Tampa Bay is great. There’s a reason everyone is moving here. But sometimes, there are spots that feel like they double as the Nine Circles of Hell.
Whether it’s in the car, trying to get some shopping done or just out and about, there are hellscapes that any Tampa Bay resident will try to avoid. Or maybe they’ll brave it so they can live to tell the tale. Either way, here are some miserable places in Tampa Bay.
Let us know what we missed.
Ikea on a Sunday.
At least you can treat yourself to a bag of 75 cent hot dogs Credit: Photo via Google MapsTrying to get a table at any International Plaza restaurant before a Bucs game
This is how 30% of Tampa divorces start. Credit: Photo via Google MapsIn your car behind a Peddle Pub in St. Petersburg
How dare you have fun with your friend in front of my car. Credit: Photo via Peddle Pub St. Pete/FacebookAny Porta Potty at the Gasparilla parade
If you look into the hole, you see how you die. Credit: Photo by Dave DeckerTrying to leave Raymond James stadium after any event
Just fire my corpse out of one of those damn cannons and be done with it. Credit: Photo via tampasportsauthority/FacebookWeedon Island Preserve at dusk without bug spray
You just fell victim to one of the classic blunders by newbies. Credit: Photo via Weedon Island Preserve/FacebookRiding a bike pretty much anywhere
The guy with the “Watch Out For Bikers” bumper sticker isn’t talking about you, Lance. Credit: PHOTO VIA ADOBE STOCKThe split second you have to change lanes driving into TPA
Sorry about your flight, enjoy Clearwater. Credit: Photo via Google MapsCredit: Photo via Florida Aquarium/FacebookThe dusty parking lot at Armature Works
Why is it so dusty? Credit: C/O ARMATURE WORKSAnywhere on any road when the car in front of you has FloGrown sticker on it
These are the new Truck Nutz, change my mind. Credit: Photo via FloGrownThe sidewalk outside of Green Lemon
I will wait in this burning sun, trying to keep my kids from running into the street, for as long as it takes. I just want a Shia Labeef. Credit: Photo via Google MapsThe beach during a MAGA Floatilla
The “Fuck your Feelings” guy seems to have a lot of feelings at this beach. Credit:Kimberly DeFalcoTarget at Walter’s Crossing
1544 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
The swarm of Karens looking to shop at Target, Whole Foods and Home Goods is just too much for this parking garage. With limited access points, relatively tight parking spots and an influx of minivans, this parking garage is overall just not a fun experience.
Photo via Google Maps Credit: Photo via Google MapsYou will only drive across the bridge if you absolutely must Credit: AdobeThe Florida Ave Home Depot on a Saturday
Turns out everyone in Seminole Heights is also building a sheshed this weekend. Credit: Photo via Google MapsTrying to walk anywhere along US-19
There’s a reason this deathtrap was recently called “The deadliest road in America.” Credit: Photo via Google MapsThe bathroom at Campbell Park Skatepark
Alley-oop fishbrain to backside turd stallSeminole Heights Publix on Nebraska Ave
6001 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa
Shopping may be a pleasure here, but parking isn’t. The lot is simply too small for the store, and with no cart corrals, expect self-driving shopping carts dangerously rolling around or hanging out in the spot you want to park in.
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What else is there to say? Credit: Photo via Google Maps
