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Modern Tampa has a population of 382,000 and is part of a conurbation (Tampa Bay-St Petersburg-Clearwater) which has a population of around 3 million.  In 2012, the [[Republican National Convention]] was held in Tampa.

Modern Tampa has a population of 382,000 and is part of a conurbation (Tampa Bay-St Petersburg-Clearwater) which has a population of around 3 million.  In 2012, the [[Republican National Convention]] was held in Tampa.

The city is home to three professional sports teams:

The metro area is home to three professional sports teams:

*The [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[NFL]]

*The [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[NFL]]

*The [[Tampa Bay Rays]] of the [[MLB]]'s [[American League]]

*The [[Tampa Bay Rays]] of the [[MLB]]'s [[American League]] (actually located in neighboring St. Petersburg)

*The [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] of the NHL

*The [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] of the NHL