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The 10 Things I'll Miss The Most About My Hometown, Tampa Bay

With only a week until I leave my hometown, see what I'm going to miss the most!

Gabrielle Elena Vivero
Aug 08, 2016
University of Mississippi
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The 10 Things I'll Miss The Most About My Hometown, Tampa Bay
Gabrielle Vivero

Tampa Bay has been my home for the past 18 years, and in just a week, I'll be packing my bags and moving to Oxford, Mississippi to embark on my new journey at the University of Mississippi. Tampa holds years of memories and places in it and here are the ones I'll miss the most.

1. Curtis Hixon Park

Whether I'm down there to grab pizza at Sam and Eddie's, Gasparilla Music or for free Sunday Yoga, Curtis Hixon was a spot you could always find me in my four years of high school.

2. Academy of the Holy Names



Four years of smiles, laughs and tears.

3. Davis Island

Was always my go to place to sit, eat, and think when I wanted to be alone.

4. Hyde Park

Where I had my first job.

5. Sunrise/sunset drives on Bayshore

You know I would add the extra five-10 minutes to every drive in South Tampa just so I could ride down Bayshore Blvd.

6. Amalie Arena

#GoBolts

7. My dogs

My forever cuddle buddies. Tempted to sneak them into my dorm room.

8. St. Petersburg

Was always my go to on a girls day; from the museums to the shopping to the coffee shops and music festivals, St. Pete had it all. One of my favorite places of all time.

9. The beach

Who wouldn't miss sunshine and the ocean being just 30 minutes from their house.

10. My family


They've been my best friends and biggest supporters for the best 18 years.

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