Hi Nikki!
Great to hear you love Tampa so much.
I lived there for 12 years, but that was awhile ago. Still have family there so I get down there every so often. I know what you mean about big. Every time I go they've built a ton of new things.
Things to see: Don't miss Gassparilla (think I spelled it right) and the state fair coming up in Feb. There's also the strawberry festival in Plant City. Also Ybor city, and Lowery Park Zoo and how could I forget Busch Gardens. I guess that's enough for now.