We all love Tampa Bay, but our therapist tells us it’s also healthy to identify what drives us insane. Tampa Bay is growing more and more every year, and with more people, comes more problems, and even more opinions. From traffic, to weird parking lots, and extra poopy beaches, here are some of the more miserable places in Tampa Bay. Let us know what we missed.
Malfunction Junction
Sure, there’s nonstop traffic jams here right now. But when it’s wider it’ll be better, right? … right? Credit: Photo via ShutterstockOutside of baggage claim at TPA
“Hi, this is Mayor Jane Castor, I’d like to welcome you to this extra moist air.” Credit: Photo via Tampa International Airport/FacebookBehind any reseller at Red, White and Blue
Save some deals for the rest of us, Kayden. Credit: Photo via Red, White and Blue/websiteThe poop water shores of Ben T. Davis Beach
Is there a public beach in Tampa that has more brown alerts than ol’ Benny Boy? Credit: Photo via cityoftampa/FlickrLiterally any Trader Joes on the weekend
There’s a reason they pay a kid to stand in the parking lot and referee the fights. Credit: Photo via Google MapsThat weird little back parking lot at Busch Gardens
If you end up here, you’re probably questioning every decision that led to this point. But at least you’re close to Mel’s. Credit: Photo via Google StreetSaigon Deli on a Thursday
It’s a lonely pit of despair when you want Saigon Deli and drive here on the one day of the week it’s closed. Credit: Photo via Google StreetAny local tennis court right now
Forget it, Jake. It’s pickleball town. Credit: Photo via ShutterstockShore Acres when there’s a light drizzle
I, for one, prefer to canoe to work every day. Credit: Photo via ShutterstockPiney Point
Mosaic’s infamous phosphate plant dumped a hearty 215 million gallons of contaminated water into Tampa Bay a couple years ago, and now these goons want radioactive roads. Credit: Photo by Dave DeckerThe Brocato’s line at lunch
I’ve aged 10 years collectively waiting for Italian subs at Brocato’s and I’ll age another 10 years if I must—this place is worth it. Credit: Photo via Google StreetBeing forced to park in a 717 parking lot in downtown Tampa
If you’re not at your car when the time expires it will be crushed into a cube. Please pick up your cube. Credit: Photo via Google StreetThe narrow concrete median in-between East Hillsborough Avenue
If you’ve ever attempted to cross Hillsborough, this little strip of land is a hot, terrifying refuge. Credit: Photo via Google StreetAt the beach near anyone with a Bluetooth speaker
No worries, I actually love Pitbull and hate the soothing sounds of nature. Credit: Photo via ShutterstockThe dead end at the back of the Hyde Park parking garage
This cramped parking garage just comes to an abrupt end once you get to the roof. “OK, everyone, we’re all backing up!” Credit: Photo via Google StreetThe comment section of any story about the new Rays stadium
Love seeing baseball bros fighting with the brokest proletariat in history over how to spend tax dollars—whether it was in St. Pete and now possible ‘Ybor Harbor.’ Credit: Photo via Hines Co.The Belleair Causeway boat ramp bathroom
Davy Jones’ locker is actually just a lonely toilet beneath a bridge. Credit: Photo via Google StreetYour driveway during live oak pollen season
Runny nose? Check. Eyes watering? Double check. Driveway filled with brown mush that’s impossible to sweep up? Triple check. Credit: Photo via ShutterstockTrying to merge with traffic at the Exit 4/Cleveland Street offramp on the Selmon
I’m just going to go ahead and crank my neck a full 90 degrees as I get T-boned by this Tesla. Credit: Photo via Google StreetAny red light in Tampa
Tampa red lights are punishingly long, and we all know it. Plus, they’re getting longer. Change my mind. Credit: Photo via Shutterstock