Geno’s Welcome Gift To Tom Brady: Tampa 101

Author Geno

March 18th, 2020 9:39 AM

Hi Tom. Welcome to Tampa Bay.  I realize you’ve been here a few times, but it’s different when you live here.  As a former New England guy myself, let me help.

• Toss your jackets, but keep your sweaters.

  Share

  ... for when the temps go below 75. No for real. It does happen sometimes.

• That building with the cool space ship near the stadium?

  Share

  That's not a space museum for the kids. Google MOSI instead.

• New rule.

  Share

  No deflating the beach balls.
• Bern’s

  Share

  I hear you were already spotted at Bern's with Derek Jeter. It's a great place Tom, but don't blow that $30 million you're getting in your first week.

• The beauty is across the bridge.

  Share

  When I lived on the Hillsborough side, I hardly ever went over the Howard Frankland. It's a nightmare. I get it. But it's worth it.

• You’ve got work to do.

  Share

  Since moving here, only one team has really gotten us excited. Fix that.
• The Pirate Ship

  Share

  I'd double check before you do much with that pirat

• Don’t get confused. You are in Florida.

  Share

  When the New England teams visit the Tampa area, you'll notice the letter "R" mysteriously disappears.

• Todd

  Share

  If someone says you and Gisele should visit The Todd, just know it's not a guy name Todd's house.
• Pro wrestling is huge here.

  Share

  Please don't ruin it for us with that theory that it's fake.

• Ride first.

  Share

  THEN have lunch.

• Our dress code is…

  Share

  different.
• Mazzaro’s

  Share

  Sorry. Mike's Pastry is just in Boston. But we've got Mazzaro's which also has a wine and cheese room, the best sub anywhere (The #20 "Hot Italian"), fresh pasta, cappuccino bar, as well as the bakery. Trust me. When I found Mazzaro's, Florida became home.

• Contrary to popular belief…

  Share

  We do wear shoes.

• The pizza here sucks.

  Share

  I love Tampa. I'll never leave. But you're coming from a place where there's great pizza on every block. Here you have to go to Clearwater and find Cristino's.
• Walk the Riverwalk at night…

  Share

  It'll be dark so nobody will notice you. You'll instantly love this city.

• Whoopie Pies

  Share

  Sorry man. They don't have them here. The only spot I've found that carries them is Cousin's Lobster in Clearwater.

• Avoid Ulmerton Road

  Share

  You should anyway... but especially with that high maintenance wife ya got.
• Get the cheese.

  Share

  When you go to Brandon to get a hot dog at Portillo's, be sure to get cheese with your fries. And a chocolate cake shake.

• I know of a great radio station you should check out.

  Share

  Especially Saturday nights at 7. You're old enough to appreciate the music they'll play.

• You live in the greatest city in America.

  Share

  Yeah we have more than our fair share of time on the evening news. "A Florida man" is real. But I've lived from Maine to California with this radio job. I chose Florida for my last move for a ton of reasons. You don't see people here retire and move to Foxborough.

Get The Q Factor Newsletter Delivered To Your Inbox

Stay up to date on the latest from your favorite artists, Tampa/St. Pete happenings, exclusive contests, games, and more.

Email *

Subscribe

By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.

Author Geno

Category:

• Geno

Tags:

Florida Life,Tampa,Tampa Bay Buccaneers,Tom Brady