I’d love recommendations for someone experienced with naturally curly white hair who can give me a good cut.


r/tampa • • 2d ago

Food Halloween decor at Rreal Tacos on Franklin

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165 Upvotes

They have this witch casting 🧃 Spells at the hostess stand