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RNC Announces Keynote Speakers, Tampa

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Florida Gov. Rick Scott will share a podium with national Republican leaders when the RNC hosts its presidential nominee convention in Tampa in August.

Among the other speakers: John McCain, Condoleezza Rice, Nikki Haley, Mike Huckabee, John Kasich and Susana Martinez.

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Construction Boom May Follow Bust, Florida Jobs

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, August 07, 2012

The construction industry in Florida is showing signs of revival following a long dry spell through the recession.

Jobs building houses, retail and office spaces, industrial warehouses, roads and bridges are looking more and more likely going into 2013.

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Weird Florida Narrative: Does Perception Match Reality?

The Huffington Post Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Alicia Menendez of The Huffington Post gets a little weird in her interview with Floridians who have experienced first-hand the influx of Northerners into Florida.

"Should Florida have the amount of power it has in terms of deciding our national elections?'' she asks with some incredulity after showing an image of a giant Legoman that washed ashore in Siesta Key in 2011 (Psst, Alicia, Legoland Florida opened the same year near Winter Haven. Hint. Hint.)

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Times Quiz Asks: Test Yourself On Tampa Bay Business

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Tampa Bay Times columnist Bob Triguax challenges readers to test their knowledge about the local economy.

How much do you know about Tampa Bay's business news?

Take the quiz.

Tampa General Ranks Best Hospital In Florida, Among Top In Nation

U.S. News & World Report Tuesday, July 24, 2012

U.S. News & World Report says Tampa General Hospital is the top rated hospital in Florida.

The rating is based in part on TGH being ranked among the nation's Top 50 Hospitals in nine medical specialties including: Cardiology & Heart Surgery (38th), Diabetes & Endocrinology (22nd), Ear, Nose & Throat (28th), Geriatrics (41st), Nephrology (14th), Neurology & Neurosurgery (47th), Orthopedics (14th), Pulmonology (43rd) and Urology (16th).

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Getting Around Downtown Tampa: Pedal Buses, Anyone?

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Humana plans to provide mini buses pedaled by the passengers as part of the ambiance surrounding the RNC when Republicans and their families arrive in Tampa in August.

The pedal-powered vehicles can be a great way to get a little exercise while chatting with friends and pedaling around downtown.

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Floridan Hotel Reopens In Time For RNC Visit

The Tampa Tribune Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The historic Floridan Hotel is finally ready for visitors after years of renovation and plans to host parties during the Republican National Convention.

The hotel is considered a prime piece of architecture that distinguishes Tampa's historic roots.

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Tampa: A Place Where Creative People Cluster

The Atlantic Cities Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Tampa has come of age! It's now considered among the best places for creatives and young professionals to cluster.

Author Richard Florida highlights why some cities attract creatives while others, well, not so much.

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Booking Tampa: Ybor City, Channel District, Downtown

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 24, 2012

When it comes to finding a venue for a party, reserving a table at a restaurant and /or spending the night, Republicans and their families along with media reps from around the globe are booking Tampa.

Places in downtown Tampa, Ybor City and the Channel District are proving the most popular.

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Mayor Buckhorn: Tampa Is Ready For RNC

The Washington Times Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The Republicans are coming! The Republicans are coming!

The city of Tampa and private business have spent months getting ready to host the biggest show on earth. More than 15,000 media reps as well as political, community and business leaders are expected to descend on the city the last week of August.

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German-American Chamber Moves To Tampa

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 24, 2012

In looking to the future for growth and investment, the German-American Chamber of Commerce sees Tampa Bay as the best place to be in Florida.

With more nonstop flights connecting Tampa to cities in Germany, business and tourism is expected to increase.

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CNBC: Challenges In Florida's Business Climate

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Florida's ranking in an annual CNBC survey dropped primarily based on difficulties for businesses to obtain capital, fluctuating education standards and increasing transportation needs.

The survey follows changes implemented by unpopular Gov. Rick Scott, including the Florida governor's rejection of federal money for high-speed rail.

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Major Security Precautions To Protect RNC In Tampa

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Secret Service is planning for safety of delegates, media and the public as it erects eight-foot fences and other barriers around RNC Convention facilities when it comes to Tampa in August.

Extraordinary safety precautions are also planned at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg for the convention's kickoff party.

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Republicans Begin Move Into The Forum, Tampa

The Tampa Tribune Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The RNC committees responsible for hosting the Republican presidential convention start moving into the Tampa Bay Times Forum, site of the August gathering of delegates from across the nation. In the meantime, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and a group of economic development leaders head to Washington D.C. and New York to pitch Tampa as a terrific relocation site for business.

About 500,000 visitors are expected in the Tampa Bay region, including 15,000 media representatives, as the Republicans pick their nominee for November's election.

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Channelside Plan Emerges From Vinik Group

Tampa Bay Times Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Tampa Bay Lightning Owner Jeff Vinik's vision for redoing Channelside was presented to the Tampa Port Authority's board as discussion continue for possible acquistion of the property.

The plans call for new residences, shops and possibly a hotel linking the Florida Aquarium with the Tampa Bay History Center and the St. Petersburg Times Forum.

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