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Battle of Tampa

The Battle of Tampa was a minor engagement of the American Civil War fought June 30 – July 1, 1862, between the United States Navy and a Confederate artillery company charged with protecting the ports of Tampa, a small but notable trade hub for the Confederacy, now facing a full-scale Union naval blockade along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

Located at 27.9415, -82.4559 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1862, Battles of the Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf Approach of the American Civil War, Naval battles of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Florida in the American Civil War, History of Tampa, Florida, Battles and conflicts without fatalities, 1862 in Florida

University of Tampa

The University of Tampa (UT), is a private, co-educational university in Downtown Tampa, Florida, United States. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2006, the University celebrated its 75th anniversary. UT offers over 150 undergraduate degree options, along with 11 master's degree programs in business administration, accounting, finance, education, marketing, instructional design and technology, nursing and creative writing.

Located at 27.9472, -82.4654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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University of Tampa, Education in Tampa, Florida, Landmarks in Tampa, Florida, Sunshine State Conference, Educational institutions established in 1931, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Visitor attractions in Tampa, Florida, Buildings and structures in Tampa, Florida, Universities and colleges in Hillsborough County, Florida

Fort Brooke

Fort Brooke was a historical military post situated on the east bank (at the mouth) of the Hillsborough River in present-day Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Bay History Center, Cotanchobee/Fort Brooke Park, and the Tampa Convention Center currently stands at the site.

Located at 27.9411, -82.4549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Tampa, Florida, Hillsborough County, Florida, Florida in the American Civil War, American Civil War forts in Florida, Seminole Wars, Ghost towns in Florida, Pre-statehood history of Florida

Curtis Hixon Hall

Curtis Hixon Hall, located at 600 Ashley Drive, was an indoor sports arena, convention center, concert venue, and special events center built downtown beside the Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida. It was built in 1964, opened in 1965, and torn down in 1993.

Located at 27.9492, -82.4619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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American Basketball Association venues, Basketball venues in the United States, Sports venues in Tampa, Florida, Defunct indoor arenas, Former music venues, Music venues in Florida, Demolished buildings and structures in the United States, Miami Floridians, History of Tampa, Florida, Convention centers in Florida, Defunct basketball venues

Dick Greco Plaza

Dick Greco Plaza is a HARTline transit center located in the southern end of downtown Tampa across from the Marriott Waterside and the Tampa Convention Center. It is the terminal station for the TECO Line Streetcar System and the In-Town Trolley routes. It opened on January 30, 2003 and cost $3 million to build. The station was officially dedicated on May 29, 2008 in honor of Dick A. Greco, a former mayor who was instrumental in bringing streetcars back to Tampa after an almost 60 year absence.

Located at 27.9415, -82.4548 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations opened in 2003, TECO Line Streetcar System stations

2002 Tampa plane crash

The 2002 Tampa plane crash was an incident that occurred on Saturday, January 5, 2002. The incident occurred when a high-school student of Eastlake High in Tarpon Springs, Florida, Charles J. Bishop, inspired by the September 11 attacks, stole a Cessna 172 and crashed it into the side of the Bank of America Tower in downtown Tampa, Florida. The impact killed the teenager and damaged an office room. There were no other injuries.

Located at 27.947, -82.4593 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Aviation accidents and incidents in Florida, Aviation accidents and incidents in the United States in 2002, History of Tampa, Florida, 2002 in Florida

Bob Martinez Sports Center

Bob Martinez Sports Center is a 3,432-seat multi-purpose arena in Tampa, Florida named after former Tampa mayor and governor of Florida, Bob Martinez. The facility is home to the University of Tampa Spartans basketball teams. It is the former home of the Tampa Bay Strong Dogs of the American Basketball Association. The facility is on the University of Tampa campus and was opened in 1984.

Located at 27.9469, -82.4689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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American Basketball Association (2000–present) venues, Basketball venues in the United States, College basketball venues in the United States, Indoor arenas in the United States, Sports venues in Tampa, Florida

Tampa Convention Center

The Tampa Convention Center is a mid-sized convention center located in downtown Tampa, Florida at the mouth of the Hillsborough River. It has both waterfront views of Tampa Bay and views of the city's skyline. Harbour Island is across the eponymous bridge on the other side of the Garrison Channel. The center is connected to the neighboring Channelside District and Ybor City via the TECO Streetcar Line, which has a station across the street. The center encompasses 600,000 square feet in total.

Located at 27.9417, -82.4567 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Convention centers in Florida, Buildings and structures in Tampa, Florida, Visitor attractions in Tampa, Florida

One Tampa City Center

One Tampa City Center is a skyscraper in Tampa, Florida. It was the tallest building in the state for 3 years and the tallest building in the city until the completion of the Bank of America tower in 1986. At 39 stories tall. It is currently the third tallest structure in the city. On November 13, 2012, it was announced that PNC Bank will replace Verizon as the corporate logo atop the building, beginning in May 2013.

Located at 27.9469, -82.4569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Tampa, Florida, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters

100 North Tampa

100 North Tampa, formerly known as the Regions Building and the AmSouth Building, is a skyscraper in Tampa, Florida, USA. Rising to a height of 579 feet and 42 floors in Downtown Tampa, the structure currently stands as the tallest building in Tampa and the ninth-tallest building in Florida. 100 North Tampa was designed by the HKS, Inc. architectural firm, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Located at 27.9454, -82.4582 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1992, Skyscrapers in Tampa, Florida, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters

Plant Field

Plant Field was the first major athletic venue in Tampa, Florida. It was built in 1899 by Henry B. Plant, owner of the Tampa Bay Hotel, as an area to provide various activities for his guests. Plant Field drew Tampa residents and visitors to see horse racing, car racing, baseball games, entertainers, and politicians. The stadium also hosted the first professional football and first spring training games in Tampa and was the long-time home of the Florida State Fair.

Located at 27.9485, -82.4671 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Defunct college football venues, Defunct American football venues, Spring training ballparks, Sports venues in Tampa, Florida, History of Tampa, Florida, Demolished sports venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Florida, 1899 establishments in the United States, 2002 disestablishments, Motorsport venues in Florida, Minnesota Twins spring training venues, Tampa Spartans football

Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is a 1,018-bed teaching hospital in downtown Tampa, Florida. It is located on Davis Islands. Tampa General Hospital has about 6,700 employees, works in partnership with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, and has one of just four burn centers in Florida. Tampa General Hospital is a level one trauma center, with a five-helicopter fleet, serving 23 counties.

Located at 27.9383, -82.4587 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Teaching hospitals, Hospitals in Florida