Rnc 2012 Area Guide
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The 2012 Republican National Convention is coming to Tampa, FL, and the St. Petersburg Times and tampabay.com are covering RNC events, theme parks, attractions, restaurants, beaches and nightclubs that Republican National Convention delegates can look forward to when they convene. This is your site for things to do in Tampa when the Republican National Convention takes place in August 2012.
Find local news about the RNC/Republican National Convention
When is the RNC/Republican National Convention? The week of Aug. 27, 2012.
Where is the RNC/Republican National Convention? The St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, FL
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Beaches
Restaurants
Nightlife
Attractions
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Best kid-friendly beaches
- Our mom bloggers have scouted out the best family friendly beaches in the area and what to expect when you get there. January 30, 2012 at 11:45 a.m.
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You haven't lived here until ...
- Our columnist offers up his annual take on the people, places and events that make Tampa Bay a unique place to live. December 27, 2011 at 1:21 p.m.
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Thai Island lures with its flavors
- The small restaurant on Davis Islands has carved out a niche for itself by offering personal service and bracing flavors. December 27, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.
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Try an offbeat Florida trip
- Forget the theme parks this spring break and shoot for one of these 10 places and events that we think make Florida the funky and fun place it is. They show the diversity of the Sunshine State and are plenty interesting for a long weekend. November 18, 2011 at 10 a.m.
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Great places for craft beer
- As our appetite for microbrews has increased, so have the places for finding these tasty lagers, ales and stouts. November 9, 2011 at 3:37 p.m.
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A nearly spot-on special splurge
- L'Auberge des Artistes brings classic French fare to downtown Clearwater. November 8, 2011 at 10:49 a.m.
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A tour of mini food districts
- Doing a progressive dinner turns out to be divine in Dunedin, Gulfport and Seminole heights. November 2, 2011 at 4:23 p.m.
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Some dishful thinking
- What if you could build a dream menu, selecting your favorite things from a variety of Tampa Bay restaurants? We did, and offer our choices for a progressive virtual dinner. November 1, 2011 at 4:21 p.m.
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Our top iconic restaurants
- All of them have been around for 25 years or more, and one has been here for more than 100 years. What is it about them that keeps people coming back? October 24, 2011 at 4:50 p.m.
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Try a wacky I-4 road trip
- Spring break is coming up and you need a game plan, pronto! Channel your inner Clark Griswold and wheel that SUV toward the east for some quirky, amazing, whimsical roadside attractions. October 17, 2011 at 4:43 p.m.
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Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright
- Did you know that the famed architect designed several of the buildings at nearby Florida Southern College in Lakeland? On your next Orlando visit, consider a stop and a tour. October 17, 2011 at 4:41 p.m.
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Virtual tour: Glazer Children's Museum
- Throw off your stuffy views of what a museum should be and step into a kids' world of imagination and discovery at the Glazer Children's Museum. October 17, 2011 at 4:40 p.m.
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A fried but true delicacy
- Why does Munch's chicken have everyone clucking twice a week? It's a delicious creation born of one part skill and one part caring by chef Eric Harvey. October 17, 2011 at 11:06 a.m.
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The heart of Ireland
- At once hip and comfortable, Irish 31 has been warmly embraced by Tampa's Hyde Park neighborhood. October 11, 2011 at 11:25 a.m.
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Best of the wurst
- From schnitzel to sauerbraten, Cafe Vienna shares the flavors of Oktoberfest year-round. October 4, 2011 at 9:35 a.m.
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No more sandy carpets
- The pink palace of St. Pete Beach gets a new makeover and a new name: Loew's Don CeSar Hotel. Gone is the tropical theme, replaced by marble and a more sophisticated look. September 19, 2011 at 10:52 a.m.
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Drink in the Greek culture
- If you're headed to one of the top-notch restaurants in Tarpon Springs, don't forget to try a drink too. September 14, 2011 at 12:51 p.m.
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All the right moves
- A couple of Tampa restaurants expanded their reach by moving into new locations. So how are the new digs for Yummy House and Laughing Cat? September 6, 2011 at 8:07 a.m.
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Familiar Disney magic
- Have you seen the amazing light show that happens at Cinderella's Castle every night? This video captures the dazzling display that features same-day park photos. September 1, 2011 at 3:26 p.m.
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10 must-see things in Tampa Bay
- The Republican National Convention will meet in Tampa a year from now. What should the delegates do in their free time? We've made our picks. August 30, 2011 at 1:04 p.m.
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