Looks like it might go west of Tampa bay area?

[hibiscushouse]

I agree about the vacation home thing. It's off season for us (even more so in the last month ) and I have had three beachfront condo's sitting vacant since before Charley. I haven't gotten one call for them. I would have been happy to offer a discounted rate and relax the minimal night rental had someone asked.
I guess I won't be receiving any phone calls for this one!

[FireForEffect]

Finding a hotel room is definately an issue. I am not sure what to advise my Tampa relatives. They live right on the water in a third story apartment near the gandy in S. Tampa. I wouldn't stay there, that much is for sure. Kissimme or Orlando seems a good bet but are there any rooms available?

[chakalakasp]

Now it seems the models are pushing Ivan west of Tampa Bay. I talked to some friends in Tampa and they are saying they might just head to the east coast of FL. It looks like that would be far enough away to avoid the brunt of the storm. Any thoughts?

NHC has a 16% chance that the eye will pass within 65nm of Tampa Bay by 8AM Tuesday. I'd plan accordingly, if you're not still boarded up.