“ I want these local Meetups because reading in a magazine that 1 hour of drum playing is good for your heart -blood pressure - seem relaxing and open to nature next to the water is relaxing ”

“ http://www.flickr.com/photos/plaidpaisley/ ”

“ I believe in working hard, serving the community, and playing as much as you can. ”

“ English is my first language and love to learn other languages fluently. I am part French and the other is Spanish. I do speak a little French, but like to learn more. ”

“ We are an International social group that provides a warm environment for individuals that speak foreign languages, have an Int'l background. RSVP/Events: http://language.meetup.com/79 or gundula_coleman@yahoo.com or www.sarasotainternationalclub.com ”

“ Originally from Berlin, Germany & a proud US citizen since 03 now seeking 2 change jobs 2 train as a Scrub. School starts fall '09 & I am excited & would like 2 meet STs & soon-to-be's 4 networking purposes. A dog owner/lover & open 4 doggie events ”

“ french language, yoga, meditation, foreign movies, travel ”

“ I was born in the Caribean; I speak and write French fluently. I would like to interact with others who speak it or who want to practice or learn. ”

“ I can speak basic french. I can'twrite it. But I would love to practice with natives and non-natives. How do we get this thing going? Just pick a place? There is a french restaurant on Indian Rocks beach. I have never been there but it could be cool. ”

“ New to Tampa. Looking to network and socialize on the Bay. Look forward to meeting you all! ”

“ I do not speak French but I have to start learning more very soon. ”

“ Hi to everyone. I'm glad to become a part of this group. I'm interested in meeting new people and making new friends. ”

“ Bonjour, I'm new to the area, but seeking people who speak French! ”

“ Salut les amis!!! I'm a student down here and I'd like to meet people with interest in French language. I speak french and i love everything about french:) Alors, démarrons!!! ”

“ Hello, French was my second language (I'm originally from Russia). But now since I live in America and speak only English I started to forget it. It would be nice to revive French in my memory. ”

“ Hi my name is nick.i learned french in high school and would like to keep my french sharp. What better way than to join this group! ”

“ Je suis Americain, mais je parle assez bien et je veux rencontrer des francophones ici afin de pratiquer...et peut-etre assister les debutants. ”

“ Hello every one,my name is kay,male,39 yearsand looking to improve my french by talking to others in this beautiful language. ”

“ I'm interested in learning sufficient French to enhance, and more fully enjoy my visits to France. I need more information, s'il vous plait! Merci beaucoup! Jean Nothmann (no photo available) ”

“ Salut, Je just begining to learn french. Je suis 29 years old et live in St. Pete. Je suis a beaucoup hockey fan (Lightning et Vinny are #1 in my book). I take classes at St. Petersburg college but french is not one of the subjects je suis taking. ”

“ Salut Tout le monde! Je viens de l'Afrique de l'ouest plus precisement de la cote d "ivoire! J ai ete a cette rencontre une fois et cela a ete un plaisir pour moi! "resoudre un probleme necessite un esprit critique...cependant avoir un esprit de crit ”

“ Je suis americaine mais je vais en France chaque mois et je voudrais parler bien le francais ”

“ bonjour au groupe, je suis francaise et en Floride depuis quelques annees. j'aimerai vraiment tous vous rencontrer, mais les apres midis seulement car j'ai beaucoup d'oiseaux, un chien etc.. faites moi signe pour vos prochains meet ups renee ”

“ Just looking to have some fun! ”

“ Salut! je suis qubecqois et vie sur tampa aussi... I dont speak much french anymore. I was raised speaking a pastois but want to regain my french language back ”

“ Bon Jour I have been taking French for the past few years with Sophie Hote. She has suggested that I join this group to improve my listening and speaking skills. I hope you will be patient. ”

“ Salut c'est Christophe, je suis Parisien et habite a Tampa depuis plus de 10 ans, n'hesitez pas a m'envoyer un email a totof1805@hotmail.com. A tres bientot. ”

“ Hello! To meet interesting and interested people, of course.... And since my past social circle is happily raising families... and blissfully cleaning the kitchen, i am at a loss for company.... So come forth and materialize these meetups! ”

“ Bonjour everyone! I'm a french acadien living in Clearwater Florida, would like to meet other Canadien, I'm from New Brunswick, and lived 20 years in Nova Scotia Canada. I would like to make friends and I would be happy to attend meet ups. Merci ”

“ I'm an Italian language instructor and would like to share with you my method of learning the language in a fast and fun way. ”

“ Bonjour:) Je suis francaise , de Nantes, en floride depuis 1998, j'aimerai rencontrer des francais! A bientot:) I give private one on one French lessons in Seminole, contact me for more informations : frenchdelph78 at hotmail.com ”

“ salut.je suis en vacances a tampa et j aimerai bien rencontrer des personnes parlant francais et me faire des amis. ”

“ Corporate media's silencing of Dennis ”

“ To save on travel! ”

“ Looking for good friends to share activities with. ”

“ Eu sou Brasileira and would love to share my knowledge of the language and culture. ”

“ Hi, I'm a raw vegan in Oldsmar. Just back from Health & Fitness Week w/ Dr. Doug Graham, North of Seattle... http://www.foodnsport.com?a_aid=2b9e5912 ..met him at Raw World in Costa Rica this past February & changed how I eat & view raw food ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new friends ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I really enjoy this sport, and I think it is a good way to meet nice people. ”

“ Hi my name is Sophie. Je suis francaise et vis a Montreal depuis 7 ans. Je demenage d'ici la fin de l'annee a Tampa. J'aimerais faire connaissance avec d'autres francophones, toutes nationalites, pour rester en contact avec ma culture. ”

“ Currently in second semester of french in college and would love some opportunities to hear and speak french outside of the classroom. ”

“ Hi, I am a realtor living in the tampabay area. I greatly miss the flavor of the "HATIAN CULTURE". That is why I join the meetup group to get back what I have missed over the years. ”

“ I'm from Quebec and would love to have a chance to speak French ”

“ Hello, Je suis annabelle. Je suis Francaise.J ai un petit garcon Briac qui a 20 mois. Son papa est americain. Je souhaite rencontrer des francais a Tampa pour nouer des amities et que mon fils puisse grandir autour de gens qui ont la meme culture que ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a ballroom dancer who never tires of dancing. ”

“ My lovely wife is from Europe and french is her native language. It'd be fun speaking in a group session to improve. ”

“ I would like to meet other swedish speaking people, I moved hear around 1 year ago. Would love to speak and completely learn the swedish language and have friends that live hear in tampa and st. petersberg thanks, ”

“ hi everyone! i have been considering trying to go vegetarian for a few months and have gone for short periods of time w/o eating meat but I would like to find out more info about it from people with experience! I am excited for the next meetup :-) ”