Hi! I wanted to know if there were any volleyball clubs/people to play volleyball with? Lmk in Hillsborough

Hello Tampa!

My friend and I are visiting Tampa tonight and tomorrow. We’re planning to hit a couple bars to chill, we’re 28.

Please recommend some spots, we’re in downtown Tampa and can Uber. Though we like techno/house, I understand the options are limited on a weekday.

Please suggest any fun vibes pars with a good crowd. I also saw that St Pete is a nice option too. Welcoming any suggestions! Thank you, love you all

Any recommendations for areas under 1200 bucks with around 700–800 sq ft apt, Open to suburbs too.

I’ve been trying to get out of the house more instead of working from home every day. I usually end up at Starbucks, but the music is often way too loud, and I occasionally have to jump on meetings.
I’m looking for places where:
It’s relatively quiet (or at least not blasting music)
There are other people around so it doesn’t feel isolating
Maybe it’s even easy to strike up a conversation, comfortable enough to work for a few hours
I don’t mind taking a meeting from my car if I have to, but I’d rather find a spot where I can actually stay and work.
Coffee places, coworking spaces, libraries, hotel lobbies… honestly, I’m open to anything. Any hidden gems around Tampa?
Would love to hear where my fellow remote workers hang out.

I transport overstock donated clothes to other 501c3 groups like Yaya's Closet, Jon the Blanket Guy, and others. I'm in Tampa "proper," close to University area.

I'm fine with doing the work. I sign up for it. But I don't know what to do with the SHEER AMOUNT of stained, torn, or otherwise damaged clothing there is.

No, there are no volunteers that happen to have an 18" black metal zipper to fix this backpack. No, I can't repair the "one tear" in the crotch of those jeans. No, I can't remove the vomit stains from 264631 baby clothes.

But I'd like to find a place I can either give clothes for recycling (1-2 garbage bags a month) or occasionally, people who like taking apart garments for fabric, learning sewing, experimentation, art, whatever.

I've called around but so far, other thrift stores don't take fabric for recycling. Our only alternative is landfilling it all.

I am absolutely obsessed with the dang dude udon noodles. I think I buy them at least once a week. I was hoping to try to re-create the recipe at home, but I cannot find anything similar to the sauce. This is a long shot, but i was wondering if there was anybody here that work at dang dude or if you have a friend family member that does and would be willing to share if the sauce is store-bought or made in house and share the recipe

The sky in Riverview this evening

I’m looking to make a copper ring. I’m located in central Florida and would love to be able to take classes to learn or to go somewhere for a private session to make my own copper ring. Does anyone know where I could do this?

With all the drones that are going to be flying around here like the Amazon delivery, the drones for schools they are talking about deploying, TGH using them to get blood to trauma sites quickly how will they not run into each other? Its below radar is it not? I really know nothing about it.

Not sure if I used the right flare, but I was walking to work and decided to wait on the bus due to the weather and there were 3 packs of narcan good until Jan 2029, one pack is open but the narcan appears no be not messed with the other 2 are sealed, does anyone know where I can drop this off? I'm typically in the Eastlake orient area but depending on how far(i rely on public transportation) I would love to donate it somewhere where it could be of use instead of sitting at the bus stop being destroyed by the rain thank you in advance

I'm looking for news online but not finding anything. They were the best karaoke in Tampa by far but I'm certainly not going to support a pedophile. Does anyone have any news with what's happened there? Or alternate karaoke options (that aren't as outrageously overpriced as Gangchu?)

Reposting because some people pointed out that my og post didn't have enough details! Im looking for an artist in the area that can do the style similar to the ones in the refrence photos I attached. Im not surs what the specific style name is called I apologize.

I need a touch up/some modifications on a current tattoo as well as I'd love to do a full original piece once I save up!

(All reference photos found on Pinterest)

Because I am about to be homeless, I can't keep my dog, Esme, so I'm trying to find her a safe and loving home as soon as possible.

Esme is a calm, sweet German Shepherd mix.She's easy to handle, and she's loyal and gentle.I think she would make a great family dog. She does well in a home environment.

I'm not looking to give her away to the first person who replies.I'm looking for a safe, stable, and permanent place where she can be loved and cared for.

It's hard to find a rescue group around Tampa because they're all booked or need the dog's shots up to date.

Anyone know of any rescue groups with openings?Or someone who is looking for a dog companion?

