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January 17, 2022

The unwritten rules of Tampa Bay

By CL Staff

Every city has a few guidelines that most people follow for whatever reason. Inspired by this glorious Reddit thread, and with a few additions of our own, here are some of Tampa Bay's "unwritten rules." What would you add?
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One must always point at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge whenever they see it -CL Staff
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One must always point at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge whenever they see it

-CL Staff
Avoid Fletcher Walmart at all costs - truesubject51
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Avoid Fletcher Walmart at all costs

- truesubject51
Unruly toddlers love Green Bench Brewing -CL Staff
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Unruly toddlers love Green Bench Brewing

-CL Staff
Drive below the speed limit in Temple Terrace -CL Staff
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Drive below the speed limit in Temple Terrace

-CL Staff
2001 is a strip club, not a movie -CL Staff
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2001 is a strip club, not a movie

-CL Staff

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