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Politics & Government

The Mayor's Hack-a-thon 2012 (*Registration Required)

Noting that Tampa "is full of smart folks with great ideas," this event invites hackers, developers, coders, designers, and other thinkers and problem-solvers to create apps that make Tampa better.

The city has placed a 48-hour time limit on developing the app. Entrants can use city data ranging from crime statistics to water use available in an open data portal.

Enter as an individual or a team. Visit the Web site below for full rules, and click on the "Buy Tickets" link to register.

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