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City Councilman Jeff Danner wants to know the difference between an ‘adult use’ venue and a ‘bikini bar’

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It’s a question that has perplexed me for years: what is the difference between an “adult use” venue and a “bikini bar”? Try as I may to determine the difference — and I have invested considerable time and money into determining the difference between an “”adult use” venue and a “bikini bar” — I am hard pressed to explain the differences. Fortunately, St. Petersburg City Councilman Jeff Danner is determined to get to the bottom of this vexing issue.  Today,…

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Tampa lands 2012 Republican National Convention

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Mark Proctor, Mr. Republican in Hillsborough, confirms: It’s official!  Tampa will host the 2012 Republican National Convention. Michael Steele just called Al Austin to congratulate Tampa for being selected to host 2012 convention.

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Atlantic: ‘90% chance’ Tampa will land the RNC convention, announcement Wednesday

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The Atlantic’s Marc Ambinder writes: The RNC meets this week, Watch for: Wednesday’s announcement that Tampa will be chosen as the site of the 2012 Republican National Convention. I’m 90 percent sure of that. Other finalists are Salt Lake City and Phoenix.

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Atlantic: ‘90% chance’ Tampa will land the RNC convention, announcement Wednesday

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The Atlantic’s Marc Ambinder writes: The RNC meets this week, Watch for: Wednesday’s announcement that Tampa will be chosen as the site of the 2012 Republican National Convention. I’m 90 percent sure of that. Other finalists are Salt Lake City and Phoenix.

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GOP committee to select host for 2012 convention next week

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Backers of Tampa’s bid for the 2012 Republican National Convention could find out next week if the city will be selected to host the national political event. Members of the Republican National Committee are expected to meet Wednesday in Washington, D.C., to discuss bids for the convention, and will make a recommendation on which city the event should be held in, according to RNC spokesman LeRoy Coleman. That recommendation will be presented to the full 168-member RNC, consisting of party…

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Tampa Bay and Company asks for help with RNC visit

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In preparation for a visit from the Site Selection Committee for the 2012 Republican National Convention, Tampa Bay and Company is calling on community members to display signs of welcome. The Site Selection Committee is scheduled to tour the Tampa-St. Petersburg area March 28-30. The visit will be a chance for the Tampa Bay area to show it can handle an event of the size and scope of the Republican National Convention, said Paul Catoe, president and chief executive officer…

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