15 Commandments of Tampa Life

Whether you were born in the bay or moved here like the rest of us, there are some things you figure out pretty quick. These are the top 15 unwritten rules defining Tampa Bay life, shamelessly excerpted from Creative Loafing. As the kids say, WYKYK.

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There shall be two seasons: “Go Outside” and “Stay Inside”

You will accept flip flops as formal wear

You will respect the roosters and chickens of Ybor City

You will holler at Dave Bautista when you see him in the streets

You will never not point out Derek Jeter’s old house

You will not allow lane changes at the interchange of 275 and I-4

You will acknowledge that Tampa’s official flag is so bad it’s good

You will be proficient at the stingray shuffle

You will understand that shade defines a good parking spot

You will toss aside your dignity for a plastic necklace

You will know Gary’s phone number

You will never let them know your next move

You will live the salt life as evidenced by your bumper

You will be an expert on toxic algae blooms…

And you will also be an expert in real estate trends!

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