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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: If you're not used to a lot of sun, you'll need to apply sunscreen often -- unless your idea of a nice tan is fire engine red. Locals can often spot tourists a mile away by their brand-new 'Florida' gear and peeling sunburns. The ozone layer is thinning, so be prepared...
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Mosquito repellent is a must if you'll be outside in the evening/night, especially in the summer or out in nature. But for some unknown reason, 'skeeters are not very common in Ybor City. Perhaps the vile combination of bad smells and bad music keeps them away, or maybe it's the high average blood alcohol level which discourages the little vampires...
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Don't bring non-essential items to the shore at the Pinellas beaches. There are very few places to stash stuff while you're in the water, and everybody knows the ol' 'hide the wallet in the shoe' trick.
Updated May 13, 2005
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: The summer months here are hot and humid! It is also rainy season in July and August. Sometimes it can rain all day but usually it's just afternoon shows. Bring an umbrella!
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Try to bring an umbrella or some sort of protection to the beach. The UV rays are harsh and you will burn quickly. Trust me on this one. I am dark complected and the sun can be get pretty harsh.
Written Oct 21, 2004
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Miscellaneous: It’s especially important to protect yourself against sunburn. Don’t underestimate the strength of the sun’s rays down here, even in the middle of the winter.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Write a ReviewIt’s especially important to protect yourself against sunburn. Don’t underestimate the strength of the sun’s rays down here, even in the middle of the winter.
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Q: Hello! I need to go from Tampa to Destin. Flights are waaay too expensive. Any other ideas? Thanks!
A: It's either fly, rent a car, get a ride, or take the bus. Bus is cheaper (http://greyhound.com/).
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Yes, this beautiful southern city is my home. Tampa has everything, beautiful weather, big city attractions all with a small town feel Pictured Here: Early in the day of the Gasperella Parade in......
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Tampa is home to me. I've live here since 1991. It took awhile for the city to grow on me but it has and i'm proud to say I live here. There is so much to do in Tampa. You are only minutes away from...
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the city of tampa is located at the intersection of I-4 and I-75 in southwest florida. tampa is the county seat of hillsborough county florida. the tampa bay area was originally inhabited by the...
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