25 things that are only normal in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay is more than just a clump of peninsula towns along the Gulf of Mexico, it's also home to our many quirks and eccentricities, and really that's what makes this region so unique.  So, while some of these things and sayings might be odd to outsiders, they're also what make Tampa Bay, well, Tampa Bay.
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Being gainfully employed with a high-paying job and still can’t afford to live here
Making $60K a year and having four roommates is normal, right?"
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Being gainfully employed with a high-paying job and still can’t afford to live here

Making $60K a year and having four roommates is normal, right?"
Showing out-of-towners Derek Jeter’s old house
*Parked directly in front of the house* You know, when Tom Brady lived here, he hated it when people boated up to his backyard. People are so rude.
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Showing out-of-towners Derek Jeter’s old house

*Parked directly in front of the house* You know, when Tom Brady lived here, he hated it when people boated up to his backyard. People are so rude.
Seeing professional wrestlers walk around doing everyday things
Two Tampa Bay treasures right here, folks."
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Seeing professional wrestlers walk around doing everyday things

Two Tampa Bay treasures right here, folks."
Debating exact boundaries of neighborhoods
Seriously though, it's kinda weird that Mayor Jane Castor keeps saying she lives in Seminole Heights, when she actually lives in Riverbend.
Photo via cityoftampa/Flickr

Debating exact boundaries of neighborhoods

Seriously though, it's kinda weird that Mayor Jane Castor keeps saying she lives in Seminole Heights, when she actually lives in Riverbend.
Always being suspect of grouper sandwiches
Beware the ole Asian carp switcharooni.
Photo via isit St. Pete/Clearwater

Always being suspect of grouper sandwiches

Beware the ole Asian carp switcharooni.

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