Population of Tampa , Florida , is 346,037 . Port of Tampa , one of the world 's largest seaports , is 200 acres in size . Tampa , Florida , was set to assume center stage in American politics as the GOP gathers there to nominate Mitt Romney as the party 's presidential nominee . Tampa International Airport is only U.S. airport with onsite beer garden . The GOP convention is Florida 's first national presidential convention .
Population of Tampa , Florida , is 346,037 . Port of Tampa , one of the world 's largest seaports , is 200 acres in size . Tampa International Airport is only U.S. airport with onsite beer garden . The GOP convention is Florida 's first national presidential convention .