20 Signs You Grew Up In Tampa

Tampa is the gorgeous city that can be big, but really everyone knows each other somehow. Tampa has its perks, and things you can’t stand, but at the end of the day, you can’t help but love this wonderful city if you grew up in it. Here are 20 signs you grew up in Tampa.

1. Busch Gardens was the middle school spot!

You knew that it was going to be a good weekend if going to Busch Gardens was in the weekend plans (because Sheikra was the ride to go on even if it terrified you).

2. So was Adventure Island!

With the Florida heat, going to a water park was never a bad idea.

3. Bayshore is gorgeous and the people that run there should be praised.

4. Speaking of Bayshore, you know that you would be going there for Gasperilla (aka Tampa’s National holiday).

No work is to ever be done during that weekend!

5. You may not be Cuban but you’re actually Cuban.

I bet you could go for some Cuban toast while reading this.

6. When you go to Oxford Exchange, you have to take a picture with the sign outside.

We’re you actually there if you didn’t?

7. When Derek Jeter’s house got built, you had to drive by just to see how massive it was!

8. It can be sunny one second and pouring the next, but it doesn’t phase you.

9. Speaking of the weather, Christmas time means going out in shorts.

10. When the weather decides it wants to actually be below 70°, it’s time to break out the hoodie!

Because hoodies are the warmest thing you own for Florida weather.

11. High school rivalry was serious and it was preparing you for college.

12. The Bucks may not be the best, but you’re always ready to Siege the Day.

13. Lightening games became a lot more interesting once they almost won the Stanley Cup.

14. You’ve seen Amalie Arena undergo way too many name changes.

15. Mr. Penguin’s is the best!

16. You know not to go on I-275 during rush hour, but you find yourself there somehow.

Be prepared to wait!

17. Same goes with Dale Mabry. Don’t take it to go to school!

18. Curtis Hoxon is the place to go for free concerts and fun Sundays.

19. What’s lunch without a Pub Sub?

Publix holds a special place in your heart.

20. You may want to get away from this city, but at the end of the day you love it.

This is home.

Can you think of any other signs that prove you grew up in Tampa? Comment below!

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