U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., electrified the convention crowds both inside and in the nearby plazas outside the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Wednesday.

The party's vice presidential candidate drew immediate words of praise from Florida delegates that included "came with conviction," knocked it out of the park, fabulous" and "resounding."

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez also scored high marks from among Floridas contingent as they exited the Republican National Convention.

Looking to get into the Republican National Convention in Tampa?

If you havent already been approved, or dont have an in with a GOP party official, expect to pay.

As in "through the nose."

Some guest passes, which were initially sold to delegates for $300 each and others for $400 a pop, were being shopped around for up to $1,000.

At least that was the going rate for some around Tampa on Wednesday, on a night highlighted by vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc.

Despite few hours of sleep, in part because of some mix-ups with the buses returning to the delegations northern Tampa-area resort, Florida delegates say the storm-shortened convention is off to a raucous start.

Im really impressed with the depth of talent on display and the gender balance with the lady governors, said delegate and Lee County Republican Party Chairman Gary Lee, taking part in the Wednesday morning Fresh From Florida breakfast at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club.

Youll see more tonight with Paul Ryan.

Republican Presidential Nominee-to-be Mitt Romneys youngest sons brought their fathers campaign to the groggy ears of Floridas delegates Wednesday morning, expanding upon the moving personal narrative started the night before by their mother, Ann Romney, at the Republican National Convention.

How about my mom last night? Ben Romney, 34, a radiologist, asked delegates -- some of whom got in around 3 a.m. due to ongoing convention bus-related problems -- during the Fresh From Florida breakfast at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on Wednesday.

The hits just keep coming in from the right at the Republican National Convention for Floridas former GOP governor-flip-flopped-to-Obama-backer, Charlie Crist.

Former Republican Party of Florida Chair Carole Jean Jordan, the current tax collector in Indian River County, didnt hold back Tuesday when asked about Crists endorsement of Obama and his plans to speak at the Democratic National Convention next week.

Attorney General Pam Bondi will focus on the federal health care law she brought to the U.S. Supreme Court when she appears before a national audience Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush says its time to stop blaming his brother for the economy, that he doesnt second-guess his decision not to seek the presidency and that fellow former Gov. Charlie Crist is simply unique.