You’d have to be living under a rock not to know that our headquarters for skateboarding is a world-class venue. Further adding to its imprimatur, hip-hop’s mini-tycoon Lil’ Wayne, Jackass’s Steve-O and comedian Tom Green popped in and dropped in at the SPoT’s ramps while headlining gigs in town. Let’s also not forget that skateboarding superstar Tony Hawk stopped off at the complex during his Birdhouse Tour. Mayor Bob Buckhorn also came by to shake his hand. 4215 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, 813-621-6793, skateparkoftampa.com.
This article appears in Sep 22-28, 2011.