Search the contributions

The nonpartisan, nonprofit Tampa Bay Host Committee took in nearly $55.9 million to support the Aug. 27-30 Republican National Convention in Tampa, according to a finance report filed with the Federal Election Commission. Search our database of all the contributions and expenditures.

Committee exceeds $55 million goal for GOP convention

More coverage of RNC 2012

Romney's message lacks bold moves

Voters still know little about what President Mitt Romney would do despite three days of speeches and thousands of red, white and blue balloons.

Romano: Who's up, down as RNC departs

Final thoughts

Which Tampa will they remember?

Now that the convention is over, what are the images of the city that will stick in visitors' minds?

Conventional Wisdom

Why Florida matters

Our demographics reflect what the rest of the country looks like. Which is why winning here means so much to a candidate.

More graphics: An extreme makeover, what $50 million buys for protection, strip clubs and a mystery monkey
The forum: Take an interactive tour of the made-over venue

Database

Florida delegates

Florida's voting delegation to the Republican National Convention includes 36 men and 14 women. Find out what they're looking forward to at the convention.

Frustrating day: Bus woes haunt the Florida delegation

Tampa security

What's off limits

Our map is a guide to where you can park, where you can drive and even where you can walk. Don't get caught in the Zone if you have to be in downtown Tampa during the convention.

Hotels: Where the delegates are staying
Live info: See where people are tweeting from

Convention guide

PolitiFact's Buck-O-Meter: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn keeps promise on RNC protests

More statements from the race

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About the 2012 Republican National Convention

The 2012 Republican National Convention is coming to Tampa, FL, and the Tampa Bay Times and tampabay.com are covering the GOP campaign trail leading up to it. This is your page for RNC news and insights, as the presidential campaigns travel the nation and as convention delegates descend on the Tampa Bay area in summer 2012.

When is the RNC/Republican National Convention? The week of Aug. 27, 2012.

Where is the RNC/Republican National Convention? The Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, FL

Who is hosting the RNC/Republican National Convention?

Where are the delegates staying?
The convention delegates are staying at 35 hotels and resorts in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Interactive map of the hotel locations | Guide to each hotel's neighborhood

Official convention website