Two things.
1) We hosted the RNC convention a few years ago. TPD is well-equipped to handle anything, after that.
2) “Protests” here are pretty laid back, by comparison. I expect there will be a protest and it will be uneventful. Even with a bunch of commies and BLM types in attendance, Tampa is not Chicago or Baltimore. Even the rabid factions usually manage to stay generally peaceful.
I kinda wish I could head downtown today to check this out. Sadly, I’m waiting for a family member to swing by and drop off her dog for me to watch for a week, so I’m tethered to the house.
Had a lot of fun downtown over the years attending the TEA Party rallies on my lunch breaks when I used to live/work there.
Thank God, we sure don't need any more of those!
I suspect this could be imported talent, whole different animal.