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New here? Introduce yourself! Ask about neighborhoods, schools, traffic, recommendations — anything local. Be kind, keep it about Tampa, no spam.
Marcus Webb4about 2 months ago - Recommendations
Best non-chain restaurant in Tampa? Settle it.
We're new and need a go-to local spot — not a chain. Hit me with your favorites and what to order.
Derek Boyd416 days ago - General
New spots at Sparkman Wharf — what's worth it?
Wandered through Sparkman Wharf this weekend, so many options now. Must-tries?
Amanda Reyes316 days ago - Recommendations
Reliable AC company in Tampa before summer?
Our system is on its way out and I want someone honest for a check-up or quote. Who do you trust around here?
Greg Hall416 days ago - General
New to Tampa — what should we know?
Just moved in! Tell us the local tips — best parks, when to avoid traffic, hidden gems, anything you wish you'd known.
Maria Delgado419 days ago - Buy & Sell
Moving sale — Hyde Park, this Saturday
Downsizing. Mid-century dresser, a barely-used Peloton, kitchen stuff, and a gray sectional. Cash and Venmo, pickup in Hyde Park Saturday morning. Can send a pics list.
Irene Popov119 days ago - General
Game-day parking downtown — what's your move?
Between Lightning at Amalie and events at Water Street, downtown parking on a game night is a nightmare. Where are you all actually parking that won't cost a fortune or take an hour to get out of?
Vic Alvarez220 days ago - General
Bayshore Blvd at rush hour — alternatives?
The Bayshore commute has gotten rough. Better way across to South Tampa in the mornings?
Becca Lindqvist220 days ago - General
Streetcar extension to Tampa Heights — actually happening?
The free streetcar to Ybor and Water Street has been great. Keep hearing about extending it up toward Tampa Heights / the Heights. Is that funded and real or still a someday thing?
Andre Jean221 days ago - Buy & Sell
Kids' bikes for sale — Tampa
16" and 20", both good shape, kids outgrew them. $40 each or both for $70. Helmets free with purchase.
Steph Romano221 days ago - Safety
Scooters dumped all over the Riverwalk again
Took the kids on the Riverwalk this weekend and it was an obstacle course of dumped scooters, a couple knocked into the rail by the water. Anyone know if the city actually enforces the parking corrals?
Will Tanaka222 days ago - General
Seminole Heights vs South Tampa for a young family?
Relocating for work with a toddler. Torn between Seminole Heights (love the bungalows and food scene) and South Tampa (schools, walkable). Real talk on schools and what daily life is actually like in each?
Kayla Brooks224 days ago - Recommendations
Best Cuban sandwich — Ybor or West Tampa? (let's settle it)
New coworker swears the only real Cuban is West Tampa. I grew up on the Ybor side. Settle this for me Tampa — where are you actually sending someone for their first real Cuban?
Destiny Flores326 days ago - Buy & Sell
Free moving boxes in Tampa — porch pickup
Just unpacked, big stack of clean boxes + packing paper. Free to whoever wants them, first come.
Renee Atwater327 days ago - Recommendations
Pediatric dentist taking new patients near Tampa?
Our kids' dentist retired and we're starting over. Somewhere good with little ones, ideally takes Delta Dental.
Megan Foster327 days ago - Safety
Scam calls pretending to be the power company — heads up Tampa
Got a call threatening to shut off power in 30 min unless I paid with gift cards. It's a scam — they'll never demand gift cards. Hang up.
Greg Hall327 days ago - General
Gandy and the Selmon are brutal lately — what are your alternate routes?
My South Tampa to downtown drive has crept to 40 minutes. Gandy is a parking lot and the Selmon backs up at the split. Curious what routes people have figured out.
Marcus Bell329 days ago - Recommendations
Lawn service in Tampa that actually shows up?
Third company in a row that ghosted after a month. Just need dependable mow/edge/blow. Recommendations?
Chris Ellington329 days ago - General
Anyone else stuck on Dale Mabry this morning?
Completely crawling today. Is it an accident or just the new normal around Tampa now? Open to backroad suggestions.
Amanda Reyes4about 1 month ago - General
Power flickering in Tampa — anyone else? (Duke)
Lights blinked a few times and now we're out. Duke's map shows a few hundred affected. Anyone have an ETA?
Tina Vasquez3about 1 month ago - Buy & Sell
Bucs tickets — 2 together, Sunday
Can't make the game, 2 lower-level seats together. Face value, local meetup downtown. DM me.
Tina Vasquez2about 1 month ago - Recommendations
Reliable handyman in Tampa?
Bunch of little jobs piling up — fan, drywall dings, a sticky door. Rather pay one good handyman than chase five contractors.
Kevin Tran3about 1 month ago - General
Bucs game traffic around Raymond James — best routes?
Heading to the game Sunday with the kids. Least painful way in and out of the stadium area these days? Last time we sat forever on Dale Mabry.
Amanda Reyes3about 1 month ago - Safety
Catalytic converter thefts around Hyde Park
Neighbor's was cut overnight in a driveway off Swann. Park in the garage if you can and report anything on camera.
Katie O'Brien3about 1 month ago - Recommendations
Best Cuban sandwich in Tampa? (no chains)
Settle a house debate — where's THE Cuban? Ybor or otherwise. Bonus for cafe con leche.
Megan Foster3about 2 months ago