The Republican National Committee has narrowed its list of potential cities to host the 2012 Republican National Convention down to three final contenders. After being rejected twice before, Tampa has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 GOP Convention.
The rain put a big damper on Tampa’s signature event. Organizers estimate that the crowd was far less than half of last year’s 350,000. With 50 extra officers, and twice the number of portable toilets, you would think this small crowd would be manageable. But police were doing a bit more than just trading beads. [...]
The Indian Gaming Industry Report is reporting that Florida is the fifth-busiest tribal gaming state in the country, and Florida Indian casino revenues are up 19% for 2008.
Tampa is hosting the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship this week at the St. Pete Times Forum.
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected in town this weekend and next week. Ever wonder where they come from?
If we want to host World Cup games in the Tampa Bay area, we need to show our support.
Visiting college crews have been leaving colorful reminders of their visits on the seawalls of the lower Hillsborough River for decades, and are generally ignored by the city. Should this practice be changed?
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday has become Clearwater's biggest annual event. And it's FREE!
Tarballs come from oil spills, and can make your day at the beach even more adventurous.
