When the delegates make it to the floor Tuesday for the first full day of the Republican National Convention, Florida will have only half of its delegates in attendance.
The decision to cut the delegates in half is Florida's punishment for holding the state's Republican presidential primary early.
The Florida delegation is staying at Innisbook. The sprawling resort is about 25 miles from the Tampa Bay Times Forum, which will make for a long daily commute.
But it won't be all business for the delegates. The delegates from other parts of the state get to see some popular Bay area attractions while they are in town.
Ninety-nine Florida delegates and alternates represent districts from across the state. The delegation was cut to 50 because Florida held its primary in January.
"It's unfortunate our delegation got cut in half," said alternate delegate David Biddle. "We kind of knew the penalties going in, but that's what they proceeded to go forward with."
Still, the delegates say they are energized about being part of the RNC.
"My plan is to take it all in, see what it's about," said Ellen Hoffman, a delegate from The Villages. "I've never been to a convention, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me."
The delegates' ages range from 28 to 81. They come from a variety of backgrounds. There's a retired Tampa police officer, real estate agents, current legislators, homebuilders, educators, and CEOs.
Delegates say they used Monday to prepare, and they're excited to get started.
"It's about everybody coming together, getting behind our nominee and moving forward for the next 70 some-odd days, hitting the ground running ... doing everything we can to make sure Mitt Romney is nominated as the next president," Biddle said.
The delegates will start their day at Innisbrook on Tuesday with breakfast. Then, they're scheduled to head to Clearwater for a Dolphin Tale adventure with Winter the dolphin.
After that, of course, they'll head to Tampa for the convention.