Tampa Bay prepares for Fourth of July first, Elsa second
Many bay area residents focused on getting ready for Independence Day over the storm. Some managed to do both.
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Garrett Adams, 23, and Daylon Shepherd, 22, plan to throw a house party from their Tampa home this Fourth of July. [ Josh Fiallo ]
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While Florida remains in the path of the stubborn but uncertain Tropical Storm Elsa, which briefly gained hurricane strength, Tampa Bay residents spent Saturday focused on their real priority:
Getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July.
âWeâll worry about the storm after we have our fun,â said 43-year-old Esmeralda Lopez as she shopped in West Tampa.
Time flies: Tampa International Airport celebrates 50 years in the Bay Area
By FOX 13 News staff
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TPA turns 50 years old
Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano said the past 50 years have been a ride. He joins Good Day Tampa Bay to talk about the airport’s future and how they are celebrating the milestone.
TAMPA, Fla. - One of the best airports on the continent is celebrating a milestone.
The airport s nickname itself has even sparked the age-old debate: is it TIA or TPA?
While airplanes get passengers to their destination whether it s for business or pleasure TPA has also helped people take a break from reality without leaving their homes. The airport s social media accounts have consistently shared witty captions, funny memes, and scenic images from the skies above Tampa Bay over the years.
Tampa International Airport sees an increase in travelers during spring break
Airport traffic plunged last April
Tampa International Airport expects an increase in travelers during the spring break season.
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TAMPA, Fla. â TAMPA, FLA.- Tampa International Airport sees an increase in travelers during the spring break season.
The official six-week busy period began March 1. Airport officials say the airport has seen a slow rise in traffic since January.
Karli Monger and her boyfriend waited for their flight at Tampa International Airport on Monday.
The couple spent the weekend on Anna Maria Island since they had a few days off.
Airlines and airports, which have been hit hard financially by the pandemic, will get another $14 billion under President Biden’s plan, provided they do not lay off any staff before October.