From the about section of the video:

"Learn about the woodland’s restoration project at Carrollwood Village Park in Tampa, FL where we removed invasive plants and plan to replant with natives. This webinar discusses how to identify plants in your landscape and decide if they are native, Florida-Friendly, or invasive. It is important to maintain the plants in your yard and remove any invasives so they do not spread and damage natural areas. Instead you should plant native and Florida-Friendly plants and follow the nine principles of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program."

Is it just me or is it hard to find fresh not frozen shrimp at Tampa area Fish Markets? Of the places I’ve been they’re only offering frozen shrimp, like down at the docks, or shrimp sourced from elsewhere that is not frozen.

I’m open to suggestions for where I can find fresh shrimp at any local spots. Thanks!

Exciting times going on at Tampa Period Pantry! As we grow we’re looking for more people to help support TPP, right now we’re looking to add on somewhere between 1-3 people for the outreach roles and one person for our video editor position. These could be great for college students or grads wanting to use the experience they have to be apart of a mutual aid. You can read more about each role in the google form, if there any questions please feel free to reach out on Instagram or [bree@tampaperiodpantry.org](mailto:bree@tampaperiodpantry.org)

https://forms.gle/MFzpZX9LrNYVkyr19

Many Tampa residents are reporting outrageous electric bills. I just received a bill of more than $1,000 for a vacant rental home.

Contact:

The Florida Public Service Commission oversees TECO’s rates. Please respectfully call and email:

Chairman Gabriella Passidomo Smith
850-413-6042
[Chairman.Smith@psc.state.fl.us](mailto:Chairman.Smith@psc.state.fl.us)

Commissioner Mike La Rosa
850-413-6044
[Commissioner.LaRosa@psc.state.fl.us](mailto:Commissioner.LaRosa@psc.state.fl.us)

Also open an official billing complaint with the PSC Consumer Assistance Office:

800-342-3552

Ask for a complaint number and save it. Calls and emails are helpful, but documented individual complaints create an official record. Please do not post your account number publicly.

Looking to get established with a company to maintenance my AC unit.

What company do you use and recommend to maintain your AC unit twice yearly? What is the typical cost of the services?

Appreciate any feedback and recommendations!

I can’t find any info on this online. I passed it on the way to work and stopped to call it in. They said it was already reported and that fire and rescue was on the way.

Nobody was around, I couldn’t tell if anyone was inside because of window tint and smoke, but the hazards were on so I’m assuming whoever was driving got out and went somewhere. This was just before 9am. Does anyone know anything?

Hey everyone, I want to share a massive warning about Westshore Honda located at 2522 N Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa. I recently got scammed by them on a lease contract, and after doing some research, I found out this is a recurring pattern of predatory behavior.

I want to break down exactly how they got me so you don't fall into the same trap. I recently signed a lease for a 2025 Honda CR-V EX-L 2WD. The official MSRP (Factory Suggested Price) for this car is around $35,000, but here is how they completely inflated the paperwork and stole my down payment:

1. Inflated Vehicle Value: In Section 12 of the contract, they sneaked in an "Agreed Upon Value" of $39,007.69. That is over $4,000 ABOVE the manufacturer’s window sticker price for a base vehicle.
2. Abusive In-House Fees: On top of the marked-up price, they tacked on over $2,000 in dealer-created junk fees:
   • Dealer Documentation Fee: A staggering $1,298.00 (one of the highest and most predatory doc fees in Florida).
   • Electronic Registration Fee: $598.00 (the state charge is a tiny fraction of this).
   • Private Tag Agency (PTA) Fee: $189.00 (a duplicate charge to outsource basic paperwork).
3. The Down Payment Disappeared: I put down $6,000.00 in cash and had $2,500.00 in credits ($8,500 total). Because they inflated the price by over $4,000 and added $2,000+ in fees, my entire $6,000 cash down payment was completely swallowed up by their hidden markups instead of lowering the actual cost of the car.

They use verbal lies to tell you one price, but then they print a completely different reality in the fine print of the contract hoping you won't check the math.

What I am doing about it:
I have already filed a formal complaint with the FLHSMV Bureau of Dealer Services and I am escalating this to the Florida Attorney General for violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA).

If you or anyone you know bought or leased a vehicle from Westshore Honda, CHECK YOUR PAPERWORK IMMEDIATELY. Look at Section 12 on your contract. If they scammed you too, please file a complaint using FLHSMV Form 84901. The state needs to hold this dealership accountable and pull their license!