25 Tampa Bay Instagrams every local should be following right now

@__michaeljohnson__

Occasional CL photographer Michael Johnson was Instagram famous before he started to share his photos with our rag; his view of Tampa’s skyline and the people who make this city tick are a must have in your feed.

@yborchickens

Over the last 6 months, the Ybor chickens have been building a presence on various social media platforms. You can virtually foster one, if you wish!

@thisbabeeats

This Babe Eats was originally founded as Tampa Bay Eats Out in November of 2014. Knowing all things food, there is nothing she won’t update you on in Tampa Bay.

@a_riled_writer

The photographer for Emo Night Tampa is a woke lil dude with a modicum of chill. Riley Alexander will bless your feed with drunken nights at The Bricks Ybor.

@carloseats

Carlos Eats is an award-winning blog run by Carlos Hernandez, an alumni of the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Carlos is a writer, content creator, marketer, among other things.

@painkillercam

Known for his portraits of celebs, Cam Parker is one spunky artist. You can find him doing murals around Tampa Bay with a PBR in one hand and a paintbrush in the other.

@miss_alexis_mateo

Super star drag queen Alexis Mateo named Miss Gay Florida. For all things fierce, you must give her a follow.

@jujmo

When we die, we want to be reborn in a Jujmo mural, and that’s why we visit her work frequently (check out the walls between Cafe Hey and Oceanic Market for a double dose) and pray for the days when a new post graces our feed.

@dalimuseum

Dedicated to the works of Salvador Dalí, this exquisite museum is located in the Heart of St. Pete and waiting for you to venture inside.

@armatureworks_tampa

Armature Works is a fully restored mixed-use building that breathes new life into the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood. With its unobstructed view of the Hillsborough River, the historic structure has been reinvented as a premier community destination.

@crowbarybor

This edgy downtown nightclub & beer garden features live music, DJs & weekly special events that you won’t want to miss.

@iam_cjo

Former Bachelorette contestant, Connor Obrochta, lives among us. With a feed loaded with shirtless fake candids, this certified health and wellness trainer is worth the follow.

@igersstpete

Constantly showcasing our beautiful city through the art of photography, igersstpete feature local Instagramers on Instagram and on Facebook.

@janecastor

Born and raised in Tampa, Jane Castor is now the 59?? Mayor of the City of Tampa. Keep up with what she is up to with her political run Instagram.

@sensitivethrills

Need a laugh? Head to Jacob Campbell’s page. Local skateboarder and IG legend always has a packed story with beverage reviews and skateboarding fails (and wins). You don’t need to be a skater to enjoy his monologues and obscure posts.

@shadow1188

This photog most commonly known as Shadow spends his time buzzing around to Tampa Bay events getting incredible candids.

@stpetefoodies

A great source for local foodies news in the Burg, plus they have a fun podcast that’s worth a listen.

@thepeachmoon

Amanda LaForest lent her talents to a David Byrne bicycle map CL ran in 2018, and her ridiculously fun illustrations have become animations as of late. There’ll come a day when The Peach Moon springs for another city, but for now we should be proud to say she’s from here.

@thisjenngirl

lifestyle and food blogger, locally based. She gets a sneak peek at new restaurants and events throughout Tampa Bay. Keep up on what’s new and delicious with her feed.

@Vitalebros

OGs in the mural game, the Vitale Bros’ work can be found all over Tampa Bay. You can’t make it more than a few blocks before running into one of their murals.