“ I train Brazilian Jiujitsu, Dance Mambo, and started ballroom dancing since I moved to Florida. I want to learn to speak Brazilian Portugues and start traveling more. I am also a law student ”

“ Hello everybody I am from Brazil. Lived in Cleveland, ohio for while and now I am living in Tampa area. I would like to make new friends. ”

“ eu gostaria conhecer brasileiras com quem eu posso praticar falar e aprender um pouco da cultura. ”

“ Hello, I am a new Brazilian in Tampa Bay Area ”

“ I am American and my husband is from near Sao Paulo-Brazil and we miss it!! We are looking for new friendships...If any Brazilians would like to meet up sometime in the Minneapolis area!- please write me an email at kiki5683@hotmail.com. ”

“ My name is Simone and I've been dancing all my life! I've been teaching Tango, Salsa and other dances since 1999 in the Tampa Bay area . I have my own schools in Tampa and Brandon, and I teach Salsa in Clearwater/Largo at R Spot Night Club. ”

“ I just moved back to Tampa area and would like to meet people with similar interests ”

“ Hello, My wife is brasilian(rio) and we are new to the tampa area(wesley chapel) and we would like to meet brasilians in the area. Our email is FLhockeydad@aol.com ”

“ Hello Everyone! I am trying to network with Portuguese and English speaking people in the Tampa area. I am a recruiter and I have client that is in need of this skill set. Please contact me if you are interested. These are temp to perm Ginger ”

“ Os meus avos eram da Madeira. Eu assisti uma escola portuguesa como menina em Califorinia e adoro falar Portugues. Aqui nao tenho ninguem com quem eu posso falar. I love to speak portuguese but don't have any one to speak with. My skills are rusty. ”

“ Hi, My name is NeCole and I am trying to learn Brazilian Portuguese. I am looking to make new friends and learn more about Brazil. ”

“ Hi, I am offering potential job opportunities for Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese translators. ”

“ Hi New in South Tampa, FL looking to meet new friends in the area. ”

“ Hello, I am planning on working and studying in Sao Paulo for 3 weeks in February and would love to meet up with other Americans during my stay to hang out and network. ”

“ 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 am from Brazil - Sou Brasileira! Moro na FL ha 20 anos e gostaria de falar Portugues e conhecer outros Brasileiros que moram aqui e que estao longe do pais e de suas familias - assim como eu... ”

“ I am French and Portuguese and speak Portuguese fluently. I haven't met many Portuguese people in Florida and would like to make some new friends. A te a prosima. Obrigado!!! ”

“ I'm interested in any meetups for conversing in Portuguese, preferably Brasilian Portuguese. ~Bill ”

“ I learned Portuguese a long time ago and I would like and opportunity to practice it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've been studying the language for a while and I'd like to perfect it with local speakers. I also speak spanish ”

“ Hi, my name is Kathy, and I want to be in this group for more positive influence in my life, and to make new positive thinking friends. ”

“ I am taking Portuguese at USF and spent 3 weeks in Rio in Feb trying to learn Portugues but I speak Portunol, mainly! ”

“ to aqui a 5 meses, quero encontrar o povo do Brasil!!!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to learn the language. ”

“ I want to meet new friends and practice my languages . I will meet great minds to exchange ideas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am brazilian and i would like to meet more people with the same culture as mine and i love dances ”

“ Ola, meu nome e Sandra,sou brasileira de Sao Paulo e estou aqui ha quase 10 anos. Hello everyone, I want to let you know that I teach Portuguese too! e-mail me:brazil501@hotmail.com ”

“ I have been to Brasil several times and want to learn more about speaking Portuguese. I thought meeting others that are interested might be a good way. ”

“ I lived in Brazil and speak Portuguese (and Spanish) fluently. Would love to meet some other Portuguese speakers in the Tampa area to bater um papo de vez em cuando. ”

“ Oi, Seria muito interessante fazer novas amizades e sentir o Brasil mais de perto. ”

“ Oi! Meu nome e Kevin e sou Americano. Morava no Brasil por un ano e aprendi do cultura brasileiro. Gostei muito. Agora mora aqui no Tampa com meu noiva (brasileira) e nos querremos fazer novos amigos aqui. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to speak Portuguese. ”

“ I want local Italian Language Meetups because MY LODGE OF THE SONS OF ITALY OFFERS THEM. WE MEET ONCE A WEEK IN THE PALM HARBOR LIBRARY AND WELCOME PEOPLE FROM THE TAMPA BAY AREA ”

“ I want local Portuguese Language Meetups because I want to learn some phrases before I go to Brazil in a few weeks ”