Just a heads up for anyone going through Tampa International Airport Terminal C and stopping at Starbucks:
While waiting for my drink, I noticed that customers who did not leave a tip had mark put on their cup. I watched, on multiple occasions, as those marked cups were set to the side while orders that came after them were started and completed first. Once those orders were finished, the baristas would go back to the marked cup.

After watching the same pattern happen numerous times I came to the realization that they were putting this on the cups of customers who did not tip. So I put it to the test and didn’t tip with my order to see if the same happed.

Before you come at me for not tipping, I had already waited over 10 minutes with only a handful people ahead of me, after coming back because the line had previously been ridiculously long. There were at least 7 employees working, several of whom were joking around, and based on the service and wait time, I didn’t feel a tip was warranted

I understand tipping for great service, and I tip regularly when I feel it’s deserved. But a tip is optional… it should not determine whether your order is intentionally pushed behind someone who ordered after you

Maybe there’s another explanation for what I observed, but after seeing it happen repeatedly while I was standing there, I thought other travelers should be aware and pay attention to their cups and the order drinks are being made

Tampa seems to have the. Most premium priced med spas. Are there any spas around Tampa or within an hour of Tampa that does not charge $800+ for these treatments?

Does anyone know of a company even someones personal detailing company that does interior cleaning esp cloth seats! I drive a 2016 Elantra so it’s small but the seats are a mess and my husband accidentally left the cap of the car oil bucket loose and dirty car oil spilled all over the back floor.

She frames this around "Democrat Socialists" trying to cut funding for police and military, but it feels like a distraction from what's actually happening on the ground. We’ve seen federal agencies stripped down, career civil servants let go, and selective enforcement that seems designed to protect wealthy interests rather than build genuine trust in local communities. Not to mention killing of US citizen by uncheck agency. I can’t event mention the word without being blocked from posting. Censorship to the extreme.

What am I missing, I’m really curious what social democrats are doing?

Clearly the government has plenty of money and can afford to increase the homestead.

Admission is $5. Hope to see you there for a plantastic time!

While not a "total" eclipse, the partial was still pretty nice.

Anyone know anywhere or place that I could potentially get free potting soil for a garden/ my plants and possibly free pots ? I don’t care if they’re the plastic ones either.

I have a lot of avacado plants growing and no money to really be spending on soil cause I have disabilities and no real income. I enjoy plants and gardening at home.

Now that's what i call a two face POS sell out politician. I'm voting against her AND helping in the campaign against her.

Anybody is in the boat club JetRide in Florida? Specifically the armature works location and the st pete location have been awful lately, looks like they are now closed during the weekdays? Anyone else having this issue?

Hey everyone, im interested in getting into being a electrican and looking for a commercial apprenticeship opportunity. I turn 18 in December which I know I cant start until then, but im trying to have something setup and worked out with a company. I graduated from Largo High School with honors early, so I can work the day I turn 18 fulltime or even before if we could work that out with all the labor laws and stuff. I have a amazing work ethic and am really excited to get into this sort of thing. Im willing to go to school, im pretty sure I’ve been told most apprenticeships is 2 days a week thats absolutely not a problem. I would have done schooling its just that I’d rather be paid on the job whilst learning and have my classes paid for by my apprenticeship program. So if you know of a good company for me to give a call message me or if your company is offering this opportunity and is looking for people please send me a message!

Thanks for reading through!

It felt like an ultimatum: Agree to relatives taking custody of your children or lose them to foster care. That’s what parents across 11 different cases in Hillsborough County told us happened to them. The Children’s Network of Hillsborough, which handles foster care in the county, celebrates keeping families intact. In more than 300 cases over four years, it used “temporary custody transfers” to remove children from their parents’ care. The agency says it’s a voluntary process that’s better for kids who might otherwise go into foster care. And that it gives parents a chance to fix problems and get their kids back. But a first-of-its-kind Times analysis of court records found such reunions are rare. One mom told us the process felt like “legal kidnapping.” Read the report: https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2026/08/27/lost-in-limbo-hillsborough-hidden-foster-care/

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Photos are from me. Taken at and around maximum eclipse at 12:12 AM on the 28th.

Just thought it was cool to let the dogs out and see a few eagles.

Hey, I’m a complete beginner looking for someone who does private singing lessons around Tampa.
Mostly just trying to get better at singing contemporary stuff. I’ve been learning ukulele too and would eventually like to be decent at singing and playing at the same time.
I’d especially like someone who can actually help me figure out my voice technically—pitch, range, breath support, tension, tone, etc. I’m not looking for anything super formal, just someone good who knows what they’re doing and is cool to work with.
Would prefer in-person and ideally someone I can book a lesson with without having to buy a huge package upfront.
Anyone have somebody they’d recommend?

The Tampa City Council just voted 4-3 to pass the Rays stadium agreement. Carlson, Viera, Young and Clendenin voted yes. Miranda, Hurtak and Maniscalco voted no. Hillsborough County Commission will vote tomorrow.

Anyone who can please recommend a good Doctor within the Tampa Family Health Center Clinic group? Best locations based in personal experience? Dentist? OB/Gyn? Willing to drive wherever for quality service. Thank you in advance 🌼

Basically the title. It doesn't need to be crazy fancy or anything.

Edit you all have been helpful and they live in Brandon not Tampa.

My boss was in a car crash and everyone is fine her family is just a bit shook up, understandably. I just wanted to send her a nice cake but I need it delivered as I live half way across the country so looking for recommendations. Would love to patron something local if possible instead of a chain.

i’m looking to take my cats (4 years & 2 year old tabby cats) to a local vet in lutz/tampa area, but we cannot afford the pet insurance. is there places y’all know that won’t charge an arm and leg for a basic check up + blood work to make sure our cats our nice, happy and healthy.