Post #481737 by leleliz on Sun, Sep 6, 2009 1:35 PM

I lived in Tampa Bay for over 20 years...Ybor ain't that scary - might be best to actually GO there before you make that assumption.Actually you may want to visit first before you make any assumptions about what you can find in Tampa.

There are some killer restaurants in Tampa..esp if you like wings/seafood/thai/sushi/italian.

There are tons of fun bars and clubs to check out which cater to all age ranges and interests- and plenty that specialize in "girly" drinks that are popular by the way.

Also there is lots to do in and around the beaches.

Tampa is NOT all about NASCAR and rednecks just so you know. I am actually offended by those comments seeing as how the majority of my family and friends reside in Tampa and I go back to visit often.

We may not have Tiki Bars in the polynesian sense but there sure is a lot of great stuff we do have.

Only drawbacks are the extreme humidity, constant rain showers and the elderly and out of state folks who clog the roads during rush hour. :)

[ Edited by: leleliz 2009-09-06 13:48 ]