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Anyone going to the Barack Obama rally Wednesday in Tampa should arrive early, expect to hunt for parking and be aware that a ticket might not guarantee entrance. Here's what you need to know:
The event: Noon, St. Pete Times Forum, downtown Tampa.
Traffic and parking: Officials are not predicting major tieups getting to downtown because doors at the Times Forum open at 10:30 a.m. for the noon event, well after rush hour. Parking will be a different story, with downtown workers occupying many spaces in nearby garages and lots. A military meeting at the Tampa Convention Center will use up spots in that garage. "Folks are going to have to get creative. They're going to have to take public transportation or be willing to walk," said Irvin Lee, director of the city's Public Works department.
Parking tips: Best bets will be in Ybor City, where some can catch, for a fee, the streetcar to the Times Forum, or on the north end of downtown by the Marion Street Transit Center where a county bus will take you within blocks of the venue. Message boards throughout downtown will direct drivers to parking. Expect to pay $10 for parking in lots and hourly rates in city garages.
Tickets: No tickets available at the door. The St. Pete Times Forum holds about 20,000 people, but Hillsborough Democratic Party officials say more tickets than that were distributed. Once the Forum is full, ticket holders can watch video of Obama's speech outside the arena.
Forecast: Isolated thunderstorms, 20% chance of rain.
Downtown workers: City officials recommend getting to work by 8 a.m. to secure your normal parking spot.
Janet Zink, Times staff writer
[Last modified: May 22, 2008 10:01 AM]
Comments on this article
by John
May 21, 2008 12:19 PM
I did'nt know there was so many racist in Florida, what a waste of time.
by Jamarcus
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
Is Jeremiah Wright going to be there as well?
by Laurie
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
'Dem', there is nothing in this article that even remotely suggests the reporter is supporting anyone. Why so defensive? Obama will never win the Presidency, so chill.
by David
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
You know there are more canidates than just democrats and republicans, How about some press for them?
by Bob
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
OMG it's the Second Coming!!! Prepare the way. I wonder what will happen if Obama loses. Civil war?
by Steve
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
Sondra, his higher authority would be the American people, who elected him. This is in stark contrast to Bush, who claims god talks to him and guides him daily. Given how bad Bush has been, he must have a faulty channel to god at the very least.
by Becca
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
First, based on the deeds of the current president, I beg the same question that Sondra asked:
"As the 'current' POTUS.....WHO does BUSH consider to be his higher authority???????????
YOU SHALL KNOW HIM BY HIS DEEDS......
by Pete
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
Why would any Florida Voter attend this P.R stunt knowing he doesn't want our votes to count.
Don't punish the voters for the party's ignorance!
by LiberalDemocrat
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
Saw Senator Obama on the West Coast. It was a great rally! People there were willing to stand outside for hours in the freezing cold. I saw several people I've known for many years, ALL said they were tired of the Bush Regimes antics!
by Charlie
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
Sondra, let's hope it's not the dollar, which is Bush's higher authority.
by Obama Supporter
May 21, 2008 10:47 AM
GO OBAMA!! HE'S GOING TO BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT! SAVE US FROM THE HELL WE'RE IN.
by Dem
May 21, 2008 8:54 AM
The reporter of this must be a Hillary supporter, Obama supporter we know it's going to be standing room only and we are ready to walk, stand, and watch video if need be.
by Sondra
May 21, 2008 8:54 AM
As the president of the United States who would Senator Obama consider to be his higher authority?
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