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Tampa, Florida

Population: 303,447

A center of regional culture and nightlife, Tampa's location on the western coast of Florida provides visitors and residents with miles of wonderful sandy beaches and excellent water-based recreation opportunities. A historically Spanish neighborhood situated in the heart of Tampa, Ybor City is widely considered the city's premier party destination, filled with nightclubs, bars and restaurants. For families, attractions including the Florida Aquarium and Busch Gardens amusement park are major draws. Tampa hosts the Florida State Fair every February, which features livestock, food vendors, live entertainment and carnival rides. One of the area's main features is its subtropical climate, which offers an average annual temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
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I'd Rather Be Fishing v. 1.3

The Ledger - Sun Dec 20

Ita s the perfect way to end a day of fishing especially if you enjoy both fishing and photography.

Could dog-control laws avert future tragedy?

St. Petersburg Times - Sat Dec 19

Dallas Walters was the 36th Floridian killed by a dog since 1965. A 20-month-old Pasco boy reached for a dropped cookie last week and was bitten to death by an unchained Rottweiler.

Tampa and Hillsborough generate power by burning trash, and chafe at limits on its sale and use

St. Petersburg Times - Sat Dec 19

Every day, the city burns more than 1,000 tons of garbage, converting it to 22 megawatts of electricity per hour at its McKay Bay waste-to-energy plant east of Ybor City.

